Modest Middles are tank tops that cover your middle while allowing easy access to your breasts nursing bra. Of course you’re supposed to wear another top over it, although once you’re done nursing you could use it as a sexy piece of lingerie too!
Basically, Modest Middles are specially made nursing tank tops that allow you to turn any shirt into a nursing shirt. They cover your middle when you pull up the shirt you are wearing over top of it, and it leaves you and your nursling with easy access to your breasts. Yes, you are supposed to wear a nursing bra with it, but except for when I wore one for the sake of this review I have preferred wearing it without one. (It’s summer time and that’s just how I roll folks.)
What I really love about this top.
- The fabric feels great. It’s lightweight and soft. I’m not extra hot when I wear it under another shirt in the hot weather.
- It fits long so it covers my belly really well (I am tall so this is important for me) and it stays put – it doesn’t roll up.
- It has adjustable spaghetti straps.
- I feel sexy in it. Clothes don’t just meet functional needs, sometimes they meet psychological ones too. When you love what you’re wearing, you feel better about yourself.
Sizing
I was confused about which size to order since I am between sizes at the moment. I also have a long torso and a bit more of a belly than I did a few months ago. On their size chart it says that if you are between sizes you should choose the smaller size since the fabric will stretch to accommodate you. I asked Amy what she thought of my personal predicament and she said she would send me one in each size so I could share my thoughts. Thank you Amy – I so appreciated that!
How to put a Modest Middle strap on tanks.
Another thing about fit. Amy says “One thing to note is that the straps are adjustable. I recommend that you adjust them so that the point at which the strap meets the tank hits about an inch below the top of your armpit (that way the strap lines up with your bra strap). You can also ‘wrap’ your Modest Middle strap around the clasp on you nursing bra to adjust the fit.”
The result: I fit into the smaller size (a medium) but it doesn’t give me as much coverage around the middle because it’s shorter and slightly tighter where the bodice meets the straps. Basically I found myself pulling it down more often. The large fits like a glove. My suggestion is if you are quite sure your body won’t fit into the smaller side of the measurements (i.e. a medium fits chest size 8-12) then go with the large; however, if in doubt, ask Amy.
I highly recommend this product to any breastfeeding mom who wants a unique nursing top that she can both modestly hide her tummy under, as well as feel sexy wearing.
Disclaimer: I received two Modest Middles for the purpose of this review. The opinions stated here are truthful and my own.
To Buy: Shop online at the Modest Middles. One Modest Middle retails for $29.99. Two are $53.99 and three are $69.99. (Savings of 20% and 50%). Save on shipping when you buy three or more.
Giveaway
This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations Mary!
Modest Middles would like to give away one Modest Middle in your preferred colour and size.
To Enter: Visit the Modest Middles site and tell me which size and colour you would like if you win.
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Contest open to residents of USA and Canada. Contest closes July 22, 2010 at 6:00 PST.
The Winner: I will randomly choose a winner using random.org and contact the winner by email. At that point the winner has 48 hours to contact me before I choose a new winner.
Good luck and thank you to Modest Middles for the opportunity to review this very cool product and host a giveaway.
I would love to win a black modest middle in size small!
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Those look so great!! I always wear low cut tops because I couldn’t bear the thought of lifting my shirt up and showing my midriff. Perfect solution. I am in Australia so I might not be eligible for the giveaway but will keep my eye out for these! xo m.
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I would get a black one in Medium!
These are cool! I think I’d like one in white and medium. I have a black belly band, so white is a good option for me.
Or maybe nude… Nah. White.
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Oh these look great! Could use one soon ;D Lg Black would be nice.
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I would get small white one.
I’ve seen these and wondered about them. I always get hot, especially when I have a small baby attached to my hip, so I wasn’t sure about having an extra layer under my clothes. But I love the idea of covering your stomach – it seems that most nursing moms I know are more concerned about showing their stretch marks than showing their boobs when they’re nursing in public
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Woohoo- Modest Middles is local for me
I would LOVE a small white tank. I follow you on Facebook, I’m a ‘friend’.
Great giveaway! I would like a Large white tank.
Thanks
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I would like to win this!! I have a baby due in Sept and this would be great!! I would like mine in black and medium. <3
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I would love a medium in white… and this will be my first time “tweeting” anything!
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very clever! i’d love a white one in medium.
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I actually use a tank top a lot of the times under a shirt and just pull my breast over the top of my tank top to nurse. Awesome product. I would love one in black in a size small. Thanks for blogging about this!
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I would choose a black tank in a size small.
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I would go with black, size medium.
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It says open to residents of US and Canada. We are stationed in Italy but have a US, APO address. Does that count?
Nude, size small.
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how great! i would love a large in black
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I would definitely use this! I’d wear a medium black.
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What a neat concept!
(I’d love a black in medium!)
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I would LOVE to have one of these!!
* Black
* Large
Thanks!!
I would love a medium nude!
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Love the tops!
I think I’d be a medium, I know I’d love black!
Med. Black for me!!!
I’d love to sport a small black one.
Medium Black would work for my wardrobe!
This would be perfect for me – I’m a small white
It really didn’t roll up eh? I could go for an XL Black
Black in medium would be super. These sound great!
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i want a medium in black
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Small and black!
A small white would be fab!
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Cool giveaway! I would want a small white.
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Ok, I want to try! I wrote about Modest Middles a long time ago without trying it, so now I guess it’s time.
I think they look great!
I’m going to say Black in a Large, and hope that’s right.
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Size Small in white would be great if I win!!
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