Maternity Monday: Maternity/Nursing Tank
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Hmmn. In our Guide to Looking Professional While Pregnant, I noted that I didn’t think maternity tanks were worth the money — but I’ve also said that I do recommend a few “nursing” tops (if you’re nursing) for those fun times that you can plan on nursing in public — airplanes, doctors’ offices, the occasional playdate, and more. This tank seems pricey ($45!) but the numerous positive reviews — from women who say they hate the shelf-bra nursing tanks anyway (agree!) — seem solid. I like the fact that it’s a good layering in piece in pregnancy and beyond, and I like the fact that it comes in 8 colors — it shows confidence from the brand. Ladies, what are your thoughts on the necessity of maternity tanks — or nursing tanks? Bun Maternity/Nursing Tank
Sales of note for 12/30:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started — up to 60% off! See our roundup here.
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your purchase; extra 40% off + additional 30% off sale styles
- Banana Republic Factory – The Winter Sale: 50% off everything + extra 60% off clearance
- Boden – Sale, up to 60% — readers love this blazer, these dresses, and their double-layer line of tees
- DeMellier – Sale now on, free shipping and returns — includes select options like Montreal, Vancouver, and Venice
- Eloquii – Semi-annual clearance, up to 85% off; extra 60% off clearance
- Everlane – Sale of the year, up to 70% off — reader favorites include their scoop tee, Dream Pant, ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and oversized blazers!
- Hannah Andersson – The Twice-a-Year Big Hanna Sale: Up to 60% off (even new arrivals on sale!)
- J.Crew – 25% off full-price styles; up to 50% off cashmere; 70% off 3+ sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 60% off winter faves; extra 25% off $100+
- L.K. Bennett – All sale half price or less
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash sale, extra 30% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale, extra 40% off markdowns, and daily Red Door Deals starting at $19.50
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I love these Bun Matetnity nursing tanks because of all those reasons. I can wear this to lunch with friends and couples and no one cares my baby is having lunch too hahha! It is chic and perfect for nursing moms that want thier clothes to last beyond nursing days. I too like that is doesnt have the shelf bra.
I have one of these bun tanks, and while it looks like a normal tank top, the snaps on the shoulder can be tough to undo one handed when you are rushing to feed a crying baby. I wish the fabric had some stretch to it because it does stretch out a bit by the end of the day after repeated nursing.
diaper bag question – I have fallen in love with the Kate Spade Stevie baby bag. I am not willing to spend $400 on it though, so am looking at sales around, and saw 2 for $200, one in navy, classic, can reuse easily, my husband won’t feel too uneasy about using it, the other one flowery (red on white background), which might turn into a nice summer bag when I stop needing a diaper bag.
My question (s) is (are): is thinking about re-use beyond baby years away anyway? will husband just use whatever he finds to dump stuff in and forget about said diaper bag, or am I indeed being seflfish if I pick something too girly? ie, am I overthinking this?
thanks ladies!
So, what’s the best nursing tank for wearing under clothes, with a tighter-fitting body? I love the Target ones and have been wearing them for 4 months, and they were perfect for summer to wear alone or under an open shirt/cardigan. But now that it’s colder I want something that I can wear under a longsleeve shirt or sweater, so I can pull the outer top up and tank down and stay warm. The boob part of the Target tank fits me well, but the body is too loose for this purpose so it looks lumpy under shirts. Any brands that have a smaller body relative to the boob-area size?
Good morning ladies! Need some advice on breaking the news to work that I am pregnant. I’m 13 weeks, and I plan to tell the head of my group next week (telling my parents this weekend). In my practice we have about 30 people in our group. After I tell the head of the group, I don’t really want to go around and tell every other person. Would sending out some sort of email be weird, or should I just let the head of our group spread via word of mouth? I don’t really know what’s appropriate in this situation. If I take on any new projects going forward, would it be weird to tell the partner, oh by the way I’m pregnant? I mean I’m not due until April and in my practice (transactional) deals last a few months so I wouldn’t be taking on anything now that wouldn’t close until April.
Thoughts and advice appreciated, thanks in advance!!
I liked maternity tanks for layering. I just had a black and a white one (if I remember correctly). Then one or two others that I wore around the house/working out. I gave birth in May, so that makes difference than maybe if you had a winter baby. Didn’t get the nursing/maternity ones though. I do have some nursing tanks now that I wear around the house or that I layer with other shirts when out and about. Honestly, I’ll probably get a few more as they are just sooo convenient. I don’t care for the maternity/nursing ones though. I think maternity clothes make you look more pregnant because they accent the belly. Being not pregnant any more I don’t need to highlight that area.
I loved my maternity tanks. I don’t understand how someone could think they weren’t worth the money. I wore a tank as an undershirt every single day when pregnant during the winter. I got the side-ruched ones from Target. And now that I’m not pregnant I’m still wearing them as undershirts (wearing one right now) because why not.
Back at work today! Baby is in daycare and I can’t wait to see her again tonight, but I’m so glad to be at the office. (Unfortunately it looks like my desk plant died in my absence, but hopefully some water will get it to perk up.)
I liked my nursing tanks for wearing at home, but I never really wore them much outside of that. I generally am not a fan of shelf tanks, but for a newly nursing mom that was going through a lot of pain and sensitivity, they were a lifesaver for comfort those first few weeks home.
I love the few maternity tanks that I have purchased for layering. I feel like they are more flattering (the side ruched type) than just wearing a bigger or longer tank. They also don’t ride up over the bump like my pre-preg tanks tend to, and I am rapidly not being able to wear the majority of my pre-preg tanks now that I’m heading into the third trimester. I think buying a few basic colors is worth it, and would be even more-so if you were going to be in the 2nd or 3rd trimester during warmer weather.