Octavia Black maternity dress — front view, one hand under the bump, train fanned out on the floor

Octavia Black maternity dress — side view, one hand above and one below the bump

Octavia Black maternity dress — back view over her shoulder, round neckline and closed back above the train

Octavia Black maternity dress — upper-body view of the crossover V-neckline, one hand on the bump, one beneath

Octavia Black maternity dress — smiling three-quarter view, one hand on top of the bump and one beneath

Octavia Black maternity dress — chest-down view, one hand cupped under the bump, skirt flaring into the train

Octavia Black maternity dress — at the window of a dining room set for a shower, train behind her

Octavia Black maternity dress — seated with her mother-in-law, who shows her a tiny baby bracelet in a box

Octavia Black maternity dress — her sister taking her arm at the foot of lantern-lit garden steps at night

Octavia Black maternity dress — full-length by a marble staircase, one arm on the iron rail, train spread wide

Octavia Evening Embrace Maternity Baby Shower Dress

$72.99 ~~$112.99~~

Free shipping on every order.

Size guide

In stock

At a glance

Deep crossover V-neckline with bound edges
Slim long sleeves with plain cuffs
Seam under the bust, close over the bump
Closed back with a higher round neckline
Full mermaid skirt with a large train
One front slit that opens as you walk

OctaviaBlack

ABustBWaistCHipDLength

Garment measurements, not body measurements. Measured by hand; allow 1–3 cm difference.

Garment measurements

Garment measurements by size
Size	ABustin	BWaistin	CHipin	DLengthin
S	29.9	26.8	35.4	71.7
M	31.5	28.3	37.0	72.8
L	33.9	30.7	39.4	74.0
XL	36.2	33.1	41.7	75.2

Between sizes? Send us your measurements, your height and how far along you’ll be on the day — we reply within 1 business day. Size & Fit Help

At a glance

Deep crossover V-neckline with bound edges
Slim long sleeves with plain cuffs
Seam under the bust, close over the bump
Closed back with a higher round neckline
Full mermaid skirt with a large train
One front slit that opens as you walk

Your name lit up on the marquee of the old movie theater downtown, home movies of you as a baby rolling on the big screen and the whole front row cheering as you come in — Octavia in Black has you ready for your close-up, with a deep crossover V-neckline, slim long sleeves and a sleek, close cut through the bump that gives way near the knee to a full mermaid skirt and a train that spreads out behind you, for baby showers, maternity portraits and celebrations with loved ones.

The Memory Dress: made for the moment you’ll keep.

Dress details

Deep crossover V-neckline with bound edges
Slim long sleeves with plain cuffs
Seam under the bust, close over the bump
Closed back with a higher round neckline
Full mermaid skirt with a large train
One front slit that opens as you walk
Main fabric: 90% polyester, 10% spandex

Fabric and texture

Smooth and matte, in a deep, true black, neither brown-black nor blue-black, with no print, lace or sequins anywhere. The fabric drapes fluidly, so from the knee down the skirt falls in wide, soft waves and the train settles on the floor in loose folds that catch only a faint sheen. The slim bound edge of the neckline, the sleeves and the seam below the bust are all in that one black, with nothing like a belt or bow to break the line. The maker lists this fabric as a moderate stretch, and the main fabric is 90% polyester and 10% spandex.

Choose your size

Available in S, M, L and XL. The size chart on this page lists garment measurements for bust, waist, hip and length, with inches first, then centimeters. Garment measurements are not body measurements, and the maker lists this fabric as moderate stretch, so compare them with a stretchy dress that fits you well.

Your questions

How do I choose my size?

Compare the garment measurements in the size chart on this page with a stretchy dress that fits you well, since the maker lists this fabric as moderate stretch; it lists bust, waist, hip and length. Length runs from 71.7 in / 182 cm in S to 75.2 in / 191 cm in XL, and your height changes where the hem lands. Inches appear first, then centimeters.

How long is the dress, and is there a train or a slit?

In our photos the hem touches the floor at the front, and from around the knee the dress opens into a full mermaid skirt and a large train that spreads behind you and out to both sides, which makes it a dramatic choice for maternity portraits and party photos. A single slit sits in front of your right leg; it stays closed when you stand with your feet together and opens as you walk. For the full sweep of the train, see the front, side and back views and the train close-up in the material guide. Your height and shoes change how the hem falls, so check the length for your size in the size chart on this page.

What do the neckline, sleeves and back look like?

Up front, a deep crossover V-neckline has the panel from your right shoulder lying over the left one, with the V ending at about bust level and a slim bound edge in the same black all the way around; there is no tie or belt. Your shoulders stay covered, and each sleeve runs slim from shoulder to wrist, ending in a plain cuff. Behind you, the neckline rises into a higher, rounded shape and the back stays closed, with no cutouts or ties. You can see all of this in the upper-body view and the back view, and in the neckline close-up in the material guide.

How does it fit over the bump, and what is the fabric?

