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No shape, but fun print
I wore this 8 months pregnant, but didn't need to size up. It fits soooo boxy that the size really doesn't matter. Worked well for a spa day where I wanted to get in and out of clothes easily. Material wrinkles easily.
Brooklyn Dress
Vanessa Bruno
Size Worn: XL
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
wanted to like this more
I almost liked this. It was boxy and unflattering, but still such a cute dual-texture. I wore it 8 months pregnant and the boxy fit worked for me at a work conference where I didn't want my pregnant belly to be the center of attention. Accessorized with a lot of gold jewelry and that brightened it up a little.
Cashmino Mixed Media Mini Dress
NAADAM
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Fine, one and done work dress
This was fine for a work event. I didn't love, but nothing wrong with it. Thinner sweater material, so worked fine for spring weather. The nickel buttons clashed with most of my gold jewelry, so I didn't know how to accessorize.
Sandy Ribbed Wool Midi Dress
Reiss
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Cute butter yellow dress, thick material
This worked well with a white blazer + nude heels for a work conference. I wore 8 months pregnant and it still fit, though snug in the chest/armpits with my added size there.
Yellow Ribbed Dress
Jason Wu x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Very cropped
Fun print. Dressed up a jean shorts kind of outfit. Note that the length is very cropped. Definitely wear with high waisted pants -- or at least that how I needed to wear it with my postpartum tummy.
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Summer Sunrise Top
FARM Rio
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Flirty and fun
Comfortable, flirty and fun. Not as sheer as expected, so fine with a nude bra. Wore with jeans to a casual event.
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Malta Top
Shoshanna
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Blingy & thick
This worked fine for a work presentation. It's pretty bulky, which translated to it being not-so-flattering for a shorter, curvier girl. Size up to button, but I wore mine open. Pictures don't really show how sparkly it is. It's blingy!
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Checked Tweed Blazer
Endless Rose
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Cute for patio dinner
Cute daytime dress that was flattering on my 8 month bump. Tasteful cleavage and flattering waistline above the bump to give just enough shape. There's a lining to the dress that makes it slightly thicker, just barely too hot for summer. But great for springtime.
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The Emmeline Maternity Dress
HATCH
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Almost adorable
Loved the print. Very thin fabric, so great for hot weather. Easy to accessorize and dress up or down. Easy on/off with stretchy straps. BUT the fit was just awkward enough that I couldn't wear it. The cut of the legs is super wide, so the fabric just hangs loose and long at your widest part (aka baby bump). Would have been much cuter if the legs/crotch area were just a bit more tailored to give some shape.
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Marais Maternity Jumper
NOM Maternity
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Casual, flowy, comfy
This material is very, very thin -- but that worked well for the hot Texas weather in April. Wrinkles easily when packed in a suitcase. But still a winner. Comfortable. Fun print. Cute with sneakers. Great for a big walking day on a weekend trip. I wore at 8 months pregnant with a big bump and it still fit easily as my pre-pregnancy size.
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Mila Longline Tiered Maternity Dress
ripe
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
No bra required
Nice, easy sundress for a lunch date. You don't have to wear a bra, even if you're busty. The tie at the chest helps keep the girls in place. The nursing-friendly zipper hits at an awkward place right under the nips, so that was a little uncomfortable and unflattering but not a deal breaker. Thin material, great for hot weather.
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Gingham Maternity Dress
ripe
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Almost great
Very warm. Nice color. Good length for shorter girls. But there were too many buttons and the straps were too thick for the flimsy hardware. The hip buttons kept coming undone, leaving my underwear exposed. Best for winter because they're so thick.
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Selma Corduroy Overalls
HATCH
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Uncomfortable but still workable
Meh, this was not my favorite but I still made it work for a baby shower. The neckline is extremely tight, like to the point of leaving a red mark on my neck even after I took it off. The weight of the fabric is pretty heavy. Also just not particularly flattering on a shorter, busty girl with a bigger bump. Would not recommend. Fun color though!
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Pink Julia Maxi
RHODE
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Casual, comfy, winner
This was a big winner at 8 months pregnant. The fun pattern and spaghetti straps make it feel flirty and fun, but the fabric and cut is very comfortable. Major bonus: it's just tight enough and cut well in the bust so that you don't have to wear a bra. And I'm busty! Worked well with a cami underneath and without. Long enough not to need biker shorts under. Would rent again or even buy.
