Have M&S bras improved recently?

[MrsGromit]

I'm looking at their website (can't go into a shop as i live in France) and some of their bras have a 4/4.5 star rating with 80/90 reviews. Is it worth taking a chance or are they still rubbish. I still haven't forgiven them for telling me i was a 38D on the same day Rigby & Peller told me I was a 34GG about 5 years ago.

I've never had a problem with their bras, only their fitting, I have some now which are the comfiest, best fitting bras I've ever owned.

However, I did go into the shop and try about 10 different ones on before choosing these ones, I would say mail order is hit or miss unless you can return them easily.

Bumping for Sunday afternoon opinions.........

Their bras are great. The problem is the people who fit them!

Some of their bras are okay. I like the fact some of the new under wired ones have a machine wash label on them ... makes things easier. But I still think they flatten and separate rather than lift and round - which brands like Freya and bravissimo own brands seem to do with ease.

I'd never go to them for a fitting though as you say!

I like the silk Rosie ones.

Never had a problem either. I don't get measured there just use my own measurements and try on. I find they do lift and create a nice shape depending on the style. I got fed up if paying £30 plus for bras from bravissimo etc and decided to give their g cups a try and a lot of the styles for lovely. I can't wear any of the plunge style ones but I can't in any brand. As I alway gets overspill and the bottom of the cup is empty in plunge bras.

I would try Brastop or Figleaves sale before I ventured there, tbh.
Also Debenhams have 20% off this weekend and sell brands like Freya, Fantasie etc.

HTH

My main quibble with M&S bras is that, for any cup size bigger than D, they double the strap width. I'm a 32 or 34 DD, or E, EE maximum, which doesn't mean I need double reinforcement in the strap department. I'd like to buy bras my size with pretty, slim straps. Rant over.

Bear in mind that they don't do an FF or a GG so you'll need to size up.

I like M+S bras, once you have been properly fitted.

They are good quality, wash well and if you get the right fit and style, perfectly flattering.

Sorrell, They do make a GG. I'm wearing a 40GG from m&s as we speak.

Ah ok, must just be some lines then. I know they usually don't do an FF.

Not for me, they've buggered about with their sizing and nothing fits.

Really annoying as they are cheap and machine wash for years.

The bras are good but the sizing is inconsistent from a bra to the other.
I have some bras in 36D - I cannot wear them, my boobs overspill. Yet my 36DD bra is so big that you could put both my breasts in one cup.

I live in France too, the returns are not free and it is a real pain. I wish I could try them on before buying them.

I found a plunge one in the sale for just a few quid...they seem to have increased their range of cup sizes, found far more H cups than before. Had to play around with the sizing a bit but it is actually a really good fit and £2.99

Oh that's good. A Hcup I really what I need so will look a bit harder next time I'm in there. Thanks