Saffron Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Urgh, I'm out of the fashion loop! I used to know this kind of stuff, but I haven't bought any new b/fing clothing in ages. I need a breastfeeding dress for a formal afternoon wedding. I could probably get away with a really plain dress that was elegantly accessorized, so the dress itself need not be formal. Plus it would be great if it were something I could wear again to work later this autumn. Any ideas where to buy, especially online? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23978-semiformal-breastfeeding-dress-where-to-buy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convex Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Wrap dress! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23978-semiformal-breastfeeding-dress-where-to-buy/#findComment-552972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
eco79 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I bought this for a christening [up north it's all fancy dresses and suits for a christening] and wore it with heels and good accessories. http://www.mamasandpapas.com/product-nursing-dress/s0009912/type-s/It also does well over skinny jeans with boots. Winner. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23978-semiformal-breastfeeding-dress-where-to-buy/#findComment-552974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisylou79 Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Hi. I got a fab dress from Mrs Robinson on Lordship Lane. It's by Ingenue London - it's navy blue with a white bird print (but they do loads of prints - have a look at the Ingenue London website).Although it's not a breastfeeding dress it was perfect for my sister's wedding when my daughter was seven weeks old and feeding non stop. The top is low cut and perfect for discreet feeding. The skirt looks quite fifties and full. It was really comfy and I will definitely wear it again. It was ?85 so hardly cheap but worth it as I didn't have to trail up and down Oxford Street trying loads of stuff on! Oh and the best thing is that it's machine washable on thirty degrees. I can only find a link to the red colourway but you get the idea...http://ingenuelondon.com/online-shop/short-dresses/pepita-3-4-sleeves-red-brid.htmlHope you find something. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23978-semiformal-breastfeeding-dress-where-to-buy/#findComment-552975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsAk Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I bought this dress and have worn it loads. Three weddings in the Summer when breastfeeding and since then a Christening and another wedding. Very flattering and stretchy! x http://www.lushmummy.co.uk/Classic-dresses/diamond-dress Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23978-semiformal-breastfeeding-dress-where-to-buy/#findComment-552980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellenden Belle Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 http://www.mummylooksfab.co.uk/Sophia-Nursing-DressI wore this to a gala last night (it also comes in blue) and absolutely loved it. It is a soft jersey material that hangs beautifully and I think I will be able to dress it up or down in the future. Reasonable price too - I have seen some beautiful but crazily expensive options, considering their lifespan is likely to be limited. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23978-semiformal-breastfeeding-dress-where-to-buy/#findComment-553010 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth_Baldock Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I wore this: http://www.missselfridge.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33055&storeId=12554&productId=4298221&langId=-1&categoryId=&searchTerm=maxi&pageSize=40 to my SIL's wedding in April, when my Nursling was 8mo old. You are welcome to borrow it if you'd like, it's a UK 8. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23978-semiformal-breastfeeding-dress-where-to-buy/#findComment-553012 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scareyt Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Bellenden Belle I have that same dress and love it too - it was great for bf and I still wear it sometimes even though I've stopped as you'd never know there's anything special about it. It's very flattering for bigger boobs & looks cute with a white bolero style cardi. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23978-semiformal-breastfeeding-dress-where-to-buy/#findComment-553017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellenden Belle Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Scareyt - I wore mine with a black bolero style cardi!And absolutely agree that you'd never know it was a nursing dress - I'm already considering getting it in blue! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23978-semiformal-breastfeeding-dress-where-to-buy/#findComment-553032 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I bought this one to wear to an event. Is good quality jersey that hangs very well.http://www.thewhitecompany.com/sale/clothing/short-sleeved-jersey-twist-graphite-empire-dress/It's sold out now but they have similar wrap jersey style dress that could work well for breastfeeding.http://www.thewhitecompany.com/clothing/dresses/wrap-over-jersey-pewter-dress/ orhttp://www.thewhitecompany.com/clothing/dresses/pleated-vneck-jersey-dress--blue/Wear with a smart cropped jacket and or scarf for strategic boob coverage.The only slight issue I have with choosing a plain jersey dress as opposed to a print is that it shows marks eg baby vomit more easily. Which my baby is liable to do! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23978-semiformal-breastfeeding-dress-where-to-buy/#findComment-553054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GinaG3 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 I was going to post a boden maxi that I wore to my sisters wedding last year but also wear casually as a maxi in the summer. It's suitable for both. Because of the neckline it was perfect for breastfeeding although my daughter had stopped at that point. I checked the boden site and they don't appear to sell it anymore. Although the dress Bellenden Belle has posted is almost identical but shorter. I'd say that's a perfect option and can easily be dressed up or down for any occasion or day out. Good price aswell. Agree you can't even tell its a breastfeeding dress. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23978-semiformal-breastfeeding-dress-where-to-buy/#findComment-553106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scareyt Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 tomo I'd forgotten all about that pukey/leaky stage but yes you've reminded me of the time I took 3 month old baby to Caffe Nero in Liverpool Street so husband could show him off to colleagues at lunch time, and he threw up all down the dress about two seconds before they walked in. Which was nice. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23978-semiformal-breastfeeding-dress-where-to-buy/#findComment-553113 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad2000 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 http://www.mamafeelsgood.com/breastfeeding-dresses.htmlThese are on sale at the moment and I found them great to dress up or down. Really easy to breastfeed in and I think they are ?25. Good website for breastfeeding t-shirts and shirts. Have a little look if you get the chance.Oh - and enjoy the wedding! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23978-semiformal-breastfeeding-dress-where-to-buy/#findComment-553512 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad2000 Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 ... WOW - just looked at the other dresses - which I'd known about them when I was fully breastfeeding. Lovely choices ladies! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/23978-semiformal-breastfeeding-dress-where-to-buy/#findComment-553513 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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