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Printed Daphne Dress
Apiece Apart
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Showstopper
I wore this 8 months pregnant to a wedding in LA. Got tons of compliments. Felt very chic and put together, but also comfy and not revealing. Would also be adorable dressed down with tennis shoes and a messy bun.
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Nisha Dress
RHODE
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 6
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Standard blazer, nothing special
This got the job done for a work function. Nothing special about this piece, but it fit well for a late 2nd trimester bump. No issues. Would rent again.
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The Maternity Jane Blazer
HATCH
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Solid work piece
I wore this under a blazer to a work function. Worked well for what is is. Nothing special, but a good professional option when you can't fit in any of your other clothes. Thicker weight that doesn't easily wrinkle.
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Classic Button Down Top
HATCH
Size Worn: 0
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Pregnancy and postpartum winner!
I wore these several times in late 2nd tri/early 2rd tri! Great weight for early spring when I sometimes needed a long-sleeve tee under and other times needed just a tank. Comfortable but still got lots of compliments! Cute with sneakers or Birkenstocks. These have an elastic waistband in the BACK so they would also be good postpartum. They're not maternity in the sense that they have belly panels -- just forgiving fit in the middle. I plan to rent these again postpartum when I don't want anything tight around my mid section.
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Corduroy Maternity Overalls
Stowaway
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Solid capsule piece
Flattering, comfortable, versatile. I wore this for a work function where I appeared on camera, and you honestly couldn't tell I was pregnant at certain angles because of the black color. Fitted without being uncomfortably tight. Hits below the knee, making it feel more formal, despite the stretch cotton material. Very easy to accessorize!
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Grayson Maternity Dress
Isabella Oliver
Size Worn: 3
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Not flattering, but comfortable
Meh. This was somewhere between a dud and a winner for me. The linen fabric wrinkled easily and felt very casual, but the slightly puff sleeves and low cut back make it feel nicer. I didn't know which direction to take this one in. I wore for a dinner party and it was just transparent enough to need nude undies. You also have to untie the back for bathroom runs, and you can't tie it back yourself, so that was kind of annoying. It was very comfortable tho. I'm 5'4 and needed heels/wedges for it to not drag ground.
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Naomi Maternity Jumpsuit
Emilia George
Size Worn: LR
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Comfortable, versatile
Fun little romper that was very comfortable during third trimester. The tie waist gives it a better silhouette than just the paper bag look. Neutral color allows for a lot of versatility. Pretty easy to get in and out of for frequent bathroom runs. Would rent again.
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Elliot Maternity Romper
HATCH
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Comfortable, easy on/off
My usual annoyance with rompers is that they're a pain to get on and off in the bathroom. Not this one! The overalls and tie adjustable shoulders made it very easy to pull on and off. Comfortable. Good color. Paired with a short sleeve or cami, depending on weather. Wore several times. Fit well for my 28 week bump.
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Gwenna Maternity Overalls
Seraphine
Size Worn: 12
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Comfortable and flattering
Easy, thin material. Good fit with the arm elastic and ribbing in the bust. Flattering but still casual and comfy. Great for early spring.
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Marlene Maternity Dress
Isabella Oliver
Size Worn: 3
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Odd fit
This was an awkward fit. The arm bands were very tight when buttoned, so they stuck in your upper arms. Also tight in the shoulders and bust, but unfitted elsewhere. If I had sized up, it would have drowned me. I wore it twice, but it was a dud for me. Just weird enough of a fit that it wasn't as comfortable as you'd like for a dress like this.
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Raffa Chambray Maternity Dress
Isabella Oliver
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Classic madewell
I kind of liked these jeans. I'm just getting too far along to really like skinny anything, haha! I wore my usual madewell size and should have sized up. A tad too tight in the hips in calves compared to my non-maternity madewell jeans in a similar cut.
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Lunar Maternity Skinny Jeans
Madewell
Size Worn: 28
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
V comfy
Very comfortable and loungy! It wears very casual, so I only wore to run errands, do school pick up, that sort of thing. Feels like pajamas. Material is not too thick, not too thin. The color was a little too smurf-like if you're carrying a large bump like me, but I still liked. Would have loved in a more neutral taupe or beige. Elastic ankle make it versatile for any height.
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Quilted Zadie Maternity Overalls
HATCH
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Fun print, uncomfy fit
The fabric is scratchy, as others have said. Not great if you're wearing without long-sleeve layers under. Runs large. I sized up at 24 weeks pregnant and should not have done that. My regular size would have still fit even with the bump. Fun pattern! But there are random printing issues with it and one of the misprints was right on my nipple, so that felt kinda weird.
