https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 21 Jul 2026 06:00:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2033445 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 09:30:15 +0000 MrsBucky 2033445@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: that's so interesting because I am large chested as well (currently 34H) and I find that style works well for me! Isn't that interesting how different body types are? Anyway, I hope you find something you feel good in! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2033435 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 09:25:40 +0000 LuLu Mom 2033435@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBucky: Ahh I'm due march 20th, we are so close :) That's a stunning dress, but I try to avoid the drape look due to my chest size, it draws too much attention to an area I try to hid. </p> <p>@Foodnerd81: Thank you! </p> <p>@78h2o: Have to love Old Navy, these all look right up my alley and the price is unbeatable. thank you! I might be ordering several (for work too) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2033086 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 21:17:08 +0000 78h2o 2033086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: I have a similar dress from old navy new in grey (I think?)... can't remember. It's size L... I bought it for my sister and then got her something else but forgot to return it. If you're interested, I can take a pic. It might be too casual though? Although you could maybe dress it up. It was cheap... $16-18.</p> <p>ETA: Nevermind, if you are nursing, the dress I have would be a PITA.</p> <p>Old Navy has some cute wrap dresses:<br /> <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=91339&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=959105172" rel="nofollow">http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=91339&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=959105172</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2033029 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 20:24:03 +0000 Foodnerd81 2033029@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: this is an old post but the genera ideas in here are pretty helpful (assuming you are planning to bf which I think you said you are)<br /> <a href="http://themomedit.com/2011/11/nursing-friendly-holiday-dresses/" rel="nofollow">http://themomedit.com/2011/11/nursing-friendly-holiday-dresses/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2033017 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 19:58:55 +0000 MrsBucky 2033017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm due March 22 and am debating buying this dress from my BIL's July wedding: <a href="http://www.figure8maternity.com/item/1641105" rel="nofollow">http://www.figure8maternity.com/item/1641105</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032981 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 19:14:03 +0000 Foodnerd81 2032981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore a patterned wrap dress and control top tights for C's christening. With a tank top under I was able to bf discreetly and readjust pretty easily. The tights were definitely helpful with my middle though! </p> <p>@MrsKoala: I love that dress- it makes me wish I had more places to wear dresses these days! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032467 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:22:33 +0000 Tanjowen 2032467@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HLK208: I wore a dress almost exactly like the middle one to my son's baptism 6 weeks pp, and it was so comfortable!</p> <p>@LuLu Mom: I also vote for a wrap dress if you are nursing - I wore a matching nursing tank underneath to help hide cleavage. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032385 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:12:55 +0000 HLK208 2032385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with pp's - faux wrap dresses are easiest to nurse in. I have to wear one for DD's baptism next month (7 months pp but still have some areas that I need to hide). </p> <p>Here are some that I've considered off of Hautelook...the last one I think would be most flattering on my midsection </p> [attach=1336/15/nihjtj.338x600.image.jpg] [attach=1336/15/nihjtk.338x600.image.jpg] [attach=1336/15/nihjtl.338x600.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032383 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:11:44 +0000 blackbird 2032383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: I like that dress barn stuff is a bit more conservative, too....aka it's not forever 21, ya know? heh. I also like Dillards but i wasn't impressed with anything I saw there. I'm thinking what's "in" this year just isn't going to work for my body shape (which is much like yours), nor will the sleeveless work for me (weird skin condition right now, thanks pregnancy). Some of my favorite PP dresses are from Loft, but again....not seeing anything that would be good PP right now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032380 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 12:09:08 +0000 marionberry 2032380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore a couple wrap dresses from gap after I had J which worked great for nursing and were flattering with my post baby belly. I also wore an empire waist dress from Nordstrom rack to the baptism which hid everything but it wasn't great for nursing. Both were really affordable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032350 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:51:38 +0000 LuLu Mom 2032350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: I always forget about Dressbarn, but I should look there and see if I can find anything. </p> <p>I have this dress in black from Old Navy and loved it pre-baby and wish they had it in better colors, but I'm not seeing it:<br /> <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1015342&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=170659002" rel="nofollow">http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1015342&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=170659002</a> </p> <p>I want something with a lower neckline, or at least a slit to help break up the chest area. although with this one I just threw on a huge statement necklace and it looked nice,...I wore it to the last family wedding so I can't duplicate it! ha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032343 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:45:11 +0000 blackbird 2032343@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm about the same size as you and paper bag style skirts with blousy tops tucked in were my go-tos! I had better success with a skirt/shirt combo than a dress. Mine have elastic waists. I also think the first dress Anagram posted would work well as long as it doesn't dip too low in the back for a bra! I also tend to go with structured dresses, especially at work. A fit and flare style, with a neckline that isn't TOO high (i feel like it makes a big chest look bigger). I also like the "cheeky undies" from spanx....they're not super tight, but they do smooth everything out and make me feel like my loose skin isn't just flopping around. What about Dress Barn? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032254 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:07:23 +0000 lawbee11 2032254@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought these 2 dresses from NY &amp; Co. yesterday and they're both super flattering. They're currently having buy one get one 50% off on dresses, and they have a code for $30 off a purchase of $75 or more, so you could get them at a great price! I got both for $70 total including tax. </p> <p><a href="http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/prod/apparel/dresses/geo-print-faux-wrap-dress-/A-prod2850003/#.VL58zkfF9VU" rel="nofollow">http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/prod/apparel/dresses/geo-print-faux-wrap-dress-/A-prod2850003/#.VL58zkfF9VU</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/prod/apparel/dresses/circle-print-faux-wrap-ruffle-dress-/A-prod2620005/#.VL59L0fF9VU" rel="nofollow">http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/prod/apparel/dresses/circle-print-faux-wrap-ruffle-dress-/A-prod2620005/#.VL59L0fF9VU</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032248 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:05:47 +0000 LuLu Mom 2032248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: Okay good, I'm 5'8'' so that makes me feel better, the model is showing a lot of leg...and my legs are not show worthy ;) ha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032236 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:00:19 +0000 MrsKoala 2032236@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: It's like an inch above my knees in the tall length and I'm really tall so I imagine if you are average height and you get it in the tall size, it will be close to knee length. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032223 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:53:26 +0000 LuLu Mom 2032223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dagret: Even with tanks, they tend to show a little more cleavage than I feel comfortable with, I'm not opposed to a wrap/faux wrap dress but drapy-necks are out, they bring too much attention to these things ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032214 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:48:54 +0000 dagret 2032214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you're going to be nursing, you probably don't want to wear shift dresses - if you have to nurse or pump, you will be completely nekkid. </p> <p>I preferred wrap dresses/faux wrap dresses/drapey neck dresses that I could pull down postpartum, though I'm quite a bit smaller up top than you. Maybe layering with a tank would work for you? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032207 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:47:31 +0000 LuLu Mom 2032207@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@My Only Sunshine: ooh I like this, and I could wear it to work too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032204 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:46:51 +0000 LuLu Mom 2032204@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: I really like this, is it short though? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032179 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:35:52 +0000 looch 2032179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I second wrap dresses... and Banana Republic has some that are faux wraps, so you're not flashing everyone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032173 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:33:58 +0000 My Only Sunshine 2032173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wrap dresses! I wore a wrap dress with some spanx underneath to a wedding 6 weeks post baby and felt surprisingly human. My favorites are Maggy London and London Times. Something like this - <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/London-Times-Womens-Teal-Brown-Faux-Wrap-Dress/9232755/product.html?refccid=LU6ALVUDWEY2TACB5VDJMT6GCI&#038;searchidx=23" rel="nofollow">http://www.overstock.com/Clothing-Shoes/London-Times-Womens-Teal-Brown-Faux-Wrap-Dress/9232755/product.html?refccid=LU6ALVUDWEY2TACB5VDJMT6GCI&#038;searchidx=23</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032153 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:19:26 +0000 MrsKoala 2032153@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought this dress from ASOS and it fits like a dream. Since it's a shift dress, it will cover all the parts that you might want to hide. (ETA: I'm a 34G right now and fit in a 10)</p> <p><a