The Marine Larken X

so worth it! as a FTM who is figuring out tandem breast feeding and pumping, I tried a few different brands and never felt like they were anything special, out of the ordinary or superior and i didnt like the concept of the snap on the straps. pre-baby i mainly wore sports bras or nothing at all so finding Larken was a dream! albeit it i wish the fabrics were more friendly (like cotton or bamboo) but i understand and appreciate the stretch in it! the functionality, varying styles and comfort plus style....total win in my book. bought set of 2 then invested in 4 more and played with all the colors!

I am suffering from horrible night sweats but need to wear a pumping bra to bed to avoid late night changes that require me to spend more time awake. These bras are the only ones that have been comfortable, breathable, and worth wearing at night. They have been a huge time saver and I ordered 3 more bras after a week of wearing the one I bought. Could not recommend these bras enough!!!

I was intrigued by the Larken X bra after hearing all of my friends rave about it as the perfect nursing bra they couldn't live without. Although I don’t have children, the buzz around it made me want to try it out, as I was looking for something comfortable, supportive, and versatile enough to wear for any occasion. The Larken X bra exceeded all of my expectations and lived up to my friends' glowing reviews. It’s incredibly versatile, ideal for Arizona’s weather, and feels as light as a feather. I highly recommend the Larken X bra to moms and aunties alike – it’s definitely a wardrobe staple worth having!

Unless you’re wearing it as a crop top, it’s pretty mediocre as a pumping or nursing bra. The fabric has to stretch to max capacity to get flanges into it, and then afterwards it’s stretched out and not as supportive as when it was new.

As a new mom, I had so much trouble figuring out what bras to wear to nurse and pump. I’m generally not a big bra-wearer, and especially during the early days post-partum, I don’t want to wear any bras at all! But to pump hands-free, you need one. I bought so many different kinds of nursing and pumping bras that were recommended to me and was confused and disappointed with the tight fits, annoying straps, and cut-out holes for pumping that would rub against and irritate my nipples. It was almost as if the other brands tried to design the worst possible bras for sensitive milk-producing breasts - if you are still pregnant and don’t realize this yet, you want to maintain loose fitting clothes against your chest to support milk production, and your nipples will be very tender and sore in the early days and beyond! The last thing you need is tight cut-out fabric rubbing against them. I finally found Larken and now it’s all I wear. It’s soft, stretchy, user-friendly, and does it all! I ended up buying 4 and sized up because I prefer a looser fit. With the Larken design, you can maintain a loose fit and not lose the grip on the pump, since you have to cross the fabric over itself. And pulling the fabric up or down to nurse is a breeze. I love the design, colors, and fit of this bra and I’ll keep singing its praises over all other brands to my new mom friends!