Product Description
Bravado! Style 1401. Molded soft cup bra. Stretch nylon blend. Easy-to-reach and open nursing snap down clips. Wide underband to support busts. Satin trim along bustline. Foam-lined cups for modesty. Convenient front-adjustable straps. 4 column, 3 row hook and eye back closure. Specifically designed for nursing mothers.
Product Details
* Amazon Sales Rank: #243 in Apparel & Accessories
* Size: maternity
* Brand: Bravado! Designs
* Fabric type: microfiber
Features
* Style 1401
Customer Reviews
Most comfortable, hands down4
I have been breastfeeding for a little more than 5 years straight now (two kids, 3 years apart) so I have tried more than a few nursing bras. This one is my favorite because it is so versatile and really the most comfortable one I've ever worn.
I had some of the original bravados years ago and I really didn't like them--not supportive enough, the elastic got crumpled, the snap came undone all the time. I was leery of buying another bravado but they have really improved their designs!
I am a 40DD/E. I bought the large. I probably could go up to the XL as I'm probably at the end of the cup size--but I was worried the band would be too loose on the XL.
What I like about this bra:
The fabric is fantastic. I have eczema, very sensitive skin. I itch all the time. This bra does not irritate anytime, anywhere, ever. It stretches but is not too stretchy.
The clips are very easy & well made. They don't poke anywhere. In fact, nothing on this bra pokes in the slightest (usually a problem with the sides for me).
There is less "uniboob" action than on other nursing bras. You know, the squished together sports bra look.
It's great for work--looks good under dressy, trim fitting clothes. You can't tell at all that you're wearing a nursing bra.
It's the perfect combo of comfort and support.
What I like a bit less:
The foam cups are, like the other reviewer said, a bit awkward. They really only need to cover your nipples, so they don't poke out, and they do this well. It does make washing the bra a bit more complicated (I take the pads out and hand wash them).
I'm not a huge fan of the elastic strap that holds the top strap in place when you drop the cup. I never minded the hole in the bra thing of other bras, and when you drop the cup the clip slides back on top of your shoulder, making some adjustment necessary when you re-clip.
These two cons made it a 4-star rather than 5-star, but still miles above other bras I've tried. My previous favorite was the blue canoe jane's plus cup, which is a fantastic sleep bra but is just too much fabric to wear to work--the straps stick out, you can see the bra through the shirt, etc. It also tended to get a bit stretched out and not as supportive by the end of the day. I also liked the mimi maternity soft cup cotton bras, but they had the pokey side problem.
Also, the cost brought the review down a bit for me--$45 is a lot for a bra. I still bought a second one though because I can't stop wearing the first one.
GREAT Bra!5
I have tried several different bras and this one is the BEST! Here's a few pros and cons:
Pros:
- I am a 34DD (actually a 32-33DD) and ordered the medium - it fits great!
- It's so comfortable, you can wear it all day to work and leave it on under your PJs
- It's easy to clasp and unclasp
- The fabric is of very good quality - it's nice and stretchy but doesn't feel like it's going to lose its shape
Cons:
- I don't use the removable pads because they tend to show through, as the pads line most but not *the entirety* of the cups
- The price isn't ideal (but then, you get what you pay for) and it is about the same price at all the retailers
I really had to think to get some cons because I actually own 2 of these and I would recommend them to any nursing mom!
