Who knows the secret to buying a comfy bra online?

Holy grail of bras? At last count I had 47 perfectly good bras in the drawer but only find around 6 of them comfy enough to wear all day. How sad is that.
I'm a bit like those young men who do the rounds of local pubs looking for the perfect pie! My hoarding friend said "at least there's something you hoard!" I suppose you could look at it like that.
Watching this post, like others, with interest!

Liz46 Wed 06-Jan-21 14:11:54
I use a net bag with a zip in case a wire comes out

I was trying to imagine that Liz when I realised you didn’t mean that you wear it! .

A comfy bra is an oxymoron.

I just don't wear them these days - so much easier. I now wonder why on Earth I put up with all that discomfort.

All I have, for 'special occasions' only are some comfy 'home made' ones.

Simply stitch the front of a bra into a tight-fitting cotton tank vest. Cut off the straps and back.

Slightly off topic but can anyone explain why bras for us busty ladies cost more than small sizes? If we buy a dress a size16 is the same price as an 8 _ !

I have a jd williams catalogue and order 6 styles of bra, 2 of each one, pick the one that fits best and return the rest as its free returns. I usually buy glamorise bras, but they are getting really expensive, what annoys me is I find a comfy bra then when I decide to buy new ones the style I want is no longer made.

I’m never going to buy an underwire bra ever again they are so uncomfortable I just order several from NEXT then try them on at home and if they don’t fit they go right back without any fuss.

It’s the Holy Grail of underwear isn’t it??
I find M&S fine for me, but always try them on before buying.
I shall have to hang on and not buy any more until things are safer/change completely.
I don’t buy any that are underwired though, and they must be lacy.

Liz46

I used to find BHS bras good but I only have one, very worn out, one left. Surely whoever made these for BHS must be supplying someone else?

I was a fan of the BHS plain white cotton, no wires, no padding, bra. Cheap and cheerful, but just right for my 34A chest.

Got a couple of M&S ones, not as good, but even they have disappeared from the website. Will soon need new ones, dreading it.

I too use Bravissimo. They also sell swimwear, dresses and tops etc some of which are lovely.

I used to find BHS bras good but I only have one, very worn out, one left. Surely whoever made these for BHS must be supplying someone else?

Being rather well-endowed, I find Panache bras both supportive and comfortable. I was buying them from a Bravissimo store but since lockdown I now order them online from JD Williams. I usually buy several bras in various cup sizes to ensure best fit.
They occasionally do free delivery but returns are always free and very straightforward.

Another vote here for Bravissimo, easy to use website, and helpful folks to speak to either online chat or on the phone.

Recently a friend gave me a catalogue from Bravissimo. Firstly, I must say that I did know my proper size as discovered when a few years back I was measured up at Rigby and Peller of Mayfair.
I have already bought one which is perfect and have just ordered another 2 different designs. They are easily returned (free) and money speedily refunded. There is much telephone and online help with regard to size and fitting.
I was keen to find bras that were reasonably priced as the updated price on my original ones was over £80.
I don't think it permissible to actually give you a website link on here but of course there is one.

I loathe wearing bra's. Lockdown has been a bad thing because often I just don't bother. I found a good sports bra, I think triumph that was comfortable and provided a bit of support. It wore out. I'm another watching this thread
M&S bra's just don't fit me. I've found one brand that does, or it did but no longer

I ordered three bras from M&S a few months ago. All in my usual size, only one fit !!
It’s a minefield trying to get one without going out and trying on..

I use a net bag with a zip in case a wire comes out.

I have no idea how to buy a comfy bra and am currently 'flopping' so I will watch this thread with interest.

Comfy for one is not for others so recommendations are not going to help.

M&S for me but only certain styles. Today the under wire has come out in the washing machine so am hoping that style are still available and I will have to get machine repaired.

M&S have such a variety that you could order a dozen from there and send back what you do not like.