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Whether you prefer a casual mini, a satin midi or a floral maxi, these top-rated maternity dresses will see you through all summer occasions and beyond postpartum
The temperature is heating up (finally), which means your maternity wardrobe is probably in dire need of a switch-up to keep you cool this summer. It’s time to ditch the dark-coloured baggy jumpers and say hello to bright colours, floaty material and bump-flattering dresses.
With a growing belly, hot flushes and sticky temperatures to contend with, dresses are a must for anyone who’s pregnant during summer – especially as you can speed up toilet trips and slip them on in one simple step.
But if the mere thought of trying on countless dresses in tiny changing rooms brings you out in a sweat already, fret not. We’ve hunted high and low for the best mini, midi and maxi maternity dresses to complement your ever-changing body and glorious bump throughout all trimesters, no matter what event is in your summer calendar.
Almost all of the dresses in this round-up also meet our tough standards to wear postpartum and for multiple functions, too.
Whether you’re shopping for comfy workwear, a stylish babymoon outfit, a floaty beach dress or a new frock for a wedding, we’ve rounded up the best maternity dresses for all types of summer occasions.
We carefully selected dresses that oozed style, offered room for growth, flattered our changing body, boosted our confidence and, above all else, were comfortable to wear. Tried and tested on a 28-week bump, we rated the dresses based on versatility, price, style, and how much our bumps had been taken into consideration when it came to the designs. We also gave bonus points if the dresses could look just as good postpartum.
As you can tell from the strong ratings across the board, there are so many maternity summer dresses we love. But our number-one go-to dress this summer has to be H&M’s floral V-neck dress, because you can wear it to absolutely any occasion – formal or casual. We also have to give a big shoutout to the brand’s before and after maxi dress, as it perfectly combines comfort, practicality and elegance, and all at a bargain price.
For girlie vibes and bright colours, JoJo Maman Bébé has the answer with its stunning summer frock with matching mini-mini dress.
If you’re on the hunt for a dress that’s guaranteed to get heads turning and make you feel like royalty at a special event, we recommend snapping up Next’s satin wrap dress.
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