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Dress for pumping at black tie event

wieb67wieb67 member
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So I am attending a black tie event in a few weeks - I basically need to wear a gown. Baby is still nursing every 2.5 hrs at this point so I'm assuming I'll need to pump and dump more than once. Anyone have experience with this? Not sure what type of dress would be easiest to pump in. I will probably rent from Rent the Runway. Also would you lug an electric pump or use a hand pump (don't have much experience with the hand pump yet) - man why did I agree to go to this thing when I was pregnant??
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Re: Dress for pumping at black tie event

  • vvvvvfeevvvvvfee member
    i think that strapless would be easiest- then you can just fold down the top to attach the pump. i'd bring a towel to tuck in the gown under your breasts to catch any drips.

    i would bring the double electric- it's so much faster and more efficient than a hand pump. you could bring an ice pack if you want to save the milk.
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  • opheliainwadersopheliainwaders member
    It might not be QUITE black tie enough (but I think a black one, with fancy accessories, could probably pass?), but I have a floor-length version of one of these: https://www.shopbutterbynadia.com/
    And it worked pretty well - it's really stretchy, but I just untied the top, and re-tied it when I was done, and since it's jersey, it doesn't wrinkle.
    I actually bought it while pregnant, and it has been a go-to for me since then, since it fits no matter what my body is doing at any given time ;-)

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  • runningmama22runningmama22 member
    If you're using RTR... The one I wore to a blacktie last year would be easy to move aside due to the deep V. Check out David Meister black seductive sequin gown. I want to rent it again I liked it so much :)
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  • TheBorg7of9TheBorg7of9 member
    I just wore a regular dress and used a handicapped bathroom to pump. Is it at a hotel? They might have a private bathroom you can use and not worry about the dress.
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  • wieb67wieb67 member
    Thanks everyone - it's at an art museum. I just figured since id be drinking id have to dump the milk? Also since it's valet parking only I'll have nowhere to put it or the pump other than stashing it under a chair or something lol
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  • vvvvvfeevvvvvfee member
    took the words right out of my mouth, @casey78 :)
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  • wieb67wieb67 member
    What if I have more than a couple drinks? Lol i am not planning on it but...I don't have much tolerance anymore. Good idea about the coat check - I don't think there will be any type of desk open but there has to be a coat check!
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