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Lunar Eclipse Full Cup Nursing Bra

HOTMilk

Lunar Eclipse Full Cup Nursing Bra

7/10 overall

£27.99

A wirefree, full-coverage nursing bra in sleek microfiber with a natural lift, replacing the discontinued Eclipse Black line.

Reviewed by SepehrNot yet hands-on tested — based on research & published specs
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Most nursing bras in this category, including Bravado and Cake's models already stocked, are deliberately wire-free for comfort — HOTMilk's Eclipse is one of the few that offers a supportive underwire option specifically engineered to be nursing-safe, aimed at fuller busts that find wire-free styles under-supportive. This is a genuine gap-filler if you've found wire-free nursing bras leave you wanting more structure.

The trade-off against the wire-free options in this category is exactly what you'd expect: more structured support, at the cost of some of the stretch-and-flex comfort that wire-free styles are known for. It's a worthwhile alternative specifically for larger cup sizes where wire-free bras from other brands in this category may not provide adequate support.

What we liked

  • Nursing-safe underwire gives more structured support
  • Extended sizing well suited to fuller busts
  • More substantial construction than wire-free alternatives

Where it falls short

  • Most expensive option in the category
  • Underwire less universally comfortable than wire-free styles
  • Hand-wash care is more effort than machine-washable competitors

Specs

Style
Nursing-safe underwire, full cup
Fabric
Structured lace-and-mesh blend
Sizing
Extended range for fuller busts
Wash care
Hand wash recommended
Nursing access
Drop-cup clip

How we scored it

Comfort & Fit

How well it accommodates a changing shape through pregnancy.

7/10

Structured fit suits fuller busts well; underwire won't suit everyone's comfort preference.

Support Quality

How much structural support and lift it provides.

9/10

Nursing-safe underwire provides the strongest support in the category, especially for larger cups.

Value for Money

Cost relative to what you get.

5/10

Most expensive bra in the category, justified mainly for fuller-bust support needs.

Weighted by importance for this category — see our editorial policy for how we test.

The alternative

Croissant Nursing Bra

Cake Maternity

Croissant Nursing Bra

A soft flexi-wire t-shirt nursing bra with contour cups for support and comfort, replacing the discontinued Tutti Frutti line.

7.7/10