What I Wore This Week - Aug 4
I got a bit off track snapping photos of my outfits this week, but wanted to share a few of the nursing friendly outfits I wore since it’s Black Breastfeeding Week!
Monday - Ok this one is not very nursing friendly, but anything can be a nursing shirt if you’re willing to show a little belly :) One thing I’ve really enjoyed lately is wearing a simple necklace! Benji loves to gently play with it while nursing. I know soon he’ll be strong enough that he can break my jewelry but I’ll keep soaking this up while I can.
Both the top and pants are from Uzi NYC which is a great ethically made brand. Everything is produced right in Brooklyn! The shoes are old Dr Martens, but they still make this style. I remember showing up to dinner with a friend a few years ago, and accidentally wearing the exact same outfit (black top/pants, with these shoes).
Nursing Tank | Jacket and Pants both old Elizabeth Suzann
Thursday - See told you I missed the boat on snapping outfit pics this week. Fast forward to Thursday! This one is nursing friendly. I spent a lot of Tuesday/Wednesday working on Benji’s eating, so I didn’t get dressed. I had some dairy which really upset his reflux and took awhile to get back on track.
The tank is from Kindred Bravely, and is super supportive. While both the pants and jacket are old Elizabeth Suzann. COVID took a toll on Elizabeth Suzann, and I just got an email today about how she is planning on proceeding with the brand. I really hope they make a comeback as she makes some of my favorite clothing items I own!
Nursing Tank | Skirt (old Macy’s) | Shoes
Friday - The weather could not have been more beautiful today, and I was feeling a little fancy after my 3 days of elastic waist pants.
The tank is a nursing tank! It has a double layer design so it actually looks like a normal shirt instead of the obvious half layer nursing shirt. The skirt I found on a Macy’s sale rack over 6 years ago! I can’t believe I’ve kept it for so long, but it’s one of those once in a blue moon finds. I used be so lucky at finding great items on sale racks, but I just don’t shop as much as I used to and I order everything online now.
Shirt | Jeans (wash no longer available, but Levi’s Wedgie fit)
Saturday - What’s more nursing friendly than a button down shirt? We made up for the beautiful weather this week with a rainy day. Sneak peak of our living room refresh in this photo!
Pajama Shirt (photo by Lunya)
Sunday - Nope that’s not me in the photo, but I’ll spare you guys from me wearing these jammies and just give you the model photo instead. We did a marathon cleaning session today so I didn’t get dressed for Sunday like I usually do. I got a pair of these cooling PJs from Lunya for mother’s day, and they really do work! Too decadent to purchase for myself, but they were an amazing gift that gets a ton of wear.
For more on Black Breastfeeding Week, check out this page. The purpose of the week is to bring awareness to the large discrepancy in black breastfeeding rates, the history and stigmas behind black breastfeeding, and the lack of diversity in the lactation field.
I will say breastfeeding is the hardest thing I have ever done, so it’s important to find some support (no matter what race)! I’ve been using the Peanut app since we’re still distancing and do not have the option of going to a mother’s group!