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.
The verdict
HOTMilk's Lunar Eclipse is one of the few nursing-safe underwire bras in the category, aimed at fuller busts who find wire-free styles under-supportive, priced at £27.99. It's the pick if wire-free bras haven't given you enough structure — but it's hand-wash only and the underwire won't suit everyone's comfort preference.
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.
Is the Lunar Eclipse Full Cup Nursing Bra worth it?
- Nursing-safe underwire gives more structured support
- Extended sizing well suited to fuller busts
- More substantial construction than wire-free alternatives
What are the downsides of the Lunar Eclipse Full Cup Nursing Bra?
- 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.
Structured fit suits fuller busts well; underwire won't suit everyone's comfort preference.
Support Quality
How much structural support and lift it provides.
Nursing-safe underwire provides the strongest support in the category, especially for larger cups.
Value for Money
Cost relative to what you get.
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.
How it compares
|  |  |  | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £27.99 | £20.00 (pack of 2) | £38.00 | £64.90 |
| Overall score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | 8.1/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Style | Nursing-safe underwire, full cup | Non-wired, stretch cup | Seamless, wire-free, stretch-to-fit | Padded, wire-free, drop-cup nursing bra |
| Fabric | Structured lace-and-mesh blend | Cotton-elastane blend | — | — |
| Sizing | Extended range for fuller busts | Wide range, in-store fitting available | Stretches across multiple cup/band sizes | — |
Frequently asked questions
Does the HOTMilk Eclipse bra have underwire?+
Yes, it's one of the few bras in this category with a supportive underwire, specifically engineered to be nursing-safe, aimed at fuller busts that find wire-free styles under-supportive.
Is the HOTMilk Eclipse bra machine washable?+
No — hand wash is recommended, which is more effort than the machine-washable competitors in this category.
Who is the HOTMilk Eclipse bra best for?+
It's aimed at fuller busts who've found wire-free nursing bras from other brands don't give them enough support — the nursing-safe underwire provides more structured support than the wire-free alternatives, at the cost of some of their stretch-and-flex comfort.
How does the HOTMilk Eclipse compare on price to other nursing bras?+
It's the most expensive option noted in this category at £27.99, reflecting its more substantial, structured construction compared with wire-free alternatives.