Meet the Wrap Dress – The Ultimate Mum Essential

Maternity and postnatal style can feel like an entirely different world. Our body changes during pregnancy, and suddenly your old wardrobe of tried and tested staples doesn’t work anymore. Your favourite skinny jeans and peplum tops don’t suit your new lifestyle. Suddenly you need clothes that work with a bump and are breastfeeding friendly.

That’s where the wrap dress comes in. They’re a staple in the world of plus size fashion and work for every body shape. A wrap dress makes you look and feel amazing. If you’re looking to invest in your maternity and postpartum closet, go no further than a wrap dress. You can also find budget-friendly options, like this print wrap dress from Asda. Boohoo and New Look have dozens of wrap dresses that won’t break the bank.

Wrap dresses are a simple staple that will see you through your pregnancy, the first months postpartum and beyond. I’m sharing some of my favourite wrap dresses and how you can easily style them for any occasion. Spoiler alert: You’ll only want to wear wrap dresses!

Why wrap dresses are the ultimate go-to for postnatal style

The beauty of a wrap dress is that it is style and functionality in one. You get a timeless style with the functionality of a breastfeeding friendly design. A wrap dress is bump friendly and adds a touch of effortless chic to your maternity closet. Wrap dresses are every woman’s go-to for maternity fashion and for postnatal style.

With a wrap dress, you don’t have to worry about jumping into your jeans or doing up a dozen buttons as you’re rushing out of the bathroom. They’re easy to put on in a rush, and you can adapt the fit to suit your body. The wrap design makes it breastfeeding friendly for on the go.

Booking a staycation trip? This M&S midi wrap dress will take you from sightseeing to grabbing coffee (or ice cream!).

How to style your breastfeeding-friendly wrap dress

What I love about wrap dresses is how easy they are to style. With the right accessories, you can go from a coffee date with friends to a summer party. The ‘Amorina’ maxi wrap dress by Anthropologie is made for a walk along the beach with your trusty leather sandals.

You can update your little black dress (the iconic LBD) with a midi wrap dress by River Island. It’s easy to style with sneakers for a Parisian chic look. You can even wear it for a day out with the girls.

Jump on the pastel trend with this understated sunshine yellow wrap dress by MONKI. It would be perfect for layering up in the autumn to make your postnatal style work for every season. The ‘Andie’ dress is another autumn-ready style to add to your closet. It would go perfectly with your favourite combat boots.

Next is a go-to store for plus size fashion and bump-friendly clothing. This bright animal print will see you through any season, while the contrasting floral prints of this midi wrap dress make it a must-have for party season.