chrissyhowie
06-20-2006, 02:16 PM
Had to post a rave about a new nursing friendly tank top I just got. It's made by Emma Jane, a UK company of maternity underwear. I've been resisting urge to get Glamourmom tanks given their hefty pricetag. I'm so happy to find something that is stylish and nursing-friendly that is priced right! I purchased the Emma Jane nursing tank top from an Ebay seller named chocmama5.
Here's the link to the company website for the tank top:
http://www.emma-jane.com/tops821.htm
(**disclaimer: I am not affliated with either the company or this ebay seller**)
This tank top is great! I got the lilac color, which is a beautiful shade. It has the same cut out holes in the support shelf bra as the Glamourmom tanks and easy to open snaps on the straps. The tank is not too short, like some tank styles can be. Best of all, I didn't have to pay $40 for a tank top! With shipping included, it ended up costing about $25.
If you are interested in them, search for the ebay seller chocmama5. I liked it so much that I ended up purchasing two more, this time in black. I can't wait for them to arrive. You can also email her directly (her name happens to be Emma too) at [email protected] and she will work out a deal with you (that's how I ordered the two black tanks).
My DH thinks I'm nuts over how happy I am over a tank top, but I know you ladies would understand my joy :).
**Edited to add an update**
I got the two Emma Jane black tanks and they are fantastic! I also recently got a Glamourmom nursing tank dress off ebay, which I think is basically like a very long tank top, so I can now get a decent sense of the differences between the two. I can definitely say that I prefer the style and design of the Emma Jane tanks.
The Glamourmom is heavier and hotter for this summertime weather. Like the person who posted below, some might prefer the higher cotton content, but I prefer the weight and weave of the Emma Jane fabric. It is much more breathable.
In addition, I find the Glamourmom chest band to be kind of wide and itchy for whatever reason. It's probably designed for those more well endowed than me (which is just about everyone LOL). I much prefer the shelf bra in the Emma Jane tanks.
The mesh pockets to hold the nursing pads in place on the Glamourmom tanks are a nice design touch though. Definitely holds the pads in place a little better, although not worth the extra pricetag for me.
The shoulder strap clasps on the Emma Jane tank are easier to manipulate one handed, yet they are very secure. I don't worry about them popping open. I have a harder time opening and closing the Glamourmom clasps.
They are both well designed tanks. Definitely great for summertime and layering. The differences between them are really more up to an individual's taste versus a definite design advantage. But with the lower price tag and for me better features, I prefer the Emma Jane tanks.
HTH,
Here's the link to the company website for the tank top:
http://www.emma-jane.com/tops821.htm
(**disclaimer: I am not affliated with either the company or this ebay seller**)
This tank top is great! I got the lilac color, which is a beautiful shade. It has the same cut out holes in the support shelf bra as the Glamourmom tanks and easy to open snaps on the straps. The tank is not too short, like some tank styles can be. Best of all, I didn't have to pay $40 for a tank top! With shipping included, it ended up costing about $25.
If you are interested in them, search for the ebay seller chocmama5. I liked it so much that I ended up purchasing two more, this time in black. I can't wait for them to arrive. You can also email her directly (her name happens to be Emma too) at [email protected] and she will work out a deal with you (that's how I ordered the two black tanks).
My DH thinks I'm nuts over how happy I am over a tank top, but I know you ladies would understand my joy :).
**Edited to add an update**
I got the two Emma Jane black tanks and they are fantastic! I also recently got a Glamourmom nursing tank dress off ebay, which I think is basically like a very long tank top, so I can now get a decent sense of the differences between the two. I can definitely say that I prefer the style and design of the Emma Jane tanks.
The Glamourmom is heavier and hotter for this summertime weather. Like the person who posted below, some might prefer the higher cotton content, but I prefer the weight and weave of the Emma Jane fabric. It is much more breathable.
In addition, I find the Glamourmom chest band to be kind of wide and itchy for whatever reason. It's probably designed for those more well endowed than me (which is just about everyone LOL). I much prefer the shelf bra in the Emma Jane tanks.
The mesh pockets to hold the nursing pads in place on the Glamourmom tanks are a nice design touch though. Definitely holds the pads in place a little better, although not worth the extra pricetag for me.
The shoulder strap clasps on the Emma Jane tank are easier to manipulate one handed, yet they are very secure. I don't worry about them popping open. I have a harder time opening and closing the Glamourmom clasps.
They are both well designed tanks. Definitely great for summertime and layering. The differences between them are really more up to an individual's taste versus a definite design advantage. But with the lower price tag and for me better features, I prefer the Emma Jane tanks.
HTH,