Best Bra ?

Definitely Bravissimo. For years M &S, John Lewis et al measured and told me I was 38DD. Never had a comfortable bra. Bravissimo took one look (how do they do that?) and said 32H because I have a narrow back. Heaven! And every 10th purchase is free.

Unwired bras from M&S are very comfortable I see a bra fitter.

i'm a big girl - 40E down from a 40F - and i swear by asda bras. i like the underwired and slightly padded ones and generally buy a "plunge" bra.
they come in so many pretty colours that i'm almost afraid to walk down the bra aisle when out shopping as i know i'll be tempted to another one (or two) and i have problems clising my bra drawer already!
no problems with wobbling either.

I could never get a comfy bra until I heard about going down one back size and up one or two cup sizes.

My weight has always been constant but I tried 34D 34E 34 DD 36C 36 D nothing felt right. Now I wear 32DD and feel secure and bounce free.

Rigby and Peller for me too. Excellent and amazing choice in their stores!

Once you know what size you are brastop.com is an excellent site to shop from - they'll also help with sizing.

Wish I had some to put in a bra. Only time I was well endowed was during and after pregnancies. I now wear a padded bra to hold up, the' bits' I refer to them as, that remain.

I'm another Fantasie Belle fan. A friend told me many years ago that she had discovered, on being fitted at John Lewis, that she needed a smaller size, with a bigger cup. I could hardly believe that she only needed a 30F. I went and was measured there and went from a 36B to 32E. The best fit was Fantasie's Belle and have been wearing them for years now.

Another vote here for the Triumph Doreen.

Delimira Women's Front Closure Full Coverage Underwire Non Padded Racerback Bra

I had the same problem as you. Found this on Amazon and haven't looked back. This bra is so comfortable, I forget I am wearing it. Also gives proper cup support.

I go to Rigby and Peller and get properly fitted. I buy a couple of bras and if I get on with them, I find more on EBay. I’ve had some amazing bargains. I’d love a reduction as I hate being big.

Beaux Avenue are fabulous with bra fitting. Their lingerie is very pretty right through the range. Might cost a little more but so worth it for the comfort you will get.

Rigby & Peller, fitting by eye only, always spot on, Prima Donna bras from them are so comfortable (start price around £75) Pricey I accept, but considering is big girls have to wear a bra at all times, well worth it. (I am a 32H). Considering a reduction as is my DD.

Humbertbear

I don't get measured in my local Bravissimo they do it by looking (when you're wearing your 'own' bra...of course)
Is that true of only some stores?
I've never tried JL's lingerie dept. Might go next time.

Oh Bluebell, I couldn't agree more. Bras always seem to slip upwards with me, even tightened on then last hole. Can't wait in the evening to sit down minus bra and with joggers on.n what bliss.

The best solution I found to the problem discussed? Not what you're all expecting and hoping for but...when the next bra I was measured for and bought in Debenhams was 38GG, I decided on more drastic action. Reduction mammoplasty at my local Spire hospital. One of the best things I've ever done. Worth every penny.

On the morning of surgery my surgeon said 'The most decision to be made now is - what cup size do you want?' I said 'A or AB, no more'. He complied. I couldn't be more grateful to him.

Why didn't I go to the NHS? I imagine them saying 'What, at your age?' or finding some reason why it wasn't necessary/desirable.

No regrets, none at all.

Fantasie full cup bras are comfortable and supportive, just like your nana ?
Seriously, they are sold in House of Fraser and Debenhams among other stores and are reasonably priced and very pretty styles.
Might I also suggest Bravissimo?
They cater for the fuller bosomed woman and have a huge range both online and in store. Their styles run from plain everyday bras in just three colours, to really fabulous styles for every occasion and in gorgeous colours...really too pretty to never be seen.
Happy shopping ? ☺

I have tried endless bra's, had fittings, and still ended up uncomfortable . Wires digging in, back too tight or too loose- in the end I tried Triumph Delicate Doreen. I am size 34g but I know that they come in a huge range of sizes. The Triumph Doreen bra is very comfortable and supportive but the shape is too pointed for me. The Delicate Doreen is rounder but is lacy, although I have never found it to be scratchy. Make sure the cup size is big enough as it can sort of spread the breast out if not deep enough( A bit like a minimiser bra does).

I would recommend Bravissimo if you live near one of their shops. They cater for us curvy girls with larger busts. They have a catalogue and sell online as well. Personally, I have worn Belle by Fantasie for years. Our local John Lewis , like most department stores, has trained fitters. I brought my daughter up with the mantra that ‘bras, like shoes, always have to be tried on and fitted in store’.

lemongrove; I'm still trying to get Genie bras; I've had a couple for years and they're still in good condition. I did try to buy one off Ebay but they come from China and the sizing is different to the ones I've got. Asda do a similar one, but still nowhere near as good.

Try the online firm Royce, I have recently bought some bra's from them, I have to say that they are the most comfortable bra's that I've ever had.

I find it very difficult to find a non p[added non wired plain white bra which fits! I also do not like scratchy lace.

Plus I hate lace, it does scratch and irritate.

Ok thanks ladies, I'll head up to the shops next week and have a look at Debenhams and M&S. I'm not huge, last time measured I was a 36DD but I am like a half-set jelly and it's not a good look LOL!

Genie bras were excellent, but they went out of business, Avon aren’t bad though for pull on padded bras.
M&S sizes are all over the place and they now use nasty scrachy lace on their bras.
Debenhams have a reasonable choice of good makes.