Maternity Party Dresses for Every Occasion

Being pregnant does not stop the invitations arriving, and a bump is the one thing your old going-out dress will not accommodate. Explore maternity party dresses in sizes XS through 2XL: bodycon and frilled styles, knit midis, floral maxis and V neck evening cuts, in colors from black and navy through emerald, cobalt, burgundy and plum.

These are cut to be worn, not endured. Ruching, stretch knit and wrap detailing sit close without gripping, and the maxi and midi lengths work whether the bump is small or three weeks from due.

What Do You Wear to a Party While Pregnant?

The rule that holds up is to dress the bump rather than hide it. A fitted bodycon or ruched midi photographs far better than something loose and tent-shaped, because it gives the eye a line to follow. If you are not comfortable in fitted, a flowing maxi with shape through the shoulder does the same job.

After that, it is about the feet and the fabric. A stretch knit or jersey lets you sit through a long dinner without adjusting anything, and a dress you can wear flat shoes with is a dress you will actually enjoy the night in.

Pick by Occasion

• Cocktail and dinner: bodycon and knit midi styles in a solid color.
• Weddings as a guest: floral or jewel-tone maxis that read dressy without competing.
• Christmas and New Year: deep green, red and black, ideally with a sleeve.
• Baby shower: lighter florals and above-knee styles; see the dedicated baby shower dresses range.
• Black tie and formal: the longer V neck styles, or the full maternity evening dresses collection.

Sizes run XS to 2XL with free shipping on US orders over $100. Several styles are cut for nursing as well, so a party dress bought at 30 weeks does not become useless the month after.

More Maternity Dresses

• All maternity dresses
• Maternity maxi dresses
• Maternity midi dresses
• Maternity bodycon dresses
• Maternity floral dresses
• Maternity work dresses
• Nursing dresses
• Maternity dresses on sale

Maternity Party Dress FAQs

What size maternity party dress should I order?

Your usual pre-pregnancy size. These are cut with the bump allowed for, so sizing up mostly loosens the shoulders and bust. If you are ordering for an event late in the third trimester, a stretch knit or bodycon will keep fitting for longer than a structured style.

Are bodycon dresses a good idea when pregnant?

They are usually the most flattering option, not the least. A ruched bodycon follows the bump instead of adding volume around it, which is why they photograph so well. Comfort comes down to the fabric having real stretch, which the styles here do.

Can I wear a maternity party dress after the birth?

Many of them, yes. Wrap and ruched styles keep working postpartum, and the ones cut with nursing access can be worn to an event and fed in without changing. Check the individual product description for nursing detail.

What colors work best for a pregnancy party dress?

Deep solids photograph the cleanest: black, navy, emerald, burgundy and cobalt all sit well against a bump. Florals and prints work too, and read lighter for daytime events and warm weather.