Nursing-Friendly Dresses for Spring and Summer
Somehow the combination of a week of chilly rain and my daydreams of everyone I know and love getting vaccinated against COVID in the coming months has me also thinking non-stop about wearing dresses in warm weather, preferably on a patio somewhere with a new baby in my arms and a cold drink in my hand (and hopefully some raw oysters on the table). Sophie was born at the end of November so I pretty much continued wearing my comfy fall and winter clothes, which was great, but I’m excited to experience the newborn days again during a different season (and with a little more daylight).
I’ve been rounding up a list of nursing-friendly dresses for the coming seasons and I wanted to share them here—I don’t always love “nursing-friendly” clothing because it feels a little too specific and I prefer to find pieces that just happen to double as nursing-friendly, but when it comes to dresses you are definitely a little more limited. These all fit the bill and would be pieces I could imagine myself wearing even after my breastfeeding days are behind me again.
The Nursing Slouch Dress: I like this red color a lot but will most likely order it in black. I love the shape and how comfy but also polished it looks.
Silhouette Dress: This is something I can see myself living in, both at home and out and about. The olive color is definitely neutral enough to go with everything and I love the length.
Seersucker Crossover Nursing Dress: I don’t usually do patterns but these stripes are too cute. Definitely on the pricier end but I have found Madewell stuff to really last.
Maternity/Nursing Cape Dress: What does everybody think, are weddings happening this year? We unfortunately had several friends have to cancel or reschedule their 2020 celebrations and are tentatively planning to attend one in Virginia late this summer. I think this dress with a fluttery top would be perfect.
I know I said I don’t usually do prints but there’s just something about a busy floral that I love, especially in these colors! H&M (and ASOS) really seem to have a ton of awesome affordable options.
This tie front and sage color are so lovely, and I think this one would be easy to dress up or down with some heels or sneakers.
The Jenna Dress: This one is my favorite of the bunch—those sleeves! I’m already daydreaming about wearing this exact thing somewhere warm, preferably with a beach nearby (I’m looking at you, Charleston).
The 24/7 Feeding Jumpsuit: Yes please. This looks so comfy, definitely another piece that would barely ever make it back into the closet.
The Cotton Nightie: Not exactly a sundress, but when Sophie was a newborn I found that having pretty pajamas made a huge difference in making me feel a little more human when I was sleep deprived. Love the soft pink and ruffly neckline of this one (it also comes in a lovely light blue).
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