href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-TALL-Shift-Dress-in-Textured-Rib-With-3-4-Length-Sleeves/14bli4/?iid=4559276&#038;cid=15801&#038;Rf989=5008&#038;Rf-200=4&#038;sh=0&#038;pge=1&#038;pgesize=36&#038;sort=-1&#038;clr=Black&#038;totalstyles=57&#038;gridsize=3&#038;mporgp=L0FTT1MtVGFsbC9BU09TLVRBTEwtU2hpZnQtRHJlc3MtaW4tVGV4dHVyZWQtUmliLVdpdGgtMy80LUxlbmd0aC1TbGVldmVzL1Byb2Qv" rel="nofollow">http://us.asos.com/ASOS-TALL-Shift-Dress-in-Textured-Rib-With-3-4-Length-Sleeves/14bli4/?iid=4559276&#038;cid=15801&#038;Rf989=5008&#038;Rf-200=4&#038;sh=0&#038;pge=1&#038;pgesize=36&#038;sort=-1&#038;clr=Black&#038;totalstyles=57&#038;gridsize=3&#038;mporgp=L0FTT1MtVGFsbC9BU09TLVRBTEwtU2hpZnQtRHJlc3MtaW4tVGV4dHVyZWQtUmliLVdpdGgtMy80LUxlbmd0aC1TbGVldmVzL1Byb2Qv</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032150 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:16:14 +0000 LuLu Mom 2032150@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: Yeah I started at a large DDD, and right now I'm living in sports bras, but I'm guessing around an F right now without milk in. I HATE dress shopping for that exact reason, and I always wear the same style because I know what works, however I've never had to worry about nursing before in a dress, that scares me. I'll most likely being going up to a 12, I don't' want to be uncomfortable. Sigh, so depressing. </p> <p>I'll take a look at David's Bridal, I would prefer not to spend that much on something I won't wear again, but if I have too I will. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032148 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:14:43 +0000 mrsrain 2032148@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you'll have better luck with a skirt and top! If you find a great skirt that fits well, you can get a couple of different tops and get different looks. That makes it easier to get something that fits really well in both the hips and chest, too. </p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032141 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:09:06 +0000 Anagram 2032141@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I felt more comfortable in a size up from my regular size, but that might be because my boobs have already grown a lot--I've already gone from a DD to probably an H? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032140 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:08:14 +0000 Anagram 2032140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LuLu Mom: I know this is going to sound crazy, but I have been looking for over a month now for a dress that can be a bridesmaid dress and I can wear as a guest at a wedding, too-- But I'm pregnant. When I am a bridesmaid, I will be just 4 months pregnant, so not HUGE but I can't really wear something tight and form fitting (without major alterations). I also have huge boobs, so dresses with high necklines don't look good on me.</p> <p>I have ordered 3 Asos dresses (all fails), 3 Modcloth dresses (even worse fails) and went shopping this past weekend at Nordstrom, Lord and Taylor, Macy's, and other likely suspects. I found 2 other potential dresses at Nordstrom, but they are both over $300 and I would rather not pay that much if I don't have to.</p> <p>Out of desperation, I stopped by David's Bridal to try on 3 particular dresses I saw oneline--by FAR, they are the most flattering to someone with a pooch. By FAR. And each one is $119-$130--slightly more than you wanted to spend, but not terrible.</p> <p>You can order DB's online now and they have free returns if you do it before the 14 day window is up--lots of colors to choose from.</p> <p>If you order in store, you can't return it--so ordering online is better! </p> <p>This doesn't look particularly bridesmaid like--you could totally wear it for a christening and other events. <a href="http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_short-tank-mesh-dress-with-cowl-back-f16007_wedding-party-all-bridesmaid-dresses" rel="nofollow">http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_short-tank-mesh-dress-with-cowl-back-f16007_wedding-party-all-bridesmaid-dresses</a></p> <p>These two are more bridesmaid-ish, but still very flattering on.</p> <p><a href="http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_short-one-shoulder-crinkle-chiffon-dress-f15917_wedding-party-all-bridesmaid-dresses" rel="nofollow">http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_short-one-shoulder-crinkle-chiffon-dress-f15917_wedding-party-all-bridesmaid-dresses</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_short-mesh-dress-with-split-sleeves-w10479_wedding-party-all-bridesmaid-dresses" rel="nofollow">http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_short-mesh-dress-with-split-sleeves-w10479_wedding-party-all-bridesmaid-dresses</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/help-3-events-post-baby-i-need-to-dress-up-for#post-2032123 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 09:55:33 +0000 LuLu Mom 2032123@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm delivering on/before March 20th and am starting to freak out about what to wear post-baby. Last pregnancy I was able to get away with layers/dresses with leggings/boos because it was fall/winter, definitely was able to conceal the post-baby weight. This time being spring/summer I'm nervous. </p> <p>I have to dress up for Easter, LO's baptism, and a wedding all within 6 weeks of giving birth. I would like to look nice, I really enjoy dressing up. I'm thinking 1 or 2 dresses should be good to spread across the 3 events. I would like to keep them under $75 dollars if possible, but the cheaper the better. </p> <p>Pre-baby I was a size 10, have a very large chest (halters do not work the best for me) and I also have some hips (think hourglass, but without the sexy Jessica Rabbit body ha) I like things around knee length as well, I have to wear dresses/skirts to work so something that I can use as work clothes is always a bonus but not a requirement. </p> <p>I tend to wear more of a fitted style (pointe dresses, pencil/slight A-line skirts with a top, ect.) And stick to black/gray/green/blues but am open to whatever :) </p> <p>Alright, my novel is complete...please help :) </p>