Maxi Dresses and Denim Jackets: Easy Breastfeeding Outfits

When I want to look a little more pulled-together I tend to reach for a dress. Not all of my (many!) dresses are suitable for breastfeeding though. While pretty much any top can be breastfeeding friendly by pulling it up (with a nursing tank layered underneath for coverage if needed), you can't do that with a dress. It's nice to wear dresses still though.

Below are two maxi dress options that work perfectly for breastfeeding. One expensive, one opshop bargain. I didn't buy a lot of maternity clothes for any of my pregnancies and I'm happy I didn't have to spend a lot on dedicated nursing pieces for afterwards either.

What I wore:

Sunnies: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers (30% off at Nordstrom!)
Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket

Necklace: Tai gold alphabet necklaces
Dress: MEV Havana maxi dress C/O Zibibo
Belt: Jeanswest black braided belt
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs metallic mouse flats (on sale in navy!)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote in plum (on sale in pink!)

Why I wore it:

Wore this for an afternoon out with baby boy, toddler T and his grandmothers. I wanted to dress up a little bit, so this nursing friendly dress was a good choice. I know I say this almost every time I wear it, but this dress is amazing and has seen me through two pregnancies and afterwards. It is a pretty, easy piece to wear and I love the bright colour. It always makes me feel good when I wear it. I've worn it with a denim jacket before, I think it's a nice combination.

While it can be expensive buying a dress specifically for nursing, I'm glad I have this in my wardrobe and although it was C/O, if I'd paid full price for it I'd still be feeling like I was getting my money's worth.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer, denim jacket, braided belt, pink nursing dress, gold mouse flats, purple Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB.

Other ways to wear: denim jacket and a maxi dress in winter, braided belt and a summer dress, pink nursing dress at 39 weeks pregnant, gold mouse flats and jeans, Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB and denim shorts.

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What I wore: 

Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket
Dress: black Jeanswest halterneck maxi dress
Necklace: Tai gold alphabet necklaces layered with Tiffany diamonds by the yard necklace
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs metallic mouse flats (on sale in navy!)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote in plum (on sale in pink!)

Why I wore it:

Unlike the dress above, this is a regular non-maternity dress that I picked up at the op-shop as part of the 'fill a bag for $2' sale. It's a halterneck style with adjustable ties so it's easy to loosen for breastfeeding. Although you do need two hands to properly tie it back up again...I floundered a little bit with baby boy until I realised I wasn't going to achieve it one handed!

I'm glad I kept this in my wardrobe, after being unsure about needing multiple black maxi dresses before. Although not a dedicated nursing dress, and much cheaper, it was perfect for a busy day travelling and visiting some family. With the same jacket, shoes and purple bag as the outfit above, because I really wanted something simple and liked the combination.



Last worn: denim jacket (above), black halterneck maxi dress, gold mouse flats (above), purple Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB (above).

Other ways to wear: denim jacket and a skirt, black maxi dress and a chevron cardi, gold mouse flats in the office, purple Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB and a blue printed dress.

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