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Strapless bra recommendations, please?

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Keepthecat · 30/09/2026 07:39

I've tried quite a few wired options, some quite pricey, and all give terrible back bulges and overspill at the sides when tight enough to support my bust. I have an XL American bandeau soft one which is comfortable and no back fat &c, but just squishes the breasts into a dumpy uneven lump. I'm a 36E/F. There surely must be an answer! Grateful for any advice. Thank you.

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ChimpanzeeThatMonkeyNews · 30/09/2026 11:41

Strapless bras for a large cup sizes are rubbish.

Keepthecat · 01/10/2026 21:31

Just me, then Blush

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bellsbuss · 01/10/2026 21:40

I’m a 28FF and have the Boux avenue microfibre multiway and it’s amazing

DonewhatIcando · 01/10/2026 21:48

@Keepthecat
I hate to say it but have you tried Primark?

I got a great strapless bra, the back is like a wide soft band without the heavy seam, kind of like a nylon seamless knickers material.
Zero back fat!

They also do them with two types of interchangeable straps, clear and matching the colour of the bra.

They also sell bras with straps that criss cross either round your ribs or halter.

As a side note I'm also loving their wireless lounge bra / crop tops, soft material, removable pads - fantastic for when you come home and take your bra off, slip one of those bad boys on under your jammies, bliss.

SaraHoliday · 01/10/2026 22:06

Keepthecat · 30/09/2026 07:39

I've tried quite a few wired options, some quite pricey, and all give terrible back bulges and overspill at the sides when tight enough to support my bust. I have an XL American bandeau soft one which is comfortable and no back fat &c, but just squishes the breasts into a dumpy uneven lump. I'm a 36E/F. There surely must be an answer! Grateful for any advice. Thank you.

Have you tried a Boux Avenue multi-way bra? I can recommend them. I wear quite a lot of strapless dresses and one-shoulder dresses; they always look and feel good.

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