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Attractive, non single-boobage maternity bras for big boobs?

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ScrambledSmegs · 13/05/2012 14:29

Ok, so I realise this could very well have gone in Pregnancy, but I was hoping that the S&B ladies would have more range, if you know what I mean.

I'm 13 weeks pregnant and can no longer wear my pre-pregnancy bras. All my maternity bras from DC1 pregnancy have gone in the bin, as they were ugly, worn-out and gave me monoboob. Probably my own stupid fault for buying bog-standard M&S though.

I went maternity bra shopping yesterday and gave up in the end as everything I tried was either uncomfortable or gave me the predicted monoboob. I usually shop in Bravissimo as I'm a 30F when not pregnant, so I may just be used to the fantastic support their bras give me and I can't have right now without underwire, but there must be a brand out there which is

a) comfortable
b) supportive
c) attractive?

I'm currently wearing an old Elle Macpherson nursing bra which is ok, but not wonderful under clothes as it protrudes out of most of my tops, even the ones which are higher cut.

Please help me out, S&B gurus. My norks are in your hands Wink

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GrumpiiiMunkiii · 13/05/2012 15:25

I am afraid I will not be of much use as I am a tiny 36B and C at the moment at 22 weeks.

But our local John Lewis is great, the measuring ladies are very helpful and they do a good range of basic maternity bras for about £12-15.

ScrambledSmegs · 13/05/2012 15:28

Ah Grumpii I tried JL -they tried to tell me I'm a 34D. I'm obviously not, they just didn't have any of my size in stock Angry

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GrumpiiiMunkiii · 13/05/2012 15:43

That's rubbish of JL! Hope the other ladies suggestions are fruitful.

Oh meant to say on other thread, I felt this one at about 12 weeks. Can't remember when you asked or if I told you.......

Pelicano · 13/05/2012 16:32

Didn't have anything like this Freya in my day, but wish they had maternity/nursing back then.

ScrambledSmegs · 13/05/2012 17:12

Ooh Pelicano that's purty!

Right, I'm very frustrated. No-one can seem to agree on what size I am now, and none of the bras I tried were supportive enough. All of the bras were seriously digging into my shoulders.

I will definitely head down to Rigby & Peller, as I've heard very good things about their measuring service and their bras.

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