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Pregnant This Christmas Season? Here are 19 Bump-Friendly Holiday Dresses to Rock the Night Away

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Sonja Henrikssen
Shop the Look: Forever Be Burgundy Floral Jacquard Ruffled Maxi Dress; Image via Maiseely T.

For mamas-to-be, it’s not just the firelight making you glow this holiday season! Whether you’re invited to a glamorous night with friends, a cozy party at home with your whole family, or a chic workplace party, you and your beautiful baby bump are going to look great.

Shop the Look: Sweet Season Brown Ribbed Mock Neck Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress, Magnolia White Square Toe Knee-High Boots, Always Posh Brown Faux Fur Stole; Image via @alexiafernandezz_

Finding a Lulus maternity holiday dress doesn’t have to be stressful. With our guide and a few simple tips for styling pregnancy outfits for Christmas, you’ll look radiant, no matter what.

Tips For Maternity Dresses

Shop the Look: Perfect Plans Ivory Sheer Mesh Long Sleeve Bodycon Midi Dress, Louize White Embroidered Ankle-Strap Heels, Precisely Dreamy Wine Red Satin Bow Clutch; Image via @macilynnn

The first thing you need to remember is not to stress, and don’t try to hide your bump. That’s your beautiful baby in there, and you should be proud of your body! 

You should also prioritize comfort. This might mean flats instead of heels–or at least having flats to change into if you really want to wear your heels. Your feet may swell unexpectedly, so have some comfortable footwear on hand.

Shop the Look: (similar) Layer Lover Olive Ribbed Knit Two-Piece Dress & Cardigan Set; Image via @carolineripa

Also, remember that your hormones can change the way you perceive temperature, so you might want to have a sweater, shawl, or wrap that you can put on or take off as the evening continues. 

Shop the Look: Island Vacay Red Tie-Back Maxi Dress, Lullie Ivory Satin Rhinestone Ankle Strap Pointed-Toe Pumps, (similar) Brilliant Vision White Pearl Mini Handbag; Image via @daniellastowe

Choose a baby bump-friendly dress that’s flowy or stretchy– something non-constricting so that you can move around easily and feel comfortable. Some mamas actually really love bodycon dresses because the tighter material can provide some extra support for the bump!

With these ideas in mind, let’s look at some gorgeous holiday dresses that are beautiful and bump-friendly.

Glam Forest Green Velvet Bodycon Dress

Shop the Look: Candlelit Date Forest Green Velvet One-Shoulder Bodycon Dress

This one-shoulder velvet bodycon dress will support your bump in style and comfort. Pair it with elegant ballet flats for extra comfort.

Cuddly Cable Knit Dress

Shop the Look: Cuddle Up Close Burgundy Cable Knit Turtleneck Sweater Dress

This cozy-chic cable knit sweater dress will have you looking cute as a button at your holiday party. The long sleeves and turtleneck feel like a hug, while the hemline gives you a perfect festive look–especially with fancy boots!

Supportive Green Bodycon Dress

Shop the Look: Marlay Emerald Green Ruched Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress

If you’ve got a big bump, you’ll love the extra support that the ruched bodice of this dress offers! The looping sash detail and waist provide an extra boost for your belly.

Comfy Slate Ruched Mesh Dress

Shop the Look: Impressive Flirt Slate Blue Mesh Ruched Mock Neck Midi Dress

Ruching up and down the length of this bodycon dress will support your whole body, baby bump included! The soft blue color looks gorgeous with shimmering accessories, like metallic shoes.

Snuggly Burgundy Two-Piece Sweater Dress

Shop the Look: Autumn Aura Burgundy Ribbed Two-Piece Sweater Dress

This warm, soft sweater dress is perfect for a party. A removable, shawl-like crop top offers the option of long sleeves on a cold winter’s night and sleeveless relief from pregnancy hot flashes.

Feathered Black Mini Dress

Shop the Look: Immaculate Charisma Black Mesh Feather Long Sleeve Mini Dress

Soft feathery trim and mesh sleeves give this dress glamorous vibes, while the swingy, unstructured waist gives you and your bump plenty of room.

Cozy Ivory Sweater Dress

Shop the Look: Snuggle Party Ivory Mock Neck Midi Sweater Dress

Sometimes you just want to snuggle up in a blanket– and this dress lets you do basically that! Stretchy ribbed fabric makes it easy to move and readjust, ensuring that you and baby are constantly comfortable.

Cheery Red Mini Sweater Dress

Shop the Look: Cozy Outlook Red Long Sleeve Sweater Mini Dress

This bright, stretchy, loose-waisted dress is fun and festive! Cute details like the fluttery hem and sleeves are perfect for a playful party outfit.

Chic Black Mesh Bodycon Dress

Shop the Look: Perfect Plans Black Sheer Mesh Long Sleeve Bodycon Midi Dress

For elegant mamas, this black mesh dress is elegant and comfy all at once. The bodycon silhouette will hold up your bump, and the midi hemline looks fantastic with heels, boots, or even fancy flats.

Shimmering Metallic Maxi Dress

Shop the Look: Looking Radiant Black and Gold Metallic Maxi Dress

Empire waist dresses are both bump-friendly and elegant. You’ll dazzle the room with this shimmering metallic maxi dress. The sheer woven fabric floats over a comfy knit lining, and the sash detail will sit right on top of your bump.

Baby-Soft Cream Eyelash Knit Two-Piece Dress

Shop the Look: Dynamic Sweetheart Cream Eyelash Knit Mini Dress & Shrug Set

This dress and shrug couldn’t be more perfect for a momma-to-be! The cloud-soft jacket lets you have better control over your temperature, and the stretch of the fabric drapes beautifully as it skims your bump. 

Elegant Black Strapless Midi Dress

Shop the Look: Bring the Poise Black Strapless Bow Midi Dress

A little black dress is always party-ready, and this gorgeous bodycon midi dress is made of sleek, silky satin for comfort that will last the whole evening.

Bow-Embellished Hunter Green Mini Dress

Shop the Look: Blissfully Beaming Hunter Green Sleeveless Bow Mini Dress

Hunter green is a classic color for a maternity Christmas dress, and the lovely bow detail gives it a festive, feminine touch. 

Sultry Red Sweater Dress

Shop the Look: Refined Attitude Red Ribbed Side Button Midi Sweater Dress

Red is such a cheerful color for the holidays, and this dress manages to be snuggly and sexy at the same time thanks to the slide slit and button detailing. 

The holidays are always an exciting, emotional time of year, and they’re even more exciting when you have a baby on the way. Whether you’re in your first trimester or pushing 40 weeks, you will look amazing in these or any of Lulus bump-friendly dresses.

What are you wearing this holiday party season? Show us your pregnancy outfits on Instagram or TikTok @lulus using #lovelulus and head to our Holiday Dresses shop for more festive finds!

This post was published in July 2023 and has been updated with new content.

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