Bra designed to provide good coverage while growing and contracting with the nursing breast.
S**.
Tried on 11 nursing bras and this was the winner!
With my first child, I bought two nursing bras from Motherhood Maternity when I was six months pregnant and alternated then every day for the 14 months I breastfed my son. I thought to myself, why pay good money for something that is going to be covered in breast milk and baby spit-up 8-10 times a day.This time I decided it’s better to spend some more money to get bras that are more comfortable/flattering since I will be wearing them every day for A YEAR (I hope!).So here’s what I did. I read several blog posts with titles like “Best Nursing Bras for Women with Big Boobs.” And then I compiled a list of all of the bras with underwire that sounded like they might work. Then, using the new Prime Wardrobe service, I ordered all of the bras from my list that I could find, in one or two sizes, so that I could try them on in the comfort of my home.And this one was the winner! At first I was taken aback by how stiff the cup is, but it ended up being really comfortable. I am 5 ft 5 in, 160 lbs before pregnancy. When I measured myself, I was 35 inches and an F cup, so I got a 36E/DD, which was perfect (the 36F was WAY too big).My only complaint about this bra (which I got in the white/nude color) is that the seam of the lace shows through some (very thin, very light colored) shirts. As in, when I wear a white tank by itself, you can see a random white seam line under my boob. But this is a problem with 90% of my shirts.So glad to have found this nursing bra!
A**R
Fantastic shape, support, and durability; less great comfort
Ok ladies. I wore this bra for 2 1/2 years straight, through nursing two babies (15 months apart, that was fun). I wore a 34DDD/F (once my milk settled). Here is my rundown:PROS:This is the best-fitting bra I've ever had, nursing or not. I LOVE the shape it gives - it lifts your breasts up a bit (without any padding), supporting and giving a flattering look both under a shirt and on its own. My husband was amazed that it wasn't a pushup, it looks so good. It holds its shape - so the bra shapes you, not the other way around. It has plenty of room for expansion (the lace extending all the way up helps provide space without gaping), but *doesn't* collapse after you've fed. So no looking lopsided after a feeding where the kid decided they didn't want side #2. (Most nursing bras allow for expansion by being stretchy. This one is not - which is why the cup can support its own shape, and also why it doesn't show the lopsidedness.) The straps don't slip. And last, these bras are super durable. I bought two of them and wore them every day (switching once a week with the laundry). Like any bra, they slowly stretched out a bit: I started on the loosest hook setting and I'm now down to the tightest, but the band still gives good support, unlike many bras which are completely unsupportive after a year or two of regular wear. There are no tears, no loose threads, no wire coming through, nothing coming apart at the seams - despite numerous washes in a lingerie bag dumped in the washer with the rest of the load on cold wash (and then air dried).CONS:This bra is not soft or stretchy. The fabric is chosen for its durability - not its comfort. The padding under the straps is soft, but the band is not. It is rough. There is a seam right over where the wires meet the armpit that is hard and scratchy. It keeps the wire from poking through, and it does that really well, but then the seam rubs. It's not super noticeable at first, but after my first full day of wearing it I yanked it off and gasped with relief, and then gently patted the red spots under my arms. It also left a painful line under my breasts - the edge of the seam under the underwire is stiff (like the rest of the bra, so no shock there), and chafed. It DOES get softer after a few washes - but it needs several washes, and not just one. I finally ran both of mine through the dryer (with NO HEAT, tumble dry) with a fabric softener sheet because they were still rough after three weeks of wearing and 4 washes each. This bra takes a while to "break in" - and it definitely needs breaking in. (If you use fabric softener sooner than I did, you might have a faster break-in time.) It does adjust to you as you wear it, eventually.Final thoughts:Much like a good pair of hiking boots or ice skates, this bra needs breaking in and could be uncomfortable through that period. Once you've pushed through that, however, this is one of the most fantastically supportive bras you'll find. I hardly notice I'm wearing it now. (The only time one of them will start to get uncomfortable now is if I've forgotten to wash it and it's been a few weeks...it's a good reminder, actually.) If what you want out of a bra is support, durability, and shape, then this is your bra.If what you want out of a bra is comfort, leak protection, and to be able to forget you're wearing it, then this bra is not for you. Check out ThirdLove bras. They are soft and stretchy and lightly supportive and flattering in a soft manner.Hope this was helpful, ladies! And I hope you find a nursing bra that you love, whether it's this one or a different one!
T**R
Bottom line, if you are larger chested, you are going to find comfort in this bra and it's going to give you a great shape.
ProsI do love this bra, I really do. It does great things for my shape under shirts, unlike the target nursing bras I've been wearing and the comfort is something I've been missing since I began nursing my second child 3.5 months ago. For that, I give it 5 stars. The cups are a little stiff, but that's where the comfort comes in, so I don't have a problem with it.ConsWhat I don't like, and this is by no means the fault of the bra itself, is how bras look when you start getting into the DD, DDD/F sizes. The bras look so pretty on the smaller chested models. I'm normally a 32DD when not nursing and I am currently at at 34DDD/F. Bras just do not look as pretty on when you reach (Mad Men's) Christina Hendricks territory. Both bras (black and cream) are stunning, but I guess I'm just not a fan of all of the fabric covering my chest. I would love if this was a demi, but if it was, I would be back to the double-bubble issue I had with previous nursing bras.Bottom line, if you are larger chested, you are going to find comfort in this bra and it's going to give you a great shape.
S**L
This is my absolute favorite nursing bra
This is my absolute favorite nursing bra. I love the padding (I prefer padded bras), love the fabulous lift that I get, and love the way it makes me feel in my clothing.I have several other brands of nursing bras that are great quality (Anita, Hot Milk, Cake), but this is the bra that pulled me out of nursing bra (a.k.a. Bravado) hell. For that I am forever grateful!Once your milk supply has regulated, please please please treat yourself to a few high quality nursing bras. You will not be dissapointed.
V**.
My first nursing bra
I had to buy a nursing bra to take to the hospital. There is a big variety of nursing bras on the internet but all seemed to be boring, not sex, no push-up, not padded. I ordered Le Mystere as it was different to the other ones. It fits perfectly. It does not look ugly but sexy! No one would say it is a nursing bra! Very happy with this purchase. Aiming to order different ones from the same brand as well.
V**S
Good support but to ridged, makes my ever changing breasts look even bigger
Did not expect it to be so ridged and as padded x not easy to access breast due to this. It looks like it should be softer and less moulded in the pic.
N**.
Arrived damaged, too hard to nurse in.
I heard amazing things about this bra, and I love the look, but it arrived damaged. It is also way too structured for a nursing bra. The cups could not fold down enough to properly nurse. I was hoping this would be my solution to a cute nursing bra, but unfortunately it wasn’t. The company was amazing though and offered a full refund right away. Hopefully they improve the design and it works better for others.
S**E
Great support and looks good on!
It is the best nursing bra I have ever seen! I am a 34 G and it fits great! It has good support, it is not flimsy, and it gives nice shape. I am very picky when it comes to how a bra looks on my body and this one I like! It is definitely the way to go for big chested women. The only thing is that the lace is scratch and the band is scratchy but according to other reviews it gets better with washes. Also the lace is very durable!I recommend getting this bra over any other nursing bra I have ever found!
V**N
This bra will be your best friend
This bra is absolutely true to size, offers great support and comfort. Hard to buy bras online, but this one makes it worth it.
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