Is there such a thing as a comfortable bra?

[StarOfTheNorth]

If so, please tell me about it! I am so fed up with trying out new styles that feel comfortable enough when I try them on… but which I’m ready to rip off by lunch time. Underwired bras I find hellish, non-wired styles end up riding up so that the band digs in - and the support isn’t great.

I’ve been for a fitting and was recommended a style that felt too tight in the end. I never used to find bras so unbearable, I’m so conscious of them now! Perhaps it’s a menopausal thing.

I’m size 34D. Please share your best bra tips!

Boody for sure

Another vote for Molke, I absolutely hate normal bras but Molke I'm happy in all day

I just step into mine - easier than overhead!

I measure 32D but wear a 34C as it's so much more comfortable. As neither is a very big cup size anyway I don't have any problem with 'not enough support'

NO.

Miss Mary of Sweden

Very comfy with wide straps

That’s my first thought too.

@FinallyHere

And having the straps set properly.

What does this mean?

The straps that go over the shoulders can be adjustable and here can be more than one setting for the round the torso fastening.

It makes an astonishing difference to have someone who knows what they are doing make those adjustments and explain how to or rather when to use the different hook and eye settings.

Really it can be the difference between a bra that appears to not fit and one that fits like a glove and is very comfortable.

A bra really is supposed to be comfortable. A well fitting properly adjusted bra will be comfortable.

For a while i wore the m & s flexifit bras as I thought they were the most comfortabe. But I found myself unhooking or abandoning my bra in the evenings. I then went and had a proper fitting and bought the Fantasy Rebecca bra. It is wonderful. I no longer feel that I have a bra on and I don’t unhook or take it off in the evening.

@FinallyHere

Thanks for the detail.
A question, do you know if my bra strap is riding up my back should I loosen or tighten the hook and eye fastening?

Primadonna Deauville for me (34F). It's the difference between pulling the bra off as soon as I get home from work and happily wearing it until bedtime. Pricy though so I buy them reduced.

I was fitted property years ago at Rigby and Pellar and this was the bra they recommended. Apparently with a proper fitting they don't just go by your bra size but also know which manufacturer's cut will suit your shape. I take a different size now but this style is so much more comfortable and flattering than any other on me.

I really don't know I'm afraid. But I know some people who could help 😉. They all work in specialist shops.

Hope you get to find out.

Tighten, or go down a back size and up a cup size or two.

@MaidOfAle

Thank you. It’s kind of counter-intuitive, isn’t it.

which manufacturer's cut will suit your shape

Absolutely. And even different models within manufacturers portfolio. Last time I lost a lot of weight, and my bra suddenly seemed to swamp me, the same size and manufacturer but a different model PrimaDonna Deauville -> Madison was the perfect solution.

I like Freya and Triumph the best. But, agree menopausal has filled out my breaststroke so much, the cup size has changed 3 times. I know different brands are rarely the same fit.
As for M&S can't stand them anymore, too stiff. OK, at fitting, then on wearing find uncomfortable.

Freya Deco for me. So comfortable.

This is the only brand I feel absolutely comfortable in. www.wacoallingerie.com/uk/en/uk-outlet/c/uk-outlet

M&S flexifit non wired full cup - bought when pregnant and absolute game changer!!

I don't think I've ever had an uncomfortable bra. Why are so many people struggling to find them comfortable? Personally, I think underwiring works well and I just stick to boring old M&S!

I'm also a fan of Wacoal @merrymelodies. The independent shop near me stocks this brand.
Although I'm fine with M and S as well.

I don't find bras uncomfortable either @BeaRF75 but I am a meagre 32D and don't have a problem finding bras in my size.

We are all different.

There is a specific Jockey brand bra (no underwire, super comfy) bra I buy when I go to India. Its not a sexy pretty bra, its functional and comfortable

I can't stand underwires, I don't have trouble with them riding up, I guess the band size is important for that, and not having the straps too short.

This although not bought during pregnancy although my daughter (also large of boob) has told me of some great new M and S one she's discovered that has wires but is mega comfortable. I don't know the name of it unfortunately.

I have been measured and fitted (including online) 3 times - each time came out a different size and when I bought the bras, none of them were particularly comfortable.