Hi ladies!
Last time I wore this awful awful tank tops from Thyme Maternity and I looked terrible! I've decided to make a better investment in the name of looking ok while (hopefully) breadtfeeding!
I like the look of the cake maternity, bravado, and glamour mom but they are so expensive I'm hoping someone has used them before I buy online!
Any faves? I'm looking for ideas for a)first few weeks/sleep and also b) out and about under t-shirts/cardis!
eggplant / 11287 posts
I've only tried Cake bras (not their nursing tanks), and they are the highest quality nursing bras I've ever encountered.
As for the nursing tanks, I have only tried Bravado and I found them to be WAY TOO SHORT. I like my tanks to be long and tight.
My favorite nursing tank so far has been the UnderCover Mama tanks. They don't have a shelf bra or even clips, they just clip on to your actual nursing bra. So obviously they wouldn't work for sleep or around the house if you didn't want to wear a full bra. But they're perfect for out and about and nursing in public.
http://undercovermama.com/
clementine / 950 posts
@Rainbow Sprinkles: thank you! which of the cake bras do you have? They are all gorgeous!
That was my concern with the bravado tanks too - I like length and a bit of compression. And I will definitely check out hat link!
eggplant / 11287 posts
@fuzzypeaches: It drives me nuts when my camisoles are shorter than the shirt I am wearing. No thank you!
The Cake bra I have is this one.... It gives great lift and
shape...doesn't feel or look like a nursing bra at all. 
(I ordered it in the store, they don't have many sizes online.)
clementine / 950 posts
@Rainbow Sprinkles: oh it looks amazing!
I have to pay for shipping to Canada and I know returns will be difficult!
apricot / 309 posts
I like Cake nursing bras too! I have two of these: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/cake-mousse-wireless-contour-nursing-bra/3649099?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=0
I think they're pretty true to size. I'm usually a 34A/B, and since my boobs got bigger during pregnancy/nursing, I'm a 34C now.
I had Bravado seamless ones for my first, and they got all gross from BM stains and the elastic started to wear down. But they were comfortable.
clementine / 950 posts
@lemong: oh that's beautiful too! Is it comfy enough to sleep in too you think?
eggplant / 11287 posts
@fuzzypeaches: I did find it to be true to size, but I am a funky size. I got a 32F. It fit me wonderfully (and many brands don't even make that size). The cup is definitely not on the smaller side.....I would say it's TTS or maybe even a smidge big. But the band has 6-8 closures so it is very "flexible" in terms of band size.
apricot / 309 posts
No - I wouldn't sleep in them. I have two of these that I use for sleeping: http://boutique.belabumbum.com/Sleep-Lounge/Sleep-Lounge-Sleep-Bras/Bamboo-Sleep-Bra_3
Pricey but super comfy and soft.
clementine / 950 posts
@lemong: oh that's nice too! I had something like that for sleep too.
Thank you so much ladies! In ordering from Cake right now
pear / 1570 posts
Love the bravado seamless ones for everyday wear. They will grow (and shrink) with you a bit do great for pregnancy and nursing. Easy to care for too.
I liked the Glamourmom tanks a lot!
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
@Rainbow Sprinkles: I totally bought one of those Undercover mama tanks because you've praised them so highly! I also bought a Bravada one. I'm busty, so....
eggplant / 11287 posts
@blackbird: have you tried it yet? I'd be so sad to let you down!
wonderful grape / 20453 posts
@Rainbow Sprinkles: no I haven't! I ordered them and I'm not sure they'll fit while I'm pregnant!
bananas / 9357 posts
I love my Cake Toffee nursing bras. They look like regular bras but with the clip. For more comfort & in the beginning months, I like the Bravado body silk seamless nursing bra. For sleep, I like the Motherhood maternity sleep bras.
@fuzzypeaches: have you looked on Amazon for the cake bras? I know that's where I bought mine. I followed the sizing instructions on Cake's website and it was right on for the size I needed.
cherry / 157 posts
I'm not quite to nursing yet, but I am super busty and they got even bigger so I needed to buy a sleeping bra to get comfortable. I ended up buying a nursing bra to save money and it is the most comfortable bra I have ever worn.
http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/cake-cotton-candy-seamless-nursing-bra/3361818
clementine / 950 posts
@mrskc: They aren't on amazon canada:( bah
@kick641: ugh everything is adorable. I want to buy them all!
grapefruit / 4056 posts
I like the Cake "toffee" nursing bras and glamourmom nursing tanks. The tanks are pricey but have great support, are nice and long and have a bit if compression.
clementine / 950 posts
Thanks everyone!!! This was super helpful.
I ordered 2 of the "cotton candy" cake bras, and one glamour mom tank. I'm hoping that the sizing will be flexible enough for the beginning.
Once things and sizing is established though, that toffee is mine 
pomegranate / 3192 posts
@fuzzypeaches: have you heard of the store Forever Yours in Langley? Apparently it has an amazing selection of nursing bras/tanks and they're super helpful with fitting you. I'm planning on going there once my milk is in. I wore Change nursing bras last time but want something different this time.
PS they have that Cake Toffee bra... so pretty!!
pineapple / 12234 posts
Loooove Cake nursing bras! I only bought one because $$ but I really loved it.
apricot / 425 posts
@HLK208: @QBbride: @fuzzypeaches: @sunny: @MsMini: @kick641: @blackbird: @Rainbow Sprinkles: @lemong:
I think I tagged everyone from the post... anyway, I am also in the market for new nursing bras and found the Cake "Cotton Candy" bras on sale for $25 at FigLeaves.com. Looks like they are normally $50-55. Just FYI in case anyone needed one!
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