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Bralettes have changed my life

27 replies

GoTitansGo · 01/03/2019 23:00

I live in a hot country. I've always found bras a pain, and am desperate to take them off as soon as I get home. A few days ago I invested in a few bralettes, and, oh my goodness, i am so happy! Feeling positively evangelical now. And I'm not small of boob, either. Shape not as nice, but importantly, no pain! At all!

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HennyPennyHorror · 02/03/2019 01:18

I had to google them. I don't wear bras so to me, these just look like...bras! What's the difference?

I have small boobs which is why I've never got into the habit of wearing them.

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GoTitansGo · 02/03/2019 01:32

No underwire, basically a crop top rather than a bra

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HennyPennyHorror · 02/03/2019 01:38

I just looked at the ones in Cotton On and they had "Bralettes with underwire"

Which is just a bra no? They also had the other sort...but I've always just called those sports bras or crop tops. I never understand the whole wire in bras thing....is it needed with big boobs? Doesn't seem healthy to me.

MovingThisYearDefinitely · 02/03/2019 01:39

I've worn crop tops for years. I still have pain, but the saggy tit feel is far worse lol.

cherryblossomgin · 02/03/2019 01:51

I switched to bralettes last year and it was the best decision I made. I was sick of trying to find a comfortable bra. I used to have sore shoulders but that is now gone. I'll never go back.

KittyWindbag · 02/03/2019 02:29

Marks and spencer bralettes honestly changed my life! I have small boobs but I’ve never wanted big ones so hate the padded, hoisted up under the chin look that retailers presume I want!

Rosie for autograph especially have such pretty and sexy bralettes

Poppysball · 02/03/2019 08:47

I’m really interested in these as I can’t stand bras and can never find a comfy one. I’m a 34D and wondering if they feel supportive enough?
Going to M&S today - are there just one type there? Which ones would people recommend?

bobloblawlawblog · 02/03/2019 08:57

If you have a Sainsbury's nearby poppy they do two packs of really comfortable bralets. They're like a super soft lace with a very thin padding over the cup so you still end up with a nice shape

SayNoToCarrots · 02/03/2019 09:03

M&S do a 'bralet for fuller busts'. I'm a 34E and the size 12 fits comfortably and gives support. Even though it's lacy and black it still looks a bit grannyish though.

TacoFlavouredKisses · 02/03/2019 09:05

I pretty much live in the M&S flexifit crop bras now - as a 30G (occasionally a 32F at M&S) it's sooooo hard to find unwired bras that don't look rubbish but they're great.

Poppysball · 02/03/2019 09:08

Thank boblob, I don’t really get on with lace but will have a look when next in sburys.

dudsville · 02/03/2019 09:39

I've been thinning about getting one of these for my next long haul flight. I'll check out the recommendations here!

Sexnotgender · 02/03/2019 09:43

That Sainsbury’s one is lovely and the model is fantastic! So great to see real models not airbrushed 17 year olds.

I bought some bralets from TK MAXX when I was pregnant as I didn’t want to buy actual bras as I had no idea what size I’d end up. They were the best investment ever! Not sure I’ll go back to actual bras once I stop feeding. Even my nursing bras are more like bralets.

Oldraver · 02/03/2019 09:57

I gave up mostly wearing bras a few years ago but now I'm back at work feel I have to wear something. I wear the soft bra's similar to Belvia style. George do some with a lace panel which were good for when I had to wear a bloody see through white blouse

SteelRiver · 02/03/2019 10:07

I've started wearing bralettes around the house now and only wear underwired bras when I go out. The bralette is more comfy but I do worry, a lot, about sagging; I'm a FF cup. Nothing beats the support of a good underwire.

MrsReacher85 · 02/03/2019 10:08

I only wear these now! I’ve got really small breasts since having kids and barely need any support. I got a couple of really nice ones in the Victoria secret sale and in h&m.

Nightmanagerfan · 02/03/2019 10:13

Does anyone know where you can get bralets that you don’t have to put over your head? I like the style and comfort but would rather have a clasp.

bobloblawlawblog · 02/03/2019 11:05

Nightmanager have you tried the ASDA soft and comfy? That's a clasp. Wireless. Light moulding. No underwire. Stretchy fabric. V comfyZ

Nightmanagerfan · 02/03/2019 18:06

I haven’t @bobloblawlawblog but they sound ace - will have a look

Oldraver · 02/03/2019 20:10

These are the George ones I wear

I always pull them on form the bottom though as I've knackered my shoulder

XingMing · 02/03/2019 20:17

As much use as a chocolate teapot if you are abundantly endowed. Ok for housework.

Crackers1428 · 02/03/2019 20:22

I definitely don't have small boobs and find them so much more comfortable and still supportive! Tesco have some nice ones (with clasp not over head) matalan, got a nice Freya one too. I started wearing them when I was breastfeeding instead of maternity bras. I just had a benign lump removed from one boob yesterday too and have a good stock of comfy bralettes Instead of super uncomfortable underwire.

KatharinaRosalie · 02/03/2019 21:11

Try Molke. I tried all kinds of miracle bras and tops and bralettes, but mostly they did absolutely nothing. Read about Molke here and got one to try - have barely taken it off and just ordered 2 more. (I'm a 30F or FF and got it in Small Cosmic). No droopy monoboob, excellent support also out and about.

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