Need outfit to cover 3 month pregnant tummy, and in WHITE

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Hello, I'm attending an occasion next month when I hope to be just about to have my 12 week scan. The dress code is white (I know) and I was wondering what kind of thing might work to cover up the bump as far as possible. I'm quite curvy so there's already a noticeable tummy despite first time pregnancy, and I can see people looking. Would love advice as I obviously can't ask friends/family for theirs! Thanks!

I think I’d look for a trapeze shape dress - quite a lot around at the moment and won’t really show any bumps.

this kind of shape

Oh that is pretty! Thank you. I've seen a few tiered, strappy maxi dresses but I think there's a risk of looking like I'm wearing a 19th century nightie in them

Would something like this work with the tie loosely tied? Or just - no 😂

Sorry forgot link www.johnlewis.com/boden-broderie-sleeve-cotton-jersey-midi-dress/p6111702

I know this is Ivory, but may still work?

www.phase-eight.com/product/blakely-dash-maxi-dress-22090528716.html

or this

www.phase-eight.com/product/ellie-broderie-midi-dress-220537055.html#navAjax=true&is=false&cgid=dresses&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&prefn1=color&prefv1=White&pid=220537055&pos=10

Bucking the trend here but does it have to be a dress? Best thing for covering a tummy I find is a blazer. You could go white cami with jeans (untucked) plus white blazer over the top.

Actually no, doesn't have to be a dress. I guess I just thought it was more economical to buy a dress. That does sound like a good look!

I would say an open jacket and long dangling scarf inside will hide a bump dress or trousers underneath and if you have it cleavage.

I've been looking for something similar (though I'm just fat, not pregnant) and find that it's really difficult to find something that does not look like a nightie.

I wonder whether this boxy design would work to disguise your bump?

Does the dress have to be plain white?

The broderie one is nice! Thanks for the link.

Just wish I could wear a blimming pattern or a big jumper!

Thanks Dilbertian, did you get that one? I think it looks very classy but SO different to what I'd normally wear that my loved ones would be asking a lot of questions.

In answer to a PP yes I do have cleavage and that's a good idea to draw attention up. I've seen things like this www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/short-sleeve-linen-dress-white/sty-d0252-wht?cat=C1_S2_G4 but wonder whether that would work, hard to tell how tight that waist is.

Wedding dress obviously. Nobody, but NOBODY would dare say “the bride looks podgy”. 😂

HA no it's not a wedding, it's a party. God I bet loads of women have to do this with their weddings though, nightmare.

Wish I was confident enough that the pregnancy would go well to just wear something tight with "it's a baby, not pizza" written over the bump 😀

Have a look at H & M
Sorry can't link as on the app but I have attached a few photo
Congrats on the new arrival

Few more

How formal? Sainsburys has a lovely white summer dress (long and loose) with little blue palm trees on it. So so nice.

Thinking outside the box... an alternative would be to have a private scan before the party, so that you could then feel confident in telling people you're pregnant? otherwise it sounds like it could be a bit of a nightmare in terms of trying to hide your bump plus presumably hide not drinking alcohol?

https://www.boohoo.com/boutique-full-skirted-prom-midi-dress/AZZ03564.html?&color=173

https://www.boohoo.com/plus-ruffle-hem-dobby-mesh-skater-dress/PZZ72791.html?&color=133

https://www.boohoo.com/long-sleeve-crochet-lace-midi-skater-dress/FZZ26200.html?&color=173

https://www.boohoo.com/puff-sleeve-pleated-skirt-midi-dress/FZZ63000.html?&color=173

https://www.boohoo.com/broderie-tiered-wide-maxi-dress/GZZ00913.html?&color=173

https://www.boohoo.com/dobby-chiffon-wide-sleeve-midi-wrap-dress/FZZ05222.html?&color=173

I didn't buy that dress, though it's one I'm considering. I've bought this shirt, and may wear it with white trousers, or return it if I find an outfit I prefer. I'd rather wear a dress. But the advantage of the top I'd that if you've got a bust the top will skim your tummy rather than curve around it, and the band of grey will disguise/distract.

It's a nice top, feels very nice. I might keep it in any case

That's a gorgeous shirt! Might have to get it...

Thanks @justaweeone those are LOVELY. Good old H&M I'll have to pop down and have a look

Are you sure you want to go? 😂

I would not be buying a white outfit for one party.

That first H&M dress is lovely.

It has occurred to me!! but yeah I do really want to go, big family occasion (again NOT my wedding )