The most flattering dresses for mum tums

The most flattering dresses for mum tums

Whether you gave birth last month or last decade, mum tums are here to stay. And while we should all be proud of what our bodies have achieved, every once in a while we might wish to hide our mum tum. That's why we've put together a list of the most flattering dresses for mum tums.

As an added bonus, none of the dress styles on the list below would need any extra support. So put the shapewear away and feel free to breathe out. We've got you.

If you'd prefer to read a summary of the best dress shapes for mum tums, scroll down to the bottom of this post.

 

Semi-structured dresses are your friend

The most flattering postpartum dresses are wrap dresses or semi-structured fit and flare dresses. Naturally you'll want to avoid anything too tight across your stomach. 

This black number from Ro&Zo is a good shape for mum tums. The flared skirt starts below the ribcage and doesn't cling to the stomach or hips. 

While this Ro&Zo dress isn't ideal for breastfeeding, Isabella Oliver, Sosandar and Rixo have a good selection of fit and flare dresses for breastfeeding.

A lady wearing a black dress

 

The best dress shape for mum tums is arguably the shirt dress

A tie waist on a shirt dress keeps the dress nicely fitted at the waist without drawing attention to any areas your feeling self-conscious about.

Avoid jersey fabrics or materials with too much stretch. More structured fabrics such as pure cotton or linen are more flattering.

This white broderie shirt dress from Crew Clothing is the perfect summer dress for breastfeeding or just hiding the mum tum. It's breezy with a classic shape, perfect for many summers to come.

A lady wearing a white dress and carrying a bag

John Lewis always has a great selection of shirt dresses from plenty of different brands. Other place to look is Marks & Spencer, Zara and Next.

And for any breastfeeding mothers out there, the shirt dress is also one of the best dresses for nursing mums.

 

Make it fitted but ruched

If fitted dresses are more your style but you still want a dress to hide your mum tum, look for dresses which are ruched around the stomach area.

This dress from Hush at John Lewis is a flattering shape on anyone. The ruched and tie detail on the waist skim over a mum tum. While this dress won't work for anyone who's nursing, it is one of the best dress shapes for a mum tum.


Have you considered lagenlook?

If you're familiar with brands such as Toast, OSKA and Beyond Nine, you might be a bit of a lagenlook aficionado. Lagenlook dresses skim the body. Think elegant but roomy and comfortable. 

As an example, this lagenlook-style dress from Beyond Nine is a perfectly flattering summer dress for mum tums. 

Alternatively, tunic dresses that end above the knee are a good choice if you prefer to wear something a little shorter. 



Our best dress shape recommendations

If you want a list of flattering dress shapes to hide a mum tum, here it is:
  • Wrap dresses in structured fabrics without stretch, think linen or 100% cotton
  • Shirt dresses with tie waists
  • A-line, floaty dresses
  • Semi-structured fit and flare shapes
  • Fitted dresses with ruched details but avoid jersey fabrics 




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