Alyssa's Reviews
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LOVED & Lived in These!
I wore these pants throughout my first and into my second trimester of my second pregnancy and they always made me feel adorable no matter how crazy my body was feeling or my budding bump’s shape that day. They have stretch but maintain their shape well. My butt looked great in them. Literally the perfect pant. If they ever get down to $250 or less I’ll buy them up in a snap. Washed great, wore great, looked great! I kept them for WEEKS cause I wanted to live in them, haha.
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Lotus Pant
Weekend Max Mara
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34G
Solid and cozy Fall vest
With my baby bump I never attempted to button this cute, cozy, warm, and chunky vest, but it fit great over a variety of tops. I used it mostly to help weigh down my oversized tops and give myself some added warmth since I can't close any of my jackets right now and it served me well.
Dilda Sweater Vest
Vanessa Bruno
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34G
Just OK Maternity Jeans
I liked that these jeans don't have that ugly waistband that most maternity jeans do, but even so these were just OK. They stretch out pretty quickly, so I had to wash them often to shrink them back down to size, but they do wash well. The stretch is good obviously for growing bumps, but I did find that I'd be hitching up these pants every 15 min. after a few hours of wear because they stretch out but not back in until washed.
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Boyfriend Maternity Jeans
HATCH
Size Worn: 29
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34G
Great dress, but if you're busty you'll be popping out (in a good way?)
Great dress that is as flattering to many body types as you see in the comments. I did immediately pop the pitiful little button in the chest, but I was still able to wear the dress with my chest on display. I felt comfortable, but it definitely wasn't modest. So if you are busty, just be aware of that.
Painterly Strokes Flutter Sleeve Dress
kate spade new york
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34G
Poof, poof.
Fabric is pretty, but kinda stiff so it doesn’t flow, it poofs. It definitely hid my 13-week baby bump! Looked okay in the front but in the back with the bow it was just too much for me - I felt like I looked like a gussied-up sack! 😂
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Luella Midi Dress
ALÉMAIS
Size Worn: 14
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34G
Body-hugging perfection but looooong straps
I loved this thick and stretchy material! It hugged all my curves (including my second trimester bump!) and was thick enough to smooth everything. Unfortunately for me, the straps are crazy long and unadjustable, so I couldn’t wear it - the gap under my underarms showed WAY too much side-boob.
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Louella Midi Dress
SIMKHAI
Size Worn: M
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34G
Not as bump-friendly as billed
Lovely heavy material that hangs well, but it does need cinching at the waist so it didn’t work for my 13-week bump at all unfortunately.
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Fleur Velvet Dress
SALONI
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34G
Fun in Dress Form!
When I first pulled this dress out of the garment back I was a little disappointed because the colors looked more muted than in the photos on Rent the Runway's website, but that didn't slow my excitement for long! This dress fit like a dream - hung well off my hips and butt but wasn't tight around my tummy and had enough room for my breasts. I did have to wear a strapless bra because it wasn't tight on the chest, but the bra wasn't exposed in the back so it worked well. The fabric was a great weight for cooler evenings but still light enough to easily walk/run/dance around. I didn't get to wear this dress (my husband loved my back-up dress and it was his big night) so I'm actually thinking about re-ordering for another event next month!
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Gardenia Vintage Gown
Cooper Street
Size Worn: 6R
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34G
An Elegant Crowd Pleaser
I rented this as my back-up, safety dress, but it was my husband's (who had planned our night) favorite, so I decided to wear it for our date night out to the orchestra. It fits like a glove and has boning, so know that this is a dress you'd wear when you want to show off your curves and sit straight. The slit makes it comfortable to walk in, and the fabric was a great weight for traipsing around Center City Philadelphia in the winter. The only had the Long in my size, so I threw on 4-inch heels to avoid the dress dragging.
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Cobalt Contrast Ruffle Gown
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 6L
Usual Size: 8
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 160lbs
Bust: 34G