While you might be able to get away with stretchy pants for most of your pregnancy because "Aren’t we uncomfortable enough?", there are sure to be a handful of events that require a bit more forethought. If deciphering dress codes weren’t already tricky enough, try adding an empire waistline to the mix. We’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up a couple of bump-friendly outfits for every occasion.  

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Beach Wedding 

Dress: Black Floral Ruffle Off Shoulder Maternity Maxi Dress, Pink Blush, $68

Earrings: Quartz Tassel Earrings in Peach Blush, The Vamoose, $57.77

Clutch: Metallic Raffia Clutch Bag, Neiman Marcus Last Call, $70

Shoes: Dolce Vita Claire Slide Heel, Urban Outfitters, $120

Wrap: Cashmere & Silk Wrap in Pink Silver, Nordstrom, $99

Garden Wedding 

Dress: Light Blue Floral Hi-Low Maternity Midi Dress, Pink Blush, $61

Earrings: Pearl and Crystal Earrings,  Jcrew, $68

Bag: Hat Attack Small Wicker Basket, Shopbop, $104

Shoes: Splendid Fergie Lace-Up Sandal, Nordstrom, $138.95

Cardigan: Favourite Crop Crew Cardigan Ivory, Boden, $75

dressy casual  

Dress: The Cleo Dress, Hatch, $288

Earrings: Flower and Bead Chandelier Earrings, JCrew, $65

Bag: Alice and Olivia Shirley 3D Floral Large Clutch, Orchard Mile, $495

Shoes: Strappy Block-Heel Sandals Suede, JCrew, $128

Sweater: Fine-knit Cardigan, HM, $12.99

Festive / Creative Cocktail  

Jumpsuit: Jumpsuit with Kimono Sleeve and Wide Leg in Print, ASOS, $76

Earrings: Alexis Bittar Mosaic Kiwi Cluster Stud Earrings, The Real Real, $75

Bag: Cult Gaia Luna Bamboo Shoulder Bag, LUISAVIAROMA, $330

Shoes: Aquazzura Forever Marilyn 45 Suede Pump, Bluefly, $472.99

Jacket: J.Crew Unstructured Shawl Collar Cotton Linen Blazer, Nordstrom, $168

cocktail  

Dress: A.L.C Verena Dress, Tilden, $695

Bracelet: Rimini Bangle Black Onyx, Margaret Elizabeth, $68

Bag: Mini Chain Saddle Bag, Cuyana, $225

Shoes: Valentino Garavani Rockstud Slingback Pumps, Barneys, $995

Cape: Classic Alpaca Cape, Cuyana, $215

formal

Dress: ASOS Maternity Pleated Maxi Dress with Flutter Sleeve, ASOS, $67

Earrings: Laurel Tassel Earrings Labradorite, Moonstone & Lapis, Margaret Elizabeth, $228

Clutch: Regale Floral-Print Convertible Clutch, Lord and Taylor, $65

Shoes: I.N.C. Carma Evening Kitten Heel Pumps, Macys, $99.50

Cape: The Row Hern Cashmere Cape, Net-A-Porter, $1,550