droopy boobs and bras - problems buying

Legs55 I tried lavender oil for "sweat rash" and it cleared up. Smell like a lavender bag but then I suppose that's a traditional granny aroma

And when you've got one that fits, how often should you wash it - apart from 'not often'. I wear a bra for 3-4 days before bunging it in a little bag in the washing machine with the delicates

Depends on the weather- during a heatwave, daily.

I have practically no boobs - the opposite of most of those who have posted already. When I was a teenager, my mother used to tell me that I would never find a husband because of this and because I refused to wear bras with masses of padding.

Because clothes don't drape well over a flat chest, I now use post-mastectomy bras with AA cups and pockets which I stuff with a little padding. I'm quite slim so I go for a "natural" look.

These bras are very expensive but I consider myself lucky to have found an acceptable compromise.

Rigby and Peller are the best, not much on the high street for 38dd that is actually comfortable although Next has the odd good one

I'm the same as you goldengirl, three or four days unless it's been hot weather or I've been very energetic. Rigby and Peller tell you to hand wash them every day. Can't be bothered with this and anyway I reckon that the washing machine is more gentle than my hand washing

As such a lot of you are recommending Bravissimo I've had a look, they are very pretty and I'd like to try, so can anyone recommend a non wired, centre straps, non padded cup in Bravissimo please. If not do the side straps give enough support? I do also prefer a bit of a band underneath the cups for extra support, but it seems only sports bras do this.

I had a reduction mammaplasty after I finished feeding my second DD. Planned for it from age 17. Health insurance paid as they agreed it was disabling being so gigantic. Best thing I ever did. Now aged 65 and not so slim! R&P are brilliant but I cant afford them but found their factory shop years ago in Northants - I bought a swimsuit of theirs for £15 reduced from £75 (20 yrs ago!) and I am still using it!! I swim a minimum of twice a week - I cant believe I'm still wearing it. I dont know if the shop still exists but this topic has made me think about looking for it - I hate underwired bras and go for sports bras for daily use - but I do get under tit itch.

Kind of off topic, but looking through various sizes in various shops, I ' ve often wondered why someone who is a DD cup or larger would want a padded bra.

This is probably the least sexy look known to woman, but try putting your bra on over a camisole or vest.
It may look a bit odd, but it's much more comfortable and stops the band and underwires digging in.

Or wear it inside out. The band and seams dig in less from that side (since my lumpectomy my skin is sensitive to ridges)

Didn't have a problem at all with bras until I got measured at M&S recently :p