A brassiere disclosed herein includes a cup, a band coupled to and disposed below the cup, and a pocket disposed on the band. The pocket may be formed by an inner panel and an outer panel that are coupled together at their edges. The pocket may be sized and shaped to receive a portable electronic device. The outer panel of the pocket may be constructed from a mesh material that permits visibility of the contents of the pocket. The mesh material of the outer panel may also enable a wearer of the brassiere to activate or utilize the touch screen of a portable electronic device disposed within the pocket without removing the portable electronic device from the pocket or without reaching within the pocket.

A sport bra having an adjustable underband tightening assembly is provided herein. The sport bra comprises a front portion having a pair of breast covering structures, a pair of shoulder straps, and a front underband segment comprising a first wing extending away from a first side of the front underband segment and terminating in a first free end and a second wing extending away from a second side of the front underband segment and terminating in a second free end. The sport bra further comprises a back portion having a central body portion, a pair of shoulder straps secured to the shoulder straps of the front portion, and a back underband segment unaffixed to the front underband segment in an un-worn configuration.

Garments configured to enable hands-free breast pumping using a breast pump and to enable direct nursing, include brassiere cups having a plurality of at least partially overlapping material components. Each component may define a free edge along a portion of its periphery and may be seamless interior of its periphery. The funnel of a breast pump may be received under and behind free edges of the components, and the free edges may provide support to the funnel while the breast pump is used for milk expression. One of the components also provides a side support during direct nursing.

Aspects herein are directed to a bra with multiple pockets positioned at different locations on the bra to provide a variety of storage options. The bra comprises one or more portions comprised of layers of material where the pocket spaces are formed between the layers of material. The layers of material of the different portions are joined along their perimeter edges except for one or more select areas that form openings in communication with the pocket spaces.

A washable moisture absorbent bra for lactating persons is provided that is simple to manufacture, may have improved absorbency and moisture barrier properties, may be more comfortable and enable more freedom of movement, and is environmentally friendly. The bra comprises: first and second cup portions defined by inner and outer layers, the inner layer positioned against the breast of the lactating person when used; and first and second inserts positioned intermediate the inner and outer layers in the first and second cup portions. The inserts comprise a moisture absorbent inner portion, and an outer moisture barrier bonded to the absorbent inner portion. The first and second inserts are provided in central parts of the first and second cup portions such that an insert-free portion is defined between an edge of the first and second inserts and an edge of the first and second cup portions.

A brassiere or bra disclosed herein includes a cup, a band coupled to and disposed below the cup, and a pocket disposed on the band. The pocket may be formed by an inner panel and an outer panel that are coupled together at their edges. The pocket may be sized and shaped to store a large portable electronic device. The outer panel of the pocket may be constructed from a stretchable fabric which may consist of a blend of nylon and spandex. The inner material may be constructed with a mesh material that allows the large portable device to be stored snugly while the wearer is engaging in athletic activities.

An object retaining article is provided. The object retaining article includes a first layer having a first length and a second layer having a second length and being coupled to the first layer to form an object compartment.

A sport bra having an adjustable underband tightening assembly is provided herein. The sport bra comprises a front portion having a pair of breast covering structures, a pair of shoulder straps, and a front underband segment having a first end and a second end. The sport bra further comprises a back portion having a central body portion, a pair of shoulder straps secured to the shoulder straps of the front portion, and a back underband segment comprising a first wing extending away from a first side of the back underband segment and terminating in a first end and a second wing extending away from a second side of the back underband segment and terminating in a second end. The first and second ends of the back underband segment are adapted to releasably and adjustably secured to the front underband segment in an as-worn configuration.

An athletic bra includes a support panel shaped to include first and second cups. Grooves are formed into the panel to provide areas of increase flexure and/or stretch. A textile layer can be secured to the support panel.

A storage apparatus for storing a pacifier. The storage apparatus includes a bra comprising a left cup and a right cup. The storage apparatus also includes a storage compartment on at least one of the left cup and the right cup. The storage compartment is sized to store the pacifier.