Bikini novice - why can't I find underwired size B cups that fit??

[Millionprammiles]

I'm really struggling to find a bikini that fits and that I vaguely like. I need something underwired and am usually a 34B.
So far every bikini I've tried is either too big or the wrong shape in the cup (those stiff shaped balconette type ones just look too big, even the A cup)
or too padded (I really don't want any padding) or too flowery/fussy (I'd prefer a minimal block colour or monochrome). Oh and I prefer halterneck just to make it more tricky.

Lots I saw in my size had no underwiring. Others I liked the look of only started from a D cup.

Where do you buy yours from? Its not the sort of thing I can face trying to buy online as think I'd have to order and return so many...

I now realise why I've never bought a bikini before!

[DianaT1969]

I don't think underwires are popular for B cups and I think your only hope is by filtering online - you'll struggle to come across what you're looking for in the shops.
Huit is lovely for colour block/French simplicity.
This one isn't underwired, but nice
http://www.huit.com/lingerie/absolutelychic/mae16/foamsupportttrianglebra.aspx?colour=marine
Try Panache too.

[Millionprammiles]

Pre breastfeeding I could have got away with no underwiring but sadly no longer...

[Drinksforeveryone]

Are yu sure you are a 34B ?

I used to wear 36B, then a 34C

After reading the bra intervention thread on here I am now the proud owner of 32E boobs and bras. And i don't have huge ones.

I like good structured bikini tops - my most recent was Fantasie from House of Fraser (in the sale)

[MsMacadamia]

Are you really a 34B? That suggests very little difference in under and overbust measurement (2 inches). Have you seen the bra intervention threads? Try a 30E.

[RedLipsBigWings]

If you need underwiring then you're not a B cup.

Here

[LaCerbiatta]

I'm a 34B. It is possible!! And i also need umderwire. And yes i have measured myself and followed all the bra intervention roules. They don't always work on someone with no back fat and no under arm boobs to scoop in.

[LaCerbiatta]

How about this? Boden swimwear is such good quality and 20% off today

[Millionprammiles]

Oh crikey.... I'd assumed 34B was right as my usual M&S bras in that size fit well - back strap not riding too high, no overspill underarms or at back etc. Admittedly I had to try a few on to find the right one.

Will try a bigger cup and smaller back size to see if any better, thanks for the tip. This is definitely something I need to do in store though, haven't got time for multiple returns unless I can do them in store.

[tabpepsi]

have you tried asos? they have loads of bra size bikinis - small band sizes and up to g cup in some things.

i know you said you'd rather go to a store you can return free via collect plus which i find no more difficult than returning to a store. the newsagents or co-op supermarkets are open til 10pm. its opened up a huge range of things to me.

im actually a 34 b too, 34 under bust, 36 at greatest part - i followed bra intervention. i also need an underwire to hold all my under armpit tissue into the cup.