Spring breastfeeding outfit inspiration

I’m one of those people who gets terribly excited at the first hint of spring and summer. The tiniest patch of blue sky and I’m running for the birkenstocks and ready to throw away every pair of tights I own. Unfortunately it looks like I’ll be in jeans and tights for a while longer (damn you British weather) but that doesn’t mean I can’t dream, right?

I’ve discovered a new love of Pinterest recently and putting my time to good use planning spring and summer breastfeeding-friendly outfits. At 17 months Baby Girl is showing no signs of stopping her boob fix any time soon so my outfit choices are still dictated by how easy they are to breastfeed in.

Here are a couple of the things I’ve been looking at online recently. If you want to see more breastfeeding outfit inspiration head over to my board on Pinterest and pin away to your heart’s content.

Striped trousers with belt, Zara, £25.99 | Cropped flowing trousers with belt, Zara, £19.99 | Yellow split back blouse, River Island, £32.99

Reclaimed vintage maxi cami dress, Asos, £50 | Iridescent pleat skirt, Topshop, £68 | Zip through front dress, Warehouse, £65

If you’re new to breastfeeding, here are some tips on outfit inspiration. It should be known, I’m no fashion blogger, but I’ve spent two and a half years out of the past five breastfeeding. Here’s what I’ve learned about dressing for breastfeeding:

• You don’t need to buy dedicated “nursing clothes”.
• A vest underneath is always a good thing – pull the first top up and the vest down, and you’ve got an instant tummy cover-up (or tummy warmer, on cold days!).
• If you’re self-conscious about breastfeeding in public take a scarf with you or add a loose silk scarf to your outfit. It’s an easy cover-up and will look good too. No need for these bespoke “breastfeeding shawls” that you’ll never use again.
• Things that work: tops and skirts, tops and shorts, tops and trousers, shirt dresses, pinafore dresses, dungarees, low rise cami maxi dresses (with a vest underneath to hide your nursing bra if you’re wearing one), shirts, zip through playsuits and dresses…. basically anything that gives easy boob access.

Here’s to the sunshine!

Follow Mother’s Always Right’s board MAMA STYLE: Breastfeeding Outfits on Pinterest.

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