Two years ago, I wore "small" in this model to provide support on my 28" underbust. But, my breasts were painfully compressed. Thankfully, now I understand "large" bras can provide gentle support on 28" underbusts.
Detractions: -Narrow straps (I prefer wider straps) -Limited Size Range -Best suited for matrix breasts -Wish iLoveSIA would offer larger cups on the "small" band
The included breast pads are my most favorite. They create a slightly projected, rounded shape under shirts. However, they are too small for me. Depending on breast shape, the included pads will fit 34D (minimum) - 34DDD (maximum) ...and sister sizes.
After replacing the pads with a larger piece of foam, I can comfortably wear this all the time. Exercising, I wear a Boo Band over this bra. Swimming? I cover this with a rash guard. Sleep? This bra. Utilitarian.
The band feels like a gentle hug. There are no wires compressing my lymph nodes and/or poking my arm pit, no painful compression, no wires biting my ribs, and no collision with tendons. Finally.
iLoveSIA Wireless and Wacoal BSmooth Bralette 38 are the only bras I wear.
Glad you found something so comfortable, utilitarian, and nice looking. Bonus that it's machine washable!
That looks super comfy. Glad it works out so well for you!
I wish I had found this brand while breastfeeding. They make, primarily,nursing bras :-) :-)
Thanks for sharing. It looks so natural and comfy. Do the pads conceal your nipples? I really need something like this for my next 20+ hours flight.
aboobaccount It conceals my prominent nipples 100%. And, it is supremely comfortable on flights. Seriously, I've double checked that I'm wearing a bra because it is so comfortable. Hope it fits you just as well!
I might need to get this for my mom, who can't find a wireless bra that works because of nipple issues (will only wear lined bras).
Thank you Love4Pollinators . I just ordered a pack of 3 in size M for 23€.
The last time I wore my Cleo Kayla on a 30 hour trip from Munich to Shenzhen trying to look professional - big mistake. The wires were digging in after 16 hours and the band started to squeeze the life out when we reached China. It's amazing how a comfy underwire bra can turn into a torture device if you just wear it long enough.
"Torture device"--Hope this trip is significantly more comfortable.
cupandahalf If pulling a bra overhead is something she can tolerate, Wacoal B Smooth has a removable pad, too; although Wacoal's pad is a millimeter or two thinner.
Hope she finds a comfortable, shielding bra soon. Like your mom, I need lining. Once unknown to me, my mood improves when my nipples wear armor.
Looks like a nursing model of the same bra. Is the model number the same?
engineer The model numbers are different although I don't see them on the tags. They may have washed away quickly because they are printed. According to my Amazon records, the bra above is 7026s338521p.
And, the non-nursing model I purchased in 2018 is S24527070-040404L. A 2018 purchase I made six months later has a different model.
This is another of their nursing models that I do not like so well: 7311#3423P. It is lower cut and less friendly for center full, close set breasts.
This little bit of information makes me think I need to create multiple new bra entries for accuracy. After 400+ entries, I'm not so motivated to do that right now. Sigh.
Done.
I'm glad it addresses some of your complaints on the other regardless.
I ordered this to spread a bit of joy during Covid. Although I expected an identical bra, it has been improved! For reference, I’m close set, center full, even, short waisted, and short rooted. 28” underbust and 37” overbust. This Full Bust Nursing bra is what I’ve been waiting for!
1.Wider straps—every millimeter counts to me. Better distribution of breast weight. 2. Wider band—this feels even more supportive than the original. 3. Larger breast pads— I am wearing the included pads in the photo. They fit so much better than the too-small pads of the previous model. This is the first stretchy bra that had large enough breast pads. Yay.
Wow. They listened to their customers.
This *is* a different model than the three previous models I had purchased. Model numbers are not on the bra tags, but Amazon lists the item numbers on their website.
Synopsis: Less coverage in the middle, shorter cups, and a more generous band circumference than the previous model. If you are tall and/or have low-set breasts, the straps may be too short.
1. The band is bigger. If you are like me and have larger breasts and a small band, stick with the previous model and/or prepare for an alteration. I sew non-stretch ribbon to the band to reduce elasticity.
2. If you are center full and full on top, stick with the previous model. The previous model has taller cups and a higher "gore" in the center.
3. If you are center full ...and full on bottom, you may be able to wear this without falling out in the middle. These are my breast characteristics and I'm just barely contained.
4. The included breast pads are perforated which should increase breathability. However, they prefer to sit more toward the sides of the cup instead of in the middle. If you have average-spaced to wide-spaced breasts, this will be acceptable. If, however, you have close-spaced breasts, you may find your headlights uncovered and on "full beam." Sigh. I've grown weary of shifting these toward the middle throughout the day and will replace the included uniquely shaped and perforated pads, with larger, generic triangle pads. *These replacement pads are what you see in the photos: bra fits me better with the replacement pads.
5. Unlike the Full Bust model http://bra.pe/MIR1/, this model doesn't lift and center my tissue. It is a better fit on less center-full, less closet-set breasts. Read more 154 more words
Glad you found something so comfortable, utilitarian, and nice looking. Bonus that it's machine washable!