Six stylish maternity dresses for summer
This time last year I was 27 weeks pregnant and struggling to cope in the heat – it was making me very prickly – so I can’t imagine how everyone’s who’s expecting this summer is feeling. If you’re in serious need of a summer maternity dresses to help you cool down, here’s my pick of the best dresses from Jojo Maman Bebe:
On-trend dungaree dress £29 / Stripes £29…and spots £39 / summer maxi £25 / the classic LBD £25 / floral tea dress £19.
Love these dresses? You can also win a £50 voucher for Jojo Manan Bebe – retailers of lovely maternity clothes, nursery furniture and baby buys, plus children’s clothing – which you can spend on a dress of your choice (or anything else that catches your eye!)
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Thanks to Jojo Maman Bebe for working with us on this post. Want to read more? Here’s all my pregnancy posts, things no-one ever tells you about being pregnant, and the first six months of motherhood.
191 Comments
Annie
July 8, 2015 at 3:57 pm
Ooh – competition time! I am not at 27 weeks, but rapidly approaching what feels like a large 21 weeks with a limited wardrobe to cope! I love the stripey dress you picked out, which looks lovely and summery even if the weather has taken a bit of a dip. Fingers crossed! x
karen cowley
July 8, 2015 at 4:01 pm
Loving this one x http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+breton-stripe-maternity-mini-dresses-in-maternity-dresses+b4717
looks gorgeous x
Sara JaneG
July 8, 2015 at 4:20 pm
I like this one – http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+navy-spot-maternity-dress-in-maternity-dresses+d5050
iain maciver
July 8, 2015 at 4:24 pm
number 3 in pictures
kim neville
July 8, 2015 at 5:02 pm
I like this http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+fan-print-maternity-tunic-dress-in-maternity-dresses+d5074
Bryony
July 8, 2015 at 5:37 pm
Man do I not miss pregnant summers! Maternity fashion seems to of come on leaps and bounds in the past few years x
susan younger
July 8, 2015 at 6:02 pm
The spot dress is my favourite. Looks very classy but comfortable
Rhiannon Hodge
July 8, 2015 at 6:03 pm
Love the dungaree dress
Tracy Nixon
July 8, 2015 at 6:45 pm
I love the Breton Stripe Maternity Mini Dress as it looks modern and not like a maternity dress x
Natalie Russell
July 8, 2015 at 7:25 pm
Dress number 4, light and breezy and long so you don’t need to worry about tights…or shaving your legs, lol!
Judith Luscombe
July 8, 2015 at 7:40 pm
I love this dress
it is so flattering and a gorgeous design
winnie
July 8, 2015 at 7:45 pm
the On-trend dungaree dress! so cute
Jim Kerr
July 8, 2015 at 8:31 pm
This would be a suprise for my pregnant daughter, she’ll chose 1 2 or 3 I’d guess.
Susan Lloyd
July 8, 2015 at 8:42 pm
No 4 is gorgeous x
laura redburn
July 8, 2015 at 8:56 pm
perhaps fritha should get in on this 😛 all of these dresses are lovely!
Adele @ Circus Queen
July 8, 2015 at 9:05 pm
I love number 6! One regret I have is not making more of an effort with my wardrobe in either pregnancy. I ended up feeling quite frumpy both times. Second time around I was in Laurence’s jeans!!!
Shirley Evans
July 8, 2015 at 9:37 pm
love number 3
Martina Pichova
July 8, 2015 at 9:45 pm
Hard to chose – but I just love the tile print one!
Kirsty Fox
July 8, 2015 at 9:46 pm
I love the Blue Rose Print Maternity Skater Dress
Alice
July 8, 2015 at 10:07 pm
Spots… stripes… florals… excellent picks Mrs C! xx
cat culmer
July 8, 2015 at 11:49 pm
I love the floral tea dress
Kat Lucas
July 9, 2015 at 4:36 am
http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+navy-spot-maternity-dress-in-maternity-dresses+d5050
PAULINE HILL
July 9, 2015 at 5:57 am
No 5 looks classy
caroline walliss
July 9, 2015 at 6:24 am
No 2 is my favourite.x
Kelly glen
July 9, 2015 at 6:24 am
The spotty dress looks ideal for the summer.
claire
July 9, 2015 at 7:30 am
I love the navy stripes.
