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April 4, 2013 By Wendy Leave a Comment

The Anytime Bralet from Bella Materna: Review and Giveaway {Ends 4.24)

*Please note:  I received a complimentary product for review purposes. As always, I will only promote products that I personally use and/or recommend to my readers.

If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you’ve probably heard me griping at some point about my inability to find a decent-fitting nursing bra. grumble grumble… 


Some of the problems I’ve encountered during my 3-year quest to find a great bra:

  • Weird shapeless mom boob or uniboob
  • Lack of support.
  • Lack of coverage (the always-embarrassing “headlights” issue)
  • Inability to accommodate the varying sizes from pregnancy to breastfeeding
  • Loss of support as the day goes on. (Great at 8:00am, saggy by lunchtime.)
  • Flimsy straps
  • Itchy fabric
  • …and the list goes on.

The folks at Bella Materna thought that they might have the answer to my issues, so they graciously allowed me to give their Anytime Bralet a shot. 

(And let me tell you, nursing a newborn along with a 3-year-old makes me a pretty good bra tester, because there are all kinds of things going on with “the girls” these days. I probably hit 3 or 4 different sizes throughout the course of a day! And, with all the hooking and unhooking and stretching and pulling cups aside, I really put my bras to work.)

Look out, Mamas! It seems we have a winner!

And it’s even pretty, right? In the photos, the Anytime Bralet from Bella Materna looks a little bit like a sleep bra, but it’s not. It IS comfortable enough to sleep in, but it’s made from a luxurious smooth and silky Oeko-Tex fabric (certified to be toxin free!) 

Available in sizes S through XXL, the fit is flexible enough to take you from pregnancy through your nursing days. Since I originally thought this was similar to a sleep bra, I was excited to discover that it features a back closure with extra hook settings for more adjustability.

Another welcome feature is the removable pad in each cup for smooth shape and lift. I’m not a huge fan of pads because I find they often wrinkle or get scrunched up when you nurse a lot, but they’re a nice option. Especially for coverage. I have mine out for now, but I think I’ll put them back in once we start nursing a little less often.

The last thing I’d like to point out is the pull-aside nursing access. I’ve broken many a clasp trying to get things unhooked for a hungry baby, so this is a nice change. Just pull it aside. It makes nursing in public a lot easier, too, when you don’t have to worry about re-hooking.

Is there anything I didn’t like?

The way this bra is constructed, the support comes from the sturdy band and shoulder straps rather than the cups. I would say it’s built more for comfort than contour, since there is no wire or side support in the cups. Overall, this wasn’t a big problem for me, and since it’s Bella Materna’s #1 selling wirefree bra, I guess it’s not a problem for most!

For a long time, I chose my bra each morning based on which one I disliked the least. Now, thanks to Bella Materna, I have a pretty bra to grab first each day!

Buy it!

The Anytime Bralet is available in sizes S–XXL, in Black or Nude, at BellaMaterna.com.

 Win it!

There are TWO prizes to be won, courtesy of the fine folks at Bella Materna! One winner will receive the Anytime Bralet in their choice of bare or black (retail value: $48.00) and another winner will receive the Anytime Bralet FULL CUP Version (retail value $58.00.)  Enter using the easy Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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Filed Under: Breastfeeding, giveaways, Product & Service Reviews Tagged With: adjustable nursing bras, Anytime Bralet, Bella Materna, breastfeeding, nursing bra review, nursing bras, pregnancy and breastfeeding, product reviews, wirefree nursing bras

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Comments

  1. Jen @ ThisCrunchyLife says

    April 4, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    I like the anytime camisole. I love tanks I can nurse in!
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  2. Julie says

    April 5, 2013 at 3:22 am

    I like the anytime gown

    Reply
  3. Mayla M says

    April 5, 2013 at 3:23 am

    I also like the Smooth Wirefree Nursing Bra Full Cup.

    Reply
  4. Jaimie Adams says

    April 5, 2013 at 10:15 am

    I also really like the Anytime Nursing Gown. It looks comfy for this summer when my baby is due. 🙂

    Reply
  5. Anne Perry says

    April 5, 2013 at 3:54 pm

    http://www.bellamaterna.com/shop/Seattle-Icons-All-Weather-PID9058-WG04CSEA.aspx
    All weather blanket

    Reply
  6. Tina T says

    April 7, 2013 at 4:07 pm

    It’s hard to even window shop for myself cause I’m ALWAYS buying stuff or the kids however, the “sexy lounge dress” looks comfy 🙂

    Reply
  7. Kristi P says

    April 7, 2013 at 8:55 pm

    The Smooth Underwire Bra Full Cup Looks exactly like what I’vee been searching for.

    Reply
  8. Heather McKenzie Carter says

    April 7, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    Anytime Gown Full Cup – lougewear 🙂

    Reply
  9. kimberly pugliese says

    April 7, 2013 at 10:57 pm

    the peacock lace bra let is gorgeous!

    Reply
  10. dana says

    April 7, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    the Underwire Anytime Bra is very pretty too!

