I discovered Bravado during my third pregnancy when a friend recommended getting the Bodysilk Seamless Nursing Bra. Until then, it had never crossed my mind to wear a nursing bra in pregnancy, but I loved it as soon as I tried it on. It was a perfect fit; the material was breathable and its removable padding meant it was the ideal bra to wear under any outfit. I wore it under T-shirts, work shirt, dresses, silk tops… It was like a second skin, and I found it so comfortable I even ended up wearing it at night towards the end of my pregnancy. It also turned out to be my favourite bra when I was breastfeeding Jumpy.
When I was choosing what to review from the Bravado range, I felt tempted to go for that staple wardrobe essential, but decided I should try something new just to check whether other items in the Bravado range were as good as the bra.
After breastfeeding three babies, I had tried quite a few nursing tanks, but was disappointed every time as they were badly designed, uncomfortable and unflattering. They were invariably way too large or too tight and I always ended up getting rid of the feeding tanks and wearing a low-cut tank top with one of my feeding bras. I did not have really high hopes when I asked to be sent a black Essential Nursing Bra Tank Top, but I have to say giving a bra size rather than a top size when ordering it aroused my interest.
The people at Bravado were kind enough to send me the tank top in two cup sizes the week before my due date. Until I received them, I did not realise the nursing vest was designed to double as a pregnancy one. I started wearing the smaller one the next day, and I have to say I was won over straight away. In fact, I have not worn anything other than my two essential nursing bra tanks since then, and it has been nearly four weeks!
I like wearing vests and having my tummy covered. I wore support vests for the whole length of my pregnancy. I liked feeling that my bump was nice and secure when it was tightly wrapped around comfortable fabric. I wore my essential nursing bra tank under my work outfits just before I went on maternity leave. It felt like wearing a decent bra with a good fit, not just a flimsy vest with a tiny bit of support. I liked the material of the vest as well as the fact I did not need an extra layer and it felt nice and snug against the bump. It was not however tight around the bump and I missed the comforting support for the bump. I was impressed that wearing it in pregnancy did not stretch the fabric but keep in mind I only wore it for a few days before I gave birth.
I have been living in those two vests since Wriggly was born. I am so grateful I was sent two as when one is in the wash, I can wear the other one. Both cup sizes have been ideal, even though I am more comfortable in the larger one now I am breastfeeding. It can be a bit of a struggle to get the vest on, but once it is on, it is so comfortable I quite simply do not want to take it off and I wear it day and night.
I have now been wearing the vests for almost a month, and even though I had bought myself a new Bodysilk Seamless Nursing Bra, since receiving the vests, I have not worn anything else. It is much more comfortable than a bra whilst providing the support you need. It is easy to clip open with one hand, which means my hungry newborn does not have to wait. It hides my stomach so I can just wear my normal tops and pull them up when Wriggly needs a feed. I am glad I did not have to buy expensive or unflattering nursing tops.
Disclosure:
•I was sent two Bravado Essential Nursing Bra Tank Tops for the purpose of this review. All opinions are my own.
I would love to win this for my sister, who is expecting! Thank you!
Congratulations to your sister!
I’d like to win because thy sound fantastic.
Great photo of you btw x
Thanks Alex… it was rather early on my penultimate day at work and I was tired (and huge, haha!). x
Yes please. I am due in December and that would be the prefect item for me.
Fingers crossed for you!
We are trying for baby #2! 🙂
Exciting times!
Gorgeous pic of you honey <3
– I'm happy to say I don't need the nursing tank right now 😉
Thanks Steph. x
Due in 6 weeks, and this looks PERFECT! x
It really is!
for my daughter
Currentky pregnant with my 2nd, so would love to try one of these.
Congratulations! I bet you would love that vest.
Would love to own one proper nursing piece that doesn’t suffer the constant up&downs with tandem feeding my girls xx
I bet you would! It is a great vest (so fab I will now wear anything else under my T-shirts!). Good luck!
I’m currently breastfeeding and Bravado products are SO comfortable x
They are!
Would love to win I’m due in october
I’m nursing my son and don’t own a nursing tank. Would love this one!
It is definitely my number 1 nursing essential!
im expecting a baby girl in sept and hoping to breastfeed so it would make life easier!
It does make breastfeeding easier indeed!
for my wife
I would love to win for my daughter who has just found out she and her partner are expecting !
Congratulations to your daughter. You must be over the moon!
What a thoughtful husband!
as i am trying for baby number to
Good luck!
I am due in 8 weeks and planning to breastfeed for a long time so I could definitely use it.
Exciting times!
Because my best friend is having a baby and I know she would love this!
That’s so sweet of you to enter a competition to give her a pressie!
I plan to breast feed in Sept when my little girl arrives and these would come in very handy.
Definitely!
One of my closest friends has just found out she is pregnant and I am trying to build up a huge present bundle to give to her, this would be a perfect addition! 🙂
That is such a lovely thing to do!
I’d love to win for myself as I’m feeding my 2nd daughter and these look lovely
Good luck!
I’d love to win it for baby number 2
i’d like to win this for my sister who is due for her baby any day now!!!
Exciting times!
Looks like a must have nursing accessory
It is!
I’m 17 weeks pregnant and just finished feeding my 21monyh old so chucking all
My scabby bras out and need to treat myself to some
Lovely new ones!
