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Solid maternity option at 25 weeks
I rented this as an option for a baby shower but didn't end up wearing it because the sleeves were too long and it was a little too formal in person for the shower. Otherwise, it's a great bump friendly option. I rented the L and at a pre-preg size of 8-10, at 25 weeks, 165-170, 36D, fit great. It's definitely a thicker material which is great to kind of smooth things out.
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Thunder Darla Dress
Susana Monaco
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C
Questionable for maternity - 2nd trimester
I rented this as a shower option for the fall and I don't know if this is maternity compatible except in the 1st trimester. I rented a L and it was fine in the bust but tight on the bump because of the lining. I tried this around 25 weeks, pre-pregs size 8, about 165, about 36D. It went on but it wasn't the most comfy or flattering. I loved the pattern though, very unique.
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Sheer Sleeve Printed Dress
Scotch & Soda
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C
Tight at bust
Like others have said, it's tight in the bust. I went form a 36c to 36d and I stuck with a 10 (pre-preg 8-10) and should have done up to a 12. I also thought the cut out was low in the front so I think a tank for sure if you want to wear to work.
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Clarissa Maternity Dress
Seraphine
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C
Way too small! And short!
I rented this pregnant but thought it was not bump friendly and I even sized up. It was very snug and way too short and I'm 5 foot 4. Pregnancy wise I'm 22 weeks around 160 and feel like I would have needed at least a 12 and maybe a 14. Very pretty color though!
Botanical Berry Sheath
Carmen Marc Valvo
Size Worn: NONE
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C
Elegant! Pregnant!
I am 23 weeks pregnant and rented this as an option for a wedding I am in. I am usually 150 pounds but right now I am 160 to 165 and a 36D. What I like about the stress as you can where the sleeves down but you can also wear them up kind of like I have in the photo and wear a regular bra with it which is so nice at this stage. It is very bumpy friendly at this point and I think you could wear it even into your third trimester. It is very comfortable.
Red Sophy Dress
Susana Monaco
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute pump option!
I am currently 23 weeks pregnant and rented this dress as a possible dress to wear in a wedding. I am usually between a size 8 and 10 and about 150 pounds regularly. But right now I am about 160 to 165 pounds and a 36D. I can actually wear a regular bra with this and just crisscross the straps in the back which is awesome! This is definitely a dress that highlights your bump and probably makes it look bigger than it actually is which is an a bad thing at this stage when it's pretty obvious I'm pregnant! The color is super fun. It's very comfortable.
Pink Fantastic Ruffle Dress
Trina Turk
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C
You need to be in your 3rd trimester for this dress!
I agree with other reviews on this, super cute dress but you need to be further along in your pregnancy to fill it out or else it just looks big. I thought the arms were fine, but with the sizing I think I was a 14, but that's euro size. I was 160 about 20 weeks with this dress and probably needed to be in me third trimester to fill it out. Might rent again down the road! Very nice work style, conservative but with a flair.
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Selma Maternity Dress
MADDERSON LONDON
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C
Odd sizing, off straps
I wanted to wear this for my maternity photos but it was just too big. I should have gotten a medium in this! I'm 160 about 20 weeks and 36 C maybe D now bust. The straps were super long and I couldn't get them to lay right and then there is a lot of fabric around the waist area. I didn't find the bra issue to be a problem. I took out liners from my bathing suit and had my husband tie the top and it was perfect.
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Bow Back Sydney Dress
CAROLINA K
Size Worn: None
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute and comfy maternity dress
I am usually a size 8-10 about 145 pre-pregnancy. I wore this at 18 weeks, about 160, and thought it was very comfortable. If I was further along I might want to size up because the length of the dress was a little short (I'm 5 foot 4) and I think would have rode up a bit more with a bigger belly. Otherwise a very cute color, comfy, and I received lots of compliments!
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Fuchsia Maternity Sheath
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C
Cute!
I'm 15 weeks pregnant and this dress fits like a glove. Pre pregnancy I was an 8 but am renting non maternity sizes 10 and this was almost perfect. The top was a little loose for me but maybe that would change with a different bra. I might still wear it! Very cute and unique dress.
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Leopard Tie Neck Sheath
Alexia Admor
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C
Great dress! Light but with coverage where you need it.
I'm typically an 8 but being 15 weeks pregnant I sized up to a 10 and it was perfect. The arms are perhaps a little long but with the tighter cuffs it can be scrunched up. I feel super comfortable rocking the bump and could probably wear this dress well into week 20 or so. I'd think by the third trimester it would be a little tight but I also started showing really early. The dress has a nice thicker layer in the mid section and bust but the arms are only one flowy layer so it's very cool even on this crazy summer day. Love!
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Green Floral Sydnie Dress
Lauren Ralph Lauren
Size Worn: 10
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C
So close!
Advertised as bump friendly and it would be perfect except for the stripes / print. So comfy and I like the thicker fabric as it helps smooth you out but where the pattern was and my bump was just not flattering on me, perhaps on others though! I'm 15 weeks pre pregnancy size 8.
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Theo Sheath Dress
John + Jenn
Size Worn: L
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C
Confusing fit
Advertised as bump friendly but the band is very constricting at the waist and I'm only 15 weeks. The top is baggy and with pregnancy gains I'm closer to a 36/38 d and it was still big.
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Red Mindy Dress
Leota
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C
Party wedding - sadly could not use!
This is a great little TUNIC, not a dress. at all. I fully expected this to be short and to have to wear tights but it didn't even cover the bare minimums, and I'm only 5 ft. 4in. Otherwise, I thought the 8 ran true to size and fit perfectly everywhere else. Sadly, couldn't wear this for a fun wedding at a jazz club.
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Short Shift
Vie la V
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C
Super cute vest
This vest is 1 size and I'm typically between an 8 and 10 and found the vest to just fit. I think if you are larger than a 10 this would be very tight to be buttoned and if you are smaller than a 6 or 4 the vest might not actually stay buttoned well. Just something to think about! Otherwise, this vest was perfect with jeans and a thing back long sleeve T shirt.
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Midnight Vest
Adrienne Landau
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C
Great dress, true to size!
Wore this for a summer evening wedding and it was perfect. The straps are very comfortable and so you can wear a regular bra, which is a plus for me. Lots of texture in the dress and very unique. Nice change of pace from the LBD but still very classic.
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Night Sailing Dress
Shoshanna
Size Worn: 8
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C
Regular is short
This was a back-up dress for a formal wedding and I ended up not wearing it because it was too short. I'm 5 foot 4 and I couldn't wear heels with it. Otherwise, this is an amazing dress. I would say this runs true to size and maybe just a hair on the small side for my taste. I
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Sequin Tyrian Purple Gown
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: 8R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C
Comfortable dress with a flattering cut!
This is a GREAT dress. Similar to most people, this fits true to size and has a COMFORTABLE built in bustier, so no bra needed. I was a little worried about this because some built ins are very stiff and start cutting into your side, but this is extremely comfortable. The bustier is bra material but the the wiring either is more of a thick ribbing or so padded you cannot feel the wire. This is a very flattering dress and the kick train makes it extra special. I'm 5 foot 4 and wore 3 inch heels and it was perfect.
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Edinburgh Gown
Theia
Size Worn: 10R
Usual Size: 10
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 148lbs
Bust: 36C