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Bra help - big cup, smallish band - the only bra that fits has been discontinued

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AspiringSloth · 06/01/2026 09:08

Hello lovely helpful ladies. I need help. I have been wearing Bravissimo's Satine bra for 12 years now, and it is the only bra that I've found that comes close to fitting me. Prior to having kids, I wore Deco bras but after having kids I got gapping along the top.
I'm a 32FF or 30G (ish. I've put on some weight so it might be time to go up to a 32G). I've got very close set boobs so I have to have a plunge style, or else the wires dig in in the centre, at the sides of the gore. They're fairly low on my chest even without the sagging that has come with age and I'm tall, so I need decently long straps. I can't wear anything racerback or with the straps set so they go over my traps or I get a headache and neck ache.
I don't feel like this should be impossible but somehow I've never found anything to better Satine and now that they're not making them I'm dreading having to replace my bras, which tbh really needs to be soon.
Very grateful for any help you can offer!

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flouncymcflouncerson · 07/01/2026 12:11

Could have written your post except I’m a 34F. The new smoothing Niya is a great alternative and I actually find it a lot more comfortable than the Satine. I also loved the deco but definitely have lost volume so have a good bit of sagging unfortunately now :(

fruitj · 07/01/2026 12:30

Another one who likes the bravissimo Niya. It's like a catfish bra on me, it makes my boobs look absolutely amazing somehow. Lifted up and with a fabulous cleavage but smooth under tshirts. I start popping out a little bit by the end of the day but easily fixed with a quick shuffle around!

FruitWordSalad · 07/01/2026 15:04

Just to echo someone else - the Satine doesn't look like it's been discontinued. Here you go:

https://www.bravissimo.com/products/satine-bra-au15/#champagne-au15nu

AspiringSloth · 07/01/2026 17:47

thanks for all the replies - I have 2 champagne Satine's already (although they're getting a bit over the hill, so I'll likely buy 2 more against future need...) My understanding from reading the reviews is that people have been told by in-store staff and by online customer support that it has been discontinued, and they're just selling out the remaining stock in the champagne before it disappears altogether.

Key fact that I forgot to mention is that I live in Jordan. So I can't go to Bravissimo or Rigby and Peller.

I will try ordering the Niya although I am pretty sure I tried it in the past and it didn't work but can't remember why. And I'll have a look at the size calculator although the issue hasn't been finding something that fits as much as finding something that fits without hurting.

All other suggestions very much welcome!

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FinallyHere · 08/01/2026 00:48

Live in Jordan.

id seriously consider a day trip via LHR and the Piccadilly line for a R&P fitting 🤩

ThisZanyPinkSquid · 08/01/2026 10:29

AspiringSloth · 07/01/2026 17:47

thanks for all the replies - I have 2 champagne Satine's already (although they're getting a bit over the hill, so I'll likely buy 2 more against future need...) My understanding from reading the reviews is that people have been told by in-store staff and by online customer support that it has been discontinued, and they're just selling out the remaining stock in the champagne before it disappears altogether.

Key fact that I forgot to mention is that I live in Jordan. So I can't go to Bravissimo or Rigby and Peller.

I will try ordering the Niya although I am pretty sure I tried it in the past and it didn't work but can't remember why. And I'll have a look at the size calculator although the issue hasn't been finding something that fits as much as finding something that fits without hurting.

All other suggestions very much welcome!

Could you contact Bravissimo to see if they are bringing an alternative out? They frequently bring the same/similar bra out but rename it

RedAndGreenShouldAlwaysBeSeen · 08/01/2026 11:06

A question for the Rigby and Peller fans.... How does the sizing compare with Bravissimo?

I just tried their online calculator and it suggests a 36G which is a sister size to what I take at Bravissimo. Are their bras tight in the band? My actual rib measurement is only 33 inches.

I can see they don't do any of the double letters either (DD, FF, GG) , so I might have expected to come out as larger than a G cup, even when accounting for going up a band size.

Greybutdontwanttodye · 08/01/2026 14:16

RedAndGreenShouldAlwaysBeSeen · 08/01/2026 11:06

A question for the Rigby and Peller fans.... How does the sizing compare with Bravissimo?

I just tried their online calculator and it suggests a 36G which is a sister size to what I take at Bravissimo. Are their bras tight in the band? My actual rib measurement is only 33 inches.

I can see they don't do any of the double letters either (DD, FF, GG) , so I might have expected to come out as larger than a G cup, even when accounting for going up a band size.

It’s quite hard to say…they have a number of brands that are not their own (same way as bravissimo sells Freya, Panache etc). Brands like Primadonna, empreinte, Aubade that had never come across before. Not sure if R&P have an “own brand”.
edited to add…the fitting experience is I guess the differentiator and access to quality bras you won’t find on the high street.

MyDarlingClement · 21/01/2026 07:21

I love the Niya and find it better than Satine.
Bravissimo are pretty helpful over the phone.
Both Deco and Satine have been around for ages so I would think they will continue coming up on eBay and vinted if you are ok with 2nd hand.

Rocknrollstar · 21/01/2026 08:34

Seeline · 06/01/2026 09:40

If you are near a Bravissimo, go in and ask for advice - they sell other brands as well.
If not, have a look at other decent brands - Freya, Fantasie, Curvy Kate, Boux Avenue, Pour Moi etc.
Many of these can be ordered via the M&S website so you can click and collect and return any unwanted ones easily.

Bravissimo can you give advice over the phone and Fantasie definitely make your size. Also, Rigby and Peller. I’ve never found a M n S that fits and I wear a large cup size.

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