Special Occasion Maternity Dresses & Outfits

Approaching motherhood doesn't mean you can't wear fashionable formal clothing.

Whether you're attending a wedding or are a guest at a special occasion, christening, ball or party, finding the right formal or semi-formal is easier, with several top designers offering ranges of clothes & evening wear for pregnant women.

If you're not feeling like going out shopping, then why not arrange for the shopping to come to you?!  Ordering online is so much easier, and with many stores offering free returns it's easy to order more than one size in several designs for a real choice.

With more women demanding formal fashions and wear during pregnancy, there's a number of designers that have created ranges especially for those special occasions, such as weddings, parties and holidays.

These include Tiffany Rose or Bjorn and Me, both based in the UK, offering a range of gowns and cocktail dress styles for the expectant mom and Nicole Maternity who offer both two piece suits and formal maternity dresses. 

Others, such as "Does My Tum Look Big In This" or Maternity Closet offer a rental or hire collection for that one off special event where you need your choice of formal dresses.  Rental will allow you to wear expensive designer names for a fraction of the usual price.

Your choice will depend on your budget , current wardrobe and personal style.

Fabulous Formal Plus Size Maternity Dresses

During the first few months of pregnancy, it may be possible to team existing stretchy tops with pregnancy wear to create a more formal outfit.

As you pregnancy continues and your bump grows, most expectant women still want to look great when they're invited out for any special event.

Several of the popular maternity stores offer designs from petite to plus sizes.  Online stores such as Bella Blue , Sydneys Closet and Womens Suits offer the latest fashions in maternity clothing in a wide range of sizes.

Other stores include JC Penney, Plus Maternity with elegant designer evening & formal wear options available at Peggy Lutz.

Or get creative - browse your local thrift, consignment or charity stores or consider adapting your existing tops for your pregnancy.  You may even wish to try and sew your own clothing if you really can't find anything to wear that you feel comfortable and happy in.

This is a time to get creative - find clothing that works for your new shape and size, whilst at the same time feeling confident and attractive.

Recommended Resources

Full Figure & Plus Size Wedding Guest Gowns - for those early months of pregancy, try something cut for a fuller figure

Special Occasion Dresses for Plus Size Women - fabulous formal wear & evening gowns