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Smart dress I can breastfeed in - for a wedding.

18 replies

Iseehotpeople · 24/06/2017 22:26

Any suggestions? Would like to avoid a clingy wrap dress.

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gallicgirl · 24/06/2017 22:30

I have one in this style but a different pattern. I wore it to a wedding a couple of years ago and breastfed in it. It's stretchy so the neckline moves to feed and the rushing hides my tummy a bit.

www.phase-eight.com/fcp/product/phase-eight/occasion-dresses/marthe-floral-dress/203964000

Iseehotpeople · 24/06/2017 22:44

Style looks really good but the colours are a bit drab. Sure yours is a nicer pattern.

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gallicgirl · 24/06/2017 23:02

Have a look at the website as they usually do a few patterns in that style. Do you prefer something bolder?

gallicgirl · 24/06/2017 23:08

Yumi have lots of wrap dresses which aren't clingy.

There's a Facebook group called Can I breastfeed in it? which might be useful.

Cakescakescakes · 24/06/2017 23:15

Go for a two piece co-ord instead of a dress.

Loopytiles · 24/06/2017 23:15

Separates much easier for feeding.

Iseehotpeople · 24/06/2017 23:17

Yes, I know, you're right. Separates are going to be easier. Just miss dresses sometimes!

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OlennasWimple · 24/06/2017 23:18

Ideally, what would you wear? Colour, style, length etc?

cad186 · 25/06/2017 13:58

Not sure if they would be smart enough but apricot have got some nice v neck maxi dresses and the neckline is sort of elasticated so very easy to feed in. An alternative would be a maternity dress (but a size down) these are often nursing dresses too, I had one off asos will have a look now

cad186 · 25/06/2017 14:03
cad186 · 25/06/2017 14:04
Yolannnda · 25/06/2017 14:06
Hobbitch · 25/06/2017 14:07

This. I wore it to a wedding at 35 weeks' pregnant, had lots of compliments and I'm sure it looks fab even when you're not pregnant. The website says it doubles as a nursing dress and it comes in lots of colours. It's easy to dress it up even more with the right accessories.

www.seraphine.com/maternity-clothes/maternity-dresses/green-knot-front-maternity-dress.html

Hmmalittlefishy · 25/06/2017 14:10

Join the Facebook group 'can I breastfeed in it?'
There are loads of ideas and help there

silkybear · 25/06/2017 14:17

Was just coming on to say seraphine, i have worn lots of their dresses for pregnancy and breastfeeding, lots of nice colours too. Sorry can't link from phone but I have a blue floaty one which you can bf in really discreetly and looks fab.

Iseehotpeople · 26/06/2017 08:41

Why are so many nursing dresses also maternity? Virtually nobody (barring some very dedicated mamas) does both at the same time! I don't understand it.

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Iseehotpeople · 26/06/2017 08:45

I did join "Can I breastfeed in it?". It's a great idea but the traffic is ferocious. My entire Facebook feed was jammed with it, hundreds of posts a day! I hid it but should probably take another look...

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chloechloe · 26/06/2017 11:38

I just wanted to say thanks for all the suggestions on here - I might order the Seraphine one for an upcoming wedding.

iseehotpeople - the idea of nursing / maternity dresses is that you get more for your money! Good marketing plan!

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