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Whether youre already pregnant or expect to be in the near future, I know I had trouble finding maternity dresses that were special, pretty and affordable enough to wear to my showers, so I thought Id share some of my tips here on the blog

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Frozen fruit: I used fresh ripe strawberries, but if theyre out of season, feel free to use frozen strawberries thawed at room temperature for best results

Princess Diana in black dress at charity function at Serpentine Gallery London August 1994 Captions are provided by our contributors

The smocked top provides support without wires or zippers, and the full maxi skirt allows air to circulate while offering coverage from the sun