Need tops for BF in - possible to find something vaguely stylish?

[saltyseadog]

I really need to buy some new clothes as I had a very limited maternity wardrobe - however at 2w postnatal I've hopped on the scales and realised that I have 2 stone to lose - aaarggh. So...I need reasonably cheap (as I am hoping to shed the weight!) tops that I can BF in but look OK. Anyone got any ideas please? No proper BF tops please - not my thing at all!

[iskra]

Do you prefer to flop a boob out over the top, in which case low cut stretchy tops/button downs/wrap style tops work well, or are you a pull-the-top up style girl, in which case the word is your shellfish? I would suggest going to Primark or similar cheapness, because your body & breasts will change about a billion times in the next 6 months, & it's not worth kitting out a whole new wardrobe. In my opinion.

[lynnexxxo]

I used to wear two tops of the same colour (black). I'd wear a vest top underneath but without the straps.
That way I could pull one up and attach baby without everyone seeing my belly hanging out.

[Downdog]

I found wearing a vest under whatever top I was wearing ment I could pull tops up & vest down and remain rather modest. It did extend my wardrobe with very little cost - & I still wear all the vests today. I have oodles of different colours!

[MissusRabbit]

I posted similar on the breast and bottle feeding board....and the general consensus was to wear a vest under whatever top you fancied.

I'm getting the hang of it but am rather 'hot' some days....in a temperature way not sex appeal

[crumpette]

I either wear a vest underneath a top, pull down vest and pull up top
or just wear one top that can easily be pulled down to get breasts out- discretion comes with time and lightweight scarves are handy to throw over shoulder if anyone pervs or disapproves. No need for special BF tops, I bought a few and only wore them once,made me look 8 months pregnant.. total waste of money

[traceybath]

Yeap - double layer of tops is the way to go.

Get yourself to h&m or new look and just stock up on cheap vest tops/t-shirts with cardigan/scarves etc to add discretion.

I'm a top up feeder when out and about but top down at home so stretchy tops work best for me.

[saltyseadog]

Sorry for slow response (I am always feeding at the moment which is why)!

Great idea about the two layers, and the scarves. I think I may splash out on some nice scarves, as I will still want to wear those when I look less like a whale (here's hoping).

I tried on some smock style kaftan-y tops the other day - ugh - definitely give me the 8 month pregnant look.