E.'s Reviews
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TTS or runs small
I'm typically an xs, but the s fit me perfectly and was maybe also a tad tight around the torso. The band around the ribs isn't that stretchy, so beware. Beautifully soft jersey-like fabric. After I ironed it, it didn't wrinkle while worn. Came to just below my knees (5'1"). Fun flowy dress that showed off my baby bump adorably (6mo pregnant). Hated the open sleeves though as others commented so I pinned the flaps together with tiny safety pins to make a sleeve with an open slit, which was way cuter and more flattering. I don't have large arms, but the open sleeves were not doing me any favors! The white was fine with nude underwear, and I liked being able to wear my comfy nude t-shirt bra. Great summer dress.
Ivory Kimono Maternity Dress
Ingrid & Isabel
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous bold colors! Fantastic wrinkle-free fabric.
So beautiful! Colors are gorgeous. Endless compliments. Flowy sleeves. Liked it so much I wore it even though I'm 6mo pregnant and can't fit it anymore (by wearing it as an open kimono over a fitted black maternity dress hahah). Can't wait to rent it again sans baby belly.
Boswell Flutter Wrap Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Soft dress; as expected
TTS (pre-preg size) or maybe even size down. Super soft material! Hugged my 24wk belly nicely; form fitting as expected. Hem fell just below my knees and was cute. Solid maternity staple.
Black Kimberly Maternity Dress
Rosie Pope
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Brighter colors than expected!
True to pre-preg size. Colors are way bolder and the pattern is way sharper than it appears in the photo--in a good way! I expected something more drab, but this dress was surprisingly bright and fun. Stretchy thin material with more material in the bust because of the bust ruching. Hugged my 24wk belly nicely in a very obviously pregnant way and dress fell to my knees. Very feminine. Sleeves are almost small enough to be like cap sleeves and looked fine on me (average arms for my size) but might be tight for larger arms.
Sweetheart Maternity Dress
Leota
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Stretchy and bright!
Bright, bold colors with an interesting honeycomb pattern. Definitely was louder in person than in photos, but in a fun, good way. Stretchy thin material. Even stretched in a flattering way over my 23wk baby bump. The top is quite open and can be worn as shown by model or off the shoulder or off one shoulder. Pretty for a party.
Mosaic Sundial Dress
Versace Collection
Size Worn: 38
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute, well-lined, beautiful thick dark navy dress
Pretty midnight navy color! Very flattering cut. In fact, I wore it at 23wks pregnant and you could barely make out my bump. Falls nicely on the body. Thick fabric, lined, pretty lace-like detail. Husband loved it. Could wear this during all weather.
Navy Embroidered Lace Shift
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Tight neck area; maternity-friendly
Cute sleeves and embroidery detail! But neck was way too tight buttoned, so I left it unbuttoned and wore it backward, which totally worked & still look d adorable. I have a 23wk pregnant belly, and the cut flowed nicely over my bump. In fact, some friends thought it was a maternity shirt, in case that turns anyone off who is not pregnant.
Chambray Klara Top
Banjanan
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute pink dress!
A little pinker than anticipated, but so cute! Thin material good for summer. Looooved the adjustable straps. Front slits were flattering. Cute even over my 23wk pregnant belly.
Graceful Layer Dress
MINKPINK
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous color on tan body! Thick, forgiving material!
Gorgeous light salmon color on tan body! Thick material, but it was so pretty on that I braved 90-degree weather in it & survived. Was a midi length on me. Flattering over my 23wk baby bump without highlighting other less flattering bumps. Loved this one & hubs loved it too. Fine with a regular t-shirt bra.
Striped Gia Dress
John + Jenn
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
TTS; cute but wrinkly
Sized up because I'm pregnant but could have kept my pre-preg size even with a 22wk belly. Roomy and falls nicely on body even over my baby bump. Lined. Flirty lace-up neckline. Ironed it okay & headed out to a nice dinner. But when I stood up from that dinner, the dress was sooo wrinkled like nobody's business. It was so wrinkled it was almost embarrassing. Sad dealbreaker.
White Grommet Laces Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Surprise hit! Super cute (even while pregnant)
Much cuter in person! Expected very little from this, but rented it because it seemed stretchy and good for maternity. Wore this around 20 weeks pregnant and the dress hugged my curves in such a flattering way! Came to above my knees. The open lace up neckline makes it flirty. Material is very casual and so soft!