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Oversized Rugby Sweater
Tibi
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Cute and flirty
Very thick and warm. Cropped and oversized fit, so that made it a slightly awkward length to fit over my 22 week bump. But still overall a winner for me. Sleeves are pretty long, even cuffed. That was the only annoying thing.
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Floral Sweater
Sandro
Size Worn: 3
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Fun, warm, polished
This was a winner for me! Fun pattern without being loud. Very soft and warm. Slightly see-through so you must wear nude panties. I wore at 22 weeks pregnant and it still fit fine. Very bump friendly. I wore several times and got lots of compliments. Great length even for shorter girls.
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Patchwork Circle Skirt
Adam Lippes x RTR
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Fun but unflattering
Really fun sleeves. Thicker material that feels luxe and nice. I found this pretty unflattering for a shorter busty girl. I also rented at 22 weeks pregnant and wouldn't necessarily say this is bump friendly. It technically fit and I wore it to a work event because I was desperate, but it was not flattering on a bump and must be tucked in because of the more cropped length (for a bump).
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Poplin Cutwork Shirt
kate spade new york
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Great color, runs big
Best for third trimester and women carrying big. I rented at 20 weeks and it was too large in the bump area. Fun color though!
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The Dive Maternity Coat
PIETRO BRUNELLI MATERNITY
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Fun athleisure that runs big
I sized up, which was a mistake. I'm 165 lbs at 20 weeks and the large was way too big on me. This is not reversible due to the tag, so you can only wear it as shown with the sherpa lining out.
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Reversible Faux Sherpa Maternity Jacket
Ingrid & Isabel
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Length too long for short girls
This was a very awkward length for shorter girls. I'm 5'4 and this hit me at a long length that I just couldn't make work. I never wore this.
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Sloane Knit Maternity Dress
ripe
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Fun color, basic fit
Very warm and a fun color to spice up a basic outfit. Bump friendly. I wore at 20 weeks pregnant and still wore my usual size. It's very thick and the neckline is a little awkward.
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Pink Stripe Sweater
Maje
Size Worn: 3
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Good basic option
Runs on the smaller side of average, but still close to TTS. Very warm. Not too itchy. The zippers are kind of fun, but I would have needed to unzip and wear an undershirt if my belly was much bigger. Wore at 20 weeks and carrying big.
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Cable Knit Maternity Sweater
ripe
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Cute, not not maternity
Great color, very warm, nice neckline without being constraining BUT this was not a maternity sweater in any way. You can't wear it with maternity jeans or pants without showing off your belly (aka the ugly stretchy part of maternity jeans), so you can really only wear it over dresses or skirts. Sadly, that made this a dud for me.
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Jade Maternity Sweater
ripe
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Great for black tie wedding
Very flattering fit without being too uncomfortable for a black tie wedding with lots of dancing. Not too tight for the big chested girls, but it probably would have been for someone larger than a DD. I'm 5'4 and it was definitely full length with taller heels.
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Red Floral Lace Gown
ML Monique Lhuillier
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Staple Sweater Dress
I liked this sweater dress, but wouldn't say I loved it. It's on the thinner side and can bunch around curves in an unflattering way -- not something you want at 7 months pregnant! But it was super easy to throw on with various boots, leggings and accessories to make for an easy put-together outfit. The neckline is lower than you'd expect, but I thought that gave an otherwise boring shape some interest. I am blonde and pale and I think the camel color washed me out a bit. It would have looked better on someone with darker features or hair color.
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V-neck Mini Sweater Dress
Madewell
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Luxe Sweater Dress
This has been one of my favorite rentals to date. The material is very thick and warm, also making the shape and draping flattering. It feels like an expensive, luxury sweater dress. I wore it several times to holiday events and dinners. Easy to accessorize and dress up and down with boots. One major bonus is that the sleeves around the armpits are loose, almost like bat wings. This meant I could wear it several times without needing to wash because I never got gross pit stains or odor from underarms.
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The Belen Maternity Dress
HATCH
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD
Thick, Warm Sweater
This was a solid everyday piece for a recent cold-weather trip at about 24 weeks pregnant. The fabric is thick and warm. It fits pretty shapelessly, so I paired with skinny jeans and heeled booties. The neckline is fun and looks very polished.
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Black Diana Maternity Turtleneck
soon maternity
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 155lbs
Bust: 34DD