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M&S bralettes for the generously bosomed?

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DollyPartonsBeard · 06/12/2020 10:13

I've recently discovered the joy of unwired bras but this far have only found styles that remind me of pegging out my grandma's washing in the 70s. I'm a 38FF or thereabouts, with very squishy (AKA 'empty' breasts)

I see the M&S bralettes are on 2 for £18 at the mo, and thought I'd ask if anyone has any thoughts or observations about these before I order, especially re sizes (I'm usually an 18 in clothes). I'm a bit reticent as the straps look quite thin and a bit diggy-inny.

Alternatively, any recommendations for not-too-matronly unwired bras would be most welcome!

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Plonque · 06/12/2020 10:31

I have the body sculpt unwired bra and I cannot recommend it at all, I've got C cups and it's completely useless so for bigger it'd be an even bigger no!

mummmy2017 · 06/12/2020 10:34

£5 sports bras from Primarks.
I'm a 40DD and they are brilliant, that go on over your head and have a t bit down the back...

DollyPartonsBeard · 06/12/2020 12:09

Plonque - that sounds terrible! M&S have never been my favourite for bras over the years so I'm glad I asked here first because it sounds like not a lot has changed!

mummy2017 I have an oldish Primark sports bra that I'm fond of but alas I'm 2 hrs away from the nearest one 😬

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Hayeahnobut · 06/12/2020 12:20

The bralettes are terrible. Once you've wrestled to put it on, the shape is gone and you're left with a monoboob. I can't remember the straps being a problem, probably because my boobs were so squished that the straps weren't doing much!

Freya do one with a back fastening. I've not tried it but it's more likely to hold its shape than the M&S ones.

SoddingWeddings · 06/12/2020 12:20

I have several of the M&S bralettes, I'm a 22, 44F. Very very comfortable, surprisingly supportive, but still look awful for leaving the house so are restricted to WFH or slobbing! 😂

HerdyGerdy · 06/12/2020 14:53

www.bravissimo.com/products/nova-lounge-bra-ln764/#black-ln764blk

Super comfy and not too granny like. I want a million for my own drawer.

pucelleauxblanchesmains · 06/12/2020 18:00

I have a couple of the M&S DD+ ones in an 8 and they're really comfortable on me (30 E)

Happychappy33 · 13/12/2020 21:40

Second the bravissimo rec...I have a great non wired bra from there that I have bought in both colours. Expensive but worth it

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