The Best Nursing Clothes to Shop for This Season

Every season has its standout pieces. Its colors. Its fabrics. Its silhouettes that reflect that specific time of year—the temperatures, the occasions, and the general mood.

For breastfeeding moms, this seasonal approach takes on an extra dimension: the clothes you choose must also meet very practical needs. Breastfeeding in the summer calls for different clothes than breastfeeding in the winter. Breastfeeding at home is not the same as breastfeeding outside, at the office, or at a special event.

This guide is here to help you build yourBreastfeeding dress with a clear understanding of priorities, combinations that work, and pieces that truly deserve a place in your closet.

Understanding YourBreastfeeding dress

Before we talk about the pieces themselves, here’s a useful methodological note.

ABreastfeeding dress is organized into three categories:

The basic pieces : the ones we wear every day, that form the foundation of every outfit, and that we should have in multiple pieces. These are the first items to buy.

The versatile pieces : pieces that work in multiple settings (home, going out, work) and expand your wardrobe’s possibilities without overloading it. These are the second type to consider.

Used secondhand items : the ones you pull out for specific occasions (a more formal outing, an event, a dinner party) and don’t need to have multiple copies of. These are the treats you buy once you’ve built a solid wardrobe foundation.

Keeping this hierarchy in mind will prevent you from ending up with five dresses and no basic T-shirts—which is more common than you might think during sales.

The highlights of the season

The Breastfeeding t-shirt the absolute essential

It's the piece we wear the most, that wears out fastest, and that we have to replace most often. If you only have one purchase to make this season, it’s this one.

A good Breastfeeding t-shirt check several boxes at once: a discreet opening that works with just one hand, soft and breathable fabric compatible with skin-to-skin contact, a cut that accommodates the postpartum body, and a look polished enough that you won’t feel like you’re in loungewear all the day.

This season's must-haves: at least three T-shirts to rotate one on, one in the laundry, and one clean one on hand. If you’ are actively breastfeeding , four or five are more comfortable. Neutral colors (white, black, navy, gray, beige) form the core of your rotation; add one or two seasonal colors as you like.

The seasonal outfit:Breastfeeding t-shirt slim-fit or straight-leg jeans + white sneakers for summer. Breastfeeding t-shirt tailored pants + loafers for going back to work. Breastfeeding t-shirt loose-fitting joggers + oversized cardigan for days at home.

The nursing tank top: the invisible base layer

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: the nursing tank top is the most underrated item in a maternity wardrobe, and yet one of the most frequently worn.

It makes any top compatible with breastfeeding. It keeps your stomach covered at all times. It works as a base layer for all seasons. And in the summer, when worn on its own, it’s often the most comfortable option for hot days.

This season's must-haves: four to five tank tops in neutral colors. White and beige for bright, airy looks. Black for more dressy outfits. Soft seasonal shades like dusty pink, sage green, and slate blue for variety.

This Season's Versatile Pieces

The Breastfeeding dress One Piece, a Thousand Occasions

The Breastfeeding dress is the most versatile piece in a maternity wardrobe and the hardest to find in high-quality fast fashion. That’s why the sales are the perfect time to invest in one.

A Breastfeeding dress can replace both a top and bottoms. It’s perfect for everyday outings, family dinners, and your first more formal outings after giving birth. It can be worn with sandals in the summer, boots in the fall, or sneakers for a casual look.

This season's must-haves: one or two dresses, depending on your style and the occasions. Opt for something flowing and lightweight for summer, and jersey or modal for transitional seasons.

The seasonal outfit:Breastfeeding dress + flat sandals + straw bag for summer. Breastfeeding dress + long cardigan + ankle boots for fall.

The Nursing Sweatshirt: Functional Comfort

The nursing sweatshirt is the perfect piece for laid-back days. Slow mornings. Afternoons on the couch with the baby. And also casual outings when you want to be comfortable without looking like you just rolled out of bed.

In the summer, it’s perfect for cooler evenings. In the winter, it becomes a centerpiece. In the in-between seasons, it’s what you instinctively grab instinctively in the morning, even before deciding what to outfit.

This season's must-have: a sweatshirt in a —it’ll go with everything. Two if you’re are breastfeeding frequently and your laundry rotation is tight.

The outfit of the season: nursing sweatshirt + leggings + sneakers for . Nursing sweatshirt + straight-leg pants + white sneakers for a smart-casual look.

The knit sweater : the for fall and winter

If you're breastfeeding in the fall or winter, or if you’re are anticipating a cold season ahead , the knit sweater is the item to buy during the summer sales without hesitation.

This is a more investment, which makes it all the more when bought on sale. Its lifespan far outlasts the breastfeeding A high knit sweater worn for several winters, even after breastfeeding breastfeeding.

This season's must-have: a knit sweater knit a timeless shades of camel, cream, and charcoal, or navy. These are the colors that stand the test of the years and styles.

The Seasonal Pairing: knitted knit + jeans + boots for a classic fall look look. knit + midi skirt + loafers for a more dressed-up look.

The plays of the season

The Printed T-shirt: the of personality

It's the play we allow ourselves when the foundations are laid. The Breastfeeding t-shirt is the one that says something about you—your sense of humor, your personality, and your way of experiencing motherhood.

During the sales, it's the perfect time to go for that color or print that caught your eye since the last collection. The one you wouldn’t have bought at full price due to a lack and that you often love more than all the basics put together.

This season's must-haves: one or two, depending on your preference. No more —the prints should remain stand-alone pieces, not become the norm.

The outfit of the season: printed with a print + linen Bermuda shorts or skirt for summer. Printed T-shirt + blazer + straight-leg pants for a casual office look.

The customizable top: the signature piece

Our customizable nursing tops are in a class of their own. These not basic wardrobe staples— —they’re pieces that make a statement, create a connection, and that make you smile.

With the sales on, now is the time to treat yourself to this signature piece or give it as a gift—because a can be of a quality we otherwise.

Building Your Seasonal Wardrobe : A Step-by-Step Guide

Here'shere's how to organize your shopping in a logical way, whether whether it’s during the sales or at any time.

Step 1: Taking Inventory (10 minutes)

Open your closet and take out everything you actually wear right . Not the things that are just what you keep putting back. These items make up your actual wardrobe.

Step 2: Obvious Gaps

Whatare you looking for in the morning, and can't find? What did you have to replace in a hurry these past few weeks? These are your priorities when it comes to shopping.

Step 3: Lay the Foundation First

T-T-shirts and tank tops in . This is the first priority. Before the dress, before the sweater, the basics.

Step 4: Versatile Pieces

A dress, a sweatshirt, maybe a sweater if the season get cold. These are the purchases that expand your options outfit options.

Step 5: The Pleasures

The T-shirt printed T-shirt we wanted, the unusual color we don’t dare to wear as a basic. These purchases come last, and they’re often the best surprises.

Feel feel good this season, not just dressed up

A Breastfeeding dress is not just a collection of clothes that just do the trick. It’s a selection of pieces that you feel beautiful, at ease, and free to movements, and able to breastfeed anywhere without stress or .

This season, whatever it may be, deserves this wardrobe. Not the one we throw together at the , not the one we buy by default because it was available—but the one you’ve chosen intentionally, knowing exactly what we needed.

At 23 Mai Paris, every piece in our collection is designed to meet this standard functional without being austere, elegant without being restrictive. And during the sales, these pieces become affordable for everyone.

Discover our new collection and our affordable basics to build yourBreastfeeding dress with the pieces that really matter.