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To want a non-underwired bra that actually supports my boobs???

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SkinPaperThin · 22/09/2021 15:44

Having breastfed my dd's for over 3 years in total my boobs are not what they used to be and need some additional support. (Why are your boobs so floppy mummy?) I don't like sports bras because you can see them under everything I wear and they seem to just flatten my boobs anyway. Underwired works visually but are so uncomfortable I end up ripping them off as soon as I'm home. Plus I'd rather avoid wired bras anyway for health reasons. I often wear M&S bralettes, which are comfy but give zero support. Any recommendations for bras that actually look nice, give support and are non-underwired?

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DilemmaDelilah · 22/09/2021 17:07

I second @Lunificent. I haven't had breast surgery but I wear the post surgery bras as they are the only ones I find comfortable that are supportive and aren't wired.

Ecci · 22/09/2021 17:17

I've always hated underwired bras and wore sports bras until I discovered Boob or Bust. Use the 'Boob or bust' measuring method to check your size. I was wearing 36E. Boob or bust method said 32GG so I bought a couple from Bravissimo to try. Unbelievable! So comfortable and supportive. Can now get pretty, comfortable and supportive bras to wear.

arield · 22/09/2021 17:20

Hotmilk (excuse the name, it's a shit name but their bras are amazing) do flexiwired bras. I can honestly wear it all day. I'm 20 weeks pregnant and size 32FF.

Macncheeseballs · 22/09/2021 17:28

Bravissimo zara bralette is lovely
www.bravissimo.com/search/Zara

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