Wedding coming up and no idea how to dress the bump? It’s certainly not easy, ladies, but I’m right there with you, I’ve scoured the shops for ideas and inspiration.
Pregnant nor not, weddings can strike fear into the hearts of us Irish ladies. The moment the invite comes through the letterbox, the first thing most of us think is…. “What will I wear?”
To make matters a little trickier, the wedding I have coming up is Black Tie – you don’t need to opt for full-length, but it’s my personal preference to go for it, when the occasion calls.
If you’re not that far along, you might be able to fit into a regular fitting dress, maybe a size larger than normal, but make sure you opt for one that has some stretch or give in the fabric, and make sure it is comfy, (never before have ‘comfort levels’ been such a high priority as this time in your life).
Where to shop
New Look, H&M, ASOS and Topshop do great maternity collections, plus some online boutiques for more formal looks like Seraphine, Elora Maternity and Isabella Oliver.
Outfit Ideas
Here are some looks I have styled to give you some ideas and inspiration for your big day out.
Gorgeous, yet understated – the jersey fabric means it is super-stretchy and very comfortable.
Dress, €229 at Isabella Oliver. Heels, €55 at Dune. Clutch, €65 at Dune. Earrings, €21.90 at Accessorize. Bangle, €22.90 at Accessorize,
Kate Middy eat your heart out. Well, actually she did, in fact, wear this dress.
Dress, €59 at Seraphine. Fascinator, €72 at Debenhams. Heels, €60 at Dune. Clutch, €65 at Dune. Earrings, €22.90 at Accessorize.
This rich cobalt blue shade is really flattering on all skin tones and suits blondes, red heads, and brunettes.
Dress, €62.21 at ASOS. Heels, €65 at Topshop. Wedges, €75 at Dune. Clutch, €20 at River Island. Earrings, €22 at Coast. Hair clip, €25 at Coast.
This is perfect if you are early on in pregnancy and are perhaps still in those first 12 – 14 weeks when you may be still keeping it a secret. The outfit is ideal if you don’t want to invest in maternity wear just yet and prefer something you can wear post-bump too.
Dress, €145 at Coast. Heels, €29.99 at New Look. Clutch, €11.99 at New Look. Earrings, €17 at River Island. Bracelet, €8 at River Island.
Naomi Clarke is The Style Fairy – our Guest Blogger this week. She’s a fashion stylist and personal shopper with a history in PR and event management. She is expecting her first baby soon. Catch up with her on her website, on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
