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Dress needed for wedding ( I'm a guest) but needs to be breastfeeding friendly, help!

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EdgyHedgehog · 27/06/2025 13:54

Hello, I'm getting a bit desperate now, looking for an outfit or dress, I can breastfeed in and wear to a summer wedding, I was thinking shirt dress or skirt and blouse but I can't find much that I like. It doesn't help that I'm now about 3 sizes bigger than before I had my two children so none of my old clothes fit and I just get a bit of a surprise every time I try something on. I'm a size12-14, waist and boobs still quite big post pregnancy, and around 5ft 3. Any suggestions much appreciated. Budget around 75 to 100. Ideally I'd love something I could get wear out of after the wedding too. Thanks so much for any help

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Cocomelonhauntsme · 27/06/2025 14:01

Can I ask how conscious you are about breast feeding? With my first, I felt most comfortable still being quite covered when feeding so like a stretchy little vest under a top so I could pull the top up and the vest down and was very covered and could feed discreetly. Or a specific breastfeeding item of clothing.

This time I'm much more confident with feeding and happy to wear and button up dress so you have to take the whole boob out, though do often have a wee scarf I can drape if needs be.

Second question, what styles do you like when not feeding? Patterns, florals, block colours? Is the wedding fancy and you need to be more dressed up or is standard weddingy fine?

Notupmyalley · 27/06/2025 14:21

I wore a nursing friendly juno jacks dress to a wedding last year.https://junojacks.co.uk/collections/dresses/products/the-florence-breastfeeding-smock-dress-with-zips?variant=40122871578780

I had the sage one, dressed it up with a pale pink jacket and some wedge heels and a tan belt, nice hair makeup. So many compliments. Looked and felt great! And so discreet to feed in too. My siblings had no idea it was a breastfeeding dress and thought I was just cuddling my sleeping babe.

Have a look at Lyla and Leche brand, as well.

The Florence Breastfeeding Friendly Smock Dress

The Florence Breastfeeding Friendly Smock Dress features Juno Jack's registered TwinZip nursing design. With handy pockets, elasticated waist and tiered skirt, we have created a comfortable and fashionable style that's no longer impossible to breastfee...

https://junojacks.co.uk/collections/dresses/products/the-florence-breastfeeding-smock-dress-with-zips?variant=40122871578780

Matildahoney · 27/06/2025 14:24

Girl in mind do loads of wrap and button through dresses, I've had a few from there for weddings.

AnotherJaffaCakePlease · 27/06/2025 14:38

I've just got the Frankie dress from Juno Jacks for a summer wedding. It looks great, two way zips on each side. There are different patterns and I think it will work dressed up for a wedding but also dressed down for a normal summer day.

EdgyHedgehog · 27/06/2025 16:50

Cocomelonhauntsme · 27/06/2025 14:01

Can I ask how conscious you are about breast feeding? With my first, I felt most comfortable still being quite covered when feeding so like a stretchy little vest under a top so I could pull the top up and the vest down and was very covered and could feed discreetly. Or a specific breastfeeding item of clothing.

This time I'm much more confident with feeding and happy to wear and button up dress so you have to take the whole boob out, though do often have a wee scarf I can drape if needs be.

Second question, what styles do you like when not feeding? Patterns, florals, block colours? Is the wedding fancy and you need to be more dressed up or is standard weddingy fine?

Thanks souch for replying. I would say I'm somewhat uncomfortable with outfit ls if they're very revealing, especially at a wedding where there will be lots of people around, and some male friends that Id be a bit uncomfortable in front of.
I like brighter colours or autumn colours as I have warm skin and dark hair. I like some florals and patterns but it just depends on the design. Tend to lean more vibrant, funky than traditional. Thanks again

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EdgyHedgehog · 27/06/2025 16:52

This is really nice but I think I'd prefer something colour, looks really lovely though.

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Sayshesheshe · 27/06/2025 16:53

I wore and fed in this to an event recently dressed up with heels and a blazer

EdgyHedgehog · 27/06/2025 16:54

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EdgyHedgehog · 27/06/2025 16:54

Notupmyalley · 27/06/2025 14:21

I wore a nursing friendly juno jacks dress to a wedding last year.https://junojacks.co.uk/collections/dresses/products/the-florence-breastfeeding-smock-dress-with-zips?variant=40122871578780

I had the sage one, dressed it up with a pale pink jacket and some wedge heels and a tan belt, nice hair makeup. So many compliments. Looked and felt great! And so discreet to feed in too. My siblings had no idea it was a breastfeeding dress and thought I was just cuddling my sleeping babe.

Have a look at Lyla and Leche brand, as well.

This looks good, can nice that they have different colours

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EdgyHedgehog · 27/06/2025 17:44

ChandrilanDiscoDroid · 27/06/2025 14:13

When I had this issue, I wore a fancy lace skirt and a boxy top, both from Coast. Have linked similar shapes. I'm 5'2".

I like this idea, beautiful skirt

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