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Recommendations for non-wired, padded bras for flat chest.

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Smiley444 · 16/04/2023 21:02

I am flat-chested. No breast fat/ shape but just nipples. Hence bras are always too big. I've never had a well-fitting bra, simply because I don't need one. The cups always dent in from the pressure of clothes unless they are well structured and padded cups.

But I want to ditch the underwires and wear comfy bralettes. Whenever I try them on, they dent inwards. I need more of a moulded cup for to create the illusion of a shape.

I just want a comfy, non-wired bra / bralette that has enough to it that it gives me a curve under t shirts. Is there such a thing?

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CombatBarbie · 16/04/2023 21:45

Look at primarks range, my teen and tween love them...mentioning both as my teen is busty, my tween is not. Lots of colours to choose from.

KylieKangaroo · 16/04/2023 21:49

H&M have some good ones they are more like padded crop tops really. Not worn a bra for years now either wear these or padded bikini tops from H&M.

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PeonyFairy · 16/04/2023 21:51

I have tried every bralet under the sun, m&S, matalan, primark and many others. They all go out of shape very quickly and don't give enough shape.I have small breasts, struggle to fill an A cup though my back is fairly broad. When I breastfed I couldn't find nursing bras small enough.
I always wore padded underwired until I had breast cancer. Post lumpectomy they all dug in and hurt , hence my search for a soft padded version.
Sloggi Zero Feel. Comfortable but with good firm shaped pads, they even give me a cleavage. It's all I wear now.
If only the pads were fixed (does anyone ever remove them? I'm sure if you were big enough to remove the pads you'd needmore support).

Boiledeggandtoast · 16/04/2023 21:58

Try to love being flat chested!! I have only ever worn a bra when I was pregnant or breast feeding (and I successfully breast fed 3 DC despite otherwise being flat chested) and I hated it. As I have got older I have come to appreciate how much more comfortable it is not having to wear one and it is great if you are a runner.

Ignorify · 16/04/2023 21:58

Have you tried John Lewis? A friend swears by these ones to give shape and be comfy:

https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-anyday-gentle-support-april-seamfree-cropped-bra/p4875977#ratings-reviews-section

Smiley444 · 16/04/2023 22:07

I successfully breastfed too, so I appreciate the job they did. But due to me being broad too, it just looks odd. I like a curved shape there! I'm not bothered enough to have a boob job, but I do feel frustrated that no bras fit ever. I will have a look at all of your recommendations, thank you!

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MouzeDanger80 · 16/04/2023 23:30

Have you looked at some sports bras ?
Wide selection of colours
Some have cups built in
No wires

Or look at molke

Smiley444 · 16/04/2023 23:40

No, I haven't thought of sports bras to be honest! Not sure why. I've tried H&M and Primark, Next, M&S, George.

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MouzeDanger80 · 17/04/2023 14:04

Camping & out door shops also sell bikinis & exercise tops like Millets, Black's, Cotswolds, Go Outdoors etc

TheFormidableMrsC · 17/04/2023 17:27

Lemonade Dolls? Gorgeous sets and separates.

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