This review may seem a little strange – I am about to tell you all to GO AND BUY THIS BRA RIGHT NOW!!! Even though it didn’t even fit me when I tried it. But trust me – I just found something amazing for anyone seeking a soft cup or sleep bra!
I was on the phone with a fellow pregnant friend last week, who told me all about this amazing maternity/nursing bra she had just purchased. “You need to check it out,” she told me. I was polite but skeptical, until she added, “It comes in busty sizes! All the way up to a G cup!!”
I was taken aback by the mention of a cup size larger than DD/E from an American brand! So I did check it out, and I was pleasantly surprised that my friend was wrong . . . they offer sizing up to a US I cup (UK H)!!
That means at my current 32J, I was only *one* cup size outside of the size range, and it was worth buying one just to try it on. I mean, this particular style is only $30, and it can be ordered on Amazon (free shipping and returns since I have Prime)! I purchased this bra myself, and all opinions are my own. Purchases made through the Amazon links in this post may result in commissions to Hourglassy.
Enter the Kindred Bravely French Terry Racerback Nursing Bra
It is a soft cup, ultra stretchy bra that is meant to accommodate multiple cup sizes within a single size. This makes it perfect for pregnancy/nursing fluctuations, or just being a woman in general (I don’t know about you, but my breast size changes quite often and I hate buying new bras). Here is the specific size chart for the French Terry Racerback. (Remember this is US sizing, so H = UK G and I = UK H):
The bra comes in so many cute colors – I was smitten with this mint green shade!! And I was truly smitten with the rest of the bra, I desperately wish it fit me. The band was wonderful – snug but not too tight. A bit of a wrestling match to get it over my head, as is usually the case with bras like this. But once it was on it was phenomenal!
The cups were almost perfect. I had minor side and front cup spillage – very minor! There was plenty of fabric to cover an above average bust, and the cups did not slide around. Honestly if I had ordered earlier in my pregnancy, I may have overlooked the minor fit issues and kept the bra anyway. But I only have 1 month left until my due date, and I know from prior experience I will most likely gain 1-2 cup sizes while breastfeeding, so at this point it doesn’t make sense to keep a bra that is already too small. If the bra were offered in Extra Busty sizes it would be perfect!!
The fit and lift were also wonderful. I didn’t feel any weight on my shoulders, and I looked supported! It’s definitely not going to give you the lift of an underwire bra, but if you fill out the cup decently, the material is strong and stretchy and certainly provides at *least* equal support to a very good swim top. I didn’t feel loose or jiggly either – perfect combination of locked and loaded without being inflexible!
The French Terry fabric is a rayon/spandex blend – SO SOFT and breathable! They use a double layer on the cups to provide more support. On the back, there is only a single layer, so you can feel the slightly fuzzy inside of the French Terry. This material also means the bra is machine washable!
And the icing on the cake?? The sizing instructions and cute packaging! Every order comes in a cute bag, with a mini measuring tape, measuring instructions, letter from the founder, and coupon to use on their website. Ordering from Amazon doesn’t mean you miss out on the cute packaging!
Take a closer look at those measuring directions….they’re accurate!! They also include helpful measuring videos on Amazon and on their website. I don’t know if I could be more impressed with this brand.
Bottom line: I recommend this bra to absolutely anyone who falls within the size range. And I will not stop asking them to make Extra Busty sizes! If this bra came in Extra Busty, I would buy enough to fill my lingerie drawer to the brim. It really is that good. If you’re craving comfort and style that will actually fit your larger (H cup and under) bust…this is a winner.
Interesting! It certainly seems to work better in smaller sizes. While I loved the fabric, I had trouble with that rough underbust seam and the too-stretchy straps.
Oh that is a good point! I didn’t wear it long enough to feel the strain from the straps, but the fabric is quite stretchy so I can definitely see that being bothersome. The underbust seam didn’t bother me, but it could be softer!