How do you wear a dress?

[jackie011]

While nursing?

I have 2 dressy/casual events coming up and I'd love to get a new maxi dress. But I just can't figure out how to wear a dress if I'm going to have to nurse at some point during the event. It's hard enough to NIP but then to picture pulling my whole dress up and sitting there with my ass hanging out makes it that much less appealing!

Am I destined to skirts and tops all summer?

[tealblue]

Can you get something low cut so you just pull your boob up and out of the top? That's what I did when wearing dresses.

[chickens987]

Wrap dresses are your friend.

[imojoebunny]

I just wore skirts and shirts. Dresses did not work for me.

[yoteach]

I have the two attached dresses for upcoming events. Both were purchased because they fit AND allow me to pull down/to the side to nurse.

Cowl neck, side wrap, stretchy dresses are great.

[Poppy]

www.japaneseweekend.com/category-s/91.htm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=91&show=36&page=1

They have panels that pull away for nursing.

[scsarah]

I was wondering the same thing! I've got a bunch of cute dresses that I used to wear to work, but most are zippered in the back, and I can't imagine wearing them while pumping, much less wearing them to an event where I would have to nurse!

Good tips in here - and I was about to page @kirkette, but I'm glad to see she got here first!

[curbsideprophet]

I would wear a nursing dress or something I could pull down/over.

[redpenmama]

If you don't like being totally exposed while nursing in a dress (and the nursing pad is an awesome idea too), wear a cami underneath. You can pull the dress down and the cami up/out to cover up the boob. Like others, I buy V-neck dresses or dresses that can be easily pulled down for quick access.

[Deleted]

Cardigans, scarves, and pashminas are great for a bit of coverage while dress-nursing.

[halfpint]

I just did this at a wedding on Saturday. Low cut, crossover neckline. I popped him in the Moby when it was time to nurse, pulled my neckline down, unclipped the nursing bra and popped it in his mouth. I was a little uncovered, and he was easily distracted, so I stood in a little lobby area out of the way while he nursed. I could have used a little scarf or blanket to cover, too.

[lolo]

I have also worn shorts under a dress and pulled up the dress to nurse. This worked when we had access to a private space.

[amaristella]

I have two maxis with a deep v neck that I wear a nursing tank under. I have a short dress with a zip up front that I wear with leggings. A dress that buttons up the front like a shirt dress would work the same way. I have a wrap dress that doesn't stay put very well so I always babywear with it. I have one dress with special nursing panels and I hate it so much I rarely wear it.

[anna7602]

I have bought a bunch of cute maternity-to-nursing dresses recently. One is a maxi dress. The brand is Mothers en Vogue. 

I also have work-type nursing dresses by Japanese Weekend, like the one Poppy posted above. 

And, finally, I really liked the Patagonia Margot dress for nursing DD last time around. It's a nice summer dress and holds up well over time. 

[jackie011]

Thank you all! Now to find time to shop and find this mythical dress...

[kaycee]

My husband laughs at me because every morning when I get dressed I check to see how easily I can get my boobs out. Who knew that would be my number one requirement for outfits?

[amaristella]

May 13, 2014 23:00:15 GMT -5 kaycee said:

My husband laughs at me because every morning when I get dressed I check to see how easily I can get my boobs out. Who knew that would be my number one requirement for outfits?

You gotta do what you gotta do. I do the same thing.

[VillainV]

Old Navy has some cute nursing dresses too.

[Deleted]

I'm not brave enough to wear dresses while nursing. Cheers to all of you who are! If I wasn't weaning DD2 in a month I would be seriously inspired right now, lol.

[heygrey]

I wear a lot of knit and a lot of v-necks for this reason. if there isn't east boob access there is no point.

[greycat]

@kirkette I did not know soma made dresses - thanks!

I wear stretchy jersey dresses with a v or scoop neck. I also love wrap dresses.

[holly116]

I bought a dress a few summers ago for a wedding from milk nursingwear and it's okay. It was kind of pricey for the cheapest fabric ever but it is really easy to nurse in. www.milknursingwear.com/store/pc/Tiered-ruffle-nursing-dress-3p2190.htm

I have two wedding this summer where I'll need access. I'm doing a reading in one of them and since I'm getting back in shape, I kinda want to buy something nice. Meaning, I don't want to buy a maternity/nursing tent. Anyone have any success in typical jcrew dresses?

[holly116]

May 13, 2014 21:55:29 GMT -5 anna7602 said:

I have bought a bunch of cute maternity-to-nursing dresses recently. One is a maxi dress. The brand is Mothers en Vogue. 

I also have work-type nursing dresses by Japanese Weekend, like the one Poppy posted above. 

And, finally, I really liked the Patagonia Margot dress for nursing DD last time around. It's a nice summer dress and holds up well over time. 

The Patagonia dress might be just right for the rehearsal dinner for a wedding at a campground in New Hampshire. Thanks for posting!

[rugbywife]

My goal was to wear dresses all summer but I hadn't considered how to feed in them!!! I have a few that will work (wrap) but a ton that won't. Gah.

[halfpint]

May 14, 2014 8:44:07 GMT -5 namasteak said:

May 13, 2014 20:13:15 GMT -5 halfpint said:

I just did this at a wedding on Saturday. Low cut, crossover neckline. I popped him in the Moby when it was time to nurse, pulled my neckline down, unclipped the nursing bra and popped it in his mouth. I was a little uncovered, and he was easily distracted, so I stood in a little lobby area out of the way while he nursed. I could have used a little scarf or blanket to cover, too.

Mind sharing what dress you wore? We have a wedding in 2 weeks and I need one!

Sorry, I just looked for it, and they don't have it anymore - I bought it two years ago for a gala I attended.

I'd just look for anything knit (I feel like a nice jersey knit can have a more formal, heavy drape) that has a wrap or deep neckline.  Mine was a maxi dress, but here are a few from Nordstrom?

shop.nordstrom.com/s/lauren-ralph-lauren-faux-wrap-jersey-dress/3719520?origin=category&BaseUrl=Wedding+Guest

shop.nordstrom.com/s/kamalikulture-draped-dress/3502282?origin=category&BaseUrl=Wedding+Guest

shop.nordstrom.com/s/tommy-bahama-tambour-side-gathered-dress/3457318?origin=category&BaseUrl=Wedding+Guest

[robot]

I got a couple of nursing dresses from Figure 8: www.figure8maternity.com/viewCategory.cfm?subcategory=nursing-dresses. I was quite happy with them.