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Cheap bra question

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Bloballbovish · 04/07/2022 23:11

I have always had to buy bras from the likes of bravissimo due to size but I'm looking for some cheap bras for a short term option. I've lost 5st and my boobs are flapping around in my 36h cups. Back size seems right still, so I bought 36g from asda - too small, lots of cup spillage! I know there's a gg cup in between but I thought I'd lost enough to skip a size. And that bra size calculator site that everyone raves about said I'd be a 36g.

Are asda bras just small? Anyone got any suggestions for cheap bras that do 36g? I mean cheap too - I've not got much money and I've got more weight to lose so don't want to fork out loads. I was chuffed when I thought I could finally pick up bras from under a tenner. Not being able to try on in supermarkets is annoying.

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JudgeRindersMinder · 04/07/2022 23:22

I’ve always found Asda to be a bit skimpy round the sides, literally not enough fabric. M&S have a decent range in G and GG cups under £20

itsthesoundofthepolice · 04/07/2022 23:34

If you've lost 5st you will definitely be a smaller back than before, definitely check either measuring yourself or go to bravissimo just to find out your correct size.
I really rate brastop for cheap, but decent DD+ bras.

I find the supermarket ones just awful and really weird shapes as well as odd sizing.

MoreRainbowsPlease · 06/07/2022 00:33

I find Matalan's bras a very good fit for me. I think they are pretty true to size. I wear a 34F. They do go up to a G in some cup sizes, but I had a quick look on their website and they don't appear to have any 36G's in stock on the website at the moment, but if you have a store near you it might be worth a look.

Bloballbovish · 06/07/2022 18:04

I'm definitely a 36 back. I didn't have much weight loss there and I've done that measurement where you measure your back band loose, comfortably and tightly and I'm definitely not a 34.

M&S are a bit expensive for now really. I never used to like the shape of them but I will try again once my weight stabilises, given that my boobs have changed shape drastically!

I have used brastop before, the main problem I have with that is having to buy a lot of bras to try different ones then wait for the refund. Money's a bit tight for that, especially as they're not that cheap really still £15-20. I kind of got my head turned by the amazingly low prices of the Asda ones and just hoped I could actually start buying bras for less than £10!

I do have a big Matalan nearby, hadn't thought of that. And I think they have changing rooms.

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StickWithYSL · 06/07/2022 23:29

Also suggesting M&S, even better if you have an outlet near you as they’re a few pounds. I’d suggest even going in to get measured, some bras fit quite differently to others, annoyingly.

ChristinePerfect · 07/07/2022 06:35

I have a couple of 36G bras that I've never worn, happy to send them to you if you'd like them?

PawPrintsInMyPansies · 07/07/2022 07:03

I think you’d be better off buying 2 decent bras than a few cheap ones. I’ve bought cheaper bras before and the support if you’re a bigger bust, is useless.

I also recommend Brastop for decent bras at reasonable prices.

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