Venice 5 Ultimate Support Full Coverage Nursing & Pumping Sports Bra (Chai)

Hello!

I’m a first time Sweat & Milk customer and wanted to share some thoughts on the Venice 5 bra. I love several aspects of it, but it's not a bra I'd buy again or recommend to others. Despite that, I feel like it has so much potential to be one of the best postpartum bras out there if a few things were improved on.

I’m currently postpartum, breast feeding, pumping, and trying to get back into working out. Prior to pregnancy I was a 34DD, and am currently between 34DD-36G with the lactation fluctuations. I've tried several brands and styles of bras that are both functional for breast feeding and supportive for working out but have not found the perfect one yet. Sweat & Milk definitely came the closest though. The thick, padded straps and adjustable back are perfect. The material and functional aspects for feeding and pumping were also perfect for me. I felt like this bra was not designed for larger breasts though, which many are, especially when breast feeding. I've attached some photos to show what I mean. The pads in the size large bra are far too small for the bra itself and larger breasts. They slide around within the material, ending up in odd spots. They also indent the breast tissue making it obvious where they are, even showing through shirts. The photos I have show the discrepancy in bra/breast tissue size compared to the small round pad. There's also an excess of fabric in the upper central portion that folds outwards and protrudes from the bra. This can be seen through all of my shirts, making it a bra that I don't want to wear in public and to work.

I'm hoping to try future models of your brand, so I wanted to share some things that could possibly improve them!

Clasp broke after wearing about 3 times so that was disappointing, however, I have never had a problem with the other bras I have purchased. Definitely the most supportive nursing bras I have found.

LOVE! These make heading the gym with a little one that’s nursing/pumping still so much easier with being able to anytime. No need for another bra or worry about a poor support bra. These provide ease for nursing/pumping and great support.

I really like this bra! According to the sizing chart on their website, my measurements make me a 32H. I ordered a size small and I think it fits me perfectly! There’s a little bounce when I run, but I still feel pretty well supported. The bra also works with my wireless pumps. I’m super happy with the product and plan on ordering more in different colors now that I know this size and style work for me!

Loved this bra! I haven’t given birth yet but I’ve used it to go hiking and it was super comfortable even with my bump and provided the perfect amount of support. Can’t wait to use it with my baby for nursing.

Really good quality and cute style. First nursing/pumping bra to check all the boxes for me. Perfect support and it actually looks good.

I wore this for the long Beach half marathon with my baby in a stroller. I nursed him twice. I recently ran an 8 mile training run and pumped in the car with my milk cups then ran, then nursed my baby when I was done. I love this bra. Normally I have to wear two but not with this one.

I have a 33” rib cage, but a 45” bust. I ordered a Medium. The band size is good, but there isn’t enough room for my larger boobs. I like this bra as a low impact, but wouldn’t recommend it as high impact for larger chest.

I like the extra coverage piece, but the holes are a wee bit annoying. 🤷🏽‍♀️ such is life with nursing bras.

Ive had the HARDEST time finding nursing bras that fit and this one was absolutely perfect. So comfortable and so supportive. I absolutely LOVE this bra and will purchase more!

I have tried bras from several other companies. None provide the coverage and support like this Venice bra!

I bought this for running and love the support! I was worried that it would be too much “full coverage” on my petite frame but it is perfect. I have been running in Chloe3 bras (size small) and am in the smallest setting in those as I got back to pre-preggo weight. I tried XS in Chloe3 but didn’t get as much support; XS in Venice is perfect for me!

I was a little skeptical at first because I really needed something supportive and readily available to pump due to my job. I am a FireMedic and always on the go. Hated having to switch between bras to pump and workout. This has surpassed my expectations, not only are they beautifully designed but very supportive. Great material , full coverage and nice style!
I would definitely recommend for the active moms out there. I am currently a 36 DD since breastfeeding and ordered a large to allow a little room for filling up the breast. Bra fits snug but not too tight.

I ordered this in Large. I’m a 34/36 H and Large was suggested. However, unlike the Venice 3 and Chloe 3, this does not fit my bust. It feels like a Medium. If you are same band size, I would say G or less is best for this. I ordered the Venice 3 and Chloe 3 high supports in Large and those fit very nicely. In this, I have side boob and the strap that holds the clips makes it look a bit like two boobs. I tried to wear it several days to see if material would stretch and eventually fit well but it didn’t which I guess is good if you get one that fits you know it won’t be saggy or loose and need washing to tighten up again. That’s proof of good quality fabric.

I have a friend who is smaller than me who is interested in my Large since I can’t return or exchange since it’s out of package and tried on. If she gets it from me I’ll order an XL cause I really do like it. Otherwise I’ll suck it up and have a side boob haha.

I would get this in XL if you are my size. This is with the strap being a finger-width away from tightest setting so I think the XL will be ok since when I had it looser it had enough grip and the style of strap let it not slip up the back.