The Best Maternity Summer Dresses, Because Pants In The Heat = Hell

If you’re on the hunt for a maternity summer dress that gives you enough coverage that you can also wear it in the spring and on cooler summer days, this is a great option. It has a flattering V-neck front, puffy short sleeves that go down all the way to your elbows, and it’s maxi length and made from polyester so you know it’s breathable. Bonus: it’s machine washable, so you don’t have to worry about taking it to the cleaner’s.

We love to browse ASOS for affordable on-trend fashion, and they’ve got nearly a thousand maternity dress options. This rose-patterned dress is super easy to dress up without feeling stuffy. Its high neck makes it a bit more formal, but you can easily give it a more casual vibe with a jean or leather jacket and flip flops. The material is polyester and you can machine-wash this dress.

Ali Levine, celebrity stylist, mom of two and founder of the podcast Everything With Ali Levine is obsessed with this brand because their dresses are true quality, and they carry you from maternity to nursing and even postpartum, she explains. “A lot of moms don’t think about how much their wardrobe can change after pregnancy,” she says. “Even if I didn’t, having something that’s quality and comfortable but also fashionable and stylish, makes me feel good as a new mom and on my body,” she says. 

It’s so great that this top-notch maternity brand partnered with Target to make affordable, yet super stylish, maternity clothing that flatters your growing body. “White is perfect for spring too and the light weight knit you can dress up and down,” says Levine. 

Moms and moms-to-be love Hatch, as they offer some of the dreamiest designs for growing bumps, and it’s hard to beat the quality (we know, the items are pricy!). If you’re looking to splurge for yourself or a loved one, we love this floaty maxi dress that’s designed with a strategic V-neck (ideal for nursing, postpartum). It’s meant to be casual, but you can always dress it up with jewelry and heels.

If you’re looking for something soft, feminine and flattering that you can wear dressed up or dressed down, look no further than Seraphine Maternity. This sage floral-print dress drapes so nicely over a growing baby bump thanks to a sash tie that crosses over at the front. This comes in handy post-baby too, since the wrap tie opens to allow quick nursing access. 

If you’re looking for something short and lightweight, we love this babydoll dress that has a tie-front T-shirt bodice (which is removable) you can easily lift up if you need to nurse. Made of mostly rayon, the fabric is airy and comfortable for hot weather. It also comes in two other colors: black floral and sienna floral.

This simple, yet feminine, dress is perfect for a hot summer day, since it features a delicate, embroidered design, has short-sleeve off-the-shoulder detailing and a flattering above-the-knee length. Pair it with sneakers or sandals for a cute and casual look at the next girls’ brunch!

This brand launched in 2015 and originally specializes in bedding; however, in the last few years, they’ve added bath, apparel, kitchen, and table products to their collection and it’s clear to see why. All their products, including this gorgeous summer dress, feature quality European flax, are stone washed for maximum softness and are super lightweight for comfort and breathability. Fun fact: Meghan Markle was spotted wearing this dress last summer.  

It’s a shame to invest in a maternity dress that you can’t also wear during the postpartum period. If your baby is arriving this summer or early fall, this dress will seriously come in handy, since it’s nursing- friendly. We also love the light fabric that’s super breathable and the fact that it’s a maxi-length dress for extra coverage.