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Another Bloody Bra One

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IMTOOOLDFORALLTHIS · 07/09/2019 08:50

Im sick of bras, I know what size I am, I've been measured at Bravissimo, size 36F, bought two bras fitted lovely. One is perfect the Alana, the other two hours later in agony where the wires sit under the armpits. I have one other bra from Matalan that fits perfectly. Bought another in a different colour and is not the same fit, it is now going in the bin. I think the Alana and the Matalan ones are a balcony fit, and presume I must be narrow as most wires are far too wide. I need a t shirt bra, but these seem to be the worst fit. Has anyone got any recommendations please.

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keepingbees · 07/09/2019 09:14

I have this problem too, it's really annoying when the problem appears after a few hours wear! If the bravissimo one was fitted could you return it and explain?
Where I get fitted they say you have to try on everything because even the same bra in a different colour can fit differently. Play about with different sizes too, different brands and styles will come up differently and you might need to go up or down a band or cup size in a t shirt bra compared to a balcony bra. I think it's just a case of keep trying different brands.
Asda do t shirt bras that aren't too bad and you could try on first. Also Curvy Kate bras are good.

NoBaggyPants · 07/09/2019 09:25

As above, if you've not over worn the other one and you were fitted then take it back, they'll refund you.

I like the Panache Tango, that's a balcony. But try it first because I think the wires sit high.

NoBaggyPants · 07/09/2019 09:29

Also looking at the reviews, the Alana comes up small. So it would be worth trying other styles in an E cup?

glasshouse · 07/09/2019 13:30

For me it's the straps that are a problem. Either constantly falling down or the material rolls together and is painful. Hate buying bras but unless I want to keep my knees warm it's a necessary evil.

Oldraver · 07/09/2019 13:34

This problem came up a few years ago on here and I hadn't realised till then that is a problem for me with the wires being too 'wide' Currently got an underboob sore where I was wearing a bra like this.

Several poster recommended Ewa Michalek (on FB) as they make bras with much narrower wires. When I look at the bra I was wearing the other day, while it is the correct size the width of the wires are ridiculous

Writersblock2 · 07/09/2019 13:54

I switched to Molke and never looked back. SO comfy and my boobs look amazing.

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