The absolute staple piece for a “Style the Bump” series is a simple long dress and I must admit, I didn’t get one till I was 36 weeks pregnant. I know, I should have gotten it sooner but I really did think I was able to go through my pregnancy without having to purchase maternity clothes – I was wrong!
Boohoo added free shipping on top of their 50% off sale so this comfy dress was added to my cart with no hesitation.
The reason why I opt for a two-piece outfit (i.e. shirt with skirt) is because when I go for a midwife appointment, my midwife will ask me to show my belly to measure the size of the baby, feel the baby and listen to the baby with a Doppler. I have never been in a situation where I’ve had to lift a dress to show my belly with my underwear exposed. I’m assuming this is normal but I try to avoid this situation when I can.
Unfortunately, if you splurge on cheap clothes, you also get material which isn’t top-notch. This material attracts literally everything and when you have a cat and dog, you’ve become a fuzz magnet! Similar to the cut-out shoulder top and the layered black dress, the material requires you to run a lint remover all over you before you leave the house. In addition to this, I do wish they put a split in this dress, getting in and out of the car has been a mission because you can only open your legs a certain width. Hey, on the the plus side, you will have no chance of flashing anyone!