Bargain maternity fashion item of the day: Batwing maternity t-shirt from Zara

With the UK supposedly entering summer - someone may want to give the weather that memo- we're continuing to pick up staple pieces for our wardrobes.

And mums-to-be looking for those key pieces definitely need this bargain maternity t-shirt in their lives.

Coming in at a cool £9.99, this batwing maternity t-shirt from Zara's maternity range, is a perfect capsule piece going with just about anything in your wardrobe.

And the best thing is it comes in lots of colours from simple black and white to on-trend orange or bright pink.

Stick it on with a pair of maternity skinny jeans and wedges or layer over a vest top for a simple breastfeeding option after the birth.

How to choose a nursing bra and our picks of the best glam and luxury ones on the market

Picking a nursing bra can be a mindfield.

As your bump grows so will your breasts, which is great news for your cleavage, but not so good if you're a first time mum confused about how to get the best ursing bra fit.

And once baby arrives and your milk comes in it's more than likely you'll see more growth.

It's therefore advisable to wait until the last few weeks of your pregnancy before you decided to buy a nursing bra.

When it's time, it's essential to visit a store that offers professional measuring, as well as opt for a bra that is simple to unfasten and open and close easily for when baby needs a feed.

Cups should open wide enough to give your little one space to feed, while also providing enough room for you to be comfortable when they are closed to prevent squashing and potential blocking of your milk ducts.

Opting for a nursing bra with hook and eye fastenings as well as wide shoulder straps will also ensure added ease and comfort.

And then there comes the style. Thankfully nursing bras have come a great way from the dull and boring designs that may have looked more fitting on your nan, with a range of companies offering sexy and glam designs that won't look out of place in your luxury lingerie drawers.

If the pennies will allow, we advise buying at least two or three of these, or compromise and opt for one alongside two more simple designs that will suit a tighter budget.

We've tracked down some of the best sexy nursing bras on the market.

See the gallery below for our faves.

Chic nursing bra, £37.94, Hotmilk

Elle Macpherson Intimates Maternity Cloud Swing Lace Nursing Bra
£40, Asos

Panache Sophie Nursing Bra, £29, Figleaves

Freya dark pink 'Rosie' nursing bra, Debenhams, £34

Tutti frutti spot nursing bra, £35 Amoralia

Top five breastfeeding dresses from the budget to the luxury

Breastfeeding fashion is a topic we could talk about until the cows come home.

We absolutely heart how much the industry has moved on from simple vest tops to gorgeous, luxury, stylish tops and dresses, which let you subtly nurse your baby while staying glam.

A few weeks back we enlisted the help of Emma Downie, owner and director of gorge breastfeeding and maternity fashion brand Milk & Mummy, and gave you some essential breastfeeding tips with our pick of breastfeeding tops.

However, with the weather getting warmer and events such as weddings becoming more popular we decided it was time to scour the virtual highstreet to find you the best breastfeeding dresses for that day in the park or summer wedding.

Below are our top five from the budget to the luxury.

Bea - Istanbul print breastfeeding dress, £95 Milk and Mummy

Kate Breasfeeding dress, £150 Peaks of London

When we first started out we told you all about how the Bibee dress worked. Now the brand is developing its designs and we heart this new maxi dress £175, which and comes with a plain round-neck black Bibee. It is worn here with a Limited Edition Butterfly Print V-Neck Bibee £50

Bretton stripe breastfeeding dress, Jojo Maman Bebe, £29

Black Nursing Dress, £38, Mamas and Papas

How to breastfeed in public without the stress and our pick of the best nursing tops on the highstreet

Most breastfeeding mums have a story to tell when it comes to nursing a baby in public.

Some opt to hide away in baby rooms when feeding their child, while others have reported accidentally flashing that little bit too much when nursing their child in a cafe.

However, with celebrity advocates including Pink, Miranda Kerr and Gwen Stefani championing breastfeeding in public, the stigma surrounding this is thankfully fading.

According to Emma Downie, owner and director of gorge breastfeeding and maternity fashion brand Milk & Mummy, following a few simple tips will ensure breastfeeding your baby anywhere you are isn't stressful.

"Get yourself fitted for some good quality nursing bras, if possible a few weeks before your due date, as you will get bigger closer to the birth," Emma advises.

"They will give you good shape and be comfortable too. Bear in mind you will probably have to wash them frequently so buy them in materials that wash and dry quickly."

Emma also recommends that nursing mums think about how they are going to feed in their clothes before leaving the house, regardless or not of whether they are nursing garments.

"This might sound obvious but I know a few mums who got caught short out and about and had to find a changing room to feed in as they had to remove their entire dress to get to their baby to feed," she said.

With this point in mind, Emma recommends that nursing mums consider investing in a few breastfeeding clothes to make life simpler.

"It doesn't have to be many items; just one fabulous everyday dress and a couple of flattering tops can make a huge difference," she said.

"They might seem expensive at first, but when you consider how intensively you will wear them when you are breastfeeding, the cost per wear is actually quite reasonable."

To help you we've put together a gallery of breast feeding tops from the budget to the more pricey that will suit any breastfeeding mum.

Valerie navy/cream stripe top, £45, Milk & Mummy

 

Blooming Marvellous Stripe Nursing Top, £24, Mothercare

Tie Front Breastfeeding Top, £29, Jojo Maman Bebe

MAMA 2-pack nursing tops £19.99, H&M

Waterfall top, £99, Peaks of London