Maternity Bras in a J cup or above...?

[Mumtobe1221]

Hi everyone, does any one have any good recommendations for maternity bras? I am currently 28 weeks pregnant and have managed in my existing bras so far, but they are rapidly becoming instruments of torture.

I feel totally stuck as the last time I was measured (at a Bravissimo in London) I was a 36J/JJ. I took up running last year and lost three stone. Didn't replace my bras given lockdown and as my tits are so massive I always need to be measured. With pregnancy I am now spilling out of the cups and the band is tight. I can't get to London (or anywhere with decent choice) currently to get measured. My only option locally is John Lewis which doesn't carry anything that big. I long for a non wired bra or crop top but just don't seem to be able to find anything that goes up to my size. Any ideas gratefully received!

Have you tried the over the phone fitting service from Bravissimo? I was dubious, but they lady on the phone was amazing, and when the bras came through they were spot on and really comfy. These weren't maternity, but they certainly inspired confidence in me based on my experience.

This site goes up to a J cup: uk.hotmilklingerie.com/

I ordered from them during my last pregnancy and I liked the products they carried.

I don’t know which carriers do larger than a J cup.

@Weatherwax

Have you tried the over the phone fitting service from Bravissimo? I was dubious, but they lady on the phone was amazing, and when the bras came through they were spot on and really comfy. These weren't maternity, but they certainly inspired confidence in me based on my experience.

I didn't know they were doing that. I'll definitely check that out. Thanks for telling me that it's much appreciated!

I was an M cup at my biggest - I will see if I can track down where I bought my nursing bra from. It definitely wasn't hotmilk, as the name gives me the ick even though I appreciate what they're trying to do

Oh, it was Bravissimo - just looked at their website and they have a few maternity or nursing bras in a J cup in the £32-46 range

Bravissimo's fitting service doesn't usually involve measuring - they look at what you're currently wearing and can assess whether you need to go up or down from there.

I'm a jj cup and I bought my maternity bras from bravissimo.
Interestingly, I didn't increase much in size - I guessed they thought they were big enough so ended up with J cup nursing bras.

Also, bravissimo is good for returns and their fitting service over the phone is very good.

Thank you to everyone for their suggestions x x