Our pick of the best wedding guest dresses for nursing mothers for autumn weddings
Wedding season may be over, but that doesn’t mean church bells have stopped ringing. If you’re attending a wedding this autumn and have been hopelessly searching for wedding guest dresses for nursing mothers, let our list guide you to success.
We’ve scoured the internet and our favourite breastfeeding-friendly dress brands to bring together a selection of outfits that provide easy access for feeding. A little cardigan or jacket over your outfit will keep it nursing-friendly but also allow for unpredictable autumn weather.
You loved our wedding guest dresses for nursing mothers summer edition, so here's our autumn edit.
Lyla & Leche
Starting with one of our favourite UK dress brands for nursing and maternity wear. The small collection keeps browsing easy. The brand focusses on midi and maxi dresses with hidden zips to make nursing easy.
The Hannah Breastfeeding Dress is the perfect autumn wedding guest dress for breastfeeding mothers. The dark floral textured fabric with its tiered skirt and elbow length sleeves can be dressed up or down, so it's not a one hit wonder. Slip on a jacket to make it more autumn weather proof and you're ready to go.
At £59.99 the price is fantastic.
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Juno Jacks
A brand created for breastfeeding mums. They even have twinning outfits, which I love. Some of the occasion wear from Juno Jacks has a good amount of stretch to it which keeps it comfortable, especially when you're nursing a more curious and active baby. This dress is 100% cotton, so what it lacks in stretch, it makes up for in style.
The Frankie Nursing Smock from Juno Jacks is the perfect autumn wedding guest dress for nursing mothers. The rust colour sums up the season. There are concealed zips on each side of the chest and short puff sleeves. It even has pockets!
At £42.99 the price couldn't be any better for a 100% cotton, midi dress. It's perfect in every which way. It's size inclusive, going up to a UK size 24.
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Ripe
If you're looking for slim-fitting, bodycon style dresses, we've found this gem from Ripe for you. The Vella Abstract Midi Dress from Ripe is the perfect autumn winter transition piece. Slip a jacket over your shoulders, strap on your heels and you're ready for a wedding.
The lift up panel on the front offers nursing access for your little one. The stretchy jersey fabric has a printed design that offers the comfort of jersey without the look, elevating the dress to formal attire.
At £75, it's a well-priced dress that will grow with you and can be used for years to come.
Image credit: Ripe via John Lewis
Another Ripe dress suited for nursing wedding guests is the Jen Nursing Dress. Consider this your little black nursing dress. This is not your typical postpartum wear. Imagine turning up in your chunky biker boots before sitting down to feed.
Again this is well priced at £75. This one won't hang around long, snap it up before it disappears.
Image credit: Ripe via John Lewis
Emilia George
The Irene Dress in salmon, olive green, blush pink or black is the right side of smart whether you're pregnant or breastfeeding as a wedding guest. If you prefer knee-length dresses over the more popular midi styles, this is the nursing friendly formal wedding guest dress for you.
This floaty number has short sleeves and room for a bump but it still comes with nursing access. So if you have a lot of formal events, this dress could see you through many years.
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Bump & Milk
Looking for something dramatic? Bump & Milk's Penelope Dress is just that. Zebra print with a collar to boot. This is a great nursing friendly formal wedding guest dress. And this breastfeeding friendly maxi dress can also be worn as maternity wear.
Concealed zips make it practical for nursing mothers. Dress it up for a wedding with the right accessories (including baby) or keep it simple for casual holiday evening wear.
At £179 it's a pricier dress but does animal print ever go out of fashion? Plus, who doesn't want to look like a Greek Goddess on holiday?
Image credit: Bump & Milk
As a sidenote, you may be able to find something in your current wardrobe that will be perfect for an autumn wedding and is already breastfeeding friendly. Look for shirt dresses that can be unbuttoned and wrap dresses that can be loosened to feed your baby on demand without too many adjustments.