Striped Destiny Dress
cupcakes and cashmere
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful & classy
Roomy and great over my 5mo pregnancy belly. Loose with sleeves that went a little past my elbow in a flattering ¾ sleeve sort of way. The fabric is classy and doesn't wrinkle. Will try this one again later in pregnancy because of the loose fit.
Bailey Maternity Top
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Runs large; super cute; good for maternity
Runs large (& I'm 5 months pregnant)! Top is cut super low so I had to wear a cami underneath. Flow is so large it hid my protruding 5 month pregnant belly. Comfortable and cute colors. I'll probably rent this again toward the end of my pregnancy.
River Market Dress
Free People
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Size up!
Tried my pre-pregnancy size, xs, but dress was way too tight with little give with my 20-22wk belly. Tried again with a small, and it fit much better. Came to about mid-shin on me, but it was a cute and flattering midi length. The only thing I didn't love is the placement of the seam, which was on my belly. But the dark color and ruching make it less noticeable.
Black Short Sleeve Maternity Dress
MONROW
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Sized up to a S; perfect at 20 weeks.
Sized up based on reviews to S (pre-preg size is generally an XS). Good fit. Room in bust and flattering on baby bump at 20 weeks. Material was a little worn looking. Looks more casual than in the photo. Wrinkles sort of easily, but fine for casual top.
Pink Crinkle Maternity Top
Ingrid & Isabel
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Comfortable and easy at 20 weeks
Cute dress for spring or fall. Nice material for work. Was comfortable with extra room at 20 weeks.
Ruffle Sleeve Maternity Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Orange/salmon-y color; great for second trimester of pregnancy
Definitely has a maternity look in my opinion; wore in second trimester of pregnancy. Lots of room, but kind of swallowed me up in an unflattering way. Didn't love the very thick and visible seems near the bust. Color was certainly bright and summery, but didn't make up for a just-okay fit. Thick material.
Nectar Sazia Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Soft & comfy maternity dress!!
Kept this for a good chunk of my second trimester. Cute casual dress that's flattering for the bump. Very soft. Can wear a normal t-shirt bra with this. Came to below my knees, but was still cute. No ruching, but flattering nonetheless.
Kimberly Maternity Dress
Rosie Pope
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful colors; runs very small
The material is very thin, which isn't great for a wrap dress. It was almost like beachwear. But the colors are sooo pretty and bright! The dress also runs super small. I'm typically a 2 in dresses, and the xs was laughable. Short on bottom in the front (5'1"), tight/too open in chest (34B), and didn't wrap around me. A medium was a tad better; sleeves were a bit longer and lower, but it was still an odd shape on me. So I didn't rent, but then when I was 4 months pregnant, I decided to rent and wear the xs as an open kimono-like "jacket dress" over the Rosie Pope navy and white striped bodycon maternity dress because the dress itself is so pretty. Got lots of compliments this way.
Floral Devon Wrap Dress
Flynn Skye
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Beautiful, lightweight dress for 2nd trimester bump!
Gorgeous and bright light blues. Dress was ever-so-slightly small (with pre-preg size), but still fit and still received tons of compliments. Husband loved this one. There is no lining though, and the material is very thin, so my nude bra and underwear lines showed through because the dress was tight. Flattering ruching (could sometimes hide underwear line), and hugged my 4 month belly in a gorgeous way. Dress came to just below my knees. Sleeves were a little long so I folded them to be ¾ sleeves. Bust was tight and gave my 34Bs quite a bit of cleavage at times.
Fifth Ave Maternity Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Perfect for 2nd trimester bump!
Very fitted with flattering ruching. Cute light mauve/pink color with a little texture in the color. T-shirt material; casual. Dress has a lining, which is a huge plus. Hugged my 4-5 month belly very well; adorable way to show off the baby bump & received tons of compliments. Kept this for way longer than anticipated.
Pink Ruched Maternity Sheath
Sundry
Size Worn: 1
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Better for late-2nd trimester to 3rd trimester
Beautiful, bold fuschia color. Heavyweight work-appropriate dress. The sleeves are cut in a way that exposes a bit of underarm in the front, which I didn't love. Came to about my knees. Pre-pregnancy size fit well, but the room for my bump was a little too large (in a very obvious way) at 17 weeks. Will probably rent again later in 2nd trimester.
Fuchsia Maternity Sheath
Slate & Willow
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Slightly runs small; strange seam through the middle.
