Kate Middleton Debuts Baby Bump in Elegant Max Mara Wrap Dress at Hope House London

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Kate Middleton attended her first official public duty at the Hope House in London yesterday and made her first public outing with a now-growing baby bump.

Kate Middleton accessorized her outfit with Annoushka pearl earrings and an Asprey button pendantKate Middleton accessorized her outfit with Annoushka pearl earrings and an Asprey button pendant (Credit: WENN)

After months of guessing and speculation, the moment has arrived where we can unmistakably see the bump, albeit small. What we can observe, though minimal, is definitely there!

For her return to public engagements in 2013, Kate Middleton chose a past-season dress from the MaxMara Studio collection for her visit to Hope House, a treatment center in South LondonFor her return to public engagements in 2013, Kate Middleton chose a past-season dress from the MaxMara Studio collection for her visit to Hope House, a treatment center in South London, on February 19, 2013 (Credit: WENN)

Aah, who are we kidding? Kate Middleton is already four-and-a-half months pregnant, but that baby isn’t making much of a bump.

Kate Middleton's dress, a part of the fall 2011 line, is described as a grey, long-sleeved, v-neck wrap style with a self-belt, which Kate chose to tie in the frontKate Middleton’s dress, a part of the fall 2011 line, is described as a grey, long-sleeved, v-neck wrap style with a self-belt, which Kate chose to tie in the front (Credit: WENN)

The Duchess is even wearing a dress tied at the waist AND standing sideways in these pictures, but her baby bump is still barely there!

Kate Middleton styled her dress with her favorite black Episode Angel heelsKate Middleton styled her dress with her favorite black Episode Angel heels (Credit: WENN)

There’s no need for Kate Middleton to try to hide her pregnancy yet. But we’re glad she’s still exerting the same effort to look her royally fabulous self for this first outing since taking nearly two months to rest.

During her visit, Kate Middleton engaged with the center's clients and staff, showing interest in their cooking program and discussing its therapeutic benefitsDuring her visit, Kate Middleton engaged with the center’s clients and staff, showing interest in their cooking program and discussing its therapeutic benefits (Credit: WENN)

Kate Middleton bundled up her itty-bitty baby bump in this long-sleeved wrap dress from Max Mara:

Max Mara Long Sleeve Wrap DressMax Mara Long Sleeve Wrap Dress

The wrap dress is another excellent dress style for maternity wear. The belted wraparound front can be let out and adjusted the further you go along in your pregnancy. Wrap dresses are also typically constructed out of stretchy jersey fabric.

Kate Middleton opted for a conservative tweed-like print for her wrap dress. Do you like it?