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When I was pregnant with my son, the number of clothing items I actually enjoyed wearing dwindled by the day. By my third trimester, I was testing the limits (and seams) of my favorite pieces. Looking back, I should have stocked up on the dresses from Universal Thread at Target, especially after seeing their new releases, which includes the non-maternity maternity dress for spring — and it’s only $25.
The short-sleeve mini skater dress is made from a lightweight linen and rayon fabric, so it’ll keep you cool during the summer heat and grow with your body. Not to mention, the A-line cut means you have more room in the midsection and legs. It comes in six different colors and patterns, and it’s available in sizes XS to 4X … but it’s already selling out. That’s probably because of all of the five-star reviews it’s received, including high marks from moms-to-be.
Non-maternity maternity dress
Universal Thread Flutter Short-Sleeve Mini Skater Dress
$25 See More
Available at Target
“This dress is SO cute!” says one mom. “I’m pregnant and starting to show, but not enough that I feel confident wearing tighter, form fitting styles. I picked this up in size small in the coral and medium in the black (my store didn’t have small) and they’re both amazing! The fit is so comfortable and flowy – this is the first outfit I’ve felt confident in since pre-pregnancy. The length is good for me (I’m 5’4”) and it’s slightly longer in the back. I’m excited to wear these throughout the spring and summer as my bump grows!”
“This is beautiful,” writes another mom. “I got this for Easter this year, I got size Medium and I’m 5’1 (weigh180 I’m pregnant and I love it).”
Because of the roomy design, this dress can accommodate your bump before, during and after you’ve welcomed your little one. So, think of it as an investment for now and later. Trust me, those postpartum days will call for confidence-boosting, breezy, loose-fitting items you can dress up or down. Because of the price point and low-in-stock warnings, we don’t anticipate this Target-exclusive item will be there for long, so be sure to snag it while you still can.
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