Renting Maternity Dresses For Your Bump
Sourcing sustainable maternity apparel can be tricky. When pregnancy lasts for only nine months (and during those nine months your body is continually changing), it’s difficult to invest in a piece that you can wear over and over again. Even if you choose to have more than one child, many parents find that each pregnancy is different—something that may have fit during your first pregnancy may not fit during the second.
Thankfully, online rental companies offer a solution—specifically for formal gowns, maternity shoot garments, and special occasion dress. Founded by women committed to making your pregnancy as effortless as possible, these sites provide affordable, elegant maternity dresses.
Whether it be for a special event, your baby shower, maternity shoot, or that last-minute babymoon, these online maternity rental sites can help dress you and your bump. Be sure to head over to our sustainable maternity brands guide if you’re looking for everyday wardrobe staples!
1. Rent The Runway
Price Range | $30+
With hundreds of fashion-forward maternity dresses, we love Rent The Runway for high-end designer gowns that cost only a fraction of retail price. We also love that this female-founded brand is committed to making luxury fashion affordable and obtainable to every woman.
Rent your maternity dress online or by visiting one of Rent The Runway’s nationwide stores. You can choose to rent for just one occasion or sign up for a subscription membership for everyday clothing. The team also covers shipping and dry cleaning, and a $5 insurance fee covers wear and tear. You can also include a free backup size with your order, as well as an additional style for an extra charge. 10 percent of every rental is donated to the cause of your choice!
We Love | RTR garments are dry cleaned with a non-hazardous, non-phosphate oil-based solvent and, at the end of each season, the company recycles the dresses through sample sales or by donating to organizations such as Dress for Success. All apparel is shipped in patented eco-friendly garment bags to reduce packaging (saving thousands of tons of waste and plastic use in the process). Plus, the team has completely phased out real fur and feathers.
Review | “This rental dress was very comfortable for a pregnant woman looking to feel beautiful and not have to worry about her comfort level. Many compliments all night!” — Tina, Verified Purchase
2. Mama Rentals
Price Range | $39+ AUD
For mamas-to-be in Australia, Mama Rentals has the perfect lacy, flowy dress for your maternity photoshoot. Its selection offers showstoppers for any event, including photo shoots, baby showers, and more, with rental periods up to eight days and inclusive size options. The company was started when the founder was planning her own maternity shoot and didn’t want to buy a new dress just to wear once. Her approach is to offer sustainable, accessible, and gorgeous options without adding to the world of fashion waste.
To complete the look, you can even rent matching children’s outfits, hats, flower corns, or maternity slips—the team has thought of it all!
We Love | In an effort to be zero waste, Mama Rentals encourages customers to send back the packaging they used so that it can be recycled or composted. Plus, the team shares several recommendations of Australian photographers, so that you can plan your shoot hassle-free.
Review | “Amazing service! Such beautiful gowns at a great price and the whole rental experience was easy. Will definitely be recommending to others!” – Jade S.
3. La Belle Bump
Price Range | $30+
La Belle Bump was founded by a mother of three who discovered that she was unable to reuse most of her maternity clothes throughout her various pregnancies. “My body had changed, seasons were different and frankly the material had worn out,” she explains. Her frustration led to the creation of La Belle Bump: a maternity subscription site that also offers one-time maternity gown rentals for special occasions for up to seven days.
Cocktail, floor-length, sleeveless, maxi—the La Belle Bump maternity dress collection has it all. And with fair prices, free shipping and returns across the US, and professional cleaning, the service is easy-to-use, leaving you more time to focus on self-care and your growing baby!
We Love | La Belle Bump also has a wonderful and resourceful blog for new and expectant parents. Check out the post “5 Ways to Shop Sustainably During Pregnancy” for all of the team’s thoughtful advice and feedback.
Review | “An awesome maternity rental service, so pleased, great selection and easy, check them out!” — Cara, Verified Purchase
4. Bundle ‘N Joy
Price Range | Plans starting at £35+/month
UK-based Bundle ‘N Joy offers maternity rentals for any and all occasions—from activewear to formal dresses. The team offers three main plans, starting at £35/month for two pieces and up to £55/month for four, with items which would normally retail at £200+! Currently, Bundle ‘N Joy ships to the UK and northern Ireland and delivery fees are included in your subscription.
Bundle ‘N Joy carries some of our favorite sustainable brands like Isabella Oliver as well as popular options from Yumi Kim, Jessica Simpson, and Motherhood Maternity. You’re guaranteed to find something you love!
We Love | For every new subscriber, the Bundle ‘N Joy donates £1 to the National Childhood Trust as well as one percent of our profits to other charities.
Review | “Excellent customer service and quality clothes. I would definitely recommend to all the expecting or nursing mamas who want to be kind to Mother Nature!” — Neetu S., Trustpilot review
5. Mama Bump Rentals
Price Range | $5+
Founded in 2014 in Clarksville, Tennessee, Mama Bump Rentals offers maternity gowns for whatever the occasion, with sizes through 5XL. Simply filter by the occasion—like maternity shoot, special events, or even wedding—and you’ll find just what you need. Dry cleaning is taken care of by the company, so no need to worry about doing it yourself, and a $5 insurance fee covers normal wear and tear. Rentals last for five days at a time.
Most gowns in the Mama Bump Rental collection are formal and floor-length, although some are more appropriate for daytime baby showers and summer festivities. The team also lists suggested photographers.
We Love | Retired rentals are posted for sale on the website for purchase to minimize waste.
Review | “This gown was absolutely perfect for my maternity session. It fit well and was light and breezy enough for early fall in Texas. I felt like a princess and my photographer enjoyed capturing the dress as much as I did wearing it!” – Tamara F., Verified Purchase
