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#  15 Events Dresses That Work With A Bump  


Whether it's a wedding or a christening, finding a dress is hard enough, but factor in a burgeoning baby bump and it's an even less enjoyable task. But we’re here to help, with our edit of the best bump-friendly dresses out there right now – plus, some helpful tips from our resident maternity best-dressed, Laura Wills (aka The Fashion Bug Blog)…  


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 Belts are a great way to accentuate your bump – you can wear one just above your bump when wearing a floaty dress or knit.  
 

 



 

 

 

 

 ![Ruffle Detail Maxi Dress from Reiss Carlotta](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/05/8reiss-carlotta.jpg?itok=mhWIwS1P)

 

 

 

[#### Ruffle Detail Maxi Dress](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A//www.reiss.com/p/ruffle-detail-maxi-dress-womens-carlotta-in-yellow/)

##### Reiss Carlotta, 



£225

 

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 ![Floral Printed Maxi Dress from Mara Maxi](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/05/10reiss-mara-maxi.jpg?itok=SDQOjeo5)

 

 

 

[#### Floral Printed Maxi Dress](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=6985&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A//www.reiss.com/p/floral-printed-maxi-dress-womens-mara-maxi-in-grey-floral-green/)

##### Mara Maxi, 



£250

 

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 ![Pleated Printed Dress from Zara](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/05/11zara-pleated-printed-dress.jpg?itok=lznNLhSj)

 

 

 

[#### Pleated Printed Dress](https://www.zara.com/uk/en/pleated-printed-dress-p05039169.html)

##### Zara, 



£25.99

 

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 Both bodycon and floaty work well with a bump. When I was pregnant, most days I loved to show off the bump, often opting for a fitted midi skirt with a jumper or T-shirt tucked in, but some days I felt like a subtler look and loved wearing floaty dresses.  
 

 



 

 

 

 

 ![Net Embroidered Tulle Gown from Needle & Thread](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/05/1net-embellished-embroidered-tulle-gownnew22.jpg?itok=mPweowcb)

 

 

 

[#### Net Embroidered Tulle Gown](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/838254/needle_and_thread/embellished-embroidered-tulle-gown)

##### Needle &amp; Thread, 



£750

 

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 ![Aphrodite Silk-Organza Maxi Dress from Kalita](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/05/2net-aphrodite-silk-organza-maxi-dressnew22jpg.jpg?itok=WmXipJag)

 

 

 

[#### Aphrodite Silk-Organza Maxi Dress](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1047323/kalita/aphrodite-silk-organza-maxi-dress)

##### Kalita, 



£635

 

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 ![Aspasie Printed Metallic Fil Coupé Maxi Dress from Mes Demoiselles](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/05/3net-aspasie-printed-metallic-fil-coupe-maxi-dressnew22jpg.jpg?itok=WQr-f6JV)

 

 

 

[#### Aspasie Printed Metallic Fil Coupé Maxi Dress](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1038966/mes_demoiselles/aspasie-printed-metallic-fil-coupe-maxi-dress)

##### Mes Demoiselles, 



£220

 

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 I loved wearing heels during my pregnancy, but it’s really important to feel comfortable. If you’re wearing flats, an easy way to dress up a look is by adding statement earrings.  
 

 



 

 

 

 

 ![Floral-Print Silk Crepe De Chine Wrap Dress from Diane Von Furstenburg](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/05/6net-floral-print-silk-crepe-de-chine-wrap-dresnew22s.jpg?itok=9XVAuWfL)

 

 

 

[#### Floral-Print Silk Crepe De Chine Wrap Dress](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=24448&murl=https%3A//www.net-a-porter.com/gb/en/product/1041381/diane_von_furstenberg/floral-print-silk-crepe-de-chine-wrap-dress)

##### Diane Von Furstenburg, 



£450

 

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 ![Harmony Pleated Maxi Dress from Ted Baker ](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/05/5ted-nicee-nnew2jpg.jpg?itok=L85ajKP9)

 

 

 

[#### Harmony Pleated Maxi Dress](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2525&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=http%3A//www.tedbaker.com/uk/Womens/Clothing/Dresses/NICEE-Harmony-pleated-maxi-dress-White/p/145184-WHITE)

##### Ted Baker, 



£249

 

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 ![Off-The-Shoulder Dress from H & M](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/05/7hm-shoulderjpgnew22.jpg?itok=QQhwsfWw)

 

 

 

[#### Off-The-Shoulder Dress](http://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0640745002.html)

##### H &amp; M, 



£29.99

 

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 Make the most of your bump – for some, it can feel like the pregnancy goes on forever, but it actually goes by really fast when you look back and so just try to enjoy it.  
 

 



 

 

 

 

 ![Three Floor Tiered Midi Dress With Frill Detail from ASOS](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/05/15asos-three-floor-tiered-midi-dress-frill-detail.jpg?itok=H3idyi1G)

 

 

 

[#### Three Floor Tiered Midi Dress With Frill Detail](http://tidd.ly/552adf9f)

##### ASOS, 



£275

 

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 ![Susien Jungle Print Dress from Ted Baker](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/05/9ted-susienmnew12.jpg?itok=ANSPQDAh)

 

 

 

[#### Susien Jungle Print Dress](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2525&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=http%3A//www.tedbaker.com/row/Womens/Clothing/Dresses/SUSIEN-Jungle-print-dress-Dusky-Pink/p/146576-DUSKY-PINK)

##### Ted Baker, 



£189

 

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 ![Spring the Fun Wrap Dress from Nasty Gal](/sites/sheerluxe/files/styles/max_600x600/public/articles/2018/05/12nasty-gsl-spring-fun-wrap-dress.jpg?itok=PBis589l)

 

 

 

[#### Spring the Fun Wrap Dress](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=8751&awinaffid=69421&clickref=&p=https%3A//www.nastygal.com/gb/spring-the-fun-wrap-dress/AGG91548.html)

##### Nasty Gal, 



£26

 

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 'Show off the parts you feel comfortable with – during my first pregnancy I wore a lot of off-the-shoulder tops and dresses (my ankles were so swollen and I wanted to take the focus away from them!) '  
 

 



 

 

 

 

 

  

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