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Best bras for big boobs?

10 replies

SquirrelStateOfMind · 22/01/2026 08:49

Not strictly peri related but this seems as good a place to ask as any!
Having spent my pre baby years as a 32E, peri and inactivity has bumped me up to a terrifying 38GG. I'm going away for a few days soon and at this rate my entire luggage is going to be underwear! I normally wear underwired bras, padded being most comfy though I only have a couple of these. Has anyone found a supportive non wired option I might try to reduce the suitcase space? I have short shoulders apparently (sleeves never fit properly) so adjustability is important, along with shape (no monoboob please!) TIA

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Nicecatneighbour · 22/01/2026 09:00

I like the M&S flexifit non wired. It's very smooth fabric and doesn't dig in. Unfortunately it doesn't separate like a wired bra so while I don't get a mono boob, it's not as good a shape. I don't think one bra can give you everything. I wear a wired bra with certain clothes, but can't bear them all day, every day.

user1497787065 · 23/01/2026 05:43

I find the Elomi Morgan works well for me. I’m afraid I don’t rate M and S for bras or measuring. If you can find a good lingerie shop that will measure and advise.

toomuchcrapeverywhere · 23/01/2026 05:50

I have the same one as @selffellatingouroborosofhate and rate it. I don’t usually buy M & S bras, but I think their non-wired ones for big boobs are good. I didn’t like the Flexifit one though as it made my boobs look like a giant sausage.

Rocknrollstar · 23/01/2026 06:29

I don’t like MnS bras at all but I would say that you don’t need to take that many away. Rinse them out and they will dry overnight.

Sparklesandspandexgallore · 23/01/2026 06:35

I’ve recently bought 2 M&S bras but they are underwired. I just can’t find a non wired one which offers the same level of support. The ones I bought are supposed to be minimiser bras, I can’t say I’ve noticed a difference in that respect, but they do give good support. Only trouble is I can’t wait to take them off after several hours wear.

RedMoon111 · 23/01/2026 07:09

Just sent back 2 m&s non wired bras, gave me a horrible shape. I can't find a non wired option that supports enough with a good shape. So back to underwires for me unfortunately

Bigbus · 23/01/2026 07:13

There’s a bra called Doreen by Triumph - when I was growing up it was about the only bra I could find to fit me! Luckily there are lots more options now but I still find Doreen to be the best non-wired bra for us bigger-boobed ladies.

SquirrelStateOfMind · 24/01/2026 17:55

Thanks all. M&S did in fact measure me wrongly originally, so I had a few new slightly too small bras. But otherwise I have to make a day trip somewhere or shop online. I'll report back if I have any success.

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selffellatingouroborosofhate · 24/01/2026 18:53

Don't measure, try on, and learn what "right" looks and feels like.

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