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  1. #1
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    Dec 2006
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    Help - ****tail Wedding and Breastfeeding...

    Help me please.. I am so out of touch with the fashion world... seems like so long ago that I wore real peoples clothes, and I have honestly not looked as any fashion magazines or trends while I was pregnant, cause I couldn't wear anything so chose to let the small interest I had in fashion go by the wayside...

    Anyway, I have a wedding to attend in October (in Canberra). It is an evening wedding, so I assume being in Canberra it will be quite chilly...

    So what do I wear, so I can also feed my DS while I am there, without having to get totally undressed. I have a dress I could wear, but It is a sort of 50's style shift dress, so would require me virtually taking it all off to feed, and I cant imagine there will be a feeding room at the reception venue...

    Any help / suggestions greatly appreciated!!!!!

  2. #2
    BellyBelly Member

    Nov 2004
    VIC
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    hmm that is a hard one
    a ****tail wedding will be formal attire i guess
    maybe could get away with a easy to access top under a geogous jacket- or even use a shawl for effect that can double as a cammoflarge when you are feeding.

    can you ring and speak to the venue to see if there are feeding faciliities or there is somewhere you can go to be discreet- that may help you decide how much you need to keep covered or you can just let it all hang out-lol
    goodluck and enjoy!

    odette

  3. #3
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    Dec 2005
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    Sounds like you're going to need a shirt & skirt or something similar for easy access. Is it a ****tail reception? A nice a-line skirt, or something similar would be great. As for the top, you'll definitely be able to find something nice, and appropriate for b/f, but you'll need to shop around.

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Oct 2006
    Perth
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    Hey Ruf! I'm going to a wedding too next month and was having the same dilemma, but I've decided I'm going to wear a dress I already have - it is a crinkly flowy material, comes down to my calves and has a satin sash around the waist....it has a low v-neckline so I can just push one side away to feed DS. I will use my breastfeeding shawl around my shoulders to be really discreet.

  5. #5
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    Oct 2007
    Brissy
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    I had the same drama last year (a few times!) - I found 2 gorgeous (& cheap!) dresses that had a bit of stretch to them - one I just pulled down at the front, and the other was a loose & low v neck so I could just push a side away to feed
    A wrap/shawl is always a good accessory to feed with and keep warm!!

  6. #6
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    Jun 2007
    Dandenong Ranges, Melbourne.
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    try some of the online maternity boutiques- some make special breastfeeding dresses. google:
    top secret maternity
    sweet lily maternity

  7. #7
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    Dec 2006
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    Thanks for all the tips.

    I had not considered a top and skirt... so will be looking for that as an option now too.

    I will also have a look at those websites too.

    Oh and calling the venue is a great idea. I had not thought of that one either... Stoopid baby brain!