Very tight. Runs slightly smaller than size, which wasn't my Monrow experience in the past. In fact, it was so tight that the very thin fabric became almost sheer and you could see the color of my skin beneath it. The muted gray color wasn't all that flattering on my east asian/tan skin tone. Dress came to midi-length. Flattering on a second trimester belly. If you look at others' photos, you'll also notice there is an unattractive seam that goes through the middle, and the seam doesn't sit below the belly. It sits ON the belly. Pretty dress otherwise. Wish I loved it as much as I'd hoped I would.
Grey Floral Maternity Sheath
MONROW
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Bright and fun!
Bright, neon top. Flowy and very forgiving in the belly area. Didn't love the tie tied, so I left it hanging. Wrinkles easily and needed to be ironed when I received it. Nothing suuuper special, but certainly eye-catching and pretty! Great, easy, thin and light summer top.
Coral Button Up Blouse
Nicole Miller
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun vacation dress.
I tried the S on in the store, and it was very fun, bright, and flattering. Made my 4-month baby bump look adorable. But it was slightly big on me in the shoulders and hips (I'm typically a XS pre-pregnancy), so I ordered the XS online, but the xs arrived super stretched out and strange looking in the neck and arm/shoulder area. The one I saw in the store looked clean and crisp even for a thin silk fabric. But the one I received in the mail looked like that laundry detergent commercial about the guy whose v-neck has stretched out to look like a u-neck. I couldn't figure out how to iron it to make it look normal again instead of pulled out at the neck, so I returned it sadly. Might have been a bad unit. May try to rent again because it was so comfy and easy to wear while being pretty!
Tropical Floral Print Shift
Equipment
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Ended up wearing this almost every day of my vacation!
I wore this almost daily on my vacation! The fabric is sooo comfortable, and the dress was perfectly form-fitting and made my 4-month baby bump look so cute! There was a little excess fabric below the bump to accommodate bigger third trimester bumps, but the ruching makes it look like part of the dress design. My 34B/C breasts felt perfectly covered with a tiny bit of cleavage in a flattering way. I'm short, so the dress came to just above my ankles, which ended up being a really comfortable and beautiful maxi-dress-like length on me. The design and colors were beautiful, and I received tons of compliments. I'll probably rent this a few more times before my pregnancy is over! My husband loved this one.
Black Hold Tight Maternity Dress
YUMI KIM
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Great at 16 weeks; way too tight at 21 weeks!
My bump is juuust too big at 21 weeks to look cute in this dress. But I know if I size up, the straps & length will be too long. There's a small window in the second trimester when this dress looks cute. I rented it for vacation at 16 weeks and loved it. The color is such a pretty light blue. I'll try to squeeze into this one more time this week and then say a sad goodbye. Wrinkles relatively easily, but not enough to bother me.
Cloud Mia Maternity Dress
Rosie Pope
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Flattering for petites!
Beautiful, fun, flirty jumpsuit! Very forgiving. Hid my nearly-4-months-pregnant belly. The top is low cut and the lace detail in the V-cut can get wonky, but nothing a little ironing (and maybe some strategic pinning) can't fix. I wore with a strappy, low-ish cut black tank underneath for a more modest look, and it was still cute. One warning: it's a bit transparent. Even nude underwear shows through. I ended up liking the black tank with black boy shorts under better than a thong or nude underwear so that I didn't have to care if it all showed through. Height-wise, it was flattering and perfect for petites. Came up a little above my ankles, and the cut-out pattern on the legs was super cute!
Free Skies Midi Jumpsuit
somedays lovin
Size Worn: SR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Very stretchy; very forgiving
Stretchy, thick, striated material; lined. Flattering fit. But NOT for a baby bump. Tried this at the beginning of my second trimester, and it squished my baby bump and made me look like I had a flat tire around my middle. That being said, the fabric had a lot of give. So I'm sure it would be forgiving and beautiful on someone without a burgeoning belly bump.
Tara Sheath
Hutch
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Low cut in front; flattering back
Lol like a lot of the other reviews, my husband didn't love this one either. But I thought it was beautiful! The top is quite fitted/tight, and I am a full 34B. Don't know how someone with a bigger chest will do. Coudnt really wear any kind of bra with this because the front is very low, so you could look down and see the bra. If you don't care about that, you could do a strapless or nubra. Wore this at the beginning of my second trimester and it was a cute way to show off my new baby bump, but any bigger, and I wouldn't have been able to wear this. That being said, it's very forgiving for women with no baby bump.
