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To ask how many bras you have?

150 replies

LouLou789 · 27/05/2019 20:51

I noticed today that my neighbour’s washing on her line today included a number of bras. And presumably she had one on, too, which adds to her collection.

I only own two! One decent one and an older one to wear while the other is washed. OK I can understand having extra for, say, wearing a halter top or for sports, but is it me who is unusual, with only two bog standard ones? Do you wear a fresh one every day?

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TheGrapefulDread · 27/05/2019 21:16

10 ish, often travel - washing or drying not always practical. Unable to go without one in public. There are ways to donate old bras some ideas here in this article www.simplifystuff.co.uk/recyclebras/

cheeseislife8 · 27/05/2019 21:17

3 sports bras from my gym days (Not worn very often lately Blush ) and 4 regular ones, of which I rarely wear one because it sucks

iMatter · 27/05/2019 21:18

5 sports bras

6 every day

8 "fancy"

itssoooofluffy · 27/05/2019 21:18

1 white, 1 black, 1 strapless and 5 sports bras. And most of those need replacing!

lboogy · 27/05/2019 21:18

6 fancy ones
12 nursing bras
5 seamless crop top bra things

I never knew people only wear 2 bras in the week . MN is full of new information

MummyBear2352 · 27/05/2019 21:19

Nope! I too only have two😂

whitehalleve · 27/05/2019 21:21

I must have 30 or 40 at a guess. Too many to count off the top of my head

Hefzi · 27/05/2019 21:22

40 odd for daily use (clean on every day) and 7 sports bras. That way I have a full load for the hand-wash programme on the machine. All (I think) from ebay and all Elomi (HH) apart from about 5 Panache. Probably about a grands worth altogether, but I struggle with MH issues and it's easier to wear a clean bra than having daily showers on a lot of days. Gross but true.

Newyearnewunicorn · 27/05/2019 21:22

4 nursing bras, I have about 10-15 other bras that I’m not sure will ever fit me again when I finally wean ds

LiliesAndChocolate · 27/05/2019 21:22

I love bras!
In every shape, colours and pattern.
I mostly buy them online at women's secret, as here in Australia you only seem to have two categories when it comes to underwear, either a grandma or a stripper!

Becles · 27/05/2019 21:22

8 every day and 2 sports bras. I try to buy a new one for Christmas and another for my birthday. I also have a much loved one with underwire trying to stab me in the heart that needs to be binned, but I love it sooo much.

PseuDenim · 27/05/2019 21:22

About 8 sets of matching bra and knickers in different colours - they are from R&P and are kerayzeee expensive so I tend to only replace them when they are literally falling to pieces!

ohtheholidays · 27/05/2019 21:23

I'm not sure between 8 and 10.

I have 2 white bras.
3 black bras,1 of them has different straps and can be worn strapless.
Different coloured one's.

I have knickers to match them all and I wear a different set every day.

Listlover · 27/05/2019 21:24

Ah the days when i could afford r&p.

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LouLou789 · 27/05/2019 21:25

MummyBear2352 not just me, then!

OldBean2 No, I usually wear my “better” one for about 4 goes...but am beginning to wonder if I’m being grubby. Although in hot weather I do wash it more just in case.

It would actually be simpler to have more. Think it comes from when I was very short of money. Though I always have clean pants 🤣

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MerryDeath · 27/05/2019 21:26

i have several but only wear 2. they are 2 exact same size and make etc.. one black, one nude. the problem is I'm between children and breastfeeding stages so no point in investing as they will be completely unrecognisable in 6 months and again another 6 months after that

WhoWasIt · 27/05/2019 21:26

None. I don't wear one despite an F cup chest.

Namastbae · 27/05/2019 21:27

4 everyday, 1 strapless and 1 fancy

YourBonesAreWet · 27/05/2019 21:28

6 sports bras

4 fancy bras

3 every day bras

About 15 soft crop top/bralette comfy things if they count.

Almostfifty · 27/05/2019 21:38

I wear matching bras and knickers all the time, probably have about 20 pairs.

ritzbiscuits · 27/05/2019 21:39

2 nude, 2 white, 1 black everyday t-shirt bras
1 sports bra
4 bra crop top things I wear to lounge in on an evening/in bed

CherryPavlova · 27/05/2019 21:47

I’m not sure I could cope with two. What about different coloured outfits? Different shaped necklines? Different backs?

I’m thinking I have a drawer of mainly nude, cream, black everyday T-shirt type bras. Then obviously strapless, halter, plunging etc for specific evening wear. Plus the odd ‘I’m feeling a bit old and grumpy so need a bit of glamour type brighter coloured ones.

Maybe thirty in total?

poobumwee · 27/05/2019 21:52

About 8 pairs. Wear clean one each day.
Also sleep in mine too

YouCantSeeMeHere · 27/05/2019 21:54

Own about 6 but 2 fit and are comfortable

nimski · 27/05/2019 21:57

About 15 ish all different colours/styles, I get them in the Bravissimo sale :-)
Plus 2 or 3 sports bras.