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Bralet/ soft bra for large chest

103 replies

Bestwisheswarmregards · 21/06/2025 15:01

I can't wear underwires anymore, they're just so uncomfortable with an F cup.

Has anyone found a bralet or wireless bra that is comfortable and lifts the boobs from my knees?

Any recommendations welcome

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OldMcDonaldHadABigMac · 22/06/2025 15:04

Good to know there are ones that give support. I wore primark crop top style bras for a couple of years and my once perky boobs now are saggy.

NewsdeskJC · 22/06/2025 15:28

Marks and Sparks flexi fit. Literally changed my life 36gg

Picklechicken · 22/06/2025 15:30

Another vote for m and s flexi fit. I’m a 36G and they’re the only bras that are comfortable to me now. Can’t stand anything wired.

toomuchchaos · 22/06/2025 15:56

Sorry if this is gross - I've considered getting the M&S flexi fit bra before but when I've bought other bras from them that are in that synthetic material they make me really stink. Maybe that's just something about my body 😕can anyone who uses them confirm if they are ok for that?

Also which style of Boody bra is ok for smaller back/fuller cup? I bought a bra from them before which is comfortable but everything is just squished together so doesn't look great. Maybe I just need a bigger size but not sure if that would be less support if looser around body.

torwen · 22/06/2025 16:06

Bralisse, lifts and separates, 42h here never had a non underwired bra that separates. Yes they are expensive but sometimes they have offers on i have 3 and wear them all the time and they are stretch cotton

Atina321 · 22/06/2025 16:23

Molke - all I wear now.

My daughter is a 32FF and wears Curvy Kate front fastening and bralettes. She has sensory issues and it’s all she wears.

familyissues12345 · 22/06/2025 16:23

Funnily enough I was going to post this question the other day. I’m fed up with underwires now, and have recently tried conturve and Lemonade dolls.

Love the colour options of lemonade, and the softness of Conturve BUT! Both start off nicely, and within hours my boobs have shifted and are squashed together - great cleavage, but in the heat I end up sore ☹️.

So I’m looking for something that holds the big boys in place and is comfy for a 40GG..

OneFineDay22 · 22/06/2025 16:49

Atina321 · 22/06/2025 16:23

Molke - all I wear now.

My daughter is a 32FF and wears Curvy Kate front fastening and bralettes. She has sensory issues and it’s all she wears.

Was just coming to say curvy Kate. I am 34ff and have a couple of their non-wired bras that just fasten at the back like normal. I prefer no wires these days! Going to check out some that others have mentioned

SunnySideUK77 · 22/06/2025 16:53

Shapermint sweetheart style. Sooooo comfortable and great shape

Gertieblue · 22/06/2025 17:29

orangemouse · 22/06/2025 14:49

Another vote for Conturve. I love mine and have several different colours.

I'm a G and just can't get on with underwires at all anymore. I used to wear them, so I've no idea what's changed, but they now hurt as soon as I put them on.

Danceswithweasels · 22/06/2025 17:43

I am an E cup and have just bought one of these Snag bras. I know the website and marketing are awful but I am very happy with this, comfortable, supportive and shaping. I stopped wearing bras during lockdown and just wear crop top type ones or soft sports bras at home but needed something a bit supportive and less mono boob for days I have to go into the office.

snagtights.com/products/everyday-ribbed-bra-black-combi

jgjgjgjgjg · 22/06/2025 17:48

Bravissimo Lillie bra is good. Seamfree and wirefree.

www.bravissimo.com/products/lillie-bra-ln935/

Pinkandgreentrousers · 22/06/2025 18:03

Conturve

ThatBlueHedgehog · 22/06/2025 18:19

mustytrusty · 21/06/2025 15:29

I would highly recommend shapermint. Their bras are the best I've ever had. Often on offer too.

Another vote for shapermint, not worn anything else since I got them!

SapatSea · 22/06/2025 18:49

I recently ditched my underwired bras as my shape ( menopausal) changed and the wires started to rub a lot. I have had to but quite a few brands, several expensive mistakes and was surprised that cheap bras from M&S have turned out best for me.

I got two of these last summer in 36 F, they still look good and I just throw them in the washing machine after every wear - I did have to go up a back size ( from 34 to 36)
https://www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-and-lace-non-wired-total-support-bra-b-h-/p/clp60505907?color=BLACK

I also have 2 of these in different back sizes - true to size - the band has stretched on the one that was too tight (34) initially (I used a back extentender) but now fits beautifully where as the 36 band is on the tightest hooks ( 4 rows of hooks).
https://www.marksandspencer.com/lace-non-wired-non-padded-bralet-f-/p/clp60451802?color=BLACK#intid=carousel_FUNH_AT_PHOENIX-SIMILAR_END_PDP_15_1:9085290f-1485-4db4-ba02-9efacc1f8eb9

I'd never got along with M&S bras before and usually wore Freya, Fantasie or Panache - those sort of brands.

M&S

Cotton Blend & Lace Non Wired Total Support Bra B-H | M&S Collection | M&S

This full-cup, cotton-blend bra is designed for ultimate support. It's non-wired and non-padded for a natural silhouette, while offering a secure feel thanks to thick straps and a supportive under-bust band. This total support bra is designed with extr...

https://www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-and-lace-non-wired-total-support-bra-b-h-/p/clp60505907?color=BLACK

AlertCat · 22/06/2025 18:55

I feel as if I’m recommending this brand every post I make at the moment, but I recently got a Manners London crop top from Vinted and it’s super comfortable, as well as keeping my 34EEs where I want them (even in yoga and kickboxing conditioning class). really comfy compared to my Underwired bras and while I don’t jut out quite as much as I do in those, I certainly don’t look as saggy as I do in my other soft bras.

There is a size chart on the brand’s website (and they actually say all the tops are designed to be worn without a bra) so I would recommend measuring and then maybe see what is on Vinted, or buy new (but you have to pay postage and returns).

PinkPootle75 · 22/06/2025 19:46

@NewsdeskJC which one did you get ?

alpinia · 22/06/2025 20:12

Yet another vote for Shapermint. Bought post partum and I really rated them. Even converted my mum now!

MummyPig21 · 22/06/2025 20:19

Wildemode are fab
wildemode.com/

CyberStrider · 22/06/2025 20:44

Also which style of Boody bra is ok for smaller back/fuller cup

I'm a 30f and I find a lot of what's recommended just don't work. Basically, anything that doesn't come in bra sizes is no good for me.

I have some aging Zara bralettes from Bravissimo but they've lost all their support now so I'm shopping for replacements.

Blueberryhoney · 22/06/2025 20:49

Bravado everyday sculpt bra. 10/10 for comfort and lift! Truly gravity defying and no digging in.

poppy10101 · 22/06/2025 20:51

Another vote for cosabella