Lisa Evans
July 9, 2015 at 7:36 am
I like the stripey dress!
michelle noack
July 9, 2015 at 7:54 am
i would love this!
leanne weir
July 9, 2015 at 8:31 am
I like this http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+fan-print-maternity-tunic-dress-in-maternity-dresses+d5074
Nicki Evans
July 9, 2015 at 8:33 am
The navy and white stripy one.
claire blaney
July 9, 2015 at 8:47 am
I would buy the Breton Stripe Maternity Mini Dresses
Nichole Frerichs
July 9, 2015 at 8:59 am
I would buy the Navy Batik Maternity & Nursing Maxi Dress. It looks casual and comfortable and can also be worn after baby arrives!
Ashleigh Allan
July 9, 2015 at 9:09 am
I like the black maternity shift dress!
Lyndsey
July 9, 2015 at 9:13 am
5
Emily Hutchinson
July 9, 2015 at 9:21 am
I love the floral tea dress
Katie Aspden
July 9, 2015 at 9:24 am
I love the 2nd dress, the polka dot one 🙂
Ruth Harwood
July 9, 2015 at 9:47 am
Loving no. 6 xx
jodie crossley
July 9, 2015 at 9:50 am
love the stripey dress
EMMA WALTERS
July 9, 2015 at 9:59 am
i would pick number 3, great for summer & into autumn 🙂
Hekna
July 9, 2015 at 10:26 am
I like the Printed Tie Front Maternity & Nursing Dresses
Liam Bishop
July 9, 2015 at 10:37 am
My wife would love the stripes one!
Isabell Whitenstall
July 9, 2015 at 11:10 am
My niece would suit the No. 6 dress.
stacy sorrell
July 9, 2015 at 11:40 am
I like my dresses quite casual, i love the Breton Gathered Maternity Dress x
Caroline H
July 9, 2015 at 11:45 am
I’m loving the navy spot dress: http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+navy-spot-maternity-dress-in-maternity-dresses+d5050
aaron broad
July 9, 2015 at 11:47 am
I like the number 2 dress, dotty ftw
Rhi P
July 9, 2015 at 11:57 am
The floral tea dress… just right for this weather with a cute vintage vibe!
Leanne moore
July 9, 2015 at 11:59 am
Number 3 live the style
Tammy Tudor
July 9, 2015 at 12:25 pm
The wonderful number 2 dress 🙂
Tracy
July 9, 2015 at 1:42 pm
I love the Black Floral Maternity Skater Dress
Sarah
July 9, 2015 at 2:40 pm
Number 1, amazing dungaree dress 🙂
Denise Seddon
July 9, 2015 at 3:29 pm
Love all of the them but my favourite is number 6 very summery.
Danielle Heesom
July 9, 2015 at 3:35 pm
Love this http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+fan-print-maternity-tunic-dress-in-maternity-dresses+d5074
Isabel O’Brien
July 9, 2015 at 4:42 pm
I think I would buy the navy spot skater dress!
Lynsey Buchanan
July 9, 2015 at 5:42 pm
The floral tea dress
Jess @ Along Came Cherry
July 9, 2015 at 5:57 pm
I love number 6 . I spent the day with someone who is heavily pregnant the other day, I felt so sorry for her! x
Lisa Cotton
July 9, 2015 at 7:34 pm
I love number 2 in the pictures x
gemma clark
July 9, 2015 at 8:07 pm
I am 26 weeks pregnant and have my 30th birthday coming up next month so the blue rose print skater dress would be lovely!!
Natalie Crossan
July 9, 2015 at 8:25 pm
I like the spot dress 🙂
Jessica Powell
July 9, 2015 at 8:26 pm
I love that floral tea dress!
Kathryn (@KatGotTheCream)
July 9, 2015 at 9:11 pm
Love Jo Jo Maman bebe. I lived in their maternity jeans a couple of lovely dresses when I was pregnant. I think I’d try the denim dungaree dress these days (with leggings)!!
Corinne Henson
July 9, 2015 at 10:03 pm
Number three
Kim Roberts
July 9, 2015 at 10:31 pm
http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+breton-stripe-maternity-mini-dresses-in-maternity-dresses+b4717 Love this
Angela McDonald
July 9, 2015 at 10:33 pm
I Love the On Trend Dungaree Dress! It looks super comfy!
Stephanie Tsang
July 9, 2015 at 10:56 pm
I love the spotty dress.
