Bra wearers - where do you shop?!

Posted by Sivear@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 29 comments

I’m looking for 34F cup bras that aren’t hideous. I’m not a fan of Bravissimo, I find they’re very ‘old woman’ looking (I ain’t super young anymore but I don’t want to wear something which makes me feel older than I already do). I love the style and brand of Lemonade Dolls but they don’t offer enough support/go to a big enough size. Looking to spend around £30 per bra ideally.

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Ill-Dragonfruit1195@reddit

I like Fantasie brand - I get measured at John Lewis then shop on eBay 😉

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DarthScabies@reddit

Try M&S Or John Lewis. Have a look online and if you see anything you like pop into a store. They both do free fitting/measuring services.

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ThatgirlBella@reddit

Ann Summers is my go to.

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Gwen_codes@reddit

34D, I only find M&S comfortable

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DameKumquat@reddit

You'll be lucky to get anything decent for £30. Look through all the ranges at Bravissimo as they carry a lot of different brands. Curvy Kate and Ewa Michelak are good too.

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Sivear@reddit (OP)

Any more expensive brands you’d recommend? Happy to save it it’s going to tick all the boxes.

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DameKumquat@reddit

Those above, also Fantasie and Freya - which Bravissimo sell. Panache are great quality but may be less fashionable.

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liseusester@reddit

Fantasie are great. I get mine from Leia (https://leialingerie.com/) which is local to me but if you’re confident in your sizing they do have an online shop.

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Loose_Acanthaceae201@reddit

For £30 don't forget to look at M&S. Ignore anything they tell you about fit (visit [A Bra That Fits](https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/) to make sure you're looking for the right size and how to check a bra fits) and just read the label. They wash and wear well, even if they're not the trendiest and sexiest. I will also remark that a bra is more comfortable if you can wear a layer UNDERNEATH it (difficult at this time of year but fine September to May). Thin vest or similar makes no difference to fit but protects bra from sweat etc and protects skin from rubbing, red marks etc.

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Sivear@reddit (OP)

Not heard of that website, thanks for sharing. I can probably do with measuring my size, I’ve found M&S in store sizes to be hopeless 😩

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Loose_Acanthaceae201@reddit

They are SHIT. Do you have a tape measure? Brace yourself to find out you're actually like a 30H and nobody stocks those...

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Sivear@reddit (OP)

Okay so I did it and it said 36J I think it seems right actually as I’ve changed massively since I had my baby last year but, whoa. Eye opener. You’ve probably changed my life 😄

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Loose_Acanthaceae201@reddit

The bra experts change a lot of lives 😆

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GrandAsOwt@reddit

The size guide in ABraThatFits is a really good place to start. Get a few different brands in your size from somewhere like Belle Lingerie, find the brand that suits your shape then keep checking the discount places and eBay for previous season’s styles.

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Sivear@reddit (OP)

Very helpful, thank you!

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blackcurrantcat@reddit

I’m a similar size and I swapped from the whole 3d, engineered, structured under wired cups thing to bralets/bra tops which I’d never thought I could but I saw one for £3 in an m&s clearance and thought meh I’ll give it a go and I’m not going back now.m

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janewilson90@reddit

Asda are remarkably good for larger sizes but don't expect them to last long. Boux Avenue are good but sometimes I've found their quality to be lacking M&S do nice ones too in larger sizes although the range is limtied.

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Wonky_Halo@reddit

Boux Avenue makes Asda's bras

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janewilson90@reddit

... that would explain it!

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adopt_a_hamster@reddit

I buy the 70% off models at Fleur of England. They are in the 30 quid range 😍

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hotwaterbottle_@reddit

Curvy Kate is my go-to. TK Maxx online is always a good shout as you can filter by size. I'm a 36E and I can get good quality underwear (including CK) there without any issue.

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potataps@reddit

I'm currently obsessed with Passionata. I'm 32F and it's the only bras I've ever had be actually comfy.

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EllieW47@reddit

Brastop has quite a few of the brands already mentioned, and loads more. I have used them several times with no complaints.

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motherof_geckos@reddit

Similar size, try primark and Tesco

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Flyawaylittlemonkey@reddit

Tesco and Sainos have decent ones. I also find Simply Be have good ones (they do stuff for large boobs as well as regular size and plus size).

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destria@reddit

I quite like Pour Moi. I also got some very comfortable wireless bras from Victoria's Secret, wouldn't normally shop there but they had an offer on.

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clanshephard@reddit

[curveykate.com](https://curveykate.com) is one of the places my missus uses.

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Bigtallanddopey@reddit

Not a bra wearer, but my wife says if I want her in anything sexy I have to buy it lol. Ann summers have larger sizes and they don’t break the bank. Boux avenue are nice and have larger sizes but are a bit more pricy.

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