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Oh HELP - do stylish nursing evening dresses exist?

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LongTailedTit · 09/07/2014 01:24

We've finally had an official invitation (email) arrive for DH's best man's wedding, in August, in a tiny town hall in the country. Morning wedding then an evening do.
It says
"Morning ceremony - casual"
"Evening reception - evening wear"

Now, casual I can do, I have a new green jersey wrap dress from Boden that I was going to jazz up with jewellery and heels etc, but:
What exactly does 'evening wear' mean???
Full length dresses? Cocktail dress/'going out' dress? Does DH need a bowtie? Confused

All my confusion is compounded by the fact that I'll be BFing DS2 (will be 4mo), and having searched the John Lewis Clearance sale all I've found that I like/can tolerate/can feed in is this black one and this yellow one both of which are knee length/short and not that formal.

Any suggestions ladies?
There won't be anywhere but the toilets to feed in so I'd rather have something I don't have to take off, front opening or pull-down-able so I can stay in the main hall.
Budget up to £60-£80 max, I'm 5'7", size 14, and still sodding well look pregnant even tho DS2 is nearly 3mo Hmm, so will have to hunt out my Spanx and try to shoehorn them on to have anything resembling a waist...
I currently look like a stack of doughnuts.

Any help appreciated! Thanks

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LongTailedTit · 09/07/2014 02:38

Aaaargh, too many tabs open! Will use this thread to keep track of the possibles...

Cream sleeveless button up www.asos.com/Jarlo/Jarlo-Vicky-Button-Through-Maxi-Dress-with-Lace-Insert/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4055764&cid=15309&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Cream

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LongTailedTit · 09/07/2014 02:40

Cream button up w sleeves www.asos.com/Jarlo/Jarlo-Kelly-Maxi-Dress-With-Cap-Sleeve-and-Lace-Insert/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=4246039&cid=8799&Rf1012=4461&Rf981=3680,3679&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=204&sort=-1&clr=Cream

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BetterWithCheese · 09/07/2014 02:42

Sorry no help but I'm watching with interest because I have almost the same requirements - breastfeeding-friendly dress for a wedding in August.

BetterWithCheese · 09/07/2014 02:44

I've trawled ShopStyle for wrap dresses and there gave been some great ones but always sold out. I'll post any decent ones I find.

LongTailedTit · 09/07/2014 02:55

Yay, thanks Better!

Grecian - www.izzysmum.co.uk/p/MV-A3006D/art-greco-nursing-dress/#.U7ygsNq9KSM

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LongTailedTit · 09/07/2014 03:00

Full length draped/Grecian www.izzysmum.co.uk/p/MV-G3007S/gallery-maxi-nursing-dress/#.U7yh69q9KSN

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whereisshe · 09/07/2014 06:20

I wore this to a wedding while I was breastfeeding, but it's a bit over budget.

KillashandraRee · 09/07/2014 07:13

I'm looking for the same thing but really don't want to spend a lot. Am popping into town later will post if I find anything

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