    Reply
  11. Jenn L says

    April 8, 2013 at 12:34 am

    I like the peacock lace bralet! The anytime gown looks comfy, too. 🙂
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  12. Vivian S says

    April 8, 2013 at 1:10 pm

    The Anytime camisole

    Reply
  13. Ashley Parks says

    April 9, 2013 at 1:39 am

    I like the All Weather Blanket Woobee From RoSK…. it looks soft and my hubby would love the color! 🙂

    Reply
  14. LoryAnn P says

    April 9, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    I like the T-Shirt Nursing Bra Full Cup.

    Reply
  15. Leila S says

    April 10, 2013 at 12:18 am

    Since I rarely get out of my pj’s these days (looking for COMFY!!) the anytime nursing gown looks like a major win (especially as the summer approaches).

    Reply
  16. katherine d says

    April 11, 2013 at 6:54 pm

    full cup on barre

    Reply
  17. Sarah Keeter says

    April 11, 2013 at 6:59 pm

    I’d go for full cup in black!

    Reply
  18. megan says

    April 11, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    I’d want the anytime regular version.

    Reply
  19. Rebecca Villalba says

    April 11, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    I am also a long-term nursing mom, having nursed my first two for 2 1/2 yrs each and am now nursing my 3 mos old. I too have tried MANY different brands of nursing bras that were uncomfortable and not great quality in general. I can absolutely vouch for the quality and durability of Bella Materna bras. I still have a bra that I bought 6 yrs ago and put in a lot of use that’s in great shape! I have sensitive skin and get itchy very easily, however the fabric is very comfortable. I would definitely continue to use these bras past my nursing days as they are supportive and look great! My cup size has gone up with my 3rd baby and I’d love to have another Bella Materna bra that fits my current size.

    Reply
  20. Michelle Garcia says

    April 11, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    I would choose the regular coverage bra. I have yet to find a great nursing bra so would be interested to see if this one is THE one for me as well. I am on my third nursling and have been nursing at least one baby for the past 5 1/2 years now.

    Reply
  21. Sarah says

    April 12, 2013 at 8:21 am

    I would go for the full cup! I also really like the T-shirt bra full cup. It looks comfy and sexy 🙂

    Reply
  22. Erin L says

    April 12, 2013 at 9:15 am

    I would choose the regular in bare!

    Reply
  23. Julie C says

    April 12, 2013 at 11:20 am

    I would love either of these nursing bras. Nursing in and of itself can sometimes be a daunting task so anything to make it easier would be awesome! Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  24. allie says

    April 12, 2013 at 11:26 am

    I like the peacock lace
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  25. allie says

    April 12, 2013 at 11:27 am

    Oops answered the question wrong.

    I would get regular cup in black.
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    Reply
  26. Julie says

    April 12, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    I have the bralet in regular…..and love it! Would love one in black!

    Reply
  27. Laura Jacobson says

    April 14, 2013 at 9:56 am

    Oh the Anytime Bralet Full Cup with Removable Pads!!!!!

    Reply
  28. Julie P says

    April 14, 2013 at 9:15 pm

    Full Cup in Black.

    Reply
  29. Edie S says

    April 14, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    I would pick the full cup in either color.

    Reply
  30. Christy G says

    April 16, 2013 at 1:23 am

    I would choose regular in bare

    Reply
  31. Erin McWhirt says

    April 16, 2013 at 1:58 am

    The full cup is for me! black

    Reply
  32. Bree says

    April 16, 2013 at 11:47 am

    Regular cup in black!

    Reply
  33. nici r says

    April 16, 2013 at 11:58 am

    I would choose the full cup in bare

    Reply
  34. jill m. says

    April 16, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    I would love to find a great nursing bra. Most I have found to be not so comfortable after a couple hours

    Reply
    • jill m. says

      April 16, 2013 at 1:42 pm

      I would get regular in bare

      Reply
  35. Angie W says

    April 16, 2013 at 3:16 pm

    Regular in bare. Looks so comfortable and pretty!

    Reply
  36. Laura says

    April 16, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    I’d love to try this bra!

    Reply
  37. Cortney Jenkins says

    April 16, 2013 at 8:28 pm

    I would choose the full cup in bare

    Reply
  38. lauren michele says

    April 16, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    i think i’d get the regular in black, but it’s a hard choice.

    Reply
  39. Beth R says

    April 17, 2013 at 10:37 am

    I would choose the full cup in bare

    Reply
  40. Carly says

    April 17, 2013 at 11:38 am

    Want! I have yet to find a bra that works for me post-partum.

    Reply
  41. Amy C says

    April 17, 2013 at 11:31 pm

    Regular in bare!

    Reply
  42. Liz says

    April 18, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    The anytime bralet

    Reply
  43. Jenilee says

    April 19, 2013 at 5:45 pm

    Full, in nude.

    Reply
  44. Rachel says

    April 20, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    I’d choose the regular version in black.

    Reply
  45. Emily says

    April 20, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    Regular in bare!

