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Dressing your growing bump can sometimes prove to be difficult. You have to take into account comfort as well as style, and of course what looked good on you pre-pregnancy might not look so great now. But there are tons of maternity looks that are trendy, fashionable and made specifically for those 40 weeks of pregnancy that you can feel good about adding to your cart and to your closet. After all, you don’t have to forgo trends and chic styles just because you have a baby on board.
Plus, we know too well that life doesn’t stop when you’re pregnant. You may find yourself packing for a babymoon, attending a friend’s wedding or even having to dress up for a work event. Of course, there are also all the milestones you’re going to want to commemorate for yourself, too. From your own baby shower to maternity photoshoots, you’re likely going to need a dress that makes you look fabulous on the outside, even if you don’t feel so fabulous on the inside.
With spring on the horizon, there are a ton of great fashion trends to embrace. From florals (groundbreaking), to flowy maxis, to lace baby shower options, and to the ever popular off-the-shoulder trend, we’ve rounded up 16 of the most stylish spring maternity dresses for wherever you and your bump are off to!
Best Overall: Motherhood Maternity Rib-Knit Sheath Dress
Best Mini: Motherhood Maternity Women’s Maternity Collared Shirt Dress
Best Midi: HELLO MIZ Women’s Maternity High Low Dress
Best Maxi: Women’s Maternity Short Sleeve Maxi Dress
Best for Baby Shower: Mother Bee Maternity Women’s Knee Length Wrap Dress with Belt
Best for Wedding Guest: Hello MIZ Women’s Baby Shower Floral Lace Maternity Dress
Best for Maternity Photos: Chinatera Maternity Gown
Best Casual: Liu & Qu Women’s Maternity Bodycon Ruched Side Dress
Best for Work: My Bump Women’s Maternity Bodycon Dress
Best Formal: Maya Maternity Bridesmaid V Neck Maxi Tulle Dress
Best Flowy: Sleeveless Ruched Color Block Maxi Maternity Dress
Best Floral: Mother Bee Maternity Women’s Ruched Maternity Dress
Best Mommy and Me: Qin.Orianna Mommy and Me Maxi Dresses
Best Off The Shoulder: Ecavus Women’s Off Shoulder Ruffle Trim Maxi Maternity Dress
Best Sleeveless: BBHoping Women’s Maternity Tank Dress
Best On-Trend: ASOS DESIGN Maternity Midi Leopard Print Dress
Best Overall
Motherhood Maternity Rib-Knit Sheath Dress
This sleek sheath dress is ultra flattering and is the perfect length, hitting just above the knee. It comes in black or a bright pink and features a crew neckline and pullover style for ease and comfort
What Reviewers Are Saying:
Easy to dress up or down, flattering, comfortable. This will get a lot of wear with a blazer for work and sandals for summer.
Best Mini
We love this option for work paired with pumps or boots. It features a convertible sleeve with a tie detail around the waist. The crepe fabric is comfortable and forgiving, and the dress comes in three different colors
What Reviewers Are Saying:
This is one of my favorite maternity dresses! It’s light for the hot weather my area has been experiencing.
Best Midi
HELLO MIZ Women's Maternity High Low Dress
There’s one time an Empire Waist is always flattering, and that’s during pregnancy. This dress features a high-low hem that’s slightly longer in the back and comes in many prints and colors. As an added bonus, it’s great for postpartum as the top is super stretchy to allow for breastfeeding with ease.
What Reviewers Are Saying:
I purchased this dress in five patterns over the course of my pregnancy. They fit perfectly from first trimester to delivery day.
Best Maxi
Women's Maternity Short Sleeve Maxi Dress
This dress is as comfortable as it is stylish and features a flattering v-neck and a faux wrap made from elastic that grows with you throughout your pregnancy.
What Reviewers Are Saying:
Perfect dress for maternity and breastfeeding--super comfortable with a well fitting, flexible top.
Best for Baby Shower
Mother Bee Maternity Women's Knee Length Wrap Dress with Belt
It’s your day, so you’re going to want to look your best! This knee-length dress is stylish and comes in many different colors including pink and blue. The fabric is soft and the wrap belt can be removed or styled in different ways
What Reviewers Are Saying:
The color was spot on the the material super soft. Great quality for the price.
