In her ongoing mission to normalize breastfeeding, model and advocate Tess Hartley has been sharing stunning photos since welcoming her son in June. Recently, she posted another captivating nursing selfie, sparking a vital discussion: Why are nursing bras so unappealing?
After a segment on Hollywood Today Live, Hartley shared a photo of herself nursing her baby, looking fabulous as ever. In a Facebook post sharing an article about her image, she quipped, “When a baby’s gotta eat, a baby’s gotta eat! Also, my bra isn’t a nursing bra; it’s a Torrid push-up bra that I’ve made work for me. Because honestly—supportive and cute options for plus-size moms just don’t exist. So sad!”
Indeed, it’s a significant point. Where are the chic nursing bras designed for plus-size mothers or those with larger busts? Why do nursing bras often resemble something from our great-grandmothers’ wardrobes if we want to nurse conveniently? Hartley mentions wearing a regular push-up bra, looking beautiful, but it raises the question of how she manages it. My own attempts to breastfeed in a non-nursing bra ended in frustration, as I struggled to maneuver my breast out of a bra that wasn’t designed for such a purpose. For those of us with a 34DD size, traditional nursing bras don’t always cut it.
There’s hope that retailers will recognize that a mother’s larger breasts don’t equate to a desire to appear matronly while nursing. Many of us want stylish options that allow us to feel confident and attractive while fulfilling our roles as 24/7 milk providers. This desire is true whether someone’s bust size is an A cup or a G.
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In summary, Tess Hartley’s recent breastfeeding photo highlights the need for attractive nursing bras that cater to plus-size mothers, challenging the notion that comfort must come at the expense of style.