This dress was great for my 26-week maternity bump. I wore between a 10-12 pre-pregnancy, a 12/L in maternity clothes, and ended up going with the 14R for this dress. The main fit factor for me was the bust--I was a a 36D pre-pregnancy and the girls have grown a bit, so the 14R in this dress worked with a strapless bra underneath. Because it's an empire waist, if you're comfortable with it you could probably get away with no bra. The best part about this dress for maternity is that the skirt is all expanding pleats, so it should fit over just about any sized bump. I'm on the short side, just barely 5'3", so this fit me like a full-length gown rather than ankle-length, as shown on the model. That wasn't a problem for my event. My one complaint is that it's unlined in the skirt, so I was self-conscious about my giant maternity undies showing panty lines through the skirt. Overall, it was beautiful and comfortable.

Blue Pleated Gown

Jill Jill Stuart

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Size Worn: 14R

Usual Size: 12