10 Chic Nursing Tops And Dresses From $30 For Work Or Weekend
From polished work-ready dresses to casual weekend blouses, count on these fashionable finds to make nursing anywhere look fabulous and easy.
By Aaron Kok -
Maybe you're returning to the workplace post-maternity, and you've just realised that there isn't a private room that lets you pump. Or perhaps you're finally catching with the girls for a long-awaited brunch with the little tot, only for your bub to wake up mid-meal cranky and hungry.
Nursing mothers know, sometimes there are places that still don't have the facilities to cater to the privacy they need (with or without bub) – but if they're hungry, or you need to pump, oftentimes you just have to get on with it. Short of exposing, pretty much everything, to the general public by wearing a button down shirt, a wardrobe of staple nursing clothes can help to make feeding or pumping more discreet (if that's what you want).
Maternity designers have responded to the need for stylish and nursing-friendly finds, so there is a whole host of chic nursing tops and dresses easily available. And in a major plus, they're all pretty cute too.
Let's start with tops for work. This cheery cantaloupe-orange blouse will pair perfectly with white trousers, and features double pumping and nursing front zipper access.
Part nursing cover, part basic black top, this classic throw-over blouse will give you plenty of mileage. Team it with a fitted skirt for the office, or jeans for the off-duty days.
A classic striped top deserves pride of place in every woman's wardrobe, even when you're nursing. Tulip-cut layers on the front also make nursing a breeze.
For the sportier mamas who want stylish sports bras to accompany them on their nursing journey, look no further than this animal print piece. The front layer drops away for easy nursing access too.
Remember when we said nursing doesn't have to feel dowdy? This porcelain-inspired printed dress makes sure you look and feel glamorous no matter where you're headed.
What's perfect about this flouncy dress is that it can be worn post-nursing, giving you plenty of bang for your buck.
Embody your She-EO energy in a polished striped shirt dress. Fitted with a front criss-cross detail that conceals nursing access, it's also made with an elasticated empire back for better comfort.
We love local label Jump Eat Cry's line of nursing-ready pieces, because they are the perfect blend of functionality and fashion. This printed and pleated dress isn't only comfy to wear on weekends, it comes with a hidden side seam access for easy pumping or nursing.
Another Jump Eat Cry hit is this charming puff-sleeved dress. Wear it to a lunch date or a wedding reception knowing that a lift-up front gives you easy access to nurse anytime and anywhere.
Yet another great dress that can be worn even post-nursing, this floral ruffled dress can be worn to the office (with chic ballet flats) or to a family day out (with sunnies and a cute straw bag)! When it’s time to breastfeed, you can simply pull down the side of the neckline too.
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