MAMA knows how to party — but she might be looking for a little extra help in the wardrobe department.
Dressing up is all about feeling your best, and we've rounded up eight holiday party dresses that can help you cover up and smooth out your middle.
A wrap dress is a girl's best friend — especially if that girl has a bit of padding around her waist that she'd like to disguise.
This super-affordable velvet Shein number comes in 14 colors, including holiday faves like burgundy and dark green.
"Do yourself a favor and buy this dress. Y’all I’m a mother of two and feel like a smoke show in this number," wrote one happy shopper, while another said: "The ruching hides imperfections in my shape and makes me look and feel like a goddess!"
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- Shein Bae velvet dress, on sale for $10.79, Shein — buy now
There's nothing wrong with a little — or a lot — of jiggle, but if you'd feel more confident camouflaging your soft spots, it helps to have some tricks up your sleeve.
The belt on this sparkly silver dress does double duty if you're looking to minimize your middle.
First, it cinches, visually drawing you in at the waist. second, that bow falls in just the right spot to cover up a little mom pooch, if you're so inclined.
- Shein Clasi belted glitter dress, on sale for $12.99, Shein — buy now
With over 1,800 reviews on Amazon, this satin dress will distract from your middle while creating an hourglass silhouette.
"I feel like a hot momma in this cute satiny dress!" one fan gushed. "It’s so flattering on my 5’6" 165-pound frame."
Another wrote: "This little dress did not disappoint! The color is beautiful and the tie sash is perfect if you still have a little baby belly."
"I loved that this comes in red and looks 'sexy' without showing cleavage," added yet another shopper. "The cinch is super flattering for most figures."
- Pretty Garden satin dress, on sale for $31.98, Amazon — buy now
Peplums are fashion's instant hourglass trick, and shoppers say this black dress is a fabulous figure-flatterer.
"Seriously — get it. Worth every penny," wrote one reviewer. "For me, it hid what I was self-conscious about (mummy tummy) and highlighted my fave assets (it’s very flattering on the waist and booty)."
Another added: "Love this! Wore it to a work holiday party and got so many compliments! Can’t beat the price either."
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"I have a bit of a tummy so the higher waistline worked wonders for me. The dress was just above the knee so it give it a bit of a sexier look but now over the top," said a third.
- Ymduch peplum dress, $39.99, Amazon — buy now
With sequins and a feather trim, this screams holiday party even in a not-so-Christmasy lavender hue — but it comes in black, blue, and green too.
It's available up to size 3X, and shoppers say it fits like a T-shirt — perfect if you're not into the bodycon look.
One new mom vouched for its fit: "I love this for a Christmas photoshoot. I just had a baby so it hides my baby fat."
Another reviewer said: "It hides the tummy really well."
- Fashion Nova sequin T-shirt dress, on sale for $24.99, Fashion Nova — buy now
Another loose-fit sequin dress — this one a bit longer — has that razzle dazzle without being too constricting.
The style screams "I've got seasonal spirit" but still hides away any squishy bits you may not want to broadcast to the world.
And if you want to show some skin? Rock it sans tights with some strappy heels.
- H&M sequined dress, on sale for $35, H&M — buy now
A perfect canvas for you to go crazy with accessories — think statement necklaces and bold-hued bags — this chiffon LBD is perfectly versatile.
Another selling point? There are sure to be plenty of other occasions to wear it.
It also comes in several other colors including red and green.
- Smocked chiffon dress, on sale for $19.99, Forever 21 — buy now
Roomy but cinched at the waist, this sequined dress with faux-feather trim has got the glitz, it's got the glam, and it's got your mom bod covered.
It also comes in emerald green and berry red, so you know Santa would be proud.
- Boohoo sequin feather dress, on sale for $39, Boohoo — buy now