    Reply
  46. Kristen H. W. says

    April 21, 2013 at 1:55 am

    I would choose the full cup in bare.

    Reply
  47. Ashley says

    April 21, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    I would choose the regular in the nude!

    Reply
  48. Donna says

    April 21, 2013 at 7:02 pm

    I would choose regular cup in black. I need removable pads because I always have deer in headlights problem!
    How did this compare to the popular Bravado?

    Reply
  49. Alicia smith says

    April 22, 2013 at 11:03 pm

    I’m bra shopping right now! Dying for a good nursing bra
    Regular in bare

    Reply
  50. Sara @ Mom Endeavors says

    April 23, 2013 at 2:48 am

    Anytime regular in black!
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    Reply
  51. melissa darling says

    April 23, 2013 at 7:01 am

    http://www.bellamaterna.com/shop/Anytime-Camisole-Full-Cups-PID6192-2266.aspx

    Reply
  52. Amanda C says

    April 23, 2013 at 7:31 am

    regular in bare

    Reply
  53. courtney k says

    April 23, 2013 at 7:31 am

    regular in bare

    Reply
  54. shawn says

    April 23, 2013 at 8:36 am

    I would love one of these!!!!!!

    Reply
  55. Jessica Kae Buzzell says

    April 23, 2013 at 8:51 am

    I would choose the regular cup in bare

    Reply
  56. Kathryn Depew says

    April 23, 2013 at 8:54 am

    Most likely the regular in bare. thanks!
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  57. Wendy says

    April 23, 2013 at 9:20 am

    I’d choose the regular anytime in Black. I still haven’t found a really good bra. This would be a fun win.

    Reply
  58. Jessica Epps says

    April 23, 2013 at 9:52 am

    Regular in bare!

    Reply
  59. Janelle says

    April 23, 2013 at 10:52 am

    This would be great – three of my hard-used nursing bras have broken underwires in the last 2 weeks! Nude would be best.

    Reply
  60. slb3334@gmail.com says

    April 23, 2013 at 10:57 am

    regular in black.

    Reply
  61. ashleyo says

    April 23, 2013 at 11:15 am

    Regular in Bare please!!

    Reply
  62. Jaclyn Reynolds says

    April 23, 2013 at 11:16 am

    I would choose the regular in black!

    Reply
  63. fancygrlnancy (Nancy Partin) says

    April 23, 2013 at 11:41 am

    I think regular in bare

    Reply
  64. Jennifer Martir says

    April 23, 2013 at 12:18 pm

    Tshirt nursing bra full cup black!

    Reply
  65. Tina W. says

    April 23, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    Anytime Bralet regular in black.

    Reply
  66. Breanne says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    Regular in black

    Reply
  67. susan smoaks says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:39 pm

    i would choose the full cup in bare

    Reply
  68. Melissa says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:41 pm

    Full cup in black!
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  69. Emily @ Baby Dickey says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    Regular in bare!
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  70. stephaniet says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    I would choose the full cup in Black ! 🙂

    Reply
  71. jenny says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    the bralet in nude for sure

    Reply
  72. Jessica L. says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    I would choose the regular in black!

    Reply
  73. Christina Horstman says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    Regular in bare is what I would pick 🙂

    Reply
  74. Jessica says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    Anytime Bralet Full Cup in Black!

    Reply
  75. Catherine BW says

    April 24, 2013 at 7:52 pm

    Regular in black

    Reply
  76. Tess C says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    This bra looks so comfy!!

    Reply
  77. Sophie says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    This looks like a great bra!

    Reply
  78. larissa b. says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    regular bralet in black

    Reply
  79. Andrea@MommyPR says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    T-shirt nursing bra regular cup

    Reply
  80. Yelena says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:16 pm

    Full version in bare would be amazing.

    Reply
  81. Amy Shrago says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    I’d choose the full cup in bare.

    Reply
  82. Courtney @ Joy Of Momma Joyner says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    I would like the Anytime Tank. 🙂
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  83. Denise says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    I’d love to try one of these.

    Reply
  84. Sandee Hill says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    I’d choose the full coverage in bare!

    Reply
  85. Christi says

    April 24, 2013 at 8:53 pm

    Looks super comfortable!

    Reply
  86. Heather V says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    I’d choose the regular coverage in nude.

    Reply
  87. Kris says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    I’d love the regular cup in bare.

    Reply
  88. mary says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    regular in bare

    Reply
  89. rachel travis says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    Full in bare!

    Reply
  90. Katie says

    April 24, 2013 at 9:12 pm

    I’d choose the regular coverage in bare

    Reply
  91. Tamara says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:37 pm

    Maybe I’m missing it, but I don’t really get the difference between the Regular or Full Cup version? But either way, I’d pick the bare color. 🙂
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  92. Michael Torres says

    April 24, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    I think my wife would like the full in black.

    Reply
  93. Brianna says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    I love the regular cup version in bare! 🙂

    Reply
  94. Dana says

    April 24, 2013 at 11:34 pm

    regular in black!

    Reply

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