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Non-frumpy maternity wear problem

14 replies

ButIForgetMyself · 23/09/2008 22:33

Anybody know of a really nice non-frumpy non-floral maternity dress that I can wear for my DP's gig on Saturday? Sick of going to his gigs in black trousers and a smock top. I'm a size 16 but curvy rather than overweight, 26 weeks but not a massive bump. I don't really suit long dresses, would ideally be just over the knee so I could wear with knee-high boots. Black is good, but I have an open mind.

Any recommendations would be greatly received and appreciated.

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Pria · 23/09/2008 22:53

Try something from Isabella Harvey (online). Great wrap tops and trousers, or sexy dresses

Flibbertyjibbet · 23/09/2008 23:06

New Look do maternity these days, cheap and cheerful but some nice pieces. It might only be in bigger branches though so I'd give them a ring or check website to see which branches stock it.

JackieNo · 23/09/2008 23:08

Topshop maternity?

JackieNo · 23/09/2008 23:11

Some nice dresses here.

bikerunski · 25/09/2008 12:29

Gap Maternity

andi2k9 · 15/09/2009 11:26

Maternity wear has come on leaps and bounds since the bad old days of the 70s/Mid 80s - high street retailers almost all have a decent and stylish range - for example, i think that Peacocks have a great range of maternity clothes - cheap but fashionable, well worth a look. Oh, and hi everyone!

MrsBadger · 15/09/2009 11:33

Pria means Isabella Oliver

pricey but good, except the wrap top that does you up like an egyptian mummy

frogthistle · 15/09/2009 11:39

I bought this one www.mamasandpapas.com/product-frill-wrap-dress/s0006145/type-s/
last week & I am same as you (size 16, curvy, 16 weeks so small bump).

It looks great ATM & I thought £40 not too awful. I bought a contrasting vest top to go underneath there too.

brightonbleach · 15/09/2009 13:01

try the littlewoods online range, holly willoughby mat range has nice kneelength dresses reasonable prices

BABYBUFF205 · 21/10/2009 20:44

I would try Here this pageRealy cool maternity swimwear .

Mama2b5 · 21/10/2009 22:28

I got some nice stuff- tesco brand which is cheap and cheerful wearing non frumpy dress black dress (£12) went one size up with some leggings (£5) and some thigh high boots - told i look lovely and a funky mum! by DD-15!

amyboo · 22/10/2009 08:37

I just bought a lovely plum coloured maternity dress for a couple of weddings from the H&M Mama range. Definitely not frumpy - fitted nicely around the boobs, gathered aboved the bump and ties at the back. They also had the same one in black. It was ?29,95, so I guess would be about £30 in the UK. I'm usually a size 12-14 and I fit a medium perfectly.

notyummy · 22/10/2009 08:39

Top Shop maternity, as suggested above. I got a couple of really nice things there.

blondieminx · 22/10/2009 10:36

and have a look at ASOS too, lots of minxy dresses on there

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