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Is this jumpsuit too ‘sexy’ for a wedding

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Confusgurl · 10/04/2024 23:07

Please help!
I’m 32 weeks pregnant and struggling on what to wear to a wedding this weekend!
Ive bought the attached jumpsuit and I love it on me, feel confident and comfortable.

my issue is that it hugs my bump very well and it’s pink, do you think it will look like I’m trying to show off my bump too much?
I don’t like being the centre of attention and certainly don’t want to up stage the bride.

The wedding is one of my boyfriend’s friends and my boyfriend is best man. So whilst I know people there, it’s not like they are my direct friends as such.
I worry people will talk about me as if I’m trying to show off.
Or I could be completely overthinking it!
How much do you think I should ‘show’ my bump?
is it too sexy?

https://www.boohoo.com/GZZ71572-535-16.html

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OP posts:
MumblesParty · 11/04/2024 08:31

OP I think it screams “look at me, ask me how many weeks I am”. So I wouldn’t wear it. But if you really want to wear it, I’d suggest toning it down with a dark coloured jacket or cardigan that comes below your bump.

And before anyone starts jumping up and down saying “she shouldn’t hide her bump, she should be comfortable etc etc” - this is a wedding, not a generic night out. The bride will no doubt have spent months planning her day, trying to look her best. The last thing she’d want is everyone oohing and ahhing at the radiant pregnant woman in the hot pink jumpsuit!

Idontjetwashthefucker · 11/04/2024 08:33

MumblesParty · 11/04/2024 08:26

She asked for opinions because she was unsure. What would be the point in everyone just saying “it’s lovely” if that isn’t what they really thought? There’d have been no point in OP posting.

Yeah I get that but some of the comments have been uncalled for, there's ways to give your opinion without being a dick

greengreyblue · 11/04/2024 08:33

No need to be ashamed of being 32 weeks pregnant or trying to disguise the bump. I would refrain from having your bump out as in uncovered just as I would refrain from exposing a non pregnant tummy but a jumpsuit is fully clothed! God some people .

Peternabbit · 11/04/2024 08:35

Take a look at club L London. They have some lovely maternity dresses that are perfect for a wedding guest.

greengreyblue · 11/04/2024 08:36

OP I think it screams “look at me, ask me how many weeks I am”
What???? Pregnant women have large bumps. Fact. Stop shaming nature.

singingthypraises · 11/04/2024 08:38

I love it. I wore a similar one in black yesterday to work. If you're comfortable in it and feel nice in it then that is enough reason at 32 weeks pregnant. Enjoy the wedding.

TheBottomsOfMyTrousersAreRolled · 11/04/2024 08:38

I dont know why people would think a pregnant woman would upstage a bride??? It is pregnancy fgs. It isnt unusual. Especially if your cicle involves people getting married.

BaconCozzers · 11/04/2024 08:40

You're a size 8/10, it fits you well and you feel good and it's a fun colour - wear it op! Yes people will ask you about the baby, but unless you stay at home they will anyway!

I find the whole angst about wedding outfits some people have interesting. I think people have different hang ups which come out here, often insecurities or maybe sometimes arrogance over their own appearance. Wanting to look good, but not too good to upstage the bride... I've never actually seen anyone "upstage" a bride, it would take a full on white gown (or something spectacular and Oscar-worthy in another colour) and at that point it would be deeply strange rather than a successful upstage!

I love people looking fabulous at weddings. You don't see people "dressed up" very often any more. I loved that people put effort into looking nice at my own wedding. My mum had an enormous interesting fascinator thing which was a talking point and looked amazing! I looked pretty damn good too and was clearly the bride so obviously drew the most attention. Thinking about it, maybe I was upstaged by a distant cousin's wife who is my age. I can't remember what she was wearing, it was something understated, but she's a model and was literally the body specimen for half the designer brands in the country at that point, and the most beautiful woman I've seen in real life... She's lovely too. I suppose she would have upstaged me wearing a potato sack if that's the way I chose to think..!

TuesdayWhistler · 11/04/2024 08:41

I think it's nice. It's a bit bright for my personal tastes, but not sexy as such.
It will draw some attention... But... Ime, anyone that's 32 weeks pregnant will draw attention, especially at a social function.

Hard not too.

Nans being all grabby..
Other women want to feel for kicks..
"How long you got now?" Questions..
"Boy or girl?" Asked repeatedly..

Weeing is the issue, but if your bladder is a bear trap made of iron, go for it.. mine is a whoopi cushion made of jelly.. many many many widdles.. 🤣

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Iaskedyouthrice · 11/04/2024 08:44

MillyMollyMandy01 · 10/04/2024 23:16

For that price, I don’t expect the fabric will be sustantial - probably really thin & flimsy and will show every lump & bump, which you might not really want whilst pregnant (eg belly button, nipples etc). A dress would be more flattering and comfy.

I bought a high neckline jumpsuit from boohoo (only place I could find one that wasn't awful), the quality is fantastic, very thick material. I felt very 'held in' and it just hangs nicely. I've worn it to two weddings so far.
I like it OP. Lovely colour.

