Maternity Evening Gown?

A Pea in the Pod and Japanese Weekend have some lovely dresses. Not sure if what I am seeing is what you are looking for, but you can always check on-line.

Hey fellow Tustin resident. My suggestion would be to skip the maternity dresses which are usually overpriced and ugly, and go for a dress with an empire waist instead or something with a stretchy fabric, you're not gonna be showing that much by then. I know they say you show earlier with consecutive pregnancies, but it's really not that much.

I'm a SAHM of an almost 4 year old boy and a 20 month old girl.

All the best, H..

I agree with the Pea in the Pod suggestion. I found a beautiful black lace top with cami for a black tie event. I did wear pants because it was chilly. But check it out. It is in Crystal Court at South Coast Plaza. They are also VERY helpful too. Good luck!

L. H.

There are a ton of styles nowadays that can accommodate a pregnant belly without having to special order a dress! If you go on Nordstrom.com, select women, then select dress shop, then select by category: evening gown, then select by style: babydoll. There are tons of dresses in every price range! If the material is a jersey knit, it will be pretty stretchy, if you're not into baby dolls.

Have fun at your event and good luck!

For a formal banquet that I went to, I just went to charlotte russe and got a dress with an empire waist. I've gone to weddings and saw women do the same thing.

Hi S.,

Try Motherhood. They are much less expensive than Pea in the Pod. I think they are online also. If not I bet they could point you in the right direction as to getting what you are looking for.

Good Luck.

C.