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Party to go to and will have just had baby (3 wks ish) - need a dress/outfit can BF in

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lovemysleep · 10/10/2011 18:59

Help!

I am currently 40+3 pg, about to have my baby anytime now.

It's my mom and dad's 40th anniversary party on the 19th November, so I should be breastfeeding, and I will be packing a fair bit of pg weight. I have enormous boobs (currently 38F), and will probably be 2 stone over my usual weight.

When I had DD, I just didn't know how to dress big boobs, and always felt uncomfortable with them.

I am thinking of some kind of wrap dress (for BF purposes) and a pair of fabulous shoes. I'm usually a fan a vintage looking clothes and quirky shoes, but may have to compromise my usual style.

I will have a bit of a tummy to disguise too, I suppose!

Please ladies - any suggestions? I have only found a wrap dress in Coast - black, classic, not massively inspiring, but should be flattering and practical. Not sure how to do a link - may have to get DH to help!

Doesn't help that DS will be looking thin and very fabulous, aswell as about 23!!! (cue green-eyed monster.......but she is lovely though!).

OP posts:
youngblowfish · 10/10/2011 20:30

How about this? the ruched panels on the boobs do allow for easy breastfeeding access, you can just pull them to the side. Too casual?

youngblowfish · 10/10/2011 20:34

Which Coast dress is it? I found 1, 2, 3. I like the second one best.

youngblowfish · 10/10/2011 20:37

I'm on a roll, you could try this one as well. I have it in blue, it is a bit unforgiving waist-wise, but it is quite charming for the price.

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lovemysleep · 10/10/2011 20:50

Thanks ybf! You're a star!

It's the Carlton coast dress (no3) that I really like - quite classy, and hopefully flattering - I'm also thinking of some animal/leopard print shoes to go with it. Won't be bothering with a bag, as I'll be lugging the baby's change bag with me - oh, the glamour of caring for a newborn!

It will be ebayed after, as I'm hoping to slim down eventually and should imagine I'll have to get it in a size 14 - depending on how big Coast sizes are. Hoping it will get a good price!

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youngblowfish · 10/10/2011 21:05

Ah, very good idea with ebaying it later. Love the idea of nice animal print shoes. Not helpful, I know.

Huge congratulations on the pregnancy BTW, how exciting! Do you know what you are having?

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