25 ways to stack your wardrobe with stylish and practical breastfeeding clothes

This three-quarters sleeve top is fashionable and comfortable—thanks to the jersey-knit material—and the button closure makes for easy access when your baby is hungry. $54, motherhoodcanada.ca

Dresses can be tricky when you’re nursing because you can’t exactly pull them up above your boobs from the bottom hem—you’d be naked! Wrap styles work best. $74 USD, udderlyhotmama.com

For cozy days (and nights) around the house—or when you’re cluster-feeding around the clock—a comfy sweatshirt with a lift-up nursing flap is your new trusty mom uniform. $109, boobdesign.com

Adding a few simple nursing camisoles (with clasps on the spaghetti straps) to your wardrobe is a good idea, no matter the season. With a nursing tank layered underneath, even your non-nursing shirts become breastfeeding-friendly. $30 for set of two, hm.com

Here’s another nursing camisole option. This one’s from George, the super-affordable clothing line available at Walmart. $15, walmart.ca

Wrap-style blouses can be very figure-flattering for your ever-changing (and maybe extra-curvy) postpartum body. This teal “sea moss” tone is perfect for fall. $55, motherhoodcanada.ca

We’ve been seeing convenient zipper details everywhere lately. We love that this dress would look great with boots or clogs for fall and winter, plus the zip-down nursing function makes it work for breastfeeding moms. $118, apeainthepod.com

Any plaid button-down will do when you’re nursing—feel free to raid your husband’s/boyfriend’s/dad’s closet for some options. But this classic cotton shirt has a hidden zipper closure, and it’s bump-friendly, too. $60, thymematernity.com

All henley shirts will work well in terms of boob access, whether you undo the snaps or simply lift up your shirt. This cozy, ribbed style comes in dark grey. $46, thymematernity.com

Side-slits and slouchy sweaters are another option for moms who want to nurse discreetly. If it makes you feel more comfortable, you can find a little more coverage by draping the fabric over your rooting newborn after he or she has latched. $50, oldnavy.ca

The flowy cold-shoulder look is very in right now. Add a ruffle and you have a trendy top that doubles as a nursing shirt. $45, motherhoodcanada.ca

The GAP and Old Navy are great for nursing basics. This T-shirt dress works in summer temps or in fall/winter, with a cardigan layered on top. $60, gapcanada.ca

Momzelle is a Canadian company based in Montreal, with tons of basic Ts, tanks and dresses in a rainbow of colours. $30, momzelle.com

If you’re expecting a fall or winter baby, capes, tunics and drapey cardigans should be part of your wardrobe rotation. Keep yourself warm while making sure your little one still has access when and where he needs it. $120, shoptiques.com

Maxi dresses are ideal during pregnancy but can be hard to pull off when you’re nursing. This one solves that issue with a simple fabric overlay at the bust. $58, thebay.com

Nursing nightgowns are a nice upgrade from the milk-stained, ratty old T-shirts you’ve been using as pajama tops. Who doesn’t want to feel a little sexier during those 4 a.m. feedings? (We’re totally kidding. But it’s true that luxurious PJs can help you feel more human when you’re basically a sleep deprived zombie.) $50, gapcanada.ca

If you’ve got a wedding or formal function to attend while you’re still breastfeeding (or pumping), you’re going to want something dress-code appropriate, yet designed for nursing moms. $80, hm.com

This stylish, retro-inspired polka-dot blouse can be dressed up or down, with a double-layer feature at the front for nursing and a cute tie-back at the nape of the neck. $50, hm.com

Every nursing woman needs a go-to tee that doesn’t scream “new mom.” This one is loose-fitting, a little bit nautical, and has hidden side openings for on-the-go feedings. $97, shoptiques.com

The openings for breastfeeding are hidden in the pleats of this trapeze dress, which can also be belted post-pregnancy. $159, boobdesign.com

Assymetrical tops are still trending, and this one’s both comfortable and machine-washable. (An important consideration if you have a spit-up-prone baby on your shoulder.) $92, apeainthepod.com

This is the perfect sweater for lounging on the couch (pinned by your snoozing baby, of course) or for dashing to preschool pickup. You’ll love the extra-stretchy material and the discreet snap buttons with a flash of fun neon. $92, seraphine.com

Here’s how you can get the same cozy sweater look (see previous slide) for way less. $22, walmart.ca

If you’re lucky enough to have a mid-winter vacation planned, you might want a flattering bathing suit that provides tummy coverage, yet allows you to nurse pool-side without pulling down the straps. $95, boobdesign.com

With the zipper detail at the bust, this striped design doubles as a cute maternity suit and as a functional nursing one-piece, post-delivery. You can wear it on a babymoon and while breastfeeding at the beach. $66, thymematernity.com

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