Maternity Monday: Maternity Crinkle Gauze Wrap Dress
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This maternity dress will become a summer favorite.
Made from cotton with a touch of stretch, this crinkle gauze dress is as easy to care for as it is to wear. The universally flattering faux-wrap silhouette accommodates your changing body, while the V-neck provides for easy nursing or pumping access after your baby arrives.
Add a cardigan or jacket for a relaxed office look and strappy sandals with a bold necklace for the weekend.
Gap’s Maternity Crinkle Gauze Wrap Dress is $99.95 full price, but today you can take 30% off regular-price styles at checkout. It comes in sizes XXS–XXL and is available in sage, red, and true black.
Sales of note for 4/24/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – 7,710 new markdowns for women!
- Ann Taylor – Friends of Ann Event: 30% off your entire purchase, including 100s of new arrivals
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 25% off
- Eloquii – Spring Clearance: Up to 75% off + extra 50-60% off sale
- J.Crew – Mid-Season Sale: Up to 60% off sale styles + up to 50% off summer-ready styles
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + extra 15% off $100 + extra 20% off $125
- M.M.LaFleur – 3 pieces for $198. Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Friends & Family Event: 30% off entire purchase, includes markdowns
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