Your friends really ought to have the decency not to get married when you are seven months pregnant, but if they do, at least you won't have to invest in a fancy maternity dress you'll probably (hopefully?) never wear again. Maternity consignment store Bellies to Babies in Richfield now offers special-occasion dress rentals. Responding to customer demand, the boutique brought in chic new cocktail dresses and formal gowns by Ripe, Liz Lange and others that can be checked out at a rate of $25 for two days or $45 for five days, plus $10 for dry cleaning. Reserve in advance or rent on the spot. View the dresses online at Belliestobabies.net or visit the store at 6638 Penn Ave. S.

— Allison Kaplan

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