“For reference:
I am a 32D. My measurements put me right in a Luxe. I also breastfeed my 6mo old.
Review:
Before purchasing the Ultimate Lounge Bra, I tried getting in touch with someone on the SheFit team to make sure I was getting the best fit. I already have the Ultimate Sports Bra in Luxe, so I figured that would be a good starting point. It took the team a while to get back to me, so I went ahead and purchased the ULB without help. SheFit suggests going up a size for the ULB, but I got my measured Luxe size.
When it arrived, I was very pleased with the color, cut, fabric, and design. I tried it on and wore a white shirt. Totally invisible!
The bra feels great! It's soft and offers light support. Stays put and doesnt rise up or shift. Its better than my nursing bras in almost every way. I even tried sleeping in it. It's truly amazing!
I wish I had ordered it a size or 2 smaller, though. It really didn't have the kind of compression I was hoping for. Of course, it is a LOUNGE bra, not a sports bra.
Here's why I gave it 4 stars:
The modesty pads shift around a bit and don't fully cover your breast. It seems meant to cover just your nipples. On the plus side, though, they are stiff enough to offer a little extra support if you shift them down close to the band.
The clip that helps you zip up the bra is attached by a thick square of fabric on the left side of the bra. While the construction is appropriate and the edge of that fabric square is "cauterized" to prevent the fabric from fraying, it unfortunately causes chafing on my left breast where it rubs. That gets annoying and uncomfortable after a full day/night. There's not much to do to fix it except use tape over it.
Overall:
For a lounge bra and sleeping bra it's amazing and perfect! I tell everyone I know to get one.
If you're looking for a compression bra, this is not it-get the Ultimate Sports Bra for that.
Breastfeeding with it is easy enough.
The color is perfectly invisible under white clothing.
Message to SheFit:
Keep Dirty Blond as a staple color. It's perfect!
I will keep purchasing bras from you and sending my friends and family to you.”
“I ordered this because I love the sports bra. I ordered a size up from the sports bra as recommended. This thing is miserable. I wore it a few days as recommended and it just gets worse. The zipper cover isn’t wide enough to protect. Gives me a total uni-boob. It’s just awful!”
“it is nice and comfortable, all over support. I can wear it for majority of the day. I am concerned about long term. I am an active person so even casual bras get a workout. All to often my casual bras are toast within 3 months but I am optimistic about this product because I have worn your sports bras for some time. They have managed to maintain an excellent level of support. That is why i am giving an acceptable rating initially.”
“Love the Clasp in the middle...The first Shefit I purchased didn't have the clasp and it would pull apart when I was running my horse in competition barrel Races. I had to start pinning it to keep it together. Your addition of the clasp has solved that problem. My new bar is comfortable and supportive fits my busy and active life style.”
