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How many bras do you own?

81 replies

beck1976 · 25/05/2024 01:04

I got re-measured about 18 months ago so then got rid of all my old bras that were the wrong size and started again. I seem to have so many now as I keep buying more I like 😂
different styles and colours, some plain comfy ones, some non wired, push up/plunge, t-shirt, strapless, the list goes on.
Plus bralettes too.
So I’ve counted 18 bras and 6 bralettes so far, and I still have my eye on another two.
Is anyone else as bad as me?

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AuntieMarys · 25/05/2024 08:26

3...all same bra...Prima Donna satin. 2 nude, 1 black.
Too expensive to buy more.
I hate lacy bras.

user1471554720 · 25/05/2024 08:27

I own 5 nude braa for summer, including 2 new ones with tags on.

2 dark bras for winter

2 pretty ones which are in a ser.

I am a non standard size 36F so full price is 50 to 60 euro. I keep an eye on sales and may get a one for 35 eurp. I store it untul needed.

ZazieBeth · 25/05/2024 08:32

Twenty. Nine black, six nude, three white, two coral.

The black ones are three of each of three different styles, the others are each multiples of the same style per colour but not the same across colours IYSWIM.

When I find something comfy that I like I buy dupes the next time I need a bra.

BobnLen · 25/05/2024 08:33

I have 10, only wear 3 regularly, the rest are a bit tight round the band so have to wear with bra extenders. I have just bought 2 new ones as I had a Sparks 20% off offer. I generally spend about £15-£20 per bra. When they arrive I will have a trying on session and probably get rid of any uncomfortable or worn ones.

mitogoshi · 25/05/2024 08:35

15-20 but in slightly different sizes, different styles and different stages of falling apart. Many are supermarket ones I'll add. Not quite sure what bralettes are so can't have any of those

Hopingforno2in2024 · 25/05/2024 08:37

2 x everyday in nude colours
1 x sports bra
2 x fancy bras

mitogoshi · 25/05/2024 08:37

@user1471554720 you need to visit the U.K. - I can buy your size in the supermarket for £8

MrsMoastyToasty · 25/05/2024 08:42

About 40 I reckon. I've lost count.
There are about 7 in daily use, but the rest are for when I lose weight (who am I kidding?!).
They did all fit at time of purchase. I go to an independent retailer just outside Bristol or to Bravissimo in Bath and get measured every time. They are all branded ones such as Fantasie, Elomi or Pour Moi as they do a good H cup and are about £40 a go, hence my reluctance to throw any out.
Some women have a "thing" about handbags, some about shoes. Mine is about bras (I never buy the matching knickers though.)

LunaMay · 25/05/2024 08:52

About 8 or 9, regularly wear about 3 of them

PashaMinaMio · 25/05/2024 09:01

47 at last count.
All in good supportive nick. All different makes, types, colours, plain, lacy …. you name it.

If I wear an uncomfortable one, at end of day I wash it and mark the label so I remember to put it in the charity bag. This has helped me reduce my “stock” by two. 🙄

I’m like blokes who go from pub to pub looking to eat the perfect pie! I’m looking for a perfect bra!

DelphiniumBlue · 25/05/2024 09:01

I've got loads, but have got rid of all the wired ones as find them so uncomfortable. I find most uncomfortable after several hours, and will often change during the day and again when I get home - I always carry a spare with me in summer as there is nothing worse than a sweaty, slightly damp bra for chafing! So I think that justifies the fact that have about 20, several black or grey pull-ons, an M&S flexfit in black and pink camouflage, a few very pretty lemondade dolls lacy ones, and a few M&S deeper plunge bras in pink and lilac.

daisypond · 25/05/2024 09:04

None

Moier · 25/05/2024 09:06

Not as many as l would like. I'm huge breasted .. mine cost @£46 each for my size. So l have five.
Black.. Nude.. white and two silver/ grey.
I always hand wash to make them last longer.

Sunshineandrainbow · 25/05/2024 09:08

2, seems I need more but just struggle to find suitable ones and find them so expensive. I like unwired and tend to stick to m and s.

HavfrueDenizKisi · 25/05/2024 09:24

8 underwires bras (big boobs so needed) - so one a day and wash whole lot weekly.

1 sports bra.

1 awful strapless which I should chuck out.

RobinEllacotStrike · 25/05/2024 09:32

4 that I wear. Not that I wear a bra very often.

mondaytosunday · 25/05/2024 09:42

About a dozen. That fit? About four. I have been measured but my weight goes up and down.

xxSideshowAuntSallyxx · 25/05/2024 09:46

4 normal and 1 sports bra, then about 8 old and tatty ones that are too small.

I went bra shopping yesterday and was very frustrated as nothing fitted, the size up was too big and my usual size is a little too small.

I came away with a new sports bra and 1 nude bra in the size I've been wearing that looks okay but feels bigger.

BitOutOfPractice · 25/05/2024 09:47

About 25. This is much reduced from my peak.

ffsgloria · 25/05/2024 09:51

5 sports bras
2 black bras
2 nude bras

JadeSeahorse · 25/05/2024 09:54

Roughly 14 but I do change them daily.

2 black, 2 nude, 2 lilac, 1 white, 1 grey and 6 black sports bras.

CrushingOnRubies · 25/05/2024 09:54

About 8 everyday bras.
A couple more which are strapless or multiway so worn with special dresses

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 25/05/2024 10:12

I’ve got underwired bras which I wear less often - approx 6-8 of those.

and bralette bras about 3 which I wear far more as comfy.

2-3 sports bras

the former I wear if in the office or going out out, so to restaurant, theatre, pub.

BatshitCrazyWoman · 25/05/2024 10:22

About 12, all with matching knickers. And two sports bras.

SwingingPonytail · 25/05/2024 10:28

About 10 but I only wear 5 regularly.

I've changed to non-wired, (padded) so I have 5.

2 nude, 1 black and 2 white. I

I also have a couple of bralettes, that I wear at home- they are supportive but not padded.

I've given up on my wired ones and they dig in after a few hours.