5 Alternatives To Nursing Bras

The baby and pregnancy industries are alive and well. From tech to wellness to baby gear, being a modern mom means having a million different products at your fingertips for basically anything related to baby. But how much of this stuff do you actually need? While some of it is definitely crucial and some of it nice to have, there is a whole lot of other stuff that we really don’t need in our lives. In fact, we’re convinced that overstocking on the baby gear can potentially lead to being overwhelmed once the baby comes. Not only is your house full of stuff you don’t need, but it can also crowd out any sense of identity you may be clinging to postpartum.

In our personal experience, the majority of nursing bras fell into this category. Sure, one or two may have come in handy in those beginning days when our boobs were unpredictable geysers, but trust - as you start to fall into a rhythm and start to feel more like yourself, nursing bras will make you feel like anything but yourself. Instead, opt for the below alternatives for bras that look cute, work for nursing, and above all else, actually work with your outfits.

SKIMS Cotton Triangle Bralette

This might be one of our favorite bralettes of all time - but especially for nursing. It’s breathable and supportive, but still looks gorgeous. Plus, it’s easy to pop out a boob for a quick feed without having to deal with any additional snaps or fabric. Bonus: because it’s cotton, it’s pretty accommodating for fluctuating sizes - which makes it especially perfect for those early months.

Cosabella Dolce Bralette

There is something about wearing a well-crafted lacy underthing that does wonders for the spirit. In our opinion, black lace is like black coffee - essential and an instant pick-me-up. The Cosabella Dolce Bralette is one of the best shaped bralettes we have come across, and it’s built to last. You might even have this baby in your lingerie drawer well past your nursing stage of motherhood, which makes it a very worthy investment.

Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Bralette

There’s a reason why the Calvin Klein Modern Cotton Bralette is such a classic. It’s forgiving, malleable, and looks great worn alone or under t-shirts. Plus, you can wear it for everyday and straight to to yoga or pilates. But what you might not know about this iconic bralette is that it’s accommodating for nursing. The scoop neck allows for you to easily pull down the fabric without stretching out the neckline. Plus, one size will fit a variety of cup sizes, which means you can wear it at any stage from pregnancy to postpartum and beyond.

Negative Underwear Silky Non-Wire in Buff

If you get the right one, a good nude bra can be shockingly sexy. Especially if it doesn’t have underwire and feels like a literal second skin, like the Silky Non-Wire in Buff from Negative Underwear. Wear it under literally anything. Our favorite combo is with a white button up - just unbutton a few buttons and pull down to nurse.

SKIMS Mesh Scoop Bralette

Another scoop neck bralette that looks just as good as it feels, the SKIMS Scoop Mesh Bralette gives you easy access to pull out the girls while looking super chic. And if a little bit peeks out from under your top, it will come across for more as a fashion choice than any nursing bra.