5 Nursing Bras That Are Actually Really Sexy

on September 2, 2011 at 6:17 PM

leopard print bra If there was one thing I didn't like about breastfeeding, it had to be those depressing, uitlitarian nursing bras. They reminded me of the brassieres my great-grandmother used to hang out on the clothesline: Boring, full-coverage, sturdy cotton undergarments. Actually, they make me think of the tag line from the Saturday Night Live skit "Mom Jeans": "Because you're not a woman anymore, you're a mom."

Bummer. But no worries -- you breastfeeding moms now have it so much better! You'd never even think this leopard-and-lace number was a nursing bra from the looks of it. But it is, and guess what? There are more after the jump!

Berry Monroe, $29.99 you-lingerie.com

licorice bra Now this is awesome. I remember not even being able to find a black nursing bra when my kids were babies (and, by the way, this wasn't all that long ago. My kids are 10 and almost 6).

Licorice Bra $59.99 cakelingerie.com

fancy black bra

This one's not only black, it's bedazzled! Perhaps not the most comfortable choice for everyday wear, but so much fun for special occasions.

Tantalised Nursing Bra, $54.90 hotmilklingerie.com

t-shirt bra

As every lady knows (nursing or not), the value of a good t-shirt bra can not be overstated. The value of a good t-shirt nursing bra? That comes in colors like this? Priceless.

Sexy T-Shirt Nursing Bra, $68.00, bellamaterna.com

le mystere bra

I have to say, I think this one might be my favorite. I've never seen a nursng bra look so delicate. I would totally pretend I was Salma Hayek if I was wearing it.

Le Mystere bra, $66, macys.com

Do you prefer your nursing bras functional, sexy, or both?

About the author Jacqueline Burt

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Comments (34)

Lynette

on Sep 2, 2011 at 6:33 PM

if I wear an underwire nursing bra I end up w/ clogged ducts and mastitis. Underwire isn't recommended in pregnancy either because of it's effects on the milk ducts

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madamekatekate

I could deal with plain nursing bras. I just wanted a comfortable one. I'm plus-size and OMG finding a quality nursing bra in my size is ridiculously difficult. My normal bra-hunt is hard enough. Lol.

So I dealt with boring white and beige nursing bras that were just not exactly right. Sure I found a few online that were cute, my size, and got good reviews on quality...But those were $90. Like, really? There was NOT that much more material used.

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on Sep 2, 2011 at 7:03 PM

My biggest problem with generic nursing bras is that they give crappy support. Thankfully I only have a few more months (child willing) before I can start wearing pretty and functional bras again.

SandMsMama

on Sep 2, 2011 at 7:49 PM

I have to say, I don't get the sexy bra thing... because, really, you should be the only one seeing it. I mean, you don't go out to a special occasion and hope someone catches a glimpse of the girls, ro you??

KBW2

on Sep 2, 2011 at 7:57 PM

Functional- my boobs belong to the baby now anyway

micheledo

on Sep 2, 2011 at 8:09 PM

I am tempted by the $30 one. I might just order it. I hate order bras online though, I have NEVER found one that fit right, and always had to return them.

I buy the largest size available at Target, for a nursing bra. It doesn't fit me right, but for less then $20 I can't complain. I'll make do. It is annoying trying to find the larger sizes. Usually you have to order them (and then they don't fit) or they are over $70. As much as I LOVE a great fitting bra, that is just WAY out of my budget.

And I'm a little tired of the white, beige, and black. Even if it was just for my husband (which it would be), I would love to get something prettier! I've been in these nursing bra for over 5 1/2 years now and will be in them a few more. Baby #5 is coming in January and I am still nursing the toddler.

buffalove23

on Sep 2, 2011 at 8:19 PM

I wear beige every day so I might think about the tee shirt one but that'd be about it

on Sep 2, 2011 at 8:36 PM

That stinks! Shipping is $10!!!!!!! AND, their site states that if you have a coupon for free shipping and have to return the item, they will deduct what would have been charged for shipping from your account. :( That's SO disappointing. Guess I am not ordering one. :( (you lingerie.com)

norwgnwood

on Sep 2, 2011 at 8:55 PM

Sorry honey but I need support and comfort. You want sexy go look at a Victoria's Secret magazine. My boobs are for my baby.

JessLogansMommy

on Sep 2, 2011 at 9:08 PM

Its nice to have at least 1 sexy nursing bra for nights out. When you nurse for over a year you get tired of those laleche league bullet proof vests. Even if you keep your boobs strictly for the baby, its still nice to put them in a little package and keep those girls in place for your husband.