droopy boobs and bras - problems buying

I like Miss Mary of Sweden bras. Their measuring guide is the most accurate I've found and they have a good choice. I'm tempted to try Rigby and Peller [a Christmas pressie perhaps?] - apparently they know your size just by looking at you!!!

The only bar I can find that fit and are comfortable are M&s. tee shirt bras, I have trouble with wired bras but these are ok. I think it is an age thing and they are not pretty but comfy.

Do try Bravissimo,go to a store having made an appointment, the assistants are very helpful and will take lots of time,until you are happy.

NotTooOld I've had several brands, but to be honest, the inexpensive Genie's are fine for daily use. Used to get them at BHS. If I am wearing something special, I wear an underwire one, the Berlei High Performance Sports Bra.

See this site: www.boobydoo.co.uk/

Bravissimo for me. Once you've got through the initial measuring process - yes I hate it, your details are stored and the last bra you bought. Very easy then to re-order

Goodness, I didn't realise how lucky I am, I always cursed that I couldn't get bras to fit....I was built like a whip... But since I had breast cancer 7 years ago, I gave up on bras completely. I'm always extremely comfortable and as a nice bit of compensation, my boobs haven't headed south at all.

My bras are from Amoena. When I checked they are 3 1/2 years old. Perhaps I should replace them, although they are still doing a good job. As I'm stuck at Tanner Stage 2 I don't expect I will have any problems with sagging.

What is Tanner Stage 2?

I find underwires dig in no matter what make and size. However the one bra that works for me is the Berlei non-slip. It does have stiffeners down the sides which I take out, but I have had a few compliments on my shape and questions on which bra I use, so must be helping, I am nothing special! www.damart.co.uk/F-10084-bra's-w/P-310517-berlei-non_slip-bra?gclid=CNyP3tTvoNACFY9uGwodmyMCIg

Shanma, Helen and Ollie on my favourite podcast, " Answer me This", think the Queen has a " tit double", who attends bra fittings on her behalf!

Over the last few years I've found that my bra size has increased, always being 38D from my 30's. Now however I've discovered at the last M&S fitting that I've mushroomed to a 44D! As I cannot wear underwired bras, I'm getting more and more frustrated to find a bra which not only fits well and doesn't cost the earth but actually looks quite sexy! Anyone have any recommendations for me?

Yep that's the one I wear RAF. I find under wires dig in but I can cope with side stiffeners. The straps are good too.

I go to shops that specialise in bras rather than the big department stores. Always get a really comfortable one, but available in pretty colours, patterns or plain. Usually pay £25-40 depending on the make.

Our local shop has just closed so now go to one in next town. Definately worth it for the expertise.

I also use Bravissimo, need to as I wear 38H. The links above given by previous posters don't go up to an H cup
Bravissimo also measure by sight, they are excellent.

I find that a 'full cup' bra means the straps are less likely to fall off the shoulder, the straps sit more on the centre of the shoulder.

A previous poster mentioned getting her Fantasie bra in Bravissimo. This is a bra that they stock although it is not actually one of their own brand, Fantasie can be bought in most underwear departments. Often on special offer on line.

Tried M&S bu non of theres fit me either.
I now get mine from tesco,under wired,unpadded,38 DD,no rashes and really comfy ( and only £8!

Than you Lewlew, they look fabulous - especially the red satin one. I have several Genies but even with the large size -and I'm not really 'large' they still grip me round the middle. Must be something to do with being short waisted and everything going south, I think.

I wear Fantasie bras (sometimes you can get them greatly reduced on Amazon) because they fit me and last well though after recent mammogram I feel like I should just roll my boobs up and pop them in my granny knickers ?!

I can also thoroughly recommend Bravissimo.

If I went bra-less I'd trip over my nipples. I too recommend bravissimo although I've recently discovered figleaves who sell bigger cup sizes. If I won the lottery I'd have a reduction. Honestly I could sell my old bras as hammocks. They've been the embarrassing Bain of my life.

It is absolutely vital to be properly measured at a specialist shop. I did this five years ago, went down one size and up two cup sizes, having worn the wrong size for decades, including the long period when I breastfed 4 babies.
Interesting to note that others earlier have recommended Triumph Amourette. That is the best brand and style I have ever bought...and it is very pretty.

However, correct size is vital, followed by trying on different brands and styles to find the most comfortable.

jordana it is confusing. I use the John Lewis Oxford Street measuring service and trust their accuracy.
I have a small back but a bigger front - 40F and have to wear full cup with under-wiring for comfort or I cant run for a bus if you know what I mean.
I also find a well fitted bra helps keep down fluid retention. Today am wearing a Fantasie bought online from JD Williams.

I get mine from Primark, T-Shirt bras in lots of colours at only £2 each. I 'mutilate' them by removing the wires, so really don't want to pay much more than that. Pre menopause I was 34C now I'm 38C.

I remove the wires as they gave me a rash in the summer and I didn't really get on with them

I found a great website called www.brasense.co.uk I have used it for years, they give you step by step instructions on how to measure yourself and even advise on the best style and once you have done that you can buy the bras through them or go searching for the same bra elsewhere. Its been a god send for me as I am a 36H and can never find a comfortable bra on the high street with a price tag that doesn't scare me and my bank balance.

34GG/H here. I find M&S simply don't do my size, not comfortably, anyway. I always use Bravissimo. My everyday bras are Fantasie Tango. Brilliant! Like some others, I can't imagine why anyone would want to enlarge their boobs. In my next existence, I shall come back with little, neat boobs.

I have used Bravissimo too and find their bras do their job well as they go on fit not size. What keeps your boobs up is the quaity of the elastic at the sides and back.
We had a woman who owns a posh bra shop in town came to talk to us at WI about well fitting bras. She said wash them as little as possible! I did buy one bra from her, great but hugely expensive!