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I just want a bra that fits!

38 replies

stonechallenge · 16/04/2016 06:50

Help .....

Where do I go? Hate M&S, they just wash terrible.

I am around a 34E maybe F

But I've got that vile 4 boob bulge going on at the moment & it's time to throw them all out & start again.

The straps always fall off my shoulders too!!

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treaclesoda · 16/04/2016 08:45

Once you know your size, there are great bargains online at Brastop and MyCurvesandMe.

MelanieCheeks · 16/04/2016 08:47

I have good words about Boux Avenue.

mirrorballs · 16/04/2016 08:52

38E here, I got some super comfy, pretty and supportive bras from Asda of all places (one of the big Living stores)
Not to everyone's taste I guess but got basic tshirt bras in black, white, navy etc for every day, a couple of really nice balconette bras (matching knickers) and a sports bra that I'm wearing for bed - 12 weeks pregnant and can't bear to have them free at the moment!

BarbaraTheIncredible · 16/04/2016 08:54

Bravissimo are brilliant. Agree with posters above re finding a brand/style that works for you. Only a subset of bras in my size ever fit me - generally Panache. Bravissimo fitter took one look at me and came back with a perfectly fitting bra after weeks of struggling by myself/online etc.

I think JL can be good too but Bravissimo likely to be more consistent as it's all they train on.

nippey · 16/04/2016 08:55

Rigby and Pellar are excellent, and there is no pressure to buy there afterwards.

voxnihili · 16/04/2016 09:07

Flanjabelle - Next online do size 30E and are reasonably priced - some are 2 for £20. I get all mine from there and find them very comfortable. I feel your pain - being a 30 back with a cup size above a DD is a nightmare! eBay is worth a try too for bras and bikinis once you know what size you are in different brands - a lot of the shops like figleaves put the old styles on there and they are a bargain.

SupSlick · 16/04/2016 11:52

Victoria's Secret stop at D/DD cup I'm afraid. I love Boux Avenue & I'm a 32FF, I've found they're quite knowledgable & since then my bras have been comfortable. They do a good selection in bigger cup sizes.

I can't think of anywhere else because I hate bra shopping and only do it when my shoulders are dented & my nips are popping out of my bra and/or I can't breathe anymore.

flanjabelle · 16/04/2016 12:57

Thanks vox I will take a look! I'm not even huge of nork, I think I just have quite a bit of breast tissue at the sides which means I need a bigger cup. Anything less than an E and I'm spilling out all over the place.

Lara2 · 16/04/2016 13:03

I second the poster who said try them on - I'm a 34G (nightmare to find anything that size) and recently tried on 4 different bras in M&S. Only one actually fitted properly - though I do now wish I'd done a bit of stretching and bending in it before I bought it. The bottom band curls up along the seam and is bloody irritating - other than that it's a perfect fit.

monkeysox · 16/04/2016 13:31

Debenhams have a sale on at the moment. Fantasie bras v reduced. Fit much better post bf than my pre dc Freyas.

monkeysox · 16/04/2016 13:33

They had 32g and 34g on the sale rails.

thomassodorisland · 16/04/2016 13:35

Op and anyone else are you's on fb.

If so there is a group bra and bust measuring advice group.
They are amazing at helping people find the right size as many women currently are measured wrong in shops who use an outdated way to measure people.

stonechallenge · 16/04/2016 13:46

Just got back from measuring.

100% 34E

The lovely "mature" lady advised me that basically bra's need replacing really quite frequently unless one hand washes.

Anyway, Panache seems to fit well.

I feel a new woman (without tits round my knees!)

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