Elegance during pregnancy – Maternity dresses from Esprit

The question, ʻWhat should I wear?ʼ has never been more appropriate than during pregnancy. Your body changes from week to week – what fits you well today may seem constricting the day after tomorrow. Maternity dresses are now your ideal companion: From festive maternity dresses to practical and elegant nursing dresses, from the latest colours to stylish patterns, you will find maternity dresses in our online shop that suit your pregnancy perfectly.

Dresses above all

We love dresses! These uncomplicated fashion performers are real winners – they stand for femininity and are an absolute must for your wardrobe. During pregnancy, we appreciate their benefits even more: the fabric of pregnancy dresses plays loosely around your figure, the fit sits comfortably and always make a woman look great, even with a baby bump. You can wear them at any time during the year, regardless of whether your pregnancy is in spring, summer, autumn or winter. When you need a pregnancy dress depends on your body. In the first 3 to 4 months of your pregnancy, you will certainly be able to cope with your current selection of dresses, which, when in doubt, you can simply buy one size larger. After that, the advantages of maternity wear and maternity clothing will outweigh them. Maternity wear and maternity clothes will be particularly advantageous.

What is the best size to choose for your maternity dress? Basically, you stay with your usual clothing size if you look for maternity clothes. You want the dress to fit properly on the shoulders, for example. Your changed figure shape has been considered and as a rule, fashion for pregnant women grows with it. If you are not sure, just go for the next size up.

The right material for your maternity dress

Your body is more sensitive and instinctively demands increased comfort. Soft, flowing fabrics are especially pleasant to wear. They hang superbly, but above all, they cling to you instead of constricting you or cutting into you. At Esprit you will find maternity dresses made of

Skin-friendly cotton
Sustainable organic cotton
Easy-care material mix
Relaxed jersey stretch
Flowing viscose
Light crêpe
Elegant lace.

Our tip: Buy pregnancy dresses that are easy to care for and ideally do not need to be ironed. Towards the end of your pregnancy you are not likely to be in the mood to do any more laundry work than you need to!

Maternity skirts – the uncomplicated alternative

If you usually prefer trousers and tops, we also bring pregnancy skirts into play. Whether it is a slightly flared skirt, a denim skirt, pleated, knee-length, midi or maxi length – simply combine a maternity top with it to make a good impression.

Which styles are suitable for maternity wear?

When it comes to pregnancy clothes, the form belies the function, but with a lot of style. All designs that play with wide elements anyway will now fit perfectly. Wrap-dresses are perfect, because they give you room to manoeuvre. A-line maternity dresses that flare out are advantageous. Maternity dresses with a high waist highlight your cleavage. A dress in tunic style is a lovely summer variant that leaves enough space for your baby bump. In autumn you can wear a pair of maternity jeans in a slim leg design and a long-sleeved shirt or cardigan.

Maternity dresses for every occasion

Suitable for the office, sporty, festive: Showing style during pregnancy is easy. Maternity dresses are available for every occasion. Sporty design jersey dresses for every day, festive maternity dresses with a pleated skirt, fashionable prints maternity dress for a trendy look, checked woven dresses or delicate floral models with three-quarter sleeves for the office. Figure-hugging knitted dresses emphasise your stunning new figure, while a checked flannel dress is more comfortable. You can even get married with the pretty maternity wedding dress with breast-feeding function made out of lace. For additional glamour, you can rely on a range of accessories, such as silver jewellery and a striking hand bag.

Tights and leggings: The right companions for pregnancy dresses

On warm days your legs remain bare. But what if it gets cooler? Or you don’t like showing your legs? We have created leggings and tights for pregnancy. With an overbelly waistband that does not constrict your stomach. Depending on the time of year, the perfect complement to your ensemble are comfortable ankle boots, ballerina shoes or trainers.

Practical: Nursing dresses

The boundaries between maternity dresses and nursing dresses are blurred. Both types are styled for comfort, breastfeeding dresses differ from pregnancy dresses essentially in their additional nursing feature, which a maternity dress may have as well. Thanks to practical details on the upper portion, they can easily be opened and closed and allow discreet breastfeeding. Look for the easy-open function in your Esprit maternity dress. Underneath, you can wear a well-fitting nursing bra, making it twice as easy for you. We have maternity dresses for every occasion, from stylish festive dresses to casual nursing dresses – always exactly the right model for you.

A large selection of maternity wear dresses

Showing good style at all times – that has been our aim at Esprit for 51 years. We make this possible for our customers with our high-quality products. With casual designs and durable quality. In our fashion range for expectant women you will find sustainable collections, made fairly from organic cotton and recyclable fabrics. You can find your new maternity dress worldwide in over 40 countries. Or simply from the comfort of your own home in our online shop. What you choose is not only fast to order, but also reaches you by the shortest route - using climate-neutral shipping.