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Breast feeding friendly summer dresses that don’t break the bank!

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MusicalMummy23 · 09/03/2025 19:36

Does anyone have any recommendations for breast feeding friendly summer dresses (they don’t need to be specifically for breast feeding!) that don’t cost the earth? I’m currently on SMP and we have a family holiday to Ibiza just before I’m due back to work. My post baby body definitely doesn’t fit in last summers dresses, I’m around size 16 and not overly keen on my upper arms! I’ve been looking for wrap dresses or smock dresses that would be flattering (flowy bottom half!) and could easily be pulled down but can’t warrant £60 per dress at the moment unfortunately. If they were vaguely trendy it would be a bonus as I’m 34 and have no idea what my fashion identity is anymore. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

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ChocolateEmergency · 10/03/2025 03:52

I can’t help with suggestions but when my girls were babies I used to get lots of ideas from a facebook page called Can I Breastfeed In It? UK. Lots of breastfeeding mums sharing affordable dresses.

Bearhunt468 · 10/03/2025 04:44

Weirdly mountain warehouse! I had a couple of lovely ones that even has a popper button on the wrap bit around the breasts. Not specific feeding dresses though. Also vinted.
Several different patterns
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/santorini-womens-uv-jersey-wrap-dress-p28831.aspx/navy/

Santorini Womens UV Jersey Wrap Dress | Mountain Warehouse GB

https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/santorini-womens-uv-jersey-wrap-dress-p28831.aspx/navy/

MusicalMummy23 · 10/03/2025 07:48

ChocolateEmergency · 10/03/2025 03:52

I can’t help with suggestions but when my girls were babies I used to get lots of ideas from a facebook page called Can I Breastfeed In It? UK. Lots of breastfeeding mums sharing affordable dresses.

Thank you! I’ll have a look for the group! 😊

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MusicalMummy23 · 10/03/2025 07:49

Bearhunt468 · 10/03/2025 04:44

Weirdly mountain warehouse! I had a couple of lovely ones that even has a popper button on the wrap bit around the breasts. Not specific feeding dresses though. Also vinted.
Several different patterns
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/santorini-womens-uv-jersey-wrap-dress-p28831.aspx/navy/

Ohh they’re perfect! Thank you so much! What a bargain too! 😊

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Bearhunt468 · 10/03/2025 10:19

That's okay I also found them great to wipe clean from spit up!

pg1 · 02/09/2025 19:43

I really like ‘crossover top’ or ‘faux wrap’ dresses in a stretchy fabric. Brands I like are Pull & Bear, Oasis, and Next. I get all everything on Vinted and just have various combinations of searches saved so I can keep an eye out for anything new.

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