My post-baby wardrobe...

Multi-functional Nursing Cover | White distressed jeans |  Chambray Dress  & similar style | Sunglasses - Here and Similar Here | Booties | Flats (they are Valentino Dupes!) | Car Seat | Stroller | Diaper Bag

Throughout pregnancy, there was so much planning and preparation that went into making sure we were all set for Parker’s arrival.  For the most part, I think we had a lot of it covered... except I quickly realized that I was totally unprepared for how to dress after P arrived, so that I could breastfeed with privacy and easy access. I bought nursing bras and tanks, but had no idea that if I wore any of my “normal” clothes, it would basically require me to get halfway naked to nurse (or fully in some of my dresses) and/or make me lift my shirt up and expose my postpartum tummy... um, no thanks.  I had no idea this was going to be such a challenge.
I went shopping in search of cute nursing/pumping friendly clothes that I could wear out and about, and that would give me easy access while keeping things covered up.  (I nursed until a really bad bout of mastitis, now I am still exclusively breastfeeding but via pumping.) I bought a few button downs and flowy tops that worked well, but was super excited when Seraphine contacted me to collaborate. I wish I had heard about them when I was pregnant because they have some super cute maternity clothes, too! I checked out their nursing-friendly clothes and fell in love with their dresses, tops and this multi-functional nursing cover that I am wearing in this post. I love the nautical look for summer and the fact that I can style it so many different ways, or throw it over the car seat to shade Parker. (Side note: Yesterday, after we took these pictures I had to pump and my husband didn’t even realize I was pumping because I was so nice and covered up.) 

If you are pregnant or early in mommyhood, I’d highly recommend checking out their stuff! It’s amazing how adding some great nursing-friendly staples into your wardrobe can make breastfeeding so much easier & more comfortable for you and baby. And, when you find brands that let you do it without compromising your own personal style - that’s a mama win!


Here are my thoughts on wardrobe pieces that will help you while breastfeeding/pumping:

Nursing Bras - I’d buy several since you will need to wash them frequently due to leakage. I’ve linked my favorite kind here - they are so comfortable I can wear them to bed, too. 

Nursing Tanks - I wore these primarily at home in the first several weeks and to bed. I didn’t like how tight fitting they were around my tummy area, so I didn’t want to wear them out in public. I wanted things with a more flowy fit. My new favorite top is this one and it’s under $20!

Flowy Tops & Button Downs - I love loose fitting soft cotton tees that I can easily fit my pumping gear under and that keeps me covered up. They are flattering for the postpartum bod, too. Button downs tops are great too for easy access - my favorite is this chambray one. 

Multi-purpose Knitwear - Knitwear that can work as a cute shawl, scarf or car seat cover are a major bonus - like the one I am wearing here. I have 2-3 of these pieces in my wardrobe and love them, so versatile and so many ways to style them! 

Dresses - I love to wear dresses all year round, but so many of mine require me to basically bring them up to my neck in order to pump. I’ve added 2-3 dresses into my wardrobe that allow me to easily pump, while staying covered up. This dress is one of my favorites and is on trend with the blue/white colors that are so popular this spring/summer.


Thanks for reading! 
Lindsay

This post was sponsored by Seraphine. As with any of my posts, all thoughts/opinions are completely my own.