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How many bras do you own?

29 replies

Nearlyadoctor · 14/04/2024 08:43

I’ve just been looking through my bras and currently have about 14, only a couple of which I really like.
I was wondering whether I’d be better to only have 4/5 that fit really well, possibly start handwashing them so they don’t discolour etc.
I feel like I should just ditch the lot and start again, does anyone else do this occasionally?

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Happygirl79 · 14/04/2024 08:44

Like you I own well over a dozen bras but wear the same 4 because they fit best

MissSookieStackhouse · 14/04/2024 09:50

I haven’t counted them but I have an entire drawer full, most of which I don’t wear. I’m always searching for comfort and the perfect fit but mostly they fall short. Time for a clear out, I think!

thedendrochronologist · 14/04/2024 09:53

Same around 12 and wear 4

I can never get a good fit when I try them on I can only tell after a day of wear

Oblomov24 · 14/04/2024 09:58

4

TheHeadOfTheHouse · 14/04/2024 10:00

I have about 8. Put them on a hand wash in the washer, no spin. Then I hand them to dry over the shower head.

all fit perfect, but they are all Elomi and about £44 a bra. Not bought any for about 18 months though

RosyCheekedandRobust · 14/04/2024 10:01

I found one that actually fits. I got it in M&S and have been back for 2 more. I think I will buy two more in different colours and then get rid of all my old ones and just have 5 to rotate.
I'm also trying to wear out socks and get rid of them in the hopes of ending up with a manageable amount of those too, with none with holes.

henlake7 · 14/04/2024 10:07

I have 2 for work (one for each shift).
4 for everyday.
about 10 sports bras that I tend to wear most often.
I would like to get some more....

I could never be too minimalist with bras coz Im very sweaty and need to wash them after every wear!😁

Galliano · 14/04/2024 10:09

I have a lot of which I rotate the ones on the top of the pile. Before I read this post this morning I had just ordered a repeat of the most comfortable (panache Ana) because I would choose to wear it all the time. Fully expecting the second one not to fit the same though

MrsMoiraRose · 14/04/2024 10:12

I have quite a few tbh! But all for different occasions. I have 5 x 'normal' bras and then another 5+ wireless bralette type things which I wouldn't wear to work or out to dinner etc. They're more for days with the kids or in the house.

I do need to a clear out of the bralettes tbh as I think I have some which are worn out.

WhatADayToHaveEyes · 14/04/2024 10:13

I had 4 proper bras I hated wearing and about 9 of the soft comfort crop top style ones but just went and got measured for a whole new set as I realised the crop top style ones gave me an unflattering mono boob!

so now I have 4 nice fitting ones. I need to get a white and nude one and that will be me done I think.

I kept a couple of the super comfy ones but have vowed never to leave the house in them now.

MillshakePickle · 14/04/2024 10:13

About 30 maybe more. Majority are push up style under wired bras. Several barlets and sports bras

Sports bras and barlets all get worn regularly, other bras I tend to rotate 10 ish. The others are for special occasions or bought for certain clothes.

All non sports bras are from the same company and are the fit and style mostly just different colours or lace/non lace/smooth cup etc

Wowzel · 14/04/2024 10:13

Loads, in various sizes

But about 4 that fit

Elebag · 14/04/2024 10:22

Only one actual bra. Don't think I've worn it since the pandemic.

About ten primark sports bras in various colours that are so comfy that I can wear them for work, gym and home.

TheOGCCL · 14/04/2024 11:09

I’ve got about 7 for daywear (plus three for sleeping). I wouldn’t keep any bras that don’t fit and aren’t comfortable.

Brefugee · 14/04/2024 11:16

I have massive boobs so no bra is uncomfortable. I have 8 M&S ones which fit and are good and 4 hideously expensive ones (€80-100) which fit and are a bit lovelier.

Unless I get really sweaty I wear each for 2 days and when I have worn about 5 I put them and the matching knickers in net bags and put them through the 30 minute wash.

theteddybear · 14/04/2024 14:34

I have clear outs fairly regularly so I don't have lots, at the moment I have:

1 white
1 black
1 nude
1 dark grey
1 strapless bra

Infact I have a couple of strapless lace ones but I fall out the cups, I only keep as I paid a lot for them and I cldnt return 🤦🏻‍♀️

TaraT28 · 14/04/2024 15:02

I have over 20 and wear 4 or 5 on a regular basis. I might have worn another 5 in the past few years. It is time to purge my drawers.

TheShellBeach · 14/04/2024 15:05

I've got nine, all of which fit.
I buy new ones about every 18 months. Then I throw the old ones out.

I've also got four which are too big now, as I've lost weight. I've put them to one side while I decide what to do with them. They're still in very good condition. I'll probably give them to the charity shop.

Gingefringe · 14/04/2024 15:12

John Lewis and Bravissimo take old bras for recycling and donating to women and girls in developing countries. I've just take a bag full of about 20 old bras, including sports bras to John Lewis and they said the charities would be really grateful for them.

Nearlyadoctor · 14/04/2024 16:27

Glad it’s not only me that wears the same ones. I’m going to have a good sort out and just have 5/6 I think .

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DJSteves · 14/04/2024 16:29

One black one white one nude. All the same style. One hot pink Agent Provocateur for when DH gets lucky Grin

DJSteves · 14/04/2024 16:30

.., and two sports bras

User1979289 · 14/04/2024 16:33

3 - one black, one nude, one white. I can't be fucked to wash them either but let's not get started on that again eh?

pelotonaddiction · 14/04/2024 16:34

About 35-40
All Elomi

AuntieMarys · 14/04/2024 16:35

2 nude, 1 black..Prima Donna Satin. At £80 a pop 😱

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