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Genie bra or similar? (Another bra thread, I know!)

9 replies

SimplySoo · 17/05/2012 17:45

I bought a nice new well-fitting bra at around 9 weeks as my ribcage/bust had already grown. Now I'm 17 weeks and it's getting uncomfortable - clearly need a bigger size again. I don't want to keep going for fittings and buying new bras every couple of months, so I am considering buying a crop-top style bra (similar to my sports bra), and I saw the Genie bra on one of those early morning teleshopping programmes (don't judge my viewing habits :D )

Has anyone worn a Genie bra (or similar) and would you recommend it? At the moment I'm wearing a 34DD.

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GizzyBoo · 17/05/2012 19:03

They are very comfortable but offer no support for me. (E cup)

I am now wearing one of my other bras under to hold me up and the Genie on top to hold in the overspill until I take a trip away to the mainland next week and can get some new ones!

SimplySoo · 17/05/2012 19:09

Hmmm, doesn't sound too good! I could well be an E cup now/soon. Mixed reviews on Amazon. I'm thinking of just buying another sports bra (I have a lovely one from Sweaty Betty) and using that.

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HamblesHandbag · 17/05/2012 20:10

I have a genie bra and it does me no favours in the support or shape departments (D cup). BUT, they are VERY comfy and great as a sleep bra as they are so soft with nothing to dig in.

Char11 · 17/05/2012 21:54

Worth measuring to see if its just the rib expanding or cup as well. I went up a number and cup size first, then a couple of months later measured again and my ribs had gone up but not cup (so in fact I went down a cup because its worked out on the difference between the 2 - if that makes sense!).
To cut a long story short, I've been managing with the new bras I bought a couple of months ago, but using bra extenders to expand the rib size. I'm sure I will need to buy some more bras, but hoping I can hold out another month or so and then get nursing bras as I'm now 31 weeks.

MrsJamin · 17/05/2012 22:00

Hot Milk bras are just wonderful, for pregnancy and subsequently for nursing. Well worth it.

beccabubbless · 18/05/2012 17:49

im currently only 8 weeks but i can already see myself bursting out of all of my bras!
will a sports bra do the job for now until i need to invest in something sturdier?!
x

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Iheartpasties · 20/05/2012 06:57

www.mamaway.com.au/?action=products_detail&prod_id=06884P&color_code=P
I have this, its comfy as anything, support is ok not bad, but not great. just so f cking comfy! im a 34dd.

MummyPigandDaddyPig · 20/05/2012 10:58

Debenhams have lots of Nursing/Maternity bras on sale!!! Also check out nursingbra-shop and boobie milk, I have searched online all weekend and got some great hotmilk bras cheap as chips (they retail from 33 full price). I also really like ANITA bras, they are really soft and wash well whilst giving really good support.

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