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dress/outfit for winter wedding suitable for breastfeeding

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Myneaux · 22/10/2013 11:17

I am going to a wedding in January (trying to plan ahead!) when DD will be 3 months so I will still be breastfeeding.

I am struggling to find an outfit which will look nice and be practical. This will be the first opportunity to dress up since becoming pregnant so want to treat myself. I have looked at some specific breastfeeding dresses but they are all a bit plain and not really me.

I usually wear dresses as I find skirts and tops difficult to coordinate but am open to suggestions if you can find any!. My style is more vintage/boho than sophisticated and I like prints and colour....it will be a fairly low key wedding so I dont have to be super dressy. I am 5ft4, 37 weeps and a size 10 with a bit of a tummy...best features are my legs!. I would spend up to £100 on the outfit.

you lot always seem to find the best stuff so please help!

TIA

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Chesterado · 22/10/2013 19:13

Bumping as i need something similar for a christening but have come across very few nice things with access to boobs!

WeAreSix · 22/10/2013 19:17

I've bought breastfeeding occasion wear from Babes with Babies.

I thought it was a little pricey, but worth it on the day.

Myneaux · 23/10/2013 10:48

Thanks WeAreSix, There are some nice dresses on that website but can stretch to the prices.,,they are also a bit plain for my taste.

There are a couple of nice wrap dresses from house of Fraser by uttam boutique but I suspect they may be a bit cheap looking/ casual in real life ...and possibly quite short!

Wish I was better at skirts and tops as I think that would be easier but it's difficult to get to the shops with a 4 week old !

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Abzs · 23/10/2013 16:20

I have several wrap/wrap top/shirt dresses. You're a similar size/height/style to me.

Try
Joules Closest current season version of the one I have. Joules use very soft stretchy jersey, doesn't feel so much like you're going to destroy the dress by pulling it aside to feed.
People Tree The jersey is a bit less stretchy so a true wrap may be best from People Tree. They also have good shirt dresses. Check through the sale stock as well as there are loads on sale.
Phase Eight Again closest current season version of the one I have. Not so stretchy as Kaliko and Joules.
Kaliko I have a slightly different one but can only find it on ebay in a 12. Jersey is nice and stretchy.

Chesterado · 23/10/2013 22:06

Abzs I tried on that phase eight dress this afternoon!

I actually came home with a smart navy shirt dress from the gap sale (no online link now) which I can dress up with boots and a smart coat. Might not cut it for a wedding, but will continue to keep an eye out. This, in m & s was a smarter version of the same theme!

Bibblebo · 23/10/2013 22:15

If you have a front opening or wrap dress and drape a scarf or pashmina around your neck whilst BF you can almost entirely conceal the activity!

Or if a two piece, any top with or with out front opening with a Cami or vest underneath - lift up the top and pull the vest under the boob; therefore not exposing your stomach.

Myneaux · 24/10/2013 09:23

There is some lovely stuff on that people tree website...can't believe I haven't come across them before. Am loving the Orla kiely sale shirt dresses but probably a bit summery for a January wedding.

Thanks for the suggestions!

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