Gransnet forums

Chat

What is the most comfortable bra you have ever bought?

(89 Posts)
Freeandeasy Thu 08-Jan-26 03:52:48

Just that really. I’ve just turned 70, and although I always used to dress really smart for work, comfort is my main priority now, as I suffer from very bad back pain, and seldom leave the house now. After a long (and quite expensive) search for comfortable trousers/tops to wear in the house, I finally came across M&S Modal rich pyjama tops and bottoms. They are great to wear as lounge wear, not just PJs? (Wouldn’t wear them outside though) but they actually (in my mind) don’t look like PJs, more like casual lounge wear.

My question is - I need a comfortable bra!! I’ve been wearing Sloggi comfort tops for a while now, but the last couple of bras that I’ve bought haven’t been up to their usual standard. My size hasn’t changed, usually a 36C, but they just don’t seem to fit as they did.

I’ve been looking online for an alternative, but haven’t been able to find one. It has to be non-padded, pull on (i.e. no hooks), giving enough support, and fairly thick straps. Does such a thing exist?

Please share your bra purchase experiences and tell me if you ever found the best fitting, most comfortable bra you ever had. I desperately need to find one! I have purchased many bras online, and have had to send them back (thank you Royal Mail for your pick up service) but I would appreciate any recommendations.

I would be prepared to pay a reasonable price for the perfect fitting comfort bra. I did look at Bravissimo, but their cup sizes are large - think they start at a size D cup?

Can anyone recommend their most comfortable bra?

Thank you.

Tooyoungytobeagrandma Sat 23-May-26 15:36:08

Ok so I wear strappt dresses on holiday and currently wear a wired strapless (multiway if you choose) bra ftom M&S. I have recently bought replacement and can't do them up easily and once done it they do not fit the same. I'm a 38DD and am looking for recommendations of a comfortable, supportive, easy to get on bra for under my many holiday dresses. Anyone got a go to they can recommend?

LizzieDrip Sat 23-May-26 17:03:04

I’ve yet to find that Holy Grail … the comfortable bra.

Over the years I must have spent hundreds of £s on bras, yet comfort still alludes me.

I’ve been measured at Bravissimo and recommended a bra size I could hardly breathe in. Same with M&S. I’ve tried Sloggi and all manner of slip on camis with concealed bras etc.

The search is so expensive!

I’m afraid I currently wear a stretchy camisole, which is not a bra at all (so no support really) but it’s comfortable.

I’ve more or less given up on bras - sorry to be of no help to the original poster (but at least you know you’re not alone)🙈

Macaydia Sat 23-May-26 17:12:15

Gagagran

Since my rotor cuff shoulder injury I have been unable to put my left hand behind my back so could not fasten a bra
Solved the problem by buying front fastening bras from the big river company.

"Gemma" and only £13.99, 90% cotton and so comfortable I shall never return to back fastening. Very soft but supportive and even my uncomfortable shoulder doesn't object.

It was probably a man who invented back fastening as a way to make ladies ask for help. Well, guess what? We figured it out.

Now we are done with that stupid design.

Coops74 Sat 23-May-26 17:23:57

I have walcoal bras and find them very comfortable.

Primrose53 Sat 23-May-26 17:42:52

I used to buy Bravissimo bras then they stopped doing my favourite style. Currently wearing a George at Asda bra and it’s perfectly comfy.

JPB123 Sat 23-May-26 20:58:10

Felina bras are very comfortable,wider straps ,beautifully made.About £ 70 but worth it.

MissAdventure Sat 23-May-26 21:47:27

My most comfortable btas came from temu. smile

Fallingstar Sat 23-May-26 22:28:47

M&S full cup total support unwired bra.
Took me ages to find this one and it is a substantial bra which I feel confident in.

keepingquiet Sat 23-May-26 22:37:35

Coming back here to say I visited Bravissimo and was measured, although she didn't measure me. She just said what size I was by looking at me, and produced a great bra I really love and it didn't cost too much.

Yes, it is a pocketed mastectomy bra by Royce (my previous favourite was by them too), so I did get the VAT discount as well. My bra size hasn't changed in 15 years!

I love it so much I'm going to get another!

SpinDriftCoastal Sun 24-May-26 08:15:52

Was professionally fitted with some 34 Es but now find them too tight. Learnt that 36DD was same cup fitting but allowed for more back room. As mentioned above, they seem to want one to wear tight bras which I find very uncomfortable. I need cotton and comfy.

Witzend Sun 24-May-26 08:27:20

shysal

BlueBelle

Why do you all need to get your hands around your back to fasten your bra I never undo mine I just step into mine have for many years

Me too! I have never been able to do up my bra at the back, even as a teenager. Since injuring a shoulder I can't pull on over my head either.

And me. I’ve never done mine up at the back.

Shelflife Sun 24-May-26 09:34:29

When a teenager my mum showed ne how to fasten my bra round my midriff , swirle it round , arms through straps .Still do it that way ! Also wear stretchy ones - no fastenings!!

NotSpaghetti Sun 24-May-26 09:55:36

If you can step into your bra why doesn't your bust fall out underneath the band?
🤔😬
Or are everyone else's breasts still perkily in place??