Right below the bust a horizontal seam marks the high waist, and from there the dress follows the curve of your bump and stays close past the hips until vertical panels flare out into the mermaid skirt near the knee. Made of 90% polyester and 10% spandex, the fabric is smooth and matte and drapes fluidly. The maker lists this fabric as a moderate stretch. For the shape over the bump, look at the side view in the photos, and for the seam and the train, the close-ups in the material guide.

What does Evening Embrace mean?

Evening Embrace is our color story for the Octavia dress in Black: a new chapter shared with the people you love. It is a BabyShowerDress story created for this design.

Size chart (garment measurements)

Measurement	S	M	L	XL
Bust	29.9 in / 76 cm	31.5 in / 80 cm	33.9 in / 86 cm	36.2 in / 92 cm
Waist	26.8 in / 68 cm	28.3 in / 72 cm	30.7 in / 78 cm	33.1 in / 84 cm
Hip	35.4 in / 90 cm	37 in / 94 cm	39.4 in / 100 cm	41.7 in / 106 cm
Length	71.7 in / 182 cm	72.8 in / 185 cm	74 in / 188 cm	75.2 in / 191 cm

Garment measurements, not body measurements. Compare with a stretchy dress that fits you well.

Shipping & delivery

Shipping is free on every order, to every country we ship to.

Orders ship in 2–4 business days. Delivery takes 5–8 business days after shipping, wherever we ship. For your event, we suggest ordering at least 3 weeks ahead.

Shipping Policy

Returns & exchanges

Love it or return it, worry-free. Every refund goes back to your original payment method, never store credit. If anything arrives with a flaw or isn’t what you ordered, we cover the return shipping. Changed your mind or need a different fit? Message us within 30 days of delivery and we’ll approve your return; you only pay the return postage.

Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery, as long as the dress is unworn, unwashed and unaltered, with its original tags and packaging. Trying it on at home is fine. Just message us first so we can approve your return.

For a different size, send the original back and we’ll ship the new size free of charge (subject to stock).

Return & Refund Policy

Size & fit

Choose for the body you’ll have on the day — your bust and bump may grow before your event. Compare your bust, under-bust and bump with the size chart for this dress.

Between sizes? Send us your measurements, your height and how far along you’ll be, and we’ll reply within 1 business day.

Size & Fit Help

For your celebration

Why it works for your shower.

A crossover neckline cut deep, wrist-length sleeves, a clean seam at the underbust and a train fanning out wide, chosen for the day you’re celebrated and the photos you’ll keep.

Made for your celebrationChosen for baby showers, maternity portraits and celebrations with loved ones.
A deep crossover VThe panel from your right shoulder lies over the left, each edge neatly bound.
One seam below the bustA single line under the bust, then a smooth fit over the bump.
A large, sweeping trainFrom the knee, panels open into a full skirt that spreads behind you and to both sides.

What it solves

Not sure of your size?: Send us your measurements; we reply within 1 business day.
Shower in a few weeks?: Delivery takes 5–8 business days after shipping; order 3 weeks ahead.

Good to know: in our photos the front hem just touches the floor and the train fans out behind; your height and shoes change how it falls.

Where you’ll wear it

Six moments you’ll want to remember.

01Baby shower
Greeting guests, opening gifts and cutting the cake with the people you love.
02Maternity photoshoot
Studio, garden or golden hour: the portraits you’ll keep for years.
03Gender reveal
Confetti, balloons or cake: one big moment, caught on camera.
04Wedding guest
Ceremony, dinner and string lights while you’re expecting.
05Babymoon
One last trip for two before your baby arrives.
06Holiday photos
Family gatherings and seasonal portraits by the fire.

The fabric

90%Main fabric, polyester

Smooth and matte, with no print or trim. The fabric drapes fluidly, so the skirt falls in wide, soft waves and the train settles in loose folds that catch only a faint sheen. The main fabric is 90% polyester and 10% spandex.

Matte finish
Fluid drape
Large train

Why you’ll like it

Designed with you in mind.

Crossover V-necklineRight panel over left, finished in a fine bound edge; no tie or belt.
Fitted long sleevesClose to the arm, with plain cuffs at the wrist.
Seam below the bustOne clean line, then a smooth fit over the bump.
Mermaid skirt, large trainWide waves from the knee, spreading behind you and out to both sides.
One front slitIn front of your right leg, closed when you stand, open as you walk.
Sizes S to XLCheck the chart on this page for each measurement.

The details

A closer look.

Neckline: Deep crossover V, narrow bound edge
Sleeves: Long and fitted, plain cuffs
Bodice: Seam below the bust, smooth over the bump
Back: Closed, higher round neckline
Skirt: Mermaid flare into a large train
Slit: One, in front of the right leg
Fabric: Main fabric: 90% polyester, 10% spandex

The crossover V-neckline
The three-quarter view
The closed back and train
The side profile

The Memory Dress promise

For the photos, the hugs, the light and the big day.

