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4.5
My favorite of the Cake nursing bras. I tried the Macaroon (didn't fit) and the Licorice as well. It doesn't tack, but out of all my complaints against the many bras I've tried (several Bravissimos and Panache Sophie), I feel that one matters least.Pros-Underwire-Firm thick band-Underwire-Padded supportive straps-Underwire-6 rows of hooks-UnderwireCons-Center gore is way too high-Center gore doesn't tack-Cake's size chart didn't quite work for meDid I mention the underwire? It seems most nursing bra makers are afraid of underwires. Well, I'm afraid of the back/neck pain of not supporting my breasts. Boob slings/hammocks don't cut it for 34I. Also, separation means less sweat and boob-on-boob chafing.Sizing: if you're accustomed to good support, you might need to go down in band. I used Cake's sizing chart, which gave me a 36G. I didn't believe it, since I'm happily wearing 34s on the middle hook. I kept the same bust measurement, but moved to 34, making me a 34I. I tried both sizes and I'm happy with the 34I. (All sizes reported in US--make sure you know which size system is being used!). I'd been wearing a 34G/H but feeling it was too small in the cup, so this made sense.Seems to be nice make, but I ordered a bigger size (DD) and it fits like an B cup. Which is tiny. Ended up giving it away. Won’t order againIt's ok. Although it technically fits, it has a soft tacking gore. The gore is also extremely high in my size (40H in UK sizing), to the point that it actually pokes up a little higher than the slope of my breasts, and I have to be careful that my daughter doesn't hit her head on it which has happened a few times. Unfortunately this is the only underwire nursing bra I can find in my size z so I'm stuck with the thing.I ordered a 32J based on measurements and because that's what I'm currently wearing in Anita brand. I'd say it did run true to size. The four rows of hooks in the back are amazing but that's the only good thing about this bra. The straps are only partially adjustable so if you're petite you'll be starting out on the tightest strap setting to begin with which will not be great once the straps stretch out even a little. The clips are not very secure feeling and they came undone easily. The sling underneath was larger than the cup size so it bunches and does not provide any support. It's also a very narrow piece of fabric where a wider lining would have actually provided support while nursing. The cup itself does nothing, the only support comes from the underwire. The cup is thin and unstructured. There was no security at all and there was way too much bouncing just with regular walking. It didn't provide any shaping at all. Maybe if I had sized down a cup it would have been tighter but I think I would have been falling out the top. All in all, don't get this just get an Anita. They aren't pretty but they're way more supportive and they hold up well.I have other Cake Maternity bras that I love -Waffles (32I), Cotton Candy (M), and Rock Candy (M) - but this one just doesn't measure up. The fit is a little odd; the gore rises up quite high in the middle even though the band and cup fit well. The seams on the cups are very visible through most clothes, but throwing a tank on under my shirt or wearing a sweatshirt hides it pretty well. Lastly, I'm not a huge fan of the off white color; it seems old lady-ish and that's not what I'm going for postpartum haha.I ordered a 34GG/J (just for reference)When I first saw the bra all I could think was "oh gosh, this looks like something I would find in a large, elderly persons closet." And I don't mean to be rude when I say that. I'm sure there are cute bras made for large elderly people. This bra? No. Not even close. After having a baby two months ago, I have gone up 5 cup sizes and want nothing more than to be supported and feel attractive while being supported! so I tried it on anyways. It offered support but i did the "bend over" test to see how it would work if I were moving around and it hurt me so bad! The band was the right size but man it dug into me when I bent or twisted! The little insert inside to cover your boob while you nurse is extremely loose as well. So I sent it back because there's no way I'm spending $60+ on something that I hate this much. I'm disappointed because I don't have a single bra that fits me and now I have to find another and order it. UghThis bra is very pretty, but it fits weird and after a few weeks the fabric has been stretching out. In particular, the triangle shaped fabric under the actual cup has stretched out, and now it's all bunched up under the cup when I wear it. The straps are too long, even when adjusted to the smallest setting. The underwire is fine at first, but by the end of the day it is really uncomfortable. As a 32J, I don't have a lot of options when it comes to any bra...let alone nursing bras. I can make do with this one, but it's not great. It's really too expensive for something that has stretched out so quickly.Tight scratchy uncomfortable. Does hold my girls up 40DD but a plastic wire is popping out of the side after 3 uses.Very impressed have just got through post and tried on, ordered another one : )
