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Baby shower outfit

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notallmenbutalwaysaman · 03/02/2024 17:53

It's my baby shower soon. I'm very pregnant and absolutely huge. Size 10 pre-pregnancy but a massive (and I mean massive- measuring waaaaay off the chart) bump. I'm quite short-torsoed too and have big boobs so I'm very top heavy at the moment.

I don't want to spend more than £50 max on a dress I wouldn't wear more than once and I've found various options in sales and on Vinted etc, all from Ghost coincidentally, which has the sort of aesthetic I quite like.

Which would you go for, or do you have any suggestions on others (any brand)?

Option 1- I love the shape but it's very bridal. I'd prefer the mint or dark teal colour but they're sold out in the large. I don't like the bright pink option. Thought about getting this and dying it but it's risky. https://www.ghost.co.uk/elle-satin-midi-dress2-d04g019a-m12

Option 2- I don't love this but it's cute and I do like the colour. https://www.ghost.co.uk/morella-blue-chambray-satin-midi-dress-d06g020-k26

Option 3- https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/4020135519-ghost-wrap-dress very cute but it's super long- maybe a little too formal/bridesmaidy? Plus it's trickier buying second hand as I can't return if it's not right.

Option 4- https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/3994085109-ghost-dress I adore this colour and the style is really cute too but it might look weird with a bump which is hard to tell before buying, and I can't return due to it being on Vinted!

I am definitely a Ghost size large currently (bump included) as I own a few dresses in that size.

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SleepingStandingUp · 03/02/2024 18:08

What are you doing for your baby shower?

I'm confused that noone is then are maternity dresses? Regardless of the size of your bump, you won't be larger in other areas like across the back so these won't fit the same way a maternity dress would

SadlyACupOfTeaDoesNotSolveEverything · 03/02/2024 18:51

I like the first one and if you are sure it would accommodate a bump I would go for that.

Shortbreadfingerss · 03/02/2024 18:56

Also confused won’t you need a maternity dress? I’m 28 weeks with an average bump and don’t fit into any of my dresses that were previously loose across the waist! Even the dresses that were too big for my previously are too tight around the stomach.

notallmenbutalwaysaman · 03/02/2024 22:58

A maternity dress would be fine but I can't find one I like. I have loads in size L from Ghost and it all fits fine. I think they generally do a more flowy silhouette over the stomach anyway.

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notallmenbutalwaysaman · 03/02/2024 22:58

I'm also sizing up- I'd usually be a size small/medium at a push.

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