Breastfeeding Fashion: OOTDs from Our Favourite Celebrities

By Adrienne Sarmiento-Buenaventura

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Whoever said “You can’t pour from an empty cup” hit the nail on the head.  Mothers who know how to care for themselves are more than able to offer the best care for their children.  And self-care for any strong, empowered female involves wearing the threads that make them feel good, not just look good. Breastfeeding moms these days also know this to be true. August is World Breastfeeding Month! And these Filipina celebrity moms are declaring that breast is best while looking sharply dressed!  Here are some fashion-forward ladies whose nursing OOTDs look fabulous as they are functional:

1.  Multi-hyphenate media personality and actress Solenn Heussaff in  her all-day loungewear she designed herself, with breastfeeding moms’ needs in mind, never fail to turn heads, even with her baby in tow.  This latest partnership of hers with local maternity brand Elin will surely make new nursing moms excited to dress up in these breathable, lush fabrics.

Brand: C’est La Vie by ElinXKatana 

Style: Monochrome sets in muted hues for everyday wear with subtle yet fully functional breastfeeding accessibility 

OOTD Ideas:

Calm SET from Elin.ph

Colors to choose from : Sakura, Vanilla, Burnt Amber, Jet Black

Eye-Catching Details and Description: Cotton Ribbed Fabric Criss-Cross Top/Overlap Front for nursing access

Pants with Side Pockets

2. Creative director Tricia Gosingtian in her ElinXTricia in dreamy dresses and nursing pieces from bump, baby, and beyond are all comfortable cuts in 100% woven cotton.  Her collection comes in plains and printed fabric that can make any nursing mom feel good and look good.  The hidden secret zippers, holes and shoulder ties allow different nursing access without sacrificing comfort and style.

OOTD Ideas: 

Nelly Nursing Dress from Elin.Ph

Colors To Choose from: Blue Accents, Green Tartan, Taupe Tartan

Eye-catching Details and Description: 100% Cotton Above-the-knee Fabric Dress with chic Ruffle Details, with double nursing access on front zipper

3. Fashion maven Isabelle Daza still looks fresh in her simple button-up white cotton dress, with a pink hat to give her outfit a pop of color.

Another pretty OOTD by Isabelle: a white eyelet nursing dress

4. Celebrity fashion stylist Alyanna Martinez, daughter of actor Albert Martinez and actress Liezl Martinez keeps it simple yet chic in these three black outfits that are both comfy for nursing, yet still pack a punch when it comes to style.  

Left – OOTD:  Alyanna looking chic in a black puffed sleeve square neckline top over shorts, and black sunglasses.

OOTD: Alyanna showing off classy street style in her vertical striped black and white long- sleeved shirt over a breastfeeding tank top and black leggings.

OOTD: Eyecatching footwear paired with black leggings, a black collared long sleeved top and a black nursing top on Alyanna while nursing her baby.

5. Perennial IT Girl and Award-winning actress Anne Curtis-Smith keeps it simple in a purple long-sleeved pull-over and shorts as she breastfeeds her daughter Dahlia.  Who says simple can’t be beautiful? She also shares about her 17 months of breastfeeding to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week in her Instagram post. 

6. Acoustic singer Princess Velasco chooses a multi-purpose kimono to dress up her outfit for her livestream in this photo, from @firstfruitsclothing on Instagram, a local brand that also provides PPEs and isolation brands you can use for hospital and clinic visits.  She picked out a nursing top and used the kimono as a nursing cover, which also comes with a head cover for a coordinated look.

OOTD Idea: Multi-use kimonos that easily be thrown over a tank top and jeans or leggings ensemble, which doubles as a breastfeeding cover or a scarf to keep the baby warm as he sleeps after nursing.

7. Model Kelly Misa looked back on her breastfeeding journey with a post on her Instagram, celebrating 4 whole years of nursing her child!  

Her OOTD: Loose black pants, white sneakers, her nursing top and nursing cover from www.milkeasy.ph. She of course wore her best accessory with her outfit of the day, her winning smile. 

All these moms, no matter what outfit or accessories they decided on, all have one thing in common: a selfless heart to consistently give their best to their children.  Get ideas from their put-together looks, and celebrate World Breastfeeding Month with every mom this August, and every day!  

For more fashionable yet comfy nursingwear, check out http://www.mommymundoshop.com .

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About the author

Adrienne Sarmiento-Buenaventura is a freelance writer and singer-songwriter, with two professional albums as a recording artist. She is a staunch advocate of Original Filipino Music and hands-on parenthood. She sings with her band WINK* and is a worship leader at church. She loves creative collaboration, quirky vintage finds, poetry, a well-prepared meal, and traveling with her husband and two children. When asked what she does for a living, she says, “I use my authentic voice to supply interesting and insightful content that influences and inspires people to get excited, think and move. I ask the right questions and make use of my unique resources, and I do this with focus, passion, and integrity.”