Thornberry1 · 11/04/2024 08:51

It's lovely! Go for it. Spring wedding - loads of people will be in bright colours. It's not too revealing, aside from being annoying when you go for a wee (but who cares - you'll need a little break anyway!) it's perfect x

HideousKinky · 11/04/2024 09:00

If you feel good in it wear it

CreateYourOwnUsername · 11/04/2024 09:03

I don't like it, but don't think it's too sexy at all. Totally fine for a wedding. You're a small person and imagine you'll be fully covered in it.

I wouldn't normally shop at boohoo, but I understand not wanting to spend loads for a more dressed up maternity outfit. Unlikely to get a lot of wear out of it.

NashvilleQueen · 11/04/2024 09:10

I wasn't particularly fussed one way or another but reading some of the absolutely bat shit responses on here I say 100% wear it and coordinate with a massive Carmen Miranda fruit headdress and a badge that says 'look at my bump'.

I am glad to say I've never been to a wedding where people are this petty minded about what another woman wears.

(I do think the practicalities of going to the loo need to be considered tho...)

DreadPirateRobots · 11/04/2024 09:10

Matildahoney · 11/04/2024 08:00

I think it's fine, at 32 weeks your biggest issue is being comfy. I know exactly what you mean about loose dresses looking like tents!
I wore this at 5 months & was quite big, got flamed on here for trying to upstage the bride etc (SIL). Everyone told me how lovely the dress looked, so I'd take the advice on here with a pinch of salt when you know the people at the wedding.

https://clubllondon.com/products/alba-coral-maternity-halter-asymmetric-maxi-dress-with-cut-out-cl129208023

The weirdest stuff comes out on here when people ask about wedding outfits. A surprising number of people have nineteenth-century standards for wedding attire, apparently, and only dresses that wouldn't be out of place in a Jane Austen adaptation are acceptable. (But only if they're not too booby! Those Regency styles can be awfully risqué, doncherknow!)

ShiftySquirrel · 11/04/2024 09:15

I'd wear it OP, I like the style and the colour. I'd take a wrap if it's cold.

It's hard dressing for a wedding at that stage. I went to one at 32 weeks with my first. A floaty dress, white ground with a big coloured pattern on it and was hailed as a ship in full sail!
It made me look enormous and frumpy but it was all I could get at the time.

greengreyblue · 11/04/2024 09:16

@NashvilleQueen 😂💛

LookItsMeAgain · 11/04/2024 09:17

I'm more on the practical side and would find going to the toilet a pain in the face while wearing a jumpsuit.
Would any of these dresses be suitable for you do you think?

Option 1
Option 2
Option 3
Option 4
Option 5
Option 6

Maternity Sleeveless Midaxi Floral Burnout Mesh Dress

https://www.boohoo.com/maternity-sleeveless-midaxi-floral-burnout-mesh-dress/GZZ83330.html

Previousreligion · 11/04/2024 09:19

Wouldn't be my choice but I wouldn't mind if someone had worn it to my wedding at all.

LuckySantangelo35 · 11/04/2024 09:21

Some of the replies on here!

op wear what you want. You do not have to wear some awful tent in the hope of looking demure and modest.

you will not upstage the bride not will you be centre of attention whatever you wear. I’m actual fact contrary to what some people are saying here in real life nooone cares if someone is pregnant or not. It’s hardly unusual

Wishingwinteraway · 11/04/2024 09:24

I think it will look great with a bump I loved jumpsuits and I’m really flattering if you’re not 100% sure have a look at wrap dresses when they tie below the bust they’re quite flattering on the bump too. Hope you find something and have a lovely day, XX.

OneSingleThreadOfGold · 11/04/2024 09:27

A wedding lasts an entire day, people cannot be gazing in silent awe at the bride the whole time. Everyone will admire her, but it doesn't mean they can't chat to another guest about her pregnancy or compliment anyone else or ask about their lives. Someone else being visibly pregnant at a wedding does nothing to detract from a bride's big moment. It would be insane to complain that someone wore bright pink over their bump. Unless you stand in front of her for the photos, this is not an issue at all!

ShinyPebble32 · 11/04/2024 09:28

I think of you have doubts in your mind now, you’ll probably feel very self conscious in it on the day - so I would probably give it a miss. It will be very striking look and will draw eyes, if that’s what you mean by upstaging the bride.

I hated weddings when I was pregnant because every single guest would come and ask me exactly the same three questions - how far along are you, boy or girl, any names yet! It was a real bore and joked to DH that I should have just worn a sandwich board saying ‘30 weeks, boy, (DS name)… now fuck off!!’ But you might be more of people person than I am 😂

If you do really want to wear it, then adding large, soft wool pashmina in a neutral colour would be nice to soften the appearance and to snuggle into if you feel a bit self conscious, or get chilly x

Catandsquirrel · 11/04/2024 09:30

If it's comfy, fits and you can go to the loo easily (please try this out at home!!) it's fine.

It's not going to be the best cut or fabric at that price but it is a simple style and doesn't look overly revealing or clingy. I like nice bright celebratory colours at a wedding! No idea what's all this about pregnant women hiding away in dark layers.

If you have a nicer quality duster, jacket or wrap add that on top. Might still be chilly and the better fabric will elevate it.