General Chat

Well we went into town but I didn't get measured because we didn't have time but I haven't given up. :-)

Yes Names, wonder if the size the shop gives is a lot different to what shes wearing.

ZZzzz what happened at the fitiing?

Like lots of clothes, different brands have different shapes.

I wonder how ZZzzz got on with her fitting?

Well, my new bra arrived yesterday and this morning i tried it on but sadly its going back.
The straps were quite short even when extended to max and I didnt feel it gave me the support I needed.

So disappointed but that's the story of my life when it comes to finding a good bra. Never mind, I shall probably end up paying an extortionate amount to get what I need.

So back to the drawing board. :-(

Snap, Kath - M&S white cotton "big" pants!

My friend had a very large bust, out of proportion with the rest of her body she tried wearing tight vest to flatten them a bit but in the end she had them reduced, that was in the 1960s.

I must say Florence that although support bras weren't as attractive in the past, I think they are improving nowadays with some quite nice ones on the websites already mentioned.

Personally, I only like white underwear and I'm not bothered about matching pairs (I only wear M & S's cotton "big" pants) but I have noticed how matching pants are very expensive.

Kath. x

Most of my friends at school were very small busted and could get bras for under a £5 in shops whereas mine back then were about £15-20. It is not a asset having large boobs despite what models say!

As I've got older, I find it incredibly uncomfortable laying on my side in bed.

My nick name was "Dolly Parton" and the family thought this was hilarious but I did not. Having a very large bust from the age of 12 and a 22 inch waist made me look ridiculous. It also attracted the wrong kind of attraction in my teens as I looked older.

Also Kath decent support bras are never as attractive are they. just because we are larger, doesn't mean we don't like red or pink lacy does it? I always wear matching sets too as wouldn't wear odd colours together and the matching knickers are so expensive now too. last red pair I bought to match a bra were £16!!!!

Florence in the hebrides

I have to admit, I only wear a bra to hide my nipples! :-D

Maggie, you're so lucky. Being big busted is a real pain. Support bras are always much more expensive than others and it's always difficult to find one that suits you in terms of comfort.

I have a friend who is really slim and because she only wears a bra because she feels she should and not for support, she can go into any shop and pick up any bra in her size and it's fine - and she always goes for the cheaper end of the market.

Kath. x

maggie .......... same here, but it isn't too hard for that to happen, as I'm back to pre-puberty top half :-D :-D :-D :-D

This thread makes me so glad I have a small bust!

i don't wear bra unless I mingle (go to town), and then I just throw on a sports bra.

To be honest, my belly sticks out further than my bust :-D :-D :-D

I haven't worn a bra since 2011 when I had the second mastectomy.

It has been wonderful not to have to wear one!!! But I can still remember how uncomfortable some can be.

I agree with others .......... 3 hooks at the back mean a wider band which was much more comfortable for me, even though it can be difficult to reach round. Florence's suggestion is a good one.

But you can also buy front-fastening bras which are supposed to be good supprt, although I never tried one. It might be worth looking at one of those while trying on different ones in the store.

ZZzz check to see if you need to make an appointment and don’t forget to try on a few styles as they can need a different size.

I ordered it and got the 10% discount. So hoping it will be a good fit and good support, shall come back here & let you know in a few days.

ty Kathleen

Florence - if you haven't already ordered the Elomi Morgan bra there is a 10% discount code advertised on the website for full price items. Code is DISC10

Kath. x

Florence61 I also found Bravissimo to be like like that. I shall be going into town next week to look and be measured.

Thank you ladies for your help and advice. XX.

I checked out Uplifted lingerie and found a lovey black bra by Elomi Morgan and going to order it. Mind you was £38 but that's what I normally pay.

AnnG, I do it up from the front and then twist it round. I could never manage to do up a bra with my hands behind my back.

i do like the bones down the side as they give good support but harder to find them now.

I have bought Bravissimo but found the straps too thin and not enough support for me.

Florence in the hebrides

Bravissimo have stores around the country.