I've had enough with bras

[BlueMoonAndRedNose]

I realise this must be a middle age thing (late 40s) and being a little overweight, but I find bras so unflattering and uncomfortable, I am eyeing up bralets, which I had never considered before. The thing I don't like about bras is that they give me a cleavage with low cut tops and create fat back bulge. My size is 34C I think, so I feel I can get away with some light support. I would love some recommendations to create a smoother silhouette. Thanks so much.

I've given up caring I'm currently on the Triumph Doreen bra and pray I don't get taken into A and E.

I’m a 32E (implants i should say) and have just converted to bralets. I LOVE them. No going back now...

You're probably in the wrong size.

When was the last time you were properly fitted?

Molke!

I've just put this on another post but I'm loving the jockey bralet, they have thin straps so you can wear them under anything. There are some cheap 2 packs on ebay.

Laughing at the Doreen/A and E comment - I have one, and often when I wear it, I’m asked if I’ve lost weight. So flattering and comfortable ...but so ugly.

If you are overweight, highly unlikely you are 34 anything. I second the suggestion to get remeasured.
Personally, I like cotton sports bras.

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I have these in every colour. So cheap and comfortable. Won't go back to diggie in underwired torture.

Try the boob and bust method to measure yourself.

Sainsburys do a good range of comfy adult crops tops.

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I measure 34" under my breast. I am overweight because I am only 5.1" and I am stuffing myself into a size 10 top, but size 12 bottoms.

I got measured properly at Rigby and Peller and have some lovely (although very expensive) bras from there that are comfy to wear. However I get terrible acid and indigestion quite often and bras make it worse so when that happens I wear M&S crop tops. I'm a 38D and they give enough support although obviously can only be worn under certain tops.

oh those look so comfortable! what are they like for the large of breast?

Try marks and Spencer sumptuously soft bras .. very comfy , I can sleep in them if I choose to .

I switched to bralets a couple of years ago and I will never go back! They look better for me under clothes and waaaay more comfortable!

I'm 36f and just got some wireless bras from m and s. Most bralete don't go to my size but they're so many wireless options now, I'm so happy! I also have a post surgery bra from m and s which is a bit more structured but so comfy!

I have also looked at Molke bras but all the feedback says the band should be tight and I have a back issue which is hugely affected by tight bras! (I actually wear a 38e even though I'm a 36f as it's more comfy on my back)

Kindness could you link to some please?

Cysincos Womens Seamless Bralette Padded Wireless Bra Crop Top with Adjustable Straps https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07G9F867K/ref=cmswwrcppapiii_5o.pDb38CPGDM

I have these in every colour and they do strapless options too!

If you are overweight, highly unlikely you are 34 anything. I second the suggestion to get remeasured.
Personally, I like cotton sports bras.

Nonsense!
I am a good 5 to 6 stone overweight and I'm a 36G!

Though I have very severely flared ribs which means I actually can't wear any bra at all, even cotton sports bras, as any compression at all round my ribcage is excruciatingly painful.

But you can definately be a 34 if overweight.
Most women are wearing the wrong size bra and a lot of the time it's too loose a back band...

I moved to wireless (m&s and a couple from Asda) - so much more comfy. I ain't never going back 😀

If you are overweight, highly unlikely you are 34 anything

If OP is size 10, she probably needs smaller band than 34, not bigger. My mum is size 18 and 34 bra.

I wear these

www.marksandspencer.com/flexi-fit-non-padded-full-cup-bra-a-f/p/p60090766?prevPage=srp

Sooo comfy and no back fat!

34 is not a big band size. I’m 5ft2 and a stone overweight and a band size 32, measured by both Rigby & Peller and Bravissimo.

Royce non underwired are pretty good, when at home I wear crop tops. I don’t miss underwired bras at all.

I started to wear no bra a year or so ago but isnt always possible with some clothes.

I wear the soft/comfort bras for work though I am usually in a polo top.

George do these with a lace panel which were great when I had to wear a shirt for work

I love Sloggi Zero feel bras but I've just found a brilliant hot weather alternative - cotton Bralettes from Muji, with a bit of strategic padding. The material is so soft, stretchy and supportive, but I'm not sure they're sold in the UK.