When I was first looking for a good nursing bra, a trusted friend recommended Bravado Undercover Brother download bras to me. But a bra in the neighborhood of 40-plus dollars? Eh, not my thing.
So, instead, I spent $15 on an ugly-trying-to-be-cute lace number and another $15 on a scratchy and uncomfortable sleep bra from Target. Then I bought a variety of nursing bras from Babies R Us that totaled more than $110. Still unsatisfied, I doled out another $35 at Motherhood Maternity for a swath of padded fabric that made my boobs look like flapjacks.
Total damage: nearly $200 for a bunch of bras I no longer wear.
I finally did my boobs justice and got a Bravado. I opted for the Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra. It’s one of their priciest bras, but I’m afflicted with perpetually half-mast nipples from nursing and this one comes with soft, removable pads.
You know how sometimes you just know that something’s going to look great on you before you even get it on? Yeah. As soon as I hooked the bra, the heavens parted and God smiled. For the first time in months, my boobs were lifted and separated.
This bra is . . . awesome. It’s amazing. It’s incredible, outstanding, incomparable. It was like dinner with Oprah and a hug from my Fairy Godmother. It conformed to my skin like soft-spun silk covered in melted butter, drizzled with silky Swiss chocolate and sprinkled with 24-carat gold flecks from the wings of angels. It felt so awesome that I briefly considered nursing my kids into their college years just so I could continue wearing it.
Loves.
And those removable pads actually tamed my rebellious nipples.
But the real reward came when, completely unsolicited and unaware that I was wearing a new bra, my husband glanced at my chest and remarked, “Nice rack.”
The bra is that good.
Aside from making great products, Bravado gets props for being environmentally and socially conscientious. They’ve also included tons of great nursing information. Be sure to sign up for their email offers for super-secret savings.
Lesson learned. When it comes to nursing bras, you get what you pay for.
FREE STUFF ALERT
Bravado Designs is hosting the type of giveaway that makes me want to assume an alternate identity so I can enter it myself. This kick-ass company is giving away a nursing bra wardrobe worth over $160 to one very lucky lady. This includes four – yes, four – of their incredible nursing bras, including the one I reviewed here.
To enter, you must:
- Go to this special contest page at Bravado Designs and fill out their form. You will NOT be spammed and your email address won’t be sold or shared (we made them promise!)
Even if you don’t enter or win, you can still shop Bravado Designs and get free shipping when you enter the code FREE SHIPPING at checkout.
Contest is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only. Unfortunately, Florida residents may not participate. Only one winner will be selected. Contest ends on August 1, 2009 at 12 p.m. Eastern.
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I entered! But the rules on the site say it’s open to August 31st…?
Seriously, you should listen to your friends. LOVE my Bravados! Even though mine aren’t as glamorous, the Med Double ++ size for my monstrocity of a rack is soooo comfortable and easy to nurse in. I live in them.
Nice! I’m saving up to buy another Bravado…would love to win one!
I’m wearing my Bravado nursing tank RIGHT NOW. It’s the only one I have and I’d love a bra or two or four! I nurse for a long time- need one to last!
I tried the contest page but it doesn’t do anything for me. What am I doing wrong?
Steph
Oh I am so excited about this!
I have one of the Bravado nursing bras, it’s fairly sporty and the brand is fantastic!
I entered!
samanthajocampen at gmail dot com
I wanted to enter, but it’s not open to folks in FL … any idea why that is?
Wow, I just loved your review! So great :)
I entered
Okay folks, sorry for the screwy link. Give it another shot now if it didn’t work for you the first time. We’re looking into why FL residents are excluded. Sorry for the inconvenience, gals!
I’ve entered. I can’t wait to have new ones!
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I entered! This is a great contest, thanks!
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Fantastic post, I couldn’t agree more.
You didn’t mention what size cup you are…I edit a website – http://www.living-with-large-breasts.com – that is aimed at providing information to women with large breasts and finding a great nursing bra for very large breasts can be soooo difficult!! Would you recommend this bra for women with DDD+ cup sizes?
Cheers,
Billieann
Love, love, love my Bravado bras (and the nursing tanks)! Thanks so much for directing me to them!!!