01
Made for the photos

A deep crossover V, fitted sleeves and a train that spreads wide behind you, created to frame your bump and keep the line clean in photos.
02
Made to move with you

A smooth fit over the bump below one clean seam, and a front slit that parts as you walk, made to help you sit, stand and hug with fewer adjustments.
03
Coverage, thought through

The V is deep, and the back stays closed under a higher, rounded neckline. Sleeves are long, and the slit opens only as you walk.
04
Made to arrive in time
Free shipping on every order. Orders ship in 2–4 business days and arrive 5–8 business days after shipping, so order at least 3 weeks ahead.

Made for these moments

Wear it for the days you’ll remember.

Family celebrations
A baby bracelet in her mother-in-law’s box
Evening celebrations
Lanterns down the steps and her sister’s arm
Before the party
Her best friend hands over tiny booties
After the party
A card from Grandpa

Fit & size

Find your size.

Garment measurements

SBust 29.9 inLength 71.7 in
MBust 31.5 inLength 72.8 in
LBust 33.9 inLength 74.0 in
XLBust 36.2 inLength 75.2 in

Choose for the day itself.Your bust and bump may grow before your event; size for the body you’ll have on the day.
Between two sizes?Send us your measurements, your height and how far along you’ll be. We reply within 1 business day.
Garment measurements.These are measurements of the dress, not of your body. Compare them with a dress that fits you well.

Size & Fit Help

PLAN YOUR TIMING

When is your
big day?

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Your baby shower or photoshoot date

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Orders ship in 2–4 business days. Delivery takes 5–8 business days after shipping, wherever we ship.

Shipping Policy

THE MEMORY WALL

For the pictures that
become family history.

The dress, the people, the way it felt. Give the memory a story to hold.

Mom-to-be in a coral pink lace dress hugging her best friend at a backyard baby shower

Her mother resting a hand on her bump, in a royal blue lace maternity dress at home

Mom-to-be in an apple green lace dress touching apple blossoms in a spring orchard

Mom-to-be in a wine red lace dress holding tiny knitted baby booties by a snowy window

Mom-to-be in an aqua blue lace dress on a beach boardwalk on a breezy afternoon

Mom-to-be in a deep emerald gown holding hands with her grandmother in a garden room

Mom-to-be in a ginger orange lace dress cutting her baby shower cake with friends

Her sister fixing her hair before a party, in a black lace maternity dress

Mom-to-be in an olive green lace dress laughing with her sister on a park picnic

Mom-to-be in a misty blue lace dress opening a gift with two friends

Mom-to-be in an antique gold lace dress holding wildflowers in an autumn park

Mom-to-be in a pale apricot lace maternity dress smelling peonies from the florist at a neighborhood flower shop

Mom-to-be in a dusty rose lace maternity dress tying ribbons on baby shower favor bags with her best friend

Mom-to-be in a deep plum lace maternity dress as her mother wraps a knitted shawl around her at dusk

Mom-to-be in a black maternity gown laughing at a photo on her friend’s camera during a loft maternity shoot

Mom-to-be in a fuchsia maternity gown choosing potted flowers with her sister in a garden greenhouse

Mom-to-be in a champagne tulle maternity gown walking arm in arm with her mother beside a wildflower meadow

Moments styled by BabyShowerDress. Tap a photo to see the dress.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Sizing, delivery, returns and payment. Can’t find what you need? We reply within 1 business day.

When will my dress arrive?

Orders ship in 2–4 business days. Delivery takes 5–8 business days after shipping, wherever we ship. For your event, order at least 3 weeks ahead.

Is shipping free?

Yes. Shipping is free on every order, to the U.S. and the 27 other countries and regions we ship to. Shipping Policy

Can I return or exchange my dress?

Yes, within 30 days of delivery, if it’s unworn, unwashed and unaltered with its original tags. Every refund goes back to your original payment method, never store credit. If your dress arrives with a flaw or isn’t what you ordered, we cover the return shipping; for a different fit or a change of mind, you only pay the return postage. Return & Refund Policy

Which payment methods do you accept?

Visa, Mastercard and UnionPay cards, plus PayPal, Shop Pay, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Prices are in U.S. dollars, and your card is charged when you place your order. Payment Methods

Not sure which size to choose?

Send us your measurements, your height and how far along you’ll be on the day — we reply within 1 business day. Size & Fit Help

Size help

Not sure which size to choose?

Send us your measurements, your height and how far along you’ll be on the day. We reply within 1 business day.

Ask for size help

The meaning we keep

One day, you’ll tell themabout this day.

A dress, a ritual, a memory.

A baby shower dress is part of the moment you’re seen, celebrated and remembered: the photos your family keeps, the people who gather around you, and a story to share with your child one day.

A dress
A ritual
A memory

WHAT WE BELIEVE

A moment for you.A memory for life.

We believe a maternity dress is more than something to wear. It’s how you feel seen on the day, a memory your family keeps, and a reason for your people to gather around you.