Kindred BravelyFrench Terry Racerback Nursing Sleep Bra for Maternity/Breastfeeding

Pre pregnancy I was about a 34c but not sure what my sis e is post partum. I measured as directed in the size chart and was 31 at the rib cage and 37 around the breast. I originally ordered a medium regular and it was too tight in the cups and slightly too loose around the ribs. So I ordered a medium busty and it’s a way better fit. Fits my breasts well and is tighter around the ribs. Slightly extra tight but I imagine it will loosen up but it’s not uncomfortable. Ultimately, I’m pretty happy with it. Just wish the straps were slightly thinner on the busty.

I tried these in 6 different sizes (3 Regular and 3 Busty) and still couldn’t tell you which size I should be.Prior to pregnancy I wore a size 34DD. I have no idea what my proper bra size should be postpartum, but I have a 32” underbust and 38” bust. According to online calculators I should be in a 32DDD/F. According to their size chart this would make me a size Small - Busty.I have never been able to wear a size Small in bras so I didn’t think this size was accurate. I also wear a size Large in Medela’s nursing sleep bra after trying their Medium and finding it to be too small in cup size. Because of all of this, I didn’t even try a size Small in this Kindred Bravely bra.One day I saw that the Medium and Medium - Busty were on sale in certain colors so I ordered both to try them out. The Medium fit a bit too tight and the band cut off at the lower part of my boobs. The Medium - Busty was even tighter on the band size and the cups were huge.I decided to order the Large and X Large in both Regular and Busty to try to find my correct size. The Busty sizes continued to be extremely tight in the band but way too much cup for me. The Large Regular fit me the best even though it still didn’t go completely under my breasts. I returned all of the others and kept the Large.An observation about the Regular vs Busty: the band size on the Busty sizes is WAY smaller. If you look close at my pictures you can see the Busty squeezing my sides more even up to the XL.The first night I wore the Large it was perfect. I could easily pull my boob out to nurse, and they weren’t falling out leaking milk everywhere. After a day or two of wearing it, the band stretched out and it became more loose on me. My boobs started to fall out while sleeping on my side and the bra felt even less supportive as there is now space between the band and my skin.Maybe I should’ve ordered a size Small - Busty, but I highly doubt it based on how uncomfortably tight the band would be. The Medium - Busty was already hard enough to get over my head. Maybe it would’ve loosened to be perfect, I don’t know. It’s hard to pick a size not knowing how much it will loosen, and we shouldn’t have to.This bra had the potential to be amazing, they just need to align the fit between Regular and Busty better. The material is soft and I like it more than the Medela nursing bra’s material. The Medela doesn’t loosen like this one does though so my boobs stay in the bra after days, and it’s cheaper. I hope Kindred Bravely actually reads these reviews because I love their postpartum underwear and probably would have bought this in every color, but I just want a pull aside nursing sleep bra that doesn’t stretch out and my boobs don’t fall out of.

I notice many reviews that mentioned the sizing being a issue. I sized up and hoped for the best but still felt the band was way too tight, as others had mentioned. I cut the inside of the band on the left & right front sides under the cups and snipped the elastic. The way that the bra is constructed, there is still an elastic band across the back of the bra so even with those two front pieces cut the bra is still very wearable. It’s just not so unbearably tight in front. Otherwise I love this bra. The shape and fabric are just right—soft, stretchy, breathable—and I have liked everything I’ve gotten from KB. Hope this little hack helps someone else!

I have some other kindred bravely bras straight from the KB website, I bought the same size but these ones seem to run smaller. The material is really nice, soft and breathable though.

Material is great, nice and soft. As a bigger woman I love this, only thing is the band is pretty small. It's not too luvbof an issue because the cup size is perfect but right after a wash it's a bit of a pain to get on/off.

I was a 34C in VS pre-pregnancy. I am at 21/22 weeks and measured 35 around the band, 40 around the breasts.I started with the Large regular (x1). The band felt loose, and I was very worried about it stretching as the reviews seemed to imply that it would do. (It is a very soft, very comfortable material, and I adored the idea of keeping it, but the thickness of the material lead to believe the claims.) I was happy with the cup sizing. It somewhat supported me now, enough for my intended use anyway (night-time bra), and seemed like it had room to grow while offering me full coverage.Next, I ordered and tried a Medium Regular. I liked the band size, but the cups felt like they were too small. My nipple was near enough to the edge of the material for me to worry about when my milk comes in and if there would be enough material to contain and cover my breast.So then, I ordered and tried a Medium Busty (x2 because of a promo and at the time I was sure this was going to be the winner). The cups were probably a little better on the large-regular, but the medium-busty generally looks appropriate and I felt like I would have plenty of coverage. The band however is SUPER TIGHT! I was accidently falling asleep in the afternoon with the bra on (I was thinking maybe it would just take a little while to stretch out), and it was so tight that the discomfort kept me awake and forced me to get up to change out of it.I was rather confused about how the medium-regular band felt good while the medium busty was so tight.So next, I reached out to Kindred Bravely, writing pretty much what I described above. Their reply was that this style seemed like it was not the right match, and to try out the Simply Sublime Bra.(I have not done so, because I was looking for a night-time bra and I have concerns about the back clasp being uncomfortable while sleeping on my back.)

Finally a nursing bra that fits snug enough on the band but still offers full coverage on my boobs! I'm a 32i and until now I hadn't found a bra that accommodates all of these needs. I'm still pregnant but going to wear it anyway because it's SUPER comfy ! Yay!!! Size Busty Medium

the size for larger breast is true. its slightly snugg around but can and will stretch over time. it is so beautiful when put on. its so supportive. i would like more but they are a bit expensive for me. totally worth the cost but i think one will last me a very long time

This is an amazing product. Its so comfy and soft that you really don’t feel it. I also wear it during the day as I find the “side approach” to nursing much more convenient.

I initially bought two of these just to sleep in based on the reviews from Amazon US. I’ve just ordered another three. They are the most comfortable bra and pretty supportive.I also bought two of the same branded cotton non-racer backs and they are no where near as comfortable as the French terry bras. I find the large busty in the French terry racer back fits much better than the cotton one. The straps on the other are way too long for me.I’m 5”2 and usually wear a 12-14DD. The large busty in this style is perfect.

Found this brand when I was pregnant with my third child and wanted something super comfy when my breasts doubled in size and were very tender! They are now my favourite feeding bras - day and night. In case this helps with sizing: I wear a medium size in the Bravado feeding bra but found that “large busty” was the right size in Kindred Bravely. The “busty” element gives you a wide piece of elastic in the band which sits under your breasts - giving some support and helping it stay in the right place. This bra doesn’t give you the shape/ control a more conventional bra would but it is supportive enough for me to feel I can wear it during the day and go out! I tuck breastfeeding pads in each side. Super easy to feed as there are no clips to worry about. Also particularly good design if you suffer with mastitis as the bra does not get tight or dig in anywhere. Really pleased I found these and have ended up buying three.

The product doesn't provide good support and bacause it's a wrap front it's loose on one side.Material quality is very nice and comfy which makes it a great sleeping bra

Extremely soft and comfortable. Will be great for sleeping and lounging around the house. My favourite nursing bra so far!