Anyone tried a bralette?

[Bluewater1]

I am fed up with uncomfortable bras and tempted to change to bralettes (if I spelt that right??). Anyone tried them? If you have would you recommend swapping to them or not?

[dgirluk]

@michaelbaubles I know :). A 34 DD was what was in my head - which compared to my fried eggs would be much nicer :)

[Michaelbaubles]

@dgirluk there’s no such thing as “a DD” - the cup size changes in proportion to the band size so a 28DD is the same cup as a 34C - not huge at all.

[Flyinggeese]

Sainsbury’s do a half way house type which looks bra like but so comfortable. Various types.

[dgirluk]

Another 34B here - I'll have a look at that measure site, but a DD would swamp me :o

On the look out for comfortable bralettes, but don't want a racer back. Stiff shoulders and they're a pain to put on/off. I have ordered some non-wired bras from Sloggi to try though - I've got a couple which are really comfortable and a nice compromise between bra and bralette. A bit padded (nipples are fine but I don't like them on display at work - male dominated environment), but no underwire to be uncomfy.

[Yorkshirecatlady]

Could anyone help me with sizing of bralettes please? I’m a 32D/32DD and normally wear an 8 in clothing. However, with bikini tops I get a 10. If anyone’s a similar size and has bought M&S bralettes or the Sainsbury’s TU bralettes, would you advise an 8 or a 10? Want enough support but also don’t want to have the squashed/monoboob look!

[StarlightLady]

I’ve never understood the concerns with the nipple thing. We all have them, why the big deal?

[Tafelberg]

I’m a 32DD and assure you they’re definitely not big! I’m another vote for the Marks and Spencer’s bralettes, think the style is called Louise or Louisa. I wear them all the time now. H&M also have some really nice ones.

[Glacierminty]

I wear the Calvin Klein ones. They are very comfortable and wash really well .

[TooMinty]

I like the Calving Klein racer back ones with a little padding - that eliminates nipple issues that pp mentioned!

[Bertucci]

CatyaPurella 32DD is not big - literally a handful. Another one recommending a proper measure.

[Swiftier]

I like Organic Basics: uk.organicbasics.com/collections/all-womens-products

Also I’m 28FF and buy XS and it’s fine (even though it doesn’t quite fit within their size guide - there’s give due to style and shape).

[BuffaloCauliflower]

Molke! Amazing things. Comfort but shape as well.

@CatyaPurella 32DD is really quite small. Bet you ANY money you’re not really a 34A or B (quite unusual sizes actually when measured properly) give this calculator a go - booborbust.com/

[WingBingo]

@CatyaPurella you need a bra intervention in that case

32DD isn’t big.

[JoysOfString]

I love them - there are lots of versions/varieties with different degrees of support, and some are padded, so I wear more supportive ones for daytime. (i’m a B/C cup) To be more supportive, they need thicker fabric/padding and a wide band under the boobs. My favourite and comfiest ones are from Sainsburys and peacocks. For a more bra-like style, but still non-wired, bravado seamless nursing bras are great and come with a kit to covert them to a normal bra. I’ve also just got two lovely soft bralettes from urban outfitters - brand is called “out from under”. For pretty lacy ones, aerie or love stories (££££ but they have a cheaper collaboration with H&M).

I couldn’t ever wear A wired bra now - I’ve tried them on and they’re instant torture.

[CatyaPurella]

Blimey if a 32DD isn't big then mine must be non existent at an 34 A/B

[Justatenant]

I'm usually full cup, battleship grey, 1m wide band with bolts etc but I've recently brought a gossard longline bralette with underwire. Not an amazing shape for my spaniel ear tits but it's a nice lounging about bra. I'm usually a 38E and fits perfectly

[Dances]

Yes if small of breast, they are v comfortable.

[mynamesmrdiggety]

@browzingss I'm sure you look lovely but if I wore mine as a top for a night out I'd have someone's eye out

[mynamesmrdiggety]

I'm breastfeeding and my boobs are round my waist but I was pleasantly surprised with an M&S one I bought recently as it somehow held my boobs up without underwire. I am going for comfort at the moment

[HaddawayAndShite]

I love my bralettes but I only wear them in the house as I’m large of bust and my boobs look shit in them lol. But defo comfy and secure.

[Bertucci]

I wear them in the evening. My boobs aren't big (32DD) and are thankfully, non-droopy, but I still prefer the feeling of a little support.

[Bluewater1]

@MiniChoc ha ha lol

[Bluewater1]

Thanks everyone. Sounds like a good possibility for me then 👍

[MiniChoc]

No good for me as the nipples show when they're cold or just saying hello comfy for round the house though.

[browzingss]

Night out*

I have tiny boobs so I don’t really feel any comfort difference as I don’t need the support