Where to buy lingerie? (nothing left after MariKondo)

[WinterFloral]

I've done a MariKondo on my wardrobe and for the first time in many years I went through my underwear drawers. I got rid of unloved pairs of socks, tights that looked faded and all of my old 'nice' lacy romantic underwear.

Where should I look to replace it? I had a look online (M&S, John Lewis, Boux Avenue) and didn't see anything that I liked the look of. I shop in M&S for regular underwear and have a couple of bras from Bravissimo for everyday wear. Back in the day I used to shop in Ann Summers, etc but now I'm not sure I feel that's the look I'm going for.

I just want some ideas of where else to look that isn't too expensive. Help?

[WinterFloral]

waggle. I totally agree it's mad! My ribs aren't 2 inches bigger just because my boobs are! I used to buy 32D/DD before I was measured correctly. I hate to think I need to go back to that to buy matching nice lingerie.

[Wagglebees]

It's so frustrating. Just looked at the Mimi Holliday ones and they are gorgeous. Exactly what I want. I'd buy them all but there are hardly any 30ff or 28ff ones online. Unless I'm looking in the wrong places.

[JollyXmasJumper]

Just posting to say that French outlets currently have incredible sales on lingerie (70% off), so it might be worth to check that , if they deliver or you can think of another arrangement. Try Galeries Lafayette.

I am a 36 DD and I find the bigger the cup the more you need to invest in good, wired, high support bras.

[WinterFloral]

I love the Mimi Holliday look and want to try and out in person before buying rom their website. But neither JL or Harvey Nichols show what they have online and I hate buying bras/pants/lingerie online.

[Wagglebees]

I have to buy everything online. It can be a pain when it's bras though I agree. They vary in fit so much.

[herecomesthsun]

I no longer expect my underwear to bring me joy. Having said that, I have got some pants with suspenders from Figleaves that I haven't worn yet, maybe they would bring DH joy?

[WinterFloral]

HereComeTheSun how come? Is it because it's too hard to find underwear which sparks joy?

[IfYoureHappyAndYouKnowIt]

I'm the same size as you.

Most of my current bras are Masquerade (no longer made) or EW. Being online only I can see that EW may not suit.

In my experience it's not the easiest size to shop for.

Another brand to try is Aubade. I have a really pretty unpadded wired one that gives a good shape. Again probably hard to find in our size. R&P has them. Best to try on as they are French sizing. I think they have non wired ones also that are pretty (although being unwired I suspect unsupportive).

Also worth checking the bras in Bosom Galore's sale. When I last looked they were very much reduced and they would be ideal size wise.

[Wagglebees]

Ifyoure What is EW please? I don't mind buying online.

[IfYoureHappyAndYouKnowIt]

Ewa Michalak. Polish. Much loved by some on MN.

They are easier to buy than one might think. The padded shape .. called S I think are the ones that fit me best. I did however order a few types to try first of all in order to figure that out.

I do find that many Panache bras fit well too. The Clara for example. But I prefer EW.

I certainly would not recommend R&P by the way for our size. They have very little that fits.

[IfYoureHappyAndYouKnowIt]

I have just remembered actually that the French bra I was thinking of is not Aubade at all. It's the Empreinte Thalia. It's very 'black swan'. The wires may be a little hard though if you are bony, which I am.

[Wagglebees]

If Thank you.