Purpless Maternity
2in1 Pregnancy and Nursing Skater Dress
8.4/10 overall£16.99
A stretch-jersey nursing dress designed to flex through pregnancy and unclip for nursing access afterwards.
The verdict
Seraphine's stretch-jersey wrap dress flexes through all three trimesters and unclips for discreet nursing afterwards, making it a versatile single purchase for both pregnancy and postpartum. Best for anyone who wants one smart-casual dress to cover work, events and feeding. Pricier than high-street basics, with a limited colour range.
Seraphine built its name on maternity-specific tailoring rather than adapted regular clothing, and this wrap dress is a good example why: the wrap-front design accommodates a growing bump through all three trimesters without needing a size change, and doubles as a nursing dress afterwards via a discreet cross-over opening — genuinely useful longevity from one purchase rather than buying separate pregnancy and nursing pieces.
Against the Araminta Maternity Dress from Isabella Oliver, the Seraphine wrap dress is the more versatile day-to-day option (smarter-casual, works for work or events) while the Araminta leans more occasion-wear. If you only want to own one "good" maternity dress that also works after the birth, the wrap dress's nursing access makes it the more practical single purchase.
Is the 2in1 Pregnancy and Nursing Skater Dress worth it?
- Works across all three trimesters without a size change
- Doubles as a nursing dress after birth
- Smart enough for work or occasions, not just loungewear
What are the downsides of the 2in1 Pregnancy and Nursing Skater Dress?
- Pricier than high-street maternity basics
- Jersey fabric shows wear with frequent washing over many months
- Limited colour range compared to fast-fashion maternity lines
Specs
- Fabric
- Stretch jersey, machine washable
- Sizing
- UK 6-20, true to pre-pregnancy size
- Nursing access
- Yes, wrap-front opening
- Suitable trimesters
- All three, plus postpartum/nursing
How we scored it
Comfort & Bump Accommodation
How comfortably it fits and adjusts as the bump grows.
Wrap design genuinely flexes across all three trimesters.
Versatility
How much everyday use you get out of it, not just occasion wear.
Doubles as a nursing dress and works for both casual and smart occasions.
Value for Money
Cost relative to what you get.
Higher upfront cost, offset by use across pregnancy and into nursing.
Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.
How this review was done
We haven't used the 2in1 Pregnancy and Nursing Skater Dress ourselves yet. This review is built from Purpless Maternity's published specifications and product information, and scored the same way as everything else on the site. We'll update it, and the badge above, once we've tested it hands-on.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £16.99 | £179.00 | £28.00 | £22.00 |
| Overall score | 8.4/10 | 6/10 | 7.2/10 | 8.6/10 |
| Fabric | Stretch jersey, machine washable | — | Stretch denim | Stretch cotton-elastane blend |
| Sizing | UK 6-20, true to pre-pregnancy size | — | UK 8-20 | Standard UK sizing, stretch fit |
| Care | — | Machine washable at 30°C, hand wash recommended | — | Machine washable |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Seraphine wrap dress worth it over a high-street maternity dress?+
Yes if you want one dress that lasts the whole pregnancy and into nursing — the wrap-front design accommodates a growing bump across all three trimesters without a size change, and doubles as a nursing dress via a discreet cross-over opening afterwards, giving genuine longevity from one purchase rather than buying separate pieces.
How does it compare to the Isabella Oliver Araminta dress?+
The Seraphine wrap dress is the more versatile day-to-day option, working for both work and events, while the Araminta leans more toward occasion-wear specifically. If you want just one "good" maternity dress that also works after birth, the wrap dress's nursing access makes it the more practical single purchase.
Can I nurse in the Seraphine wrap dress?+
Yes, it has a discreet wrap-front, cross-over opening designed specifically for nursing access after birth, which is the main thing separating it from the more occasion-focused Isabella Oliver dress and gives it genuine useful life well beyond pregnancy alone into the nursing months too.
What are the downsides of the Seraphine wrap dress?+
It's pricier than high-street maternity basics, the jersey fabric shows wear with frequent washing over many months, and the colour range is more limited than fast-fashion maternity lines, so it works best as an investment piece rather than a wardrobe filler.
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Reviewed by
Sepehr
Software engineer, soon-to-be dad, uncle to four — the tech-obsessed half of the two of us testing this stuff. Currently building this site with my wife, ahead of our own baby arriving.