Dress to wear to wedding while BF'ing?

GeneGoddess · September 2009

A close friend is getting married in Oct (kiddo will be 5wks) and I'm breastfeeding exclusively. I need to find something awesome to wear, but I'm having a hard time finding anything that will allow me to breastfeed and/or pump without getting completely nekkid. I'm fairly tall, so I need something with a longish skirt. The wedding is in Penn in late Oct and is formal, so no cute summery sundresses. I'm already back in my non-mat clothes (sosumi), but I really don't have any suitable dresses (hey, any excuse to shop!). Suggestions for a type of dress or a store?

tlynnus · September 2009

I have no answers for you just wanted to let you know that you aren't alone. I'm a bridesmaid in 3 weeks and will be away from DS for all day. He eats every 3 hours...this should be real fun. Sad

StaceySnGeorgia · September 2009

You can get something with spag. straps and simply wear a nice cardigan or light jacket over it

ShanLeAnn · September 2009

I would do something with a deep v or wrap front (top or dress) like what's on this website. I just found it by googling "breastfeeding dress"

https://www.mothersboutique.com/dresses.html

daisy333 · September 2009

Why can't you just pump and bring the bottles with you to the wedding? I EBF and that is what I am going to do for an upcoming wedding.

BennyL · September 2009

StaceySnGeorgia:
You can get something with spag. straps and simply wear a nice cardigan or light jacket over it

This. You don't necessary need to get a nursing dress. You could also get a nursing cover like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001QXCF2Q/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_2?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000ERPR3O&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=178SYF2J2ZV88H2S8GH4

Or you can check out https://www.motherwear.com/

Have fun!

DarcyLongfellow · September 2009

I think a dress with a deep v neck would work. I had a maternity dress that had a really deep neckline that I've worn since and nursed in with no problems (just pulled it down). That dress was a jersey material, but you should be able to do the same with a dress made of dressier material.