Baby showers can happen any time of year, but there's something special about ones in the spring and summer. Yes, it's hot and it's hard to be pregnant when it's hot. But having a shower to celebrate both mom and baby makes it a little more bearable. Plus, they make great opportunities to rock cute sun dresses. This goes for both mama-to-be and guests. Since lots of loved ones take over planning baby showers, which there are plenty ideas to pick from, all the guest of honor has to do is just show up. And of course look and feel her best. Summer dresses are pretty much a must for women pregnant in the hotter months, among other things like basically anything stretchy, so it shouldn't be too hard!
The good news is that amazing summer dresses are all over the internet, it's just a matter of finding the right one. Some mamas like to match their outfit of choice with the party theme, which is a fun idea. Summer colors tend to be bright or pastel which matches blue, pink, or even neutral themes. Others opt for a more fashion forward and edgy maternity look. Or maybe the goal is just to look like Meghan Markle when she was pregnant. That's cool, too! We tried to find some of the most fashionable and chic maternity dresses for different body types and style preferences. We have baby doll dresses, maxis, off-the-shoulder tops, ruffles, and lace. We also found styles that work indoors or outdoors, or both! As long as mama-to-be (and baby) are comfortable and cool, that's what really matters. So take a look and have fun prepping for the big day.
Ruffle Off-Shoulder Maternity Dress
Ruffles, pastel colors, flowers, and summer go together, so it makes sense the first three items have formed a super cute maternity sun dress. The colors are pink and blue to match either color theme.
Ruffle Off-Shoulder Maternity Dress (from $20, Amazon)
Splendid Tie Front Sleeveless Maternity Dress
For a cool but chic look, go with this sleeveless light pinky peach dress from A Pea in the Pod. It ties into a bow above the belly because, yes, there is a gift in there, too.
Splendid Tie Front Sleeveless Maternity Dress ($178, A Pea in the Pod)
Flutter Sleeve Smocked Maxi Maternity Dress
Go for a flowy and fun look in this striped maxi dress. It has flutter sleeves, which give it a soft and feminine touch.
Flutter Sleeve Smocked Maxi Maternity Dress ($60, Motherhood Maternity)
Maternity Mini Textured Ditsy Print Tea Dress
Be a vision in yellow with this mini tea dress from ASOS. It features long sleeves, a floral pattern, and buttons down the front.
Maternity Mini Textured Ditsy Print Tea Dress ($56, ASOS)
Crochet-Trim Maxi Dress
If being chic but also comfortable is the goal, then this maxi dress is a winner. It comes in a soft powder blue and features small, delicate button-like texture down the chest area and sides.
Crochet-Trim Maxi Dress ($60, Macy's)
Chambray Denim Midi Maternity Dress
Throw it back to the '90s with this denim maternity dress. The best part? It "adapts easily into your nursing clothes collection, allowing simple access for breastfeeding."
Chambray Denim Midi Maternity Dress ($105, Seraphine)
Ruffled Romper
If rompers are more comfortable for some mamas out there, this ruffled colored strip one from Macy's also looks like a dress. Two birds, one stone, er, baby shower.
Ruffled Romper ($50, Macy's)
Maternity Cami Button Through Midi Linen Sundress
Light green is an amazing color for a summer event and it might as well be a baby shower. This dress features a cami top and buttons that go down the front.
Maternity Cami Button Through Midi Linen Sundress ($40, ASOS)
Ruffle Off Shoulder Ruched Sides Knee Length Bodycon Dress
This off-the-shoulder knee-length dress offers a tighter, sexier look. It comes in three colors: maroon, blue, and black.
Ruffle Off Shoulder Ruched Sides Knee Length Bodycon Dress ($12, Walmart)
Sweetheart Party Maxi Dress
Sexy and sweet is a look that is achievable, it doesn't have to be one or the other. This V-neck maxi dress in a floral pattern is an example of that.
Sweetheart Party Maxi Dress ($10, Amazon)
Floral Kimono Sleeve Maxi Dress
Be bold and beautiful in this kimono-style yellow floral dress. features an empire waist and floor-length skirt.
Floral Kimono Sleeve Maxi Dress ($28, Target)
Pink & Floral Ruffled Dress
This floral pink dress features a higher neck but ruffled sleeves that complement the knee-length skirt. It's pullover style for easy fitting, because yes, that matters.
Pink and Floral Ruffled Dress ($50, Macy's)
Flutter Sleeve Maternity Dress
The details on this babydoll dress are intricate and beautiful. From the ruffle sleeves to the waist-tie, it's feminine and high-quality.
Flutter Sleeve Maternity Dress ($148, A Pea in the Pod)
Lace Wrap Midi Dress
This one's for all the lace lovers out there. This sage green dress is covered in it from shoulder to hem, beautiful bell sleeves included.
Lace Wrap Midi Dress ($95, ASOS)
The Cate Dress
Sometimes, a dress doesn't scream maternity, even though it is. That's the vibe of The Cate Dress from Hatch. It can be worn both in the summer, fall, and even winter.
The Cate Dress ($288, HATCH)
Pinstripe Midi Maternity & Nursing Dress
Channel Meghan Markle in this pinstripe midi dress from Seraphine featuring buttons down the center. It also can be worn after baby is born as the top makes it easy to breastfeed.
Pinstripe Midi Maternity & Nursing Dress ($105, Seraphine)
Striped Cold Shoulder Maternity Dress
Cold-shoulder looks make for great summer looks. This one comes in stripes and has detachable straps.
Striped Cold Shoulder Maternity Dress ($75, Seraphine)
Red Ditsy Floral Midi Dress
This red floral midi dress is perfect for the blushing babes. Features an off-the-shoulder sleeve and lots of airy-flow to keep cool.
Red Ditsy Floral Midi Dress ($42, Yours Clothing)
Flutter Sleeve Maternity Midi Dress
Lots of summer baby showers are outside and this flutter-sleeve dress just looks like it belongs in a garden or patio. It has a square neck and tiered silhouette.
Flutter Sleeve Maternity Midi Dress ($118, Ingrid & Isabel)
Floral Sleeveless Maternity Jumpsuit
OK, this this maternity jumpsuit isn't a dress but the wide pants make it close enough. it's chic and trendy and will be perfect and comfortable at a summer shower.
Floral Sleeveless Maternity Jumpsuit ($60, Motherhood)
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