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Really REALLY comfy bra hunt

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GuruK · 16/03/2017 20:00

Please help me! I had my baby nearly 8 months ago and from the moment I got pregnant I have found almost all bras uncomfortable. I hoped it was just a pregnancy thing but no.

I now can't abide underwiring and all the wireless bras I have, despite being more comfortable than wired, still seem to rub around the underarm area.

I have tried on so many bras that I feel like I'm going insane. The latest was Wonderbra's wire-free bra and despite being quite a nice fit had slightly rough material on the band which I could tell would start to rub.

I'm looking for a t-shirt style bra that's slightly padded but most importantly is made of incredibly soft fabric and wire-free. I'm hoping someone out there has experienced a similar sudden aversion to the brassiere and can recommend something!

Yours,
Reluctant Bra Burner

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graciestocksfield · 17/03/2017 06:33

Sainsbury's do a number of soft comfort bras.

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Topnotes · 17/03/2017 06:44

Since having DCs, the only bras that give me comfort and good shape are those from Triumph. I know it's a bit of an old fashioned brand but there are some really nice styles (alongside the old lady stuffWink) and they never let me down. I try other brands from time to time but keep coming back to Triumph

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PosiePootlePerkins · 17/03/2017 06:45

Following. Also can't stand underwires anymore but am 34 F/G so its really hard to find anything.

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BikeRunSki · 17/03/2017 06:51

After years of uncomfortable bras, I now have several of these Charnos Everyday Bras. It is underworld, but I find it very comfy. They also do a non-wired version non wired Charnos bra, although I have never tried it.

Have you been to a proper lingerie store to be fitted. That makes a huge difference!

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NiceCuppaTeaAndASitDown · 17/03/2017 07:03

Primark!! For 5 quid they have a new none wired lightly padded bra. I bought one yesterday and it's like my boobs are wearing a cloud.
Not the Bralett Lacey kind, it's a tshirt kind. I'm goi back today to buy 3 more

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NearlyChristmasNow · 17/03/2017 07:45
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LemonThyme82 · 17/03/2017 07:54

I like this wire-free one from DKNY:

m.johnlewis.com/dkny-fusion-wirefree-bra/nude/p/2341161

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seefeld · 17/03/2017 08:10

I had Triumph bras post-baby too! They were very comfortable.

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10Betty10 · 17/03/2017 10:27

These from Asda are incredibly comfy. They have in other colours too, white or grey. Cheap as well!

direct.asda.com/george/womens/lingerie/non-wired-lace-trim-moulded-comfort-bra/GEM542483,default,pd.html

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GuruK · 17/03/2017 18:57

Thank you so much for all the suggestions everyone, I'm going to get ordering and hopefully one of them will do the job!

I will report back with my progress! To the ladies who recommended Triumph, is there a particular model you would suggest?

Thank you!

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Topnotes · 17/03/2017 22:39

Not any particular model for me, but I will order 2 or 3 at a time online from House of Fraser or Debenhams, so that I can choose one from that. Never had any problem with returning ones I don't need.

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Whatthefoxgoingon · 17/03/2017 22:52

I need a bra in 34H for my mum, to wear after surgery. No wires. Any suggestions?

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Cakescakescakes · 18/03/2017 08:09

The m and s sumptuously soft ones are fantastic. So comfy.

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Mermaidinthesea · 18/03/2017 08:13

Triumph Doreen, I wear them secretly.
If I was ever taken to A&E in an ambulance I'd be cutting it off on the way and throwing it out the window so as not to be caught wearing it but by God it's comfy.
I will wear one forever - except on dates Grin

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