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Recommendations for strapless bra please?

26 replies

NoGoatsToe · 06/11/2013 15:36

I have never had any luck with strapless bras - they either don't 'lift' my boobs high enough (so may as well not bother wearing one) or else they drag and flatten my boobs to my chest - not a good look.
I have a formal do to go to at the end of November and am going to try again to find a bra to go under my dress. Needs to be nude coloured and I am usually a size 32E or 32F. Any recommendations on where to start looking please? Thanks

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MrsLettuce · 06/11/2013 17:14

Wonerbra Ultimate is fab. Amazing in fact. The sizing is off though so you'll need to try them IRL to get a proper fit.

Northlondonma · 06/11/2013 17:30

The wonderbra strapless is amazing ! Gives you good boobs and never falls down.

NoGoatsToe · 06/11/2013 17:37

Great … thank you both - I will have a look at Wonderbra. It's a bollox that their sizing is off though - I was hoping to order online. I just couldn't face bra shopping with DS3!

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bishboschone · 06/11/2013 17:39

Panache super bra.

NoGoatsToe · 06/11/2013 17:48

Gawd…. the wonderbra website has a size finder which takes my measurements of 32"under bust and 38" bust and tells me I need to buy a 36B??????? Surely that can't be right?

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bishboschone · 06/11/2013 17:54

No I don't think that's right . I have up on it because it didn't fit that well . Can you go to a department store late night shopping and try them?

bishboschone · 06/11/2013 17:56

Gave

dottyaboutstripes · 06/11/2013 18:37

I have a couple of Triumph ones and they are great

kaumana · 06/11/2013 18:45

Wonderbra ultimate also known as the the five fingers bra is the best bra none. As said above it really is one that you should try on before buying. It gives you fab support and cleavage without any flattening. I wouldn't buy any other strapless bra.

SorrelForbes · 06/11/2013 19:23

Another vote for the Wonderbra Ultimate!

I'm a 30GG and have this bra in a 32G. I'd suggest trying a 34F.

kaumana · 06/11/2013 19:38

I'm a 32dd and a 34d fits perfectly. Just to give you an idea as Sorrel above.

NoGoatsToe · 06/11/2013 19:43

That's brilliant - thanks ladies. I will try and size up as you suggest. Thanks

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gindrinker · 06/11/2013 19:46

Yup... Wonderbra ultimate, survived a whole day walking and sightseeing with only minimal hoiking.

IslaValargeone · 06/11/2013 19:52

I'm the same size as you but don't particularly like cleavage, which I presume the wonderbra provides?
I have found Debenhams Gorgeous range very good. Stays in plays and gives me shape when needed under a strapless number, without giving me too much cleavage.

kaumana · 06/11/2013 19:53

Just to show how fab this bra is, in summer I wore tiny strappy tops and a few friends were wondering if I had a boob job. Nuff said.

kaumana · 06/11/2013 22:02

Isla it doesn't thrust them together to give that fullsome/ cleavage look just a natural lift but low enough to wear tops with a low cut.

IslaValargeone · 07/11/2013 09:57

Ah ok kaumana that's interesting to know, I shall check out the range next time I am shopping.
I haven't worn Wonderbras for years since I was a teenager looking for more 'thrust', now I'm an old gimmer I have to be a bit more refined :o

lollylaughs · 07/11/2013 11:09

I have just bought one. I am 30D properly measured but I bought 34B as the smaller bands were just too tight.

Dollydowser · 08/11/2013 11:37

Found this blog, thought it might be useful.

StatisticallyChallenged · 08/11/2013 14:34

I'd agree with up a band down a cup as a start point. It's head and shoulders above everything else imo but yes as per usual the size chart is bollocks!

SorrelForbes · 08/11/2013 15:04

Greetings Stats

kaumana · 08/11/2013 17:18

Dolly Thanks for the link. Glad to see it agreed with me! Phew..

Hope those that have bought one have fun wearing strapless dresses at "C" time. Smile

CointreauVersial · 08/11/2013 17:40

Wonderbra Ultimate is fantastic - your boobs won't move! But it is very tight fitting around the body; it's the only bra that I have to whip off as soon as I get home.Grin

kaumana · 08/11/2013 17:48

Cointreau I'm sure your OH would be quite happy with that scenario Grin

StatisticallyChallenged · 08/11/2013 18:04

Evening sorrel! ! How's tricks?

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