Best for Wedding Guest
Hello MIZ Women's Baby Shower Floral Lace Maternity Dress
Just because you’re pregnant doesn’t mean you can’t dance the night away at a loved one’s wedding. This lace maternity dress will hug you in all the right places and is elegant and comfortable.
What Reviewers Are Saying:
This dress fits perfectly and is very flattering! Wonderful to find something I actually feel pretty in this far along.
Best for Maternity Photos
Chinatera Maternity Gown
Maternity photoshoots are a great way to commemorate your pregnancy and celebrate your beautiful, growing body. This off-the-shoulder dress is extra long for a dramatic look in photos and opens right under the bust to show off that belly!
What Reviewers Are Saying:
I absolutely loved this dress! I couldn’t have been anymore pleased with the color, material, and flow of the dress!
Best Casual
Liu & Qu Women's Maternity Bodycon Ruched Side Dress
You can never go wrong with a t-shirt dress as a comfortable wardrobe staple. This dress comes in short or long sleeves and is made from a stretchy fabric that’s designed to keep you comfortable and cool.
What Reviewers Are Saying:
This dress is great! The fit is great. The material is soft, stretchy and comfortable.
Best for Work
My Bump Women's Maternity Bodycon Dress
This black and white design is perfect for the office. Paired with a blazer, it makes for the perfect professional maternity look.
What Reviewers Are Saying:
I wore this dress all through the end of my 2nd trimester & 3rd trimester. Loved the colors and print and even when stretched, it was NOT see-through.
Best Formal
Maya Maternity Bridesmaid V Neck Maxi Tulle Dress
You might be asked to be a bridesmaid during your pregnancy and instead of saying “no way,” you can gladly jump at the opportunity to wear this gorgeous dress. The dress is fully lined and made with a delicate tulle and an embellished sequin top.
Best Flowy
Sleeveless Ruched Color Block Maxi Maternity Dress
This tank dress is perfect for dressing up or down and features a white tank top with a colorful flowy, ruched maxi skirt. Pair it with a cropped denim jacket for a stylish look.
What Reviewers Are Saying:
LOVE this dress. Got lots of complements for my baby shower. Super stretchy, which made it very comfortable.
Best Floral
Mother Bee Maternity Women's Ruched Maternity Dress
Spring means florals and this dress comes in several gorgeous floral prints. It features ruching throughout so it’s extra flattering and hits just below the knee. We especially love the longer (short) sleeves.
What Reviewers Are Saying:
This dress was a last minute attempt at trying to find something for my baby shower that made me feel good. It fit well and the print is exactly as pictured on the website.
Best Mommy & Me
Qin.Orianna Mommy and Me Maxi Dresses
Mommy & Me outfits are a great way to involve your older kid in your baby shower or maternity photoshoot. These matching outfits are perfect for celebrating your growing family in style.
What Reviewers Are Saying:
My daughter and I received so many compliments on this dress!
Best Off The Shoulder
Ecavus Women's Off Shoulder Ruffle Trim Maxi Maternity Dress
This off-the-shoulder maxi dress comes if several different solid colors and features a cinched elastic neckline and waistline, ruffle trim, and short bell sleeves.
What Reviewers Are Saying:
This dress was perfect for our maternity shoot! It was truly a great buy — soft, flowy, comfy, and affordable.
Best Sleeveless
BBHoping Women's Maternity Tank Dress
Spring weather can be pretty unpredictable, just like say, your body temperature during pregnancy. Opt for this tank dress that features breathable fabric and a ruched side design that gives your belly more room to grow. You can always pack layers if you get cold!
What Reviewers Are Saying:
This dress is amazing. The soft, jersey fabric is beautiful and stretchy.
Best On-Trend
ASOS DESIGN Maternity Midi Leopard Print Dress
Embrace your wild side is the fashion forward leopard print dress. It features puff sleeves and a cinched waist for a flattering look. We can totally see this paired with a great pair of white sneakers.