From Heirlome to Toteme: The Official Fashion-Person Guide to Dressing for Your Baby Shower
Lately, my feed has become a joyful carousel of bumps, bows, and beautifully dressed moms-to-be, and honestly, I'm not mad about it. I've officially hit that age where baby showers are as common as bridal showers, and with every new invite, I find myself pausing to zoom in on one very important detail: the maternity dress. Fashion people are redefining what it means to dress for this moment, and the looks are good. Think romantic lace frocks one minute or a rented, floral Nuuly statement maxi the next. So I did what any fashion editor would do. I went straight to the chicest moms I know to ask exactly what they wore and why.
Ahead, consider this your curated guide to the best maternity dresses for your baby shower—comfortable, photogenic, and cool enough to earn a save on someone else's feed. The main selling point? They're all comfortable, stretchy, breathable and ideal for any fashion-inclined mother-to-be.
Elizabeth Grace Hand, Esthetician and Founder of Ställe Studios
“I loved this look for my baby shower because it felt elegant, effortless, and super soft against my bump. I was about seven and a half months pregnant, and the draping was my favorite part. You can shift it into different positions depending on how you want it to fall, so it always feels flattering and intentional. And the kitten heels were perfect, just enough lift to feel dressed up without sacrificing ease or comfort. The whole look felt like the most me version of maternity—simple, feminine, and elevated. I’m so excited to wear it again next spring. I am actually wearing the kitten heels now!”
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Cortne Bonilla-Oliva, Senior Shopping Writer at Vogue Magazine
“Throughout any transitionary period in my life, be it my wedding, 30th birthday, or now, a baby shower, my goal is to always feel and look like myself. Oversized, billowy, modern, and comfortable is the name of my game, and this dress epitomized all those adjectives.”
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