Sashes & Sash Belts

A maternity dress sash is a decorative ribbon or belt worn tied around the highest point of your bump — typically just below the bust for an empire effect or across the widest part of your belly to define and highlight the bump shape. It is typically tied in a bow or draped loosely for a more relaxed look. A sash can be worn over most maternity gowns to add color contrast, definition, or embellishment. It is particularly popular for photoshoots where it creates a visually striking focal point, and for baby showers where it adds a touch of ceremony and personalization to an existing gown.

Maternity dress sashes are most popular for baby showers, maternity photoshoots, gender reveals, maternity weddings and bridal events, and formal occasions where you want to add a finishing detail to your gown. For photoshoots, a sash creates variety — you can photograph the same dress with and without the sash for two distinct looks in the same session. For baby showers, a sash in the shower's accent color ties your outfit to the overall celebration theme in a meaningful way.

Our maternity sash collection includes soft satin ribbon sashes that tie into elegant bows and drape smoothly against most fabrics, silk sashes for a more luxurious finish, jeweled and beaded belts for formal occasions and maternity wedding looks, and embellished rhinestone sashes that add sparkle and glamour to a photoshoot or special event gown. The right material depends on the occasion — satin works for most settings, jeweled styles suit formal and bridal occasions, and silk is ideal for the most elevated photoshoot or wedding looks.

A sash works best on gowns with a relatively smooth, flat fabric surface — chiffon, satin, lace overlay, and jersey all work well as sash-friendly base fabrics. Very heavily textured fabrics like thick ruffle designs or bulky knits may not provide a clean base for a sash to sit against. The sash should be tied at the natural bump line where it creates the most visual impact — usually either at the highest point of the bump or just below the bust. A sash that is too tight will create visible marks on your dress, so always tie it loosely enough to adjust freely.

The most striking sash combinations create clear contrast between the dress and the sash color. A white or ivory maternity gown looks beautiful with a blush, gold, or sage sash. A black dress pops with a white, gold, or jeweled sash. For baby shower dresses, choose a sash in your shower's accent color to tie your outfit into the overall theme. For photoshoots, coordinate the sash color with your background setting or your partner's outfit for a cohesive and intentional look in the final images.