BRAVADO! DESIGNS Women's Essential Embrace Nursing Bra

After my son was born I ordered the size I should have been - 36H/I - and it was tight and binding. The reason I tend toward this type of bra is that I get plugged ducts like crazy, so I can't have anything that holds too tightly. This is my 6th baby so I've tried everything that's out there. I decided after the H/I was too small that I'd go right to the largest size - L/M - for kicks. Lo and behold it fits without crushing my super sensitive ducts. Do my boobs look model quality? Heck no, but I'm nursing and for me that's never an option. Am I comfortable and having very very few instances of plugged ducts? Yes! And 8 months in, that is a really really good thing. I'm about to order another since the 2 I have been wearing for these past 8 months are looking a bit stretched and sad.Overall I'm very happy with this bra, but if I didn't have such issues with plugs I might look for something that's a little more supportive and less likea sports bra.

Over all I am happy with this bra. It is simple to use and relatively comfortable. I have two - one in black and one in almond. The cups are easy to pull down when I need to feed my baby. The black one is even a little bit sexy because of its purple trim. I think I'm normally a 34D in other bras and the 36 D/E size of this bra fit me perfectly.The only reason why I can't give this bra five stars is that it is impossible to wear a low-cut shirt with this bra. I have many V-neck sweaters and shirts, and even though they do not seem to be very low cut, the top of this bra shows every time! Even some of my nursing shirts (Motherhood Maternity brand) are apparently too low for this bra.

Bravado bras confound me. It must be the way they always group two cup sizes together. I first bought this bra in a 32H/I when I measured at 32H, and it was perfect. The only complaint I had at the time was that it stretched out really quickly. However, it was very, very tight to begin with and they sent an extender, so it worked out okay. Now I measure at 32G, but fit better in a 32F in a lot of bras I have tried. But the 32F/G was really small. There was spillage quite easily visible through my shirt, so it's going back... Super disappointed, I was so sure it would work. I had a similarly confusing sizing issue with the Allure underwire bra that's now discontinued.

Nursing does not lend itself to the high support lift-and-separate that I was used too before I had a baby. I tried to find a bra like that once I settled in to nursing and realized that it just didn't feel good, look good or help in the milk supply department. Once I accepted that (after MANY MANY orders and returns of all the highest recommended nursing bras) I found this bra and it has been my favorite. I am small around the rib cage and large in the bust and this 1) had my crazy size 2) gave me the right amount of support 3) has a high enough neck line that I don't get quadra boob when I'm full 4) is durable and hasn't overtly stretched out in the year I've used it.Do I long for the days I can go back to bras that lift and separate? You betcha. These are not those days, I will throw this bra away when those days come. For now, this bra is amazing.

I never write reviews but felt I needed to this time. I am a 32D in almost every single brand on the market, and I’ve also been professionally fitted. I’ve never had any issues with ordering 32D bra online and it not fitting correctly. I was very disappointed in the sizing of this product. I couldn’t even clasp the bra, when I usually wear my bras on the last hook. Of course I went ahead and ordered a size up directly from Figure 8, and am pleased with the product now, but I go to return the bra that is sized incorrectly and I have to pay a return fee? Absolutely absurd. I’ve never had to pay a return fee on anything I’ve ordered and returned from amazon. I shouldn’t be penalized for something that simply isn’t sized correctly. Moral of the story, you will need to size up one size, if not 2. Example- if you’re a 32D, order the 34D/DD. If you’re a 32DD, you might want to size up to the 34F/G. I hope this helps someone avoid the return cost in the future.

Being a large breasted woman, i found it very difficult to find supportive nursing bras. Im a 38G/H. This bra does not have an underwire, but i still found it super supportive and not at all saggy. Super soft materials. Even comes with a band expander. I did find however over time the cups do strech out, but with regular wear should last around a year. I purchased my 1st one in 2015 while pregnant with my 1st daughter, and now im pregrant with baby number 2 i am purchasing again.

Love love love this bra! I've been professionally fit in a premium bra store in New York City. This bra is consistent in my sizing of 34C as with other bras. It's perfectly supportive, flattering and comfortable without it being too obtrusive. For my size there are only two vertical hooks in the back which was important to me. I'm not that big so I didn't need a huge wide band. I don't notice that I'm wearing it at all. The clasp in the front is easy to do and undo, even one handed with a squirmy baby in your other hand.It did start out fairly rough and stiff. I was skeptical that it would be comfortable because of this. After washing it though it's softened up enough. I'm very sensitive to soft fabrics and comfort and now it passes for me.I love it so much I own two.

I have been looking for THE perfect nursing bra for quite some time. I started before my son was even born and he is now 5 months old, so it took some time and several disappointments before I finally found the right one. The Essential Embrace style is good for big cups (I had to order 32 J/K as Bravado bras appear to run a bit smaller than other bras I tried). This bra actually is comfortable while also providing a nice shape without underwire cups! This is a plus as I tried an underwire nursing bra and it was just awful. Compared to other bras the Essential Embrace bra does not come with that chemical smell that I noticed on the Bravado Bliss style (also a good bra, but does not come in J/K cups). Another plus is that it is kinda cut like a sports bra so the boobs stay where they belong at all times.I really love this bra and will most likely purchase another one soon.