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One challenge with being an American living in Japan while pregnant is the lack of selection of maternity/nursing bras. If you haven't seen Japanese bras before, let me tell you they are ridiculous! They usually are frilly, full of padding, and look either like they are made for little girls or very old people. From the slim pickings, here are some of the ones I've tried and would like to try next!
1. Uniqlo Wireless Bras: When I first noticed a change early on in my pregnancy I found the Uniqlo wireless bra (top left) to be the most comfortable. I loved the material, the fit, and thought it had the perfect amount of lining--ooh and they have lots of different colors and patterns! I loved mine so much that I bought another one from the sale bin with the lace trim (middle row, right side), not because I liked the style but because it was $5 cheaper than the regular-priced ones. Turns out that one fits differently! :( Is that why it was on sale??? So I loved the first one and do not love the second one. I then saw recently that they came out with a new style (bottom right corner pic) and I looooved that one, too. BUT the XL barely fit me so I decided not to buy because things are only going to get bigger...such a bummer!
Pros: Affordable, soft and comfy, just enough lining and support to be worn day or night Cons: I am already busting out of the XL and that is the biggest size, so I recommend this bra if you are a 34C or less! Every bra is different! Even though they come sealed in bags ask if you can try them on before purchasing.
2. Mama-labo "half top" (light blue): This was the first Japanese maternity/nursing bra I bought and I even bought the maternity underwear from the same line. I liked that it was non frilly and a sports bra style. It's that seamless material that a lot of people like, but, after wearing both for a short time, I do not like either of these products. The bra, although it is XL, is too small already and rides up. It is also hard to keep the removable cups in place after washing it a few times. The band on the underwear, hitting right in the middle of your bump (is that normal?), is not comfortable to me either because I feel like it cuts off circulation.
Pros: Nice material, less than $20.
Cons: Runs small, not very supportive, gives you a weird, pointy shape.
3. Mama-labo Cotton "half top" (grey stripes): This is one of my latest purchases and I originally thought it would be perfect for sleeping in and great for my growing chest because it is one of the few Japanese XL bras that still had some room to grow. I needed to try something new after not loving the first Japanese nursing bra. Well, turns out I do not love it. :( It has way too little support, even for night, and it is just not comfortable.
Pros: Cotton, removable pads, four notches on the hook and eye closure, less than $15.
Cons: Not very supportive.
4. Coobies: I heard about these from The Daybook and thought they would be worth a try so they are next on my list! Hopefully they will fit me since I'll have to order them from the US and probably can't return them.
5. Target Gilligan O'Malley Nursing Bras: I believe I heard about these from another blog as well...I can't remember where now (top right). For two for $22 I think they are worth a shot. They look like they have a pretty solid band going around the bottom that will give me the support I'm looking for. Since they are American size, I'm hoping a large will work for me. I know I'm not an American XL!
Any other recommendations for a comfy, supportive, wireless, sports bra style? I don't want to order a regular bra style from the US since I don't know what my size will be after having the baby and it seems like the biggest size in Japan is already too small!
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One challenge with being an American living in Japan while pregnant is the lack of selection of maternity/nursing bras. If you haven't seen Japanese bras before, let me tell you they are ridiculous! They usually are frilly, full of padding, and look either like they are made for little girls or very old people. From the slim pickings, here are some of the ones I've tried and would like to try next!
1. Uniqlo Wireless Bras: When I first noticed a change early on in my pregnancy I found the Uniqlo wireless bra (top left) to be the most comfortable. I loved the material, the fit, and thought it had the perfect amount of lining--ooh and they have lots of different colors and patterns! I loved mine so much that I bought another one from the sale bin with the lace trim (middle row, right side), not because I liked the style but because it was $5 cheaper than the regular-priced ones. Turns out that one fits differently! :( Is that why it was on sale??? So I loved the first one and do not love the second one. I then saw recently that they came out with a new style (bottom right corner pic) and I looooved that one, too. BUT the XL barely fit me so I decided not to buy because things are only going to get bigger...such a bummer!
Pros: Affordable, soft and comfy, just enough lining and support to be worn day or night Cons: I am already busting out of the XL and that is the biggest size, so I recommend this bra if you are a 34C or less! Every bra is different! Even though they come sealed in bags ask if you can try them on before purchasing.
2. Mama-labo "half top" (light blue): This was the first Japanese maternity/nursing bra I bought and I even bought the maternity underwear from the same line. I liked that it was non frilly and a sports bra style. It's that seamless material that a lot of people like, but, after wearing both for a short time, I do not like either of these products. The bra, although it is XL, is too small already and rides up. It is also hard to keep the removable cups in place after washing it a few times. The band on the underwear, hitting right in the middle of your bump (is that normal?), is not comfortable to me either because I feel like it cuts off circulation.
Pros: Nice material, less than $20.
Cons: Runs small, not very supportive, gives you a weird, pointy shape.
3. Mama-labo Cotton "half top" (grey stripes): This is one of my latest purchases and I originally thought it would be perfect for sleeping in and great for my growing chest because it is one of the few Japanese XL bras that still had some room to grow. I needed to try something new after not loving the first Japanese nursing bra. Well, turns out I do not love it. :( It has way too little support, even for night, and it is just not comfortable.
Pros: Cotton, removable pads, four notches on the hook and eye closure, less than $15.
Cons: Not very supportive.
4. Coobies: I heard about these from The Daybook and thought they would be worth a try so they are next on my list! Hopefully they will fit me since I'll have to order them from the US and probably can't return them.
5. Target Gilligan O'Malley Nursing Bras: I believe I heard about these from another blog as well...I can't remember where now (top right). For two for $22 I think they are worth a shot. They look like they have a pretty solid band going around the bottom that will give me the support I'm looking for. Since they are American size, I'm hoping a large will work for me. I know I'm not an American XL!
Any other recommendations for a comfy, supportive, wireless, sports bra style? I don't want to order a regular bra style from the US since I don't know what my size will be after having the baby and it seems like the biggest size in Japan is already too small!
