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Black, underwired, unpadded, seemfree, microfibre bra

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shakespereslife · 22/04/2018 09:48

After months of searching I've finally decided to turn to MN for help. I'm looking for a bra that fits the above description, no lace, no fancy bits, just a smooth cup, but reasonably attractive looking, unpadded (and unmoulded) microfibre bra. Sloggi used to do them but now only do cotton versions, which don't last well when washed every few days. M+S have something that I used to buy regularly but 1) they changed the design so that the bra now has ugly, thick straps, and 2) you can only buy it in a multipack with a white bra - I have a stock of white bras I rarely wear and no need for anymore. Debenhams similarly have something passable but it comes in a multipack with a white bra.
I have resorted to wearing Gossard glossies but don't like them very much. Has anyone seen a bra which matches my description? You can probably tell from the brands i've listed what my price range is.

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GreenBox53 · 22/04/2018 11:34

Fantasie Rebecca is my go to bra. I have it black, pink, blue, silver and nude

The straps aren’t stretchy to help minimise bounce.

DuchyDuke · 22/04/2018 11:36

Primark

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shakespereslife · 22/04/2018 11:50

Thanks Greenbox and Duchy.

The fantaise bras look a bit too full cup for me, I'm only a 34B and don't need that much support but i'll look out for them in real life to check.

I've never thought of primark for underwear - in my local store lingerie is on the first floor and I never get that far. I'll investigate next time I'm in town.

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CallarMorvern · 22/04/2018 15:05

I've had these from Sainsburys in the past.

Branleuse · 22/04/2018 15:12

gossard glossies?

OCSockOrphanage · 22/04/2018 15:20

Chantelle Hedona is not far above your price bracket but otherwise fits your description. I have bought nothing much else for 15 years, and usually reckon to get three-plus years wear out of them. I wash carefully in a lingerie bag, and they don't go in the dryer unless I am careless, and I change bra every other day, unless it's really hot. Two nude and one black at the moment. There is lace, but not much and v low key.

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shakespereslife · 22/04/2018 15:57

CallarMorvern those look great. If only they didn't come in a 2-pack with a white bra that i have no need for.

OCSock those look ok, although I'm not overly keen on the lace bit - good to know that they are long-lasting for the price though. Might give one a trial run.

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SimonBridges · 22/04/2018 16:01

Uniqlo.

I have just bought a couple from them and they were amazing.

www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/product/women-wireless-bra-beauty-soft-400281.html

When I got mine they were in lots more colours.

MidLifeCrisis2017 · 22/04/2018 16:01

Asda

DragonsAndCakes · 22/04/2018 16:08

Being nosey, what’s your reason for not wanting moulded? Are they more stretchy and therefore comfortable?

Madamfrog · 22/04/2018 16:09

Etam.com french site but ship everywhere

AlexanderHamilton · 22/04/2018 16:15

I’ve had black t shirt bras that size in that style from both Debenhams & John Lewis.

Are you really a 34 B though? What dress size are you?

AlexanderHamilton · 22/04/2018 16:17

Sorry I didn’t see you wanted non moulder. I can’t wear anything else. Non moulder bras are so uncomfortable & my nipples show through.

bluebiro · 22/04/2018 17:33

Agree with AlexanderHamilton that it's definitely worth checking if you really are a 34B (i.e. not measured by M&S) - as per this guide thebetterbracampaign.blogspot.co.uk/p/fitting-advice.html or Boob or Bust.

Justwanttoweeinpeace · 22/04/2018 17:34

Second the uniqlo ones! I love them and I'm the same size as you.

GingerMcGrey · 22/04/2018 17:37

I've heard bamboo bras are good for that kind of fit.

No good for me with giant saggy boobs, full scaffolding required.

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shakespereslife · 22/04/2018 18:10

Thanks all for the suggestions. It's made me realise that my underwear shopping habits are quite limited. SimonB and Ginger I like the look of the Uniqlo bra. Will get one to try out next time i place an order for vast quantities a couple of Uniqlo merino cardigans.

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EdinaMonsoon · 22/04/2018 18:27

Calvin Klein have this kind of bra. You’ll often find them discounted in TK Maxx & The Outnet too.

VladPutin · 22/04/2018 18:28

Moulded really is the best.
Fantasies t shirt balconette is good if you want soft

Beachcomber · 23/04/2018 13:34

Dim beauty lift.

Come in black. Underwired, seamless, un padded and very very comfortable.

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07793K3QX/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ref=plSrch&keywords=Dim+beauty+lift&dpPl=1&dpID=41lfiKdTpLL&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&tag=mumsnetforum-21&ie=UTF8&qid=1524486708&sr=8-1

GinGeum · 23/04/2018 13:49

I wonder if you could dye a white one if you bought a two pack?

I feel your pain though OP. I’ve been looking for similar (except not underwired) and I’ve yet to find one I like. Glad I’m not the only one who doesn’t like moulded.

SukiTheDog · 23/04/2018 19:45

I bought these from Tu Sainsbury’s. They’re a 2 pack. No wires. Dry very comfy?

SKU 2pk one piece bra nude/ivory:Nude

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