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Bralette for large norks mission impossible?

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bramission · 03/04/2025 11:52

Like the title says I’m looking for a bralette which will look pretty under backless or off the shoulder clothes.

In the past I have tried bras which are suitable for backless clothes. Unfortunately, despite going to an excellent lingerie shop, where they measure you properly and fit bras, I tried on some bras for backless bras but nothing worked.
Instead I have decided to look for a bra with pretty straps and back.

I’m a 34G. I do need plenty of support.
If possible I would like something that doesn’t look like my lingerie is on show, but as though it is a top in its’ own right.

To give one example; recently I saw a bralette which had a back in the shape of a butterfly. I accept that I probably won’t find anything that pretty which also has support.

Has anyone seen anything that fits my criteria?
I’m not even sure where to look.

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AppleDumplings · 03/04/2025 12:42

No help I'm afraid, and hoping you get some decent replies I can pinch. I also felt I had to say norks is a fabulous word and very much underused nowadays. Forgotten how it makes me smile!

bramission · 04/04/2025 15:53

The word norks makes me smile too, there are plenty of alternatives yet norks is, IMO, gentle and funny without being insulting.

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WittyTaupeFox · 02/01/2026 16:42

Did you manage to find anything? I’m on the hunt for a pretty undergarment for a slitted back dress! Thanks 🙏🏻

HollywoodTease · 02/01/2026 16:58

Curvy Kate have a good range of longline bras and bodies. Have a look on Brastop for discounts!

Squidgoals · 02/01/2026 17:12

Have you looked at the Cosabella website? Good selection of really beautiful bralettes, big nork friendly, all colours of rainbow. Spendy but worth it

bramission · 18/01/2026 05:18

Thank you! I’ve only just seen these updates.
@WittyTaupeFox no I couldn’t find anything, though I’m going to look at Curvy Kate, Brastop and Cosabella now.

Great recommendations @HollywoodTeaseand @Squidgoals although I haven’t put weight on elsewhere somehow my boobs are (without medical intervention) measuring 34J now, apparently this can happen at the start of peri. Thanks hormones 🫤. This will be a challenge but I’m going in…

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RedAndGreenShouldAlwaysBeSeen · 18/01/2026 12:52

Following. Definitely a gap in the market!

Bravissimo Dana bra is really pretty from the back (it's front fastening) but the cups are too wide spaced for me.

I have a couple of crop top style soft sports bras which offer zero support as they aren't bra sized so being big enough means a very loose under band. They do actually look quite good and intentional under clothes (one is neon, one is leopard) but obviously aren't comfortable long term.

Shinyandnew1 · 18/01/2026 12:59

I wouldn't go near a backless garment, I don't think. My boobs need a bra with a back 😂

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