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Is there a bra style comparison thread? If not can we have one please?

27 replies

TelephoneIgnoringMachine · 03/09/2015 13:32

For those of us who are odd sizes, don't want to spend megabucks ordering dozens of bras online & sending 99% back, and/or don't live near a decent bra shop.

I'm a 28E & like the Panache Cleo Maddie. I've also found that the Freya Patsy & Freya Deco Spotlight fit pretty well.

I mostly seem to prefer balcony bras, I'd love one without padding but can never get one that fits. The Minnie was too big in the cups & doesn't come in a DD.

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SorrelForbes · 03/09/2015 14:17

The Minnie is much deeper than the Madden which is a shallow bra. You could try the Juna?

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TelephoneIgnoringMachine · 03/09/2015 14:39

Ooh, thanks! I'm totally flat chested until I get a bra on, so that makes sense.

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OnlyHereForTheCamping · 03/09/2015 14:48

I am a 30 e or more likely a 28 d but can never find that size. I like freya bras but found some amazingly comfortable lepel bras in tk max

TriJo · 03/09/2015 14:58

When I'm not upduffed I'm a 30FF in general and favour Panache bras. I'm full on top and favour the Envy and Andorra styles. If I want serious cleavage then the Freya Deco is generally quite good for that, also from the Bravissimo Satine (sized up in that though).

Deianira · 03/09/2015 15:00

Yes please! Since interventioning I've been totally fine in Bravissimo own-brand and Panache, but recently discovered that none of the Cleo styles seem to work for me (all have odd sideways overspill in my size, but if I size up are definitely too big). Any thoughts on why, or discussions of what brands/styles are similar so I know not to avoid them would be very useful!

StatisticallyChallenged · 03/09/2015 15:16

onlyherefor, if you're a 30E then the 28 band equivalent would be an F cup, not a D. All the big bust brands - freya panache cleo curvy kate bravissimo etc will have them.

Deianira - cleo are generally narrow with the exception of maddie and juna. Bravissimo have much wider roots as do some panache

Deianira · 03/09/2015 15:39

Thanks Statistically, that's very good to know! At least I know what the issue is. Unfortunately the maddie and juna were no good for me either - do you know if other brands (Freya, Curvy Kate, for example) are likely to be closer to the Bravissimo widths or Cleo?

OnlyHereForTheCamping · 03/09/2015 15:45

Sorry yes, that's what I meant

StatisticallyChallenged · 03/09/2015 16:16

It's not totally standard unfortunately, but I'd probably give some Freyas a try.

TriJo · 03/09/2015 16:20

Curvy Kate have historically had very wide wires, but are becoming narrower these days. If wider wires suit you then the older styles (Princess/Portia etc) would be worth trying, plus they are rather pretty. :)

Deianira · 03/09/2015 16:36

Great, thank you both! That's very helpful. Will try some of those next time.

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TelephoneIgnoringMachine · 04/09/2015 23:35

Oh dear, I feel a spending spree coming on... Blush

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trinity0097 · 05/09/2015 14:49

I'd love an alternative to the bravissimo 'starburst' plunge, I am a 34FF in that, but want a plain white bra. Only plunge ones seem to work for my boobs, thing they are too close set for a higher middle bit!

goodasitgets · 05/09/2015 15:07

trinity how about the bravissimo satine? That's the plain version and I'm sure they do it in white or cream

trinity0097 · 05/09/2015 18:44

Tried that on in the store and it just wasn't comfy at all. Did have a black one when I was a bigger size and it also wasn't right! Cups too big, yet fitted right, but covered too much boob

goodasitgets · 05/09/2015 20:30

Freya deco?

Bumdance · 05/09/2015 20:38

32gg, recently bought the bravissimo bohemia bra. It is the most comfortable bra I've had in ages, I really like it!

Silverstreaks · 06/09/2015 10:36

Bratabase UK is a useful tool. They've got a swap section too.

trinity0097 · 06/09/2015 18:59

So if I got a Freya deco, how does it come up size wise compared to a 34ff bravvissimo starburst? Do I buy the exact same size?

goodasitgets · 06/09/2015 19:45

I would yes. It's not a bra I have heard comes up small/big, it seems pretty standard
Brastop website have a lot of nice plunge bras in at the min so worth looking on there too

StatisticallyChallenged · 06/09/2015 19:52

Actually I'd disagree with goodasitgets - I generally find Deco cups run bigger than Bravissimo plunges.

I'd also look at Curvy Kate plunges - they tend to be quite wide which could work if you get on with starburst. I think daily boost comes in white.

goodasitgets · 06/09/2015 20:19

Ooh interesting :D
I know they have reviewed the satine sizing recently as that used to come up big
The CK daily dream is nice, I have the daily boost and am eyeing that up!

StatisticallyChallenged · 06/09/2015 21:16

One one trip, I remember buying a 30GG deco, and a 28J Satine...That was a while ago but the satine cups used to be notoriously small.

goodasitgets · 06/09/2015 22:05

Yes they seemed to go from small to big - I have a 34J one that fits me at a 34K Confused