You would love that vest! Best one I have ever had… and congratulations by the way!
I’ve been BFing for 18 months now and my bras have HAD it. Need a new nice one!
I bet they have! Fingers crossed for you so you can get this fab one.
I’m due to have my second in just over a week (eeeek!) Having fed my eldest for 13 months, I know how important it is to have really comfy clothes and covering my tummy is an absolute must! Thank you for the opportunity to win one 🙂
How exciting! Good luck with everything. You would love this fab bra/vest! Mel
Great looking practical item for Nursing / Breastfeeding Mother. Such clothing is an asset for mum and baby, as can make the whole experience more comfortable.
Practical, comfortable, flattering… I could not fault that bra / vest. Love it!
i would love this for my niece she is having her first baby and she loves wearing tank tops and i want to help promote breastfeeding for this first time momma
She is lucky to have such a lovely aunt!
I would like to win as I’m feeding my baby boy, but have developed an allergy to my more attractive looking nursing bras, ridiculous as it sounds the boobs come out in hives as soon as I put them on. So I’m stuck using 1 cotton nursing bra. Would be great to try a nursing vest for it’s covering up properties too.
This one would probably be ideal for you. Let me check the fabric content for you… the bra part is made of polyester, cotton and spandex. Mel
This review is great, I will be checking out the website and would love to win this.
Thanks!
My sister would find good use for it.
Due in September so look like an ideal addition to the wardrobe!
My bestie is having a baby and really needs some feeding wear!
That would be a nice present for her if you won. Good luck!
I would love to be able give this to my sister as a gift
would love this it would come in handy
I am breastfeeding my baby and this would be perfect for when I am out and about
That’s a great little vest for discreet nursing in public.
Would love this for my friend. Almost gave up trying but has a happy bump now. 🙂
Aww, well done to your friend, and so lovely of you to enter competitions for her!
my friend would love this
Would be great for a friend who is pregnant
Planning breast feeding my
would love this as a treat for my sister in law
It would make a great present!
I would love to win because I’m expecting my second child in January and would love a discreet nursing top as I plan on breastfeeding.
Congratulations! Brilliant top, you would love it.
4 yrs of breastfeeding between my kids – nursing clothes are much needed!
It looks extremely comfy!
It is!
It’s nice to find a top that works from pregnancy into nursing and this is such great quality too. Thanks for sharing on #britmumsreviews
No problem, I love that vest/bra. I wish someone had recommended it when I had my first baby.
I breastfed my son until he was 13 months old, and this looks fabulous, I wish I’d had one then. I’m now expecting my swcond baby and I would absolutely love to win this! Fingers crossed xxx
Congratulations!
Because no one needs to see my post natal tummy 🙂
I could say the exact same thing!
would love to try it
would love this, i am due in Septemberxxx
Not long now! Exciting times.
would love to try this x
Looks great!
just the thing for a family festival
for my daughter
For my pregnant friend!
For my daughter who is expecting her second baby in November
My cousin has just had a little girl. I’d like to give this to her.
Really sweet of you to enter for her!
It would make life easier for my sister!
To encourage my friend to breast feed
Because they look rather stylish but still comfy
I’m pregnant 🙂
Congratulations!
I would like to win as it looks stylish yet practical for nursing.
For my wife, who is expecting twins in January. It’s gonna be an expensive business so every little thing will help!
Definitely! I will have another giveaway for newborns in the next couple of days if you are interested. Good luck!
Hope to win, great competition!
Thanks Harriet! Keep checking the blog, I have another competition coming up!
I’d like to win it for my god daughter. I had a similar one and found it a godsend with my breastfeeding would recommend to all 🙂
Same for me. Now I have tried those, I would not do without.
For my sister in law. She is due in February
Not long until my first now – would definitely come in handy!
Life does nor get any better! Congratulations
I’d love to give this to my sister in law
Because my doughter expecting a baby soon
Because I’d love something more discreet to wear on my holidays, I usually use a blanket but its so hot now!!
This is 100 times better than a blanket!
great for breast feeding
My bestie had her wedding planned for this year and got pregnant, when on holiday her partner decided that he no longer wanted any of it all, so no shes doing it alone, so I want to win for her.
So sorry for her.
I currently expecting my third and would love to win this top to make breastfeeding a lot easier, looks very comfortable too 🙂
It certainly makes my life easier!
my brothes wife is expecting again and she will brestfeed
I’m expecting my second baby in August – this would be perfect for hot summer days x
Not long now… How exciting!
For convenience and style
I would love to win this for my lovely sister who is not only breastfeeding her 1 year old still but has another on the way
She will never be bored again 🙂
Would be great for my Mrs and our next arrival
I would love to win the tank top, I’m currently breastfeeding my daughter and having the right paraphernalia definitely makes it easier.
It does, doesn’t it?
Love to win for the wife.
After attempting to breastfeed 2 of my children(and was upset that I couldn’t)I’m now 28 weeks pregnant and would love to try it again.
Hope it all works out for you this time.
It would be a boost for my getting back into shape endeavours.
I would like to win as they look so comfortable
im breastfeeding my son and this top would be great for feeding in public
To make feeding on the beach easier.
I would love to win this for my young friend who has just given birth to a baby boy 🙂 x
For my friend who just had a baby
Looks lovely & practical too!