Ayse
July 9, 2015 at 11:21 pm
These are such lovely outfits!!! I would wear then not pregnant too lol x
Lorraine Tinsley
July 10, 2015 at 10:06 am
I really like this one http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+latte-cream-maternity-shift-dress-in-maternity-bestsellers+B4904
Rachel Butterworth
July 10, 2015 at 10:20 am
The Floral Tea Dress is perfect for holidays.
laura stewart
July 10, 2015 at 11:13 am
i like number 6 xx
Zoe L
July 10, 2015 at 1:34 pm
I love this one…
http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+maternity-nursing-wrap-dresses-in-breastfeeding-tops-and-dresses+b4306
kayleigh Bates
July 10, 2015 at 1:53 pm
The dungarees dress x
Josh
July 10, 2015 at 5:26 pm
I think my wife would look beautiful with her bump in dress 5
Clare H
July 10, 2015 at 7:34 pm
I LOVE THE FLORAL TEA DRESS
claire woods
July 10, 2015 at 8:40 pm
Navy Spot Maternity Dress
Anna Ingram
July 10, 2015 at 9:14 pm
No. 6
Jess Howliston
July 10, 2015 at 9:36 pm
I would choose the printed wrap front maternity and nursing dress.
leigh boyle
July 10, 2015 at 9:42 pm
the navy and white striped one =) x
Amanda A
July 10, 2015 at 10:17 pm
My fave is the floral tea dress – so pretty!
Stephanie Boulton
July 10, 2015 at 10:20 pm
The Red Printed Tie Front Dress
gemma brown
July 11, 2015 at 8:02 pm
Blue Rose Print Maternity Skater Dress
Rachael G
July 11, 2015 at 8:39 pm
I love number 4, the Summer Maxi
Sarah Wyatt
July 11, 2015 at 9:08 pm
I love the summer maxi – number 4 on the list. I’m tall so I find the longer dresses more flattering.
Kristina Trick
July 12, 2015 at 11:04 am
I love the Spot Maternity & Nursing Wrap Dress
Laura Asplin
July 12, 2015 at 12:57 pm
I would buy the Patterned Maternity & Nursing Dress and I would still have a bit of change to buy something else!
Gina M
July 12, 2015 at 1:22 pm
I’d pick number 3 although I do love numer 6 too!
Mummy Fever
July 12, 2015 at 9:15 pm
I love the denim one 🙂
kayleigh white
July 12, 2015 at 11:17 pm
Breton stripe is lovely!
Lori
July 12, 2015 at 11:19 pm
OOh I love the cutesy floral dress, perfect for summer. x
Sue McCarthy
July 13, 2015 at 8:45 am
Maternity & Nursing Wrap Dress in Grape
lyn burgess
July 13, 2015 at 8:30 pm
I rather like this dress http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+black-floral-maternity-bodycon-dress-in-maternity-dresses+d5084
fozia Akhtar
July 14, 2015 at 12:16 am
Love this dress http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+fan-print-maternity-tunic-dress-in-maternity-dresses+d5074
katie skeoch
July 14, 2015 at 5:21 pm
I do like the floral tea dress!
Lynsey Ward
July 16, 2015 at 8:00 pm
I love the dungaree dress… always wanted one 😉
samantha scivier
July 16, 2015 at 8:30 pm
6. Summery and beautiful
Sharon Mclauchlan
July 16, 2015 at 9:47 pm
http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+girls-essential-summer-dresses-in-baby-dresses-and-knickers+b5078 for my beautiful daughter
Natalie D
July 16, 2015 at 9:55 pm
the floral tea dress
Janice Mackin
July 16, 2015 at 10:11 pm
I would get the spotty dress.
MichelleD
July 17, 2015 at 11:24 am
The stripey dress!
Lisa
July 17, 2015 at 9:37 pm
The floral tea dress. I’ve a wedding in September and I’m already worrying about what to wear. I should be 19 weeks by then but I get big (really big) quickly.
Kirsti
July 18, 2015 at 12:18 am
I would choose dress 3, the stripes are bang on trend and classical, the navy and white is also a classic look and I am a classic gal.
Lauren
July 18, 2015 at 4:26 pm
Navy Spot Maternity Dress
Gemma Blaney
July 18, 2015 at 6:12 pm
I love the blue rose print maternity skater dress, so I’d definitely be getting that 🙂
Ana N.
July 18, 2015 at 8:22 pm
Absolutely love this http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+navy-spot-maternity-dress-in-maternity-dresses+d5050
kelly holden
July 18, 2015 at 11:26 pm
The light blue one with pink flowers
Mari
July 19, 2015 at 9:08 am
I’m 27 weeks and on the hunt for a lovely maxi dress just like this one!
