Another Bra Thread!
 

Inspired by Sarah's backless bra quest. Apologies to the fellas!

How many of you ladies on here have problems getting bras in a larger size?
I don't mean chest size...I can find loads of bras easily up to a 44" chest, but the larger cup size?

I have great difficulty