Red Abstract Leaf Print Dress
C/MEO COLLECTIVE
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Tight in chest area; adorable for entire pregnancy
Wore this at the start of my second trimester, and the fit was so flattering, especially in the bump area! But the other reviews are right: the chest area is TIGHT and makes the dress a struggle to put on because there are no zippers or buttons. You just have to suffer for a few seconds while you wiggle your arms and head and chest into that tight space. I'm a full 34B, and it was JUST right, fit-wise. Maybe a tad squished. If I was any bigger, my girls would definitely have been squished. Beautiful royal blue color. Nice fabric. EDIT: I rented this a second time, and there is a small rip in one of the seams on the chest. If this were a patterned dress, I could still wear it, but on a plain dress, the rip is pretty noticeable (see photo). Probably the result of it being too tight in the chest area for someone, as I mentioned in my earlier review above. Disappointing.
Member Fit Notes
Cobalt Liberty Maternity Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: XS
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 115lbs
Bust: 36A
Cape-like piece of fabric wraps around front
Interesting design. The back is like a cape with two extra pieces of fabric for tying. This is what you wrap around your back and tie in the front. The front is a dress/skirt with an open back. I saw an RTR stylist wear this with the back flowing like a cape, which was beautiful, but I couldn't pull that look off haha. When the tie is tied, it's tied very low in front in an awkward way unless you want to bunch up the back to make the tie higher. Overall, I couldn't figure out how to make this work without too much fuss. On the flip side, it's great and comfy for a 14-week pregnancy belly.
Red Wrap Front Dress
VINCE.
Size Worn: MR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute romper; no give at all.
Cute romper! No give; very fitted. Wasn't a good fit for someone in her first trimester of pregnancy. Should have known. :)
Floral Adelaide Romper
BB Dakota
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Gorgeous dress! Can be casual or dressy.
Gorgeous dress with such a flattering fit! The draping + the fabric sit so well on the body, and the dress is very forgiving in the midsection without the boxiness of a typical shift-like dress. Got so many compliments. Fell to just above the ankles on me. Cute with pointed black flats or with heels. Love this so much I'm tempted to buy it!
Pink Printed Ruffle Midi Dress
Diane von Furstenberg
Size Worn: 2R
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Tight in bust area; forgiving middle
Very cute and flattering in the waistline; perfect for hiding a 13-week pregnancy belly. But the top has no give and is a little tight even for me (petite; 34B). So when I sat, the top would dig into my skin, and I'd have to pull down the tank. Also, the top has a little inner flap that keeps peeping out, which was annoying to have to adjust. Too much self-conscious adjusting for what should have been an easy breezy tank.
Blue Colorblock Tank
Tibi
Size Worn: 2
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Bright pink; strange shape when on.
Fun 80s bubblegum pink. Earrings are large--about 2.5 inches. But the way the shape flares out from the neck + the color made it look a little like extended Dumbo ears instead of "floral". Didn't love the shape when the earrings were actually on. A little disappointed.
Foliage Outline Earrings
Oscar de la Renta
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Fun and bright summer tank!
Neon yellow-green. Cute with a strapless bra, though it's cut slightly low in front. The top isn't very long, but not cropped either. Fell just around waistline. Flattering drape in front, especially in the middle area; hid my 13-week pregnancy bump. Fun straps!
Yellow Carly Faux Wrap Tank
Cooper & Ella
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Cute; slightly sheer; flattering shift
Cute shift! A little tight in the neck area, but wasn't toooo noticeable. Very thin material and almost sheer. Definitely need a slip to wear underneath. Fell just above the knee; flattering on petite frame. Very forgiving in the middle because it's a pretty loose shift. Runs very true to size.
Abstract Shift Dress
Derek Lam 10 Crosby
Size Worn: 4
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Strangely hugs curves; not that forgiving.
Beautiful cream color. But was not at all flattering for 13 weeks pregnant. The fabric was surprisingly stretchy/clingy and it hugged my new curves/thicker waist in a stuffed-sausage sort of way. Would rent again when I'm back to pre-pregnancy size and smaller middle.
Lantern Sleeve Dress
Amanda Uprichard
Size Worn: S
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B
Super flattering on petite frame!
Nice silky material. XS was very fitted on me. Accentuated (and did not hide at all) my small 13-week pregnancy bump & expanded waist. Legs came to just above my ankles & the look was flattering with both flats and heels. The stripes really elongated my short frame. The back clasps aren't easy to do yourself, which is a pain when you have to use the restroom (which made this super impractical for pregnancy). But would totally rent again!
Navy Stripe Crop Jumpsuit
Greylin
Size Worn: XSR
Usual Size: 2
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 110lbs
Bust: 34B