Formal and dress occasions tend to pop up when we least expect them. Even under normal circumstances, finding something to wear that looks nice, is comfortable and goes well with the event is challenging in itself. Combined with being pregnant – finding a formal gown can seem like a daunting task. Your body is going through so many changes, you can’t be sure what you’ll look like – much less what size you will be wearing, from week to week. That’s okay! We’re here to help. We’re going to show you some different styles of maternity gowns for any occasion as well as pass along some helpful hints to help you decide which one is right for you.
Keep it simple
You don’t have to invest in fancy, glitzy dresses to look great for your formal occasion. Simple sheath-style dresses are both elegant and comfortable. Because of the straight skirt, they drape your frame in a natural fashion that accentuates your abdomen without being too tight or too revealing. This gorgeous satin sheath gown is just one example of how you can dress simply and elegantly at the same time for any formal occasion.
Accentuate the positive
Having a baby is definitely a positive in anyone’s life and sometimes – you just have to accentuate those positives. One way you can do this with your formal gowns is to choose one with a banded empire waist. The band is situated high on the bodice, so that it marks where your belly begins. This floor-length chiffon maternity dress is an example of a banded empire waist.
If you’re to the point where you’re thinking, “Okay – I’m pregnant, but there’s more to me than that” and you want people to notice YOU instead of your belly, opt for a dress that has a lot of detail and embellishment up top. You could choose to dress up an otherwise simple dress with bold jewelry and earrings. Or you could opt for a dress that comes with its own embellishing, like these one shoulder A-line prom dresses. The pretty rosettes draw the eye upward and the one shoulder design keeps the interest at shoulder/head level. Perfect!
Cover up to your comfort level
Many women are self-conscious about their bodies during pregnancy. The thought of wearing a formal dress can be overwhelming to some. There’s no need to panic. We have a simple, yet elegant solution: a wrap or shawl. Wraps or shawls are the perfect accessory for a formal dress because, if properly chosen, they don’t detract anything from the dress itself and enhances it overall. If you think you might like to wear a dress with a shawl or wrap, this beautiful spaghetti strap A-line sheath is just one example of how your dress might look.
Fade to black
There just aren’t enough praises for the color black. It’s slimming. It’s easily coordinated with accessories and shoes. It’s an acceptable color for just about any occasion – especially formal ones. You might choose an A-line dress with a one shoulder design – like this one. A formal gown that contains Spandex – like this elegant floor-length black prom dress – is a great choice for stretchy comfort. Or you should choose to go with a shorter tea-length style with a full skirt – like this black party dress. As you can see, black is a very popular color choice for maternity formal wear. There must be a good reason for that, right?
Be sure to visit our complete Maternity section at Milanoo.com to see more great formal styles. In addition to maternity formal wear, we also have a large selection of maternity business and casual clothes for every stage of your pregnancy.
