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Where do you buy your underwear?

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TinyTwo Thu 17-Mar-16 15:19:33

Although my name suggests otherwise I am far from tiny. Been a bit disappointed with M&S of late. Where do you buy your smalls? And not so smalls? grin

storynanny Thu 17-Mar-16 15:20:26

Online camille lingerie

petitpois Thu 17-Mar-16 15:29:33

To be honest, we have a very large Tescos near us and I've bought some very pretty and supportive bras there. You don't get the big dressing rooms etc or someone to measure you up but I have to say I was never particularly impressed with them. Each time I seemed to be told I was different size hmm.

ninathenana Thu 17-Mar-16 16:20:44

Pants are usually Bon Marche as I'm larger size.
Bras I have to buy on line as my back to cup ratio isn't standard.

shysal Thu 17-Mar-16 16:40:15

Pants multipacks from M&S, Goddess bras bought on Ebay.

Pittcity Thu 17-Mar-16 16:42:34

I too have strayed from M&S. Got some lovely designer bras from TKMaxx for half the M&S price.

Teetime Thu 17-Mar-16 17:10:36

Still M & S but am looking at Figleaves now.

Charleygirl Thu 17-Mar-16 17:35:00

M&S and Sainsburys for pants- bras I am still looking because I cannot find any I like.

Elrel Thu 17-Mar-16 17:38:37

Sloggi pants online or in Debenhams sale. Triumph Doreen bras online except when I lose (or gain!) weight and need to check the size.

NotTooOld Thu 17-Mar-16 17:45:39

M and S midi knickers. Bras are a nightmare as I can never get them to fit. I think we've discussed this on another thread but I've been measured several times for bras and they still cut me in half by the end of the day. DH thinks I'm mad and says don't wear one.

Charleygirl Thu 17-Mar-16 17:46:50

Pittcity can one be measured at TKMaxx for a bra?

Willow500 Thu 17-Mar-16 18:02:36

I buy most of my knickers from Sainsburys and M&S as I like their no VPL ones.

jogginggirl Thu 17-Mar-16 18:28:00

Buy my pants from M&S and bras from Triumph or Figleaves - depending on their offers ... ??

Pittcity Thu 17-Mar-16 18:30:40

I don't think so charleygirl I was measured at M&S and used that as a guide. TKMaxx sell lots of brands so you need to try on. They have a no quibble returns policy.

annodomini Thu 17-Mar-16 19:10:42

Ebay or Amazon for knickers - Playtex which are like Sloggies but without that annoying seam down the back. Fig Leaves on line or M&S for bras.

NanaandGrampy Thu 17-Mar-16 19:17:44

I buy mine when I'm on holiday in the states mostly . More choice, mostly cheaper and available in more stores .

Coolgran65 Thu 17-Mar-16 19:37:25

Knickers are comfy full briefs from M & S Outlet or Sloggies type.

I'm comparatively narrow of back/big of boob 36G/GG and get fitted at Bravisimmo. M & S bra fitters couldn't find a bra to fit me properly....proper shaped cups without underarm spillage, straps that would.stay on shoulders etc.

grannylyn65 Thu 17-Mar-16 20:51:00

Fig leaves?? How Adam & Eve !!!
Get mine from Matalan or Tesco!

Deedaa Thu 17-Mar-16 21:55:36

Most of mine come from M&S, I usually buy in the sales. I've got some knickers from Sainsbury's but when I bought a bra there I found I had to buy a size larger than M&S.

Treecycler Sat 19-Mar-16 09:10:47

I've given up bras at home. Only every wear those camisole support things and supportive Lycra M&S camisoles. Pants, usually the liveliest coloured hi legs from M&S! What an odd conversation.... Anyway I would definitely say giving up the bras especially under wired has been a revelation. I'm so much more comfy, and don't have that horrible cut in half feeling at the end of the day. I do wear Lycra Hanes(US make) bras which are comfier than most. But I hate under wired bras. They dig in, especially if you are short waisted like me.

NanaandGrampy Sat 19-Mar-16 09:15:38

I'm with you Treecycler I only wear Ahhh Bra's at home, and in fact I double them up for going out and get reasonable support and outline. They are the comfiest things ever with the shaping being sewed in and no other seams or fastenings.

Im quite cross when an occasion requires a 'proper' bra as they are so uncomfortable in comparison.

Maggie725 Sat 19-Mar-16 09:21:14

I have bought bras from BHS, but mostly I buy underwear from Mail Order
Catalogues. You can try them on at home, and if not o.k can return them before a fortnight is up. They have a page that tells you how to measure yourself too. I also have stopped wearing underwired bras. Sometimes the new ones feel a bit tight, but are o.k after the first wash.

Maggie725 Sat 19-Mar-16 09:21:15

I have bought bras from BHS, but mostly I buy underwear from Mail Order
Catalogues. You can try them on at home, and if not o.k can return them before a fortnight is up. They have a page that tells you how to measure yourself too. I also have stopped wearing underwired bras. Sometimes the new ones feel a bit tight, but are o.k after the first wash.

Maggie725 Sat 19-Mar-16 09:21:15

I have bought bras from BHS, but mostly I buy underwear from Mail Order
Catalogues. You can try them on at home, and if not o.k can return them before a fortnight is up. They have a page that tells you how to measure yourself too. I also have stopped wearing underwired bras. Sometimes the new ones feel a bit tight, but are o.k after the first wash.

Pamaga Sat 19-Mar-16 09:26:55

I like Sloggi knickers and get them online wherever they are cheapest. I have a selection of T-shirt bras I got from Avon but I did go to John Lewis for a fitting and have one pricier one from there. Actually the particular bra was cheaper at Debenhams so I told JL and got their 'never knowingly undersold' refund!