https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:53:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1836464 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 08:47:27 +0000 Pumuckl 1836464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Little Misters Mom: So far I've had no issues with it. If I remeber correctly they are double fabric on the neckline if that helps. So far all stretching was cured by a wash. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1836454 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 08:44:56 +0000 Little Misters Mom 1836454@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumuckl: How does the neckline hold up on those dresses over time? I bought a similar style from Old Navy but found that after just a few days of pulling it down and over the fabric was already stretched and saggy. But I think if the fabric had enough elastic it would be ideal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1836239 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 06:46:00 +0000 babybean404 1836239@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumuckl: I know you can return them to sears so I think I might just order both Small and Medium in a couple dresses and return the ones that don't fit! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1836232 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 06:35:29 +0000 Pumuckl 1836232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babybean404: Glad you like them. I love that they are so nice and soft and I still look well dressed. They run quite big so if your between sizes go a size smaller! (I normally wear a M size but need a S with these). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1836227 Tue, 26 Aug 2014 06:30:28 +0000 babybean404 1836227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumuckl: I am ordering a few of those dresses today, they look perfect for fall!</p> <p>@Foodnerd81: henleys are a great idea!</p> <p>Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I wish I had thought more about nursing clothes when I was pregnant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1834312 Mon, 25 Aug 2014 09:37:57 +0000 Pumuckl 1834312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love these Land's End dresses for nursing:<br /> <a href="http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-sleeveless-pattern-cotton-modal-fit-and-flare-dress/id_270932" rel="nofollow">http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-sleeveless-pattern-cotton-modal-fit-and-flare-dress/id_270932</a> </p> <p>They also come in solid colors:<br /> <a href="http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-sleeveless-cotton-modal-fit-and-flare-dress/id_272075" rel="nofollow">http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-sleeveless-cotton-modal-fit-and-flare-dress/id_272075</a></p> <p>And there are options with sleeves and longer skirts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833648 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 17:51:52 +0000 Kelley_lovelikecrazy 1833648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had one or two nursing tanks that were nice, don't get me wrong. But mostly, I just lifted my shirt up and unhooked the nursing bra. It took me a few weeks to realize I didn't have to take my whole shirt off (there was some sleep deprivation in there). So if you don't like the tanks, and can't find stuff - no sweat. Your regular shirts will do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833641 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 17:40:00 +0000 knittylady 1833641@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wrap shirts and dresses were great. Also I found old nearby had nice nursing options without the maternity part. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833577 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 16:12:09 +0000 bpcmarj 1833577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I lived in a "nursing friendly" dress from Target. Then I wore a nursing tank (and bra) and also did pull up and pull down method to minimize what could be seen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833562 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 15:52:33 +0000 Foodnerd81 1833562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh and I pretty much just don't wear dresses. I have one with a deep cross over v neck, that I wear with a cami, and that's t. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833560 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 15:51:36 +0000 Foodnerd81 1833560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Little Misters Mom: I don't understand why everything is maternity/nursing. By the time I was ready to start wearing anything nice (nice=not a stretched out nursing tank with yoga pants) the maternity nursing tops looked silly on my still flabby but definitely not pregnant belly. </p> <p>That said, @babybean404: I did wear a lot of just nursing tank and shorts/ yoga pants in the summer. It was too hot to deal with anything else. I like the old navy tami as well, super easy to pull down, and shirts with a button neck, like Henley style or whatever. I got a couple of cute ones at target (regular women's section, not maternity or nursing). In the fall the tank under whatever else will be better- I wore nursing tanks with long cardigans all fall and winter. And spring. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833482 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 14:44:27 +0000 Little Misters Mom 1833482@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also, PSA <a href="http://www.figure8maternity.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.figure8maternity.com</a> is having a 20% off on all nursing items and additional 20 off clearance sale through the end of August. They carry high end brands, and there are items under $30 right now and fee shipping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833464 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 14:22:55 +0000 Little Misters Mom 1833464@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been trying to buy regular shirts that button or stretch but I'm not so concerned about showing a little skin. I also keep an eye on the sale sections of places like seraphine, boob design, and figure 8 maternity online for some nicer pieces. I just hate that so much nursing stuff is "maternity/nursing" because I find that most maternity cuts tend to be unflattering postpartum and only make the "still look a little pregnant" situation worse. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833446 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 14:07:43 +0000 JerricaBenton 1833446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Button front shirts and tanks with a top over so you can pull one up and one down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833402 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 13:28:28 +0000 Mrs. Lion 1833402@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had to pump a lot so I liked wearing the thin strapped tank tops. I could pull the straps down under my arms so that I could put my pumping bra on but not have to take off my entire shirt. I wore them under everything. Annoying but it made pumping much easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833390 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 13:18:07 +0000 catlady 1833390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like to just pull down a stretchy v-neck. I bought a bunch of cheap ones on sale at old navy, so I don't feel too bad about stretching them out. I do like to wear a nursing bra under them though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833380 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 13:13:06 +0000 mrskc 1833380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel you. It's 100 degrees here and I've just been wearing stretchy tank tops. I like the tami tanks from old navy and the tanks from target. I bought a couple sleeveless portofino shirts from express for when I want to look a little nicer. I figure I can unbutton it and pull down the tank. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833373 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 13:10:44 +0000 BrandNewMom 1833373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Every shirt I own is a regular jersey v neck that I pull down! Around the house I wear sleep bras, and outside the house I wear no wire regular bras and just pop my boob out to feed her. The nursing bras just irritated me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833280 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 11:50:50 +0000 Applesandbananas 1833280@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@babybean404: true! What about v-necks? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833151 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 09:34:12 +0000 babybean404 1833151@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Applesandbananas: @LemonLong: @Rockies11: </p> <p>I have thought about doing this but it is SO HOT still! I can't imagine wearing 2 layers. But fall is coming so hopefully I'll be able to stand a tank under a regular shirt soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833146 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 09:30:32 +0000 Rockies11 1833146@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yeah, I tried a whole bunch of different nursing clothes, and by far the best thing is a nursing tank under regular clothes. Then you just lift the regular clothes up, and nurse. And that also hides pp belly! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833143 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 09:30:01 +0000 LemonLong 1833143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I found lots of stretchy necklines clothes at Marshall's. I look for deep v's, cowls, or jersey knit fabrics which will easily pull down. I wear coobie bras underneath, so I pull the coobie up and the shirt down. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833133 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 09:21:52 +0000 Applesandbananas 1833133@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I liked the up-down method of wearing a tank under everything (not necessarily a nursing tank) and a regular shirt over it. I'd pull the tank down and shirt up and very little was exposed but I still got to wear whatever I wanted. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/nursing-clothes#post-1833130 Sun, 24 Aug 2014 09:19:39 +0000 babybean404 1833130@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Help! I am not a tank top person (at least not the nursing tanks I've found) and I'm looking for tops or dresses that will work for nursing. I've looked at gap, old navy, target...the ones that look like they could be good have poor reviews!</p> <p>If you needed some affordable, breastfeeding-friendly clothes ASAP, what would you get??? </p>