Jenni – Odd Socks and Lollipops
July 19, 2015 at 12:54 pm
I love the cowl neck maternity dress in purple =)
Isabelle Smith
July 19, 2015 at 3:00 pm
wow number 6
Carolin
July 19, 2015 at 7:38 pm
I’m not pregnant at the moment, but I love the look of the Breton Gathered Dress – a real classic x
tracey grevatt
July 19, 2015 at 10:05 pm
Love number 3
Jayne K
July 20, 2015 at 1:57 am
Not a dress. A pair of smart work trousers for my daughter
kris
July 20, 2015 at 3:05 pm
spotty dress:
http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+navy-spot-maternity-dress-in-maternity-dresses+d5050
Caroline Cordery
July 20, 2015 at 8:05 pm
def number 6, while pegging out the washing
kristin burdsall
July 20, 2015 at 9:24 pm
I would normally go for a classic stripe but not while pregnant. Number 6 looks good for the summer 🙂
Bobbie minthull
July 20, 2015 at 9:30 pm
I like the long summer one
BECCI CLEARY
July 20, 2015 at 10:35 pm
The Navy Spot Maternity Skater Dress would be perfect for my 6 mnth (although I look over 9mnths) BabaBumpNo3 🙂
katrina walsh
July 20, 2015 at 11:42 pm
Navy Spot Maternity Skater Dress is perfect as im going thru a pola dot craze at the moment!
Rachel C
July 21, 2015 at 8:49 pm
Love the denim dungarees one
Julie Ward
July 21, 2015 at 9:37 pm
Black floral skater dress, but it would be for daughter in law
Matthew N
July 21, 2015 at 11:02 pm
spots
jen jackson
July 22, 2015 at 3:45 pm
I love number 6
Nora Saab
July 22, 2015 at 10:18 pm
I love no. 4
Diana
July 23, 2015 at 4:47 pm
Midnight Blue Beaded Maternity Dress
Kelly Donald-Pattullo
July 23, 2015 at 10:38 pm
I love http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+fan-print-maternity-tunic-dress-in-maternity-dresses+d5074
Lisa Jones
July 23, 2015 at 11:28 pm
The Navy Striped Dress is lovely x
Amy Beckett
July 24, 2015 at 11:10 am
Love the Spot Maternity & Nursing Wrap Dress
Abby Parish
July 24, 2015 at 6:16 pm
The polka dot dress!
Jo W
July 24, 2015 at 6:20 pm
I’d get the navy stripe dress
Chrissie Curtis
July 24, 2015 at 7:41 pm
I really like the Fan Print Maternity Tunic Dress
Jade Vine
July 24, 2015 at 7:43 pm
number 6
Clare W
July 24, 2015 at 7:53 pm
Number 3, I’m a sucker for stripes
Robyn Logan Clarke
July 24, 2015 at 9:35 pm
I love the dungaree dress.
Jane Middleton
July 24, 2015 at 9:51 pm
Floral Tube Maternity Dress
donna l jones
July 24, 2015 at 10:55 pm
Blue Rose Print Maternity Skater Dress
Katy Malkin
July 24, 2015 at 11:22 pm
The floral tunic is really nice 🙂
lindsay chadburn
July 25, 2015 at 6:38 am
i love this – http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+breton-stripe-maternity-mini-dresses-in-maternity-dresses+b4717
Laura Nice
July 25, 2015 at 11:39 am
This one is fab!!
http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+navy-spot-maternity-dress-in-maternity-dresses+d5050
Rhian Cox
July 25, 2015 at 2:58 pm
No 2 i would like x
Doreen Mccarthy
July 25, 2015 at 3:35 pm
The Dungaree dress is lovely
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janine atkin
July 25, 2015 at 4:11 pm
id love number 1
katherine grieve
July 25, 2015 at 7:23 pm
http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/pp+maternity+dresses
Vera Bahounkova
July 25, 2015 at 7:26 pm
Breton Stripe Knitted Maternity Dress
Cath Joyce
July 25, 2015 at 8:24 pm
The spotty dress is my favourite
emma Gough
July 25, 2015 at 8:25 pm
I really like dress number 6 🙂
Rich Tyler
July 25, 2015 at 9:02 pm
The Spotty Dress! 🙂
steph lovatt
July 25, 2015 at 10:21 pm
love this http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+stripe-maternity-dress-in-maternity-dresses+b4099
Jennifer I
July 25, 2015 at 10:28 pm
I love number 3!!!
Helen Craigs
July 25, 2015 at 11:13 pm
The spotty dress is really pretty so if I only had to pick one, it would be this one 🙂
Leanne Bell
July 26, 2015 at 12:39 am
I love the Midnight Blue Beaded Maternity Dress 🙂 x
Rebecca Phillips
July 26, 2015 at 1:51 am
i love the floral skater one!
emma kinsey
July 26, 2015 at 8:12 am
number 5 in pictures
Kelly Ellen Hirst
July 26, 2015 at 9:32 am
I really love them all but the floral tea dress wins
Kelly Summerfield
July 26, 2015 at 9:48 am
Number 6 , its beautiful! x
Sheila Hodgson
July 26, 2015 at 10:19 am
I think the black tailored maternity dress would be a very useful winter staple for smart occasions and could be accessorized with chunky necklaces and bright scarves for
Laura Pritchard
July 26, 2015 at 10:47 am
I’d buy the pink Summer Maxi, it’s so pretty!
Lindy Hine
July 26, 2015 at 11:11 am
I love the Floral Tea dress – lovely style and such a pretty print
Hazel Rush
July 26, 2015 at 11:14 am
I love dress number 5! Very versatile! I’m currently 27weeks with my 2nd!
kerry lethbridge
July 26, 2015 at 11:50 am
Number 4 is beautiful really timeless
Laura
July 26, 2015 at 12:53 pm
I love number 3 in the pictures above . I really like the french / navy look 🙂
Jamie Millard
July 26, 2015 at 1:38 pm
Sarah likes 6
Kim Styles
July 26, 2015 at 1:43 pm
Il love this oval print gathered maternity dress http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+oval-print-gathered-maternity-dress-in-maternity-dresses+d5165
Ceri Kay
July 26, 2015 at 2:03 pm
I would buy the stripy No3 dress, I love the maternity dresses that also will double up for nursing later on. I am currently 25 weeks.
sarah
July 26, 2015 at 2:59 pm
number 6 or 1, but i cant find them on the site itself.
liz ferguson
July 26, 2015 at 3:01 pm
floraltea dress
Allan Fullarton
July 26, 2015 at 3:30 pm
My wife likes this one: http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+navy-spot-maternity-dress-in-maternity-dresses+d5050
Donna
July 26, 2015 at 3:33 pm
The floral tea dress would be lovely for a summer wedding.
Minnie15
July 26, 2015 at 4:14 pm
I love the dungaree dress – so stylish! 🙂 x
Fiona K
July 26, 2015 at 4:15 pm
I like number 4
Monika S
July 26, 2015 at 4:18 pm
this one http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+red-print-maternity-nursing-maxi-dress-in-maternity+d5078
Louise A
July 26, 2015 at 4:39 pm
I think this one is lovely: http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+breton-stripe-knitted-maternity-dress-in-maternity-dresses+b4573
Rachel B
July 26, 2015 at 4:40 pm
I love the Dungaree Dress. It would be great into the autumn months too as you could wear it with thick tights and ankle boots.
Jenny Jones
July 26, 2015 at 4:46 pm
I love number 6 it is so pretty
simon hardy
July 26, 2015 at 5:03 pm
Navy Lace maternity shift dress
Sarah Collins
July 26, 2015 at 5:37 pm
I’d definitely go for the polkadot dress 🙂
Laura Vitty
July 26, 2015 at 5:44 pm
The dungaree dress is my favourite 🙂
Rebecca Powell
July 26, 2015 at 6:08 pm
I love the blue rose print maternity skater dress
Alisa Moore
July 26, 2015 at 6:53 pm
The LBD
DAWN ADAMS
July 26, 2015 at 7:19 pm
The Stripey One, very Nautical
Emma Fox
July 26, 2015 at 7:21 pm
I like the floral dress – it is very pretty
mrs sharron page
July 26, 2015 at 7:26 pm
I love the skater dress
Clare Hubbard
July 26, 2015 at 8:24 pm
I love dress no 2, absolutely adore polka dots 🙂
Kay
July 26, 2015 at 8:41 pm
I love the stripy dress!! It’s adorable! X
Purmala Shrestha
July 26, 2015 at 8:49 pm
I would buy number 5 . 🙂
Cerys John
July 26, 2015 at 8:59 pm
Classic LBD 🙂
Emma
July 26, 2015 at 9:06 pm
I would give the voucher to my pregnant friend.
olivia Kirby
July 26, 2015 at 9:53 pm
Number 6 is my style!
Caroline Signey
July 26, 2015 at 10:03 pm
I really like the cowl neck tunic dress
Katie
July 26, 2015 at 10:16 pm
I like the Floral Maternity Skater Dress 🙂
Keshia Esgate
July 26, 2015 at 10:20 pm
Navy Lace Maternity Shift Dress
Sarah B
July 26, 2015 at 11:08 pm
Number 1’s fab!
Jenna Parrington
July 26, 2015 at 11:41 pm
I love this little striped number http://www.jojomamanbebe.co.uk/sp+breton-stripe-maternity-mini-dresses-in-maternity-dresses+b4717
Jaynealicia
July 26, 2015 at 11:58 pm
No 6 is really rather nice