Dressing the bump and then for breastfeeding while still looking half stylish can be so hard. Through out my pregnancy and now while Im breastfeeding my insta community have been asking me everyday for ideas and places to shop so I just quickly threw this little article together to share where I buy my clothing from and also some quick tips for dressing the bump and for BF!
HERES A FEW TIPS WHEN BUYING FOR BUMP AND BEYOND:
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When looking for maternity pieces try to make sure they are also breastfeeding friendly where you can so you can get some extra life out of them.
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This season there are so many comfy overalls around – perfect for both breastfeeding and the bump.
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Anything button down works for breastfeeding think summery linen dresses or shirts with button fronts, Shirt style dresses etc.
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Singlets work for breastfeeding as you can easily pull down the strap.
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Wear a high wasted skirt with a t-shirt over the top that way you can easily pull up the tee and be covered when feeding – this combo also works so well over a bump.
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If your top isn’t BF friendly but you still want to wear jeans etc wear a maternity single underneath so your belly is still covered when you pull the shirt up.
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You don’t have to buy maternity wear, so many chain stores sell many options to fit bump and for breastfeeding.
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Don’t buy too many pieces – get a few great basics and work out ways you can mix and match while pregnant ( stretchy rushed dresses are a must as you can wear them so many ways).
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Remember your body will change a lot in the first few months post baby so don’t go to crazy as your size may change a lot.
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When you’re pregnant pack away any clothes don’t fit or won’t fit for the pregnancy and early PP so that you are constantly looking at things that don’t fit and you don’t have to feel overwhelmed every morning you try to get dressed.
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Kimonos are great for pregnancy to cover lumps and bumps and also great post partum for some coverage while feeding.
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Be kind to yourself and gentle with yourself – both of these periods can be hard to accept the changes in your body.
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GLOWMAMA MATERNITY
This is where I got my stretchy ruched dresses. The lovely mama who owns Glow Mama was nice enough to gift me one or two at the start of my pregnancy – I then bought a couple more to keep me going as I wear them so often. I’ve loved styling with a tee tied over the top.
They also have a large range of pregnancy and nursing fashion.
2. FRANKIE & CO – Bump & Beyond
We all know and love Frankie & Co but you might not know they have a bump and beyond range for pregnancy and breastfeeding. They also have a large range of items in their other departments that would still be suitable for pregnancy and breastfeeding such as button front shirts, dresses and playsuits for feeding and jogger style pants and tees for pregnancy.
3. COVEN & CO
A beautiful boho brand offering beautiful pieces perfect for pregnancy and beyond. Especially beautiful kimonos and dresses for baby showers and photo shoots.
See COVEN & CO HERE
4. FEATHER & NOISE
Feather and Noise are not a maternity brand either but have a large range of items are suitable for pregnancy and breastfeeding such as button front shirts, dresses and playsuits for feeding and comfy dresses, jogger style pants and tees for pregnancy.
5. COTTON ON
Cotton on don’t have a specific maternity range but they do have lots of reasonably priced pieces that are suitable for pregnancy and breastfeeding. I bought some singlet dresses, shirt dresses and over sized tees for pregnancy and now Im living in their simple singlet style summer dresses and button front shirts etc for feeding.. the best part is that they are so affordably priced they are perfect for the postpartum period when your body is changing so much.
6. PINK BLUSH
Pink Blush are a huge online store for maternity fashion – they have absolutely everything from casual pieces, pjs, swimwear, occasional wear, photo shoot dresses and underwear. They are located overseas but ship to Aus really quickly.
5. BAE THE LABEL
Bae the label is a high quality offering for maternity fashion that is also perfect for breastfeeding with hidden zips or button down fronts. They offer great seasonal and basic colours in their very popular range.
6. KMART
You can pick up cheap comfy maternity basics at Kmart especially good for finding breastfeeding singlets and bras as well as basic dresses for pregnancy and feeding. The only annoying thing I found was that none of the stores I went to never had small sizes.
7. BLOOMBERRI
I spoke about Bloomberri in my “maternity activewear blog” READ HERE but I thought they were definitely worth a mention here too because I know a lot of mamas including myself find maternity tights comfy to wear not just when working out. Bloomberri have the best high cut tights for pregnancy ever!
8. MUMMA BEAR NURSING WEAR
A one stop shop for breastfeeding fashion with clever designs that hide the fact you’re even wearing a BF friendly outfit.
9. THE MILK BOUTIQUE
Im often asked what maternity sports bra/crop I wear. There are only a couple that fit properly for my big boobies and small back and The Milk Boutique sports crop would have to be my fave.
Its easy to undo, has a large opening for baby to feed and is super comfy while still offering support.
You can get a discount using code “LOVEBRITTANY”
10. MOOLK
When I first put the call out to my instagram audience for places to buy BF friendly fashion you guys went mad for this one! They offer a large range of stylish and practical pieces to make breastfeeding much easier!
I have the gorgeous black “GOLDIE DRESS” which I wear on repeat and a couple of tees too!
I hope that these suggestions help you find some outfits that are comfy and stylish for your bump and for breastfeeding as I know how hard it can be for both! Ill keep updating you on my insta page when I find great feeding friendly outfits too!!
Any others let me know below or on my instagram!
With love,
Brittany xx
Dec 16, 2018
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