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T-shirts bras

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Lilypops Thu 16-Apr-26 20:24:14

I need to find a T-shirts bra that’s not padded, fits well, and gives a nice shape, I have M&S T-shirts bras but they never seem to fit right, Any suggestions please where to find one.

NotSpaghetti Sat 18-Apr-26 19:40:23

I admit I also assumed that's why they are made of foamy stuff.

Years ago I used to wear a camisole or something if you could see the shape of my nipples through my other clothes - now I just hoik my breasts into place (in my regular bra) - and jyst make sure they are level and pointing the same way!
grin

Redactrice Sun 19-Apr-26 14:17:03

I’d recommend either Fantasie or Panache for this type of bra.

Anotherbottle Sun 19-Apr-26 14:25:48

I bought Honeylove online
Expensive but really comfortable and supportive , I wore them on holiday recently under strappy tops etc and they were perfect (size 36b)

MT62 Sun 19-Apr-26 14:55:33

I think they only suit people with small boobs.

Ktsmum Sun 19-Apr-26 15:01:55

M&S bralettes are comfy and have removable padding. I started using them when I got fed up of struggling with back fasteners due to arthritic shoulders, and couldn't find a comfortable fromlnt fastener. These pull over your head and have a good level of support

Nannan2 Sun 19-Apr-26 15:52:36

The flexifit at M&S are comfy.

Realky Sun 19-Apr-26 15:53:56

Hide your nipples or show them off, it's a free world, but I would prefer people to look at my face first!!

Greciangirl Sun 19-Apr-26 16:25:08

Personally, I find the elastic band in shelf bras to be very tight and uncomfortable.

Lightly padded all in one bras are reasonably comfortable and not at all bulky.

Shill29 Sun 19-Apr-26 16:34:15

ClicketyClick—-🤣🤣

cc Sun 19-Apr-26 16:40:25

I’m big in the bust but don’t mind the moulded bras as they’re not really padded and don’t make me look bigger.
However, like Valdali I also think that a slightly thicker T-shirt is the answer. I wear a sports bra for exercise and the one I like only comes in black, but it doesn’t really show through my T-shirts

Happypie Sun 19-Apr-26 16:48:43

Try Sainsburys. They are very smooth and plain. Try a few on first to find the exact fit.

rafichagran Sun 19-Apr-26 17:15:04

I buy Marks and Spencer T shirt bra's they are OK they do the job. I only wear two colours of bra anyway, black and and a beige natural colour for the summer.

Mojack26 Sun 19-Apr-26 17:21:05

Strangely enough I got one,hate padded bras too,in Matalan sale under £5 it's fab.. Cheapest bra I've ever bought.. It's worth a look

Plevey08 Sun 19-Apr-26 17:34:26

T shirt bras are probably only any good for smaller boobs. Mine being big..it just don't work! I won't go into too much detail but boobs swinging out both sides and even in the middle. I've even had the bra go under my boobs and squashed together.

suelld Sun 19-Apr-26 17:35:44

I’m a 44B… most of that being non bust! I bought a vest / bra in my size and when wearing it every time I moved the bra part slipped, at 80 this year my bust is now drooping and I would love to find a bra that actually fits me with a bit of a lift and shape for under jumpers. I’m not flat, but never been large, it’s annoying not to find the right bra in my size, been to specialist underwear shops and been fitted, but somehow they are never comfortable!
Suggestions?

NannaFirework Sun 19-Apr-26 18:55:12

butterandjam

T-shirt bras only exist so that women can pretend they don't have nipples. Because we've been trained to believe only tarts and prostitutes reveal their nipples. Respectable ladies do not.

I'm more worried about the sight of my ankles unleashing such uncontrollable male lust it would serve me right if I got ravished at the bus stop. That's why I always wear sanitary pads taped round my ankles.

😂😂😂

icanhandthemback Sun 19-Apr-26 19:16:16

My daughter swears by Victoria's Secret but they are expensive. She says the different shapes and styles suit most people.

Mauduit24 Sun 19-Apr-26 22:12:59

Lilypops

Tanith. I have found nearly all the T-shirts bras are moulded. Looks so unnatural and at 38f I definitely don’t need padding !!

Have a look on the bravissimo website. They have a pretty good selection

Mauduit24 Sun 19-Apr-26 22:13:40

Have a look on the bravissimo website. They have a decent selection

NotSpaghetti Sun 19-Apr-26 22:39:21

Just looked at Victoria's Secret but they don't seem to offer larger cup sizes?
Maybe I missed it somehow?

Bluedaisy Mon 20-Apr-26 11:13:13

Miss Mary & Prima Donna

NotSpaghetti Mon 20-Apr-26 13:38:47

Yes. My bras are Prima Donna.

Skallywag Mon 20-Apr-26 14:08:25

I don’t believe that T-shirt brows are anything to do with nipples. They are to do with being smooth rather than lacy, seamed or patterned to give a smooth effect with fitted tops.

PinkCosmos Mon 20-Apr-26 14:09:57

I am a 40B or C and didn't want a tshirt bra with too much padding.

I wore the ones from Bon Marche for a few years, they did have padding but it wasn't too stiff and they gave a nice shape. They stopped doing them but I have noticed they are back again. I felt like it had more coverage than it shows on the photo. They also have a non padded similar style

www.bonmarche.co.uk/bras/lace-detail-padded-underwired-bra-9008547.html?dwvar_9008547_color=52&_gl=1*17gd0fj*_up*MQ..&gclid=46f0ae91910a1b61e1dac777b5d6dd13&gclsrc=3p.ds

I discovered Miss Mary of Sweden and have been wearing the wired non padded bra for a few years now. The cups are quite thin but I have never noticed nipple show. The bra gives me a good shape.

bit.ly/41Nk4en

They also do a similar style called Stay Fresh which has a higher side under the arms. I may try this one next

www.amazon.co.uk/s?ref=nb_sb_noss&crid=T0UNTWTD53ZY&sprefix=miss+mary+bras+wiredfor+women+uk%2Caps%2C323&k=miss+mary+bras+wired+for+women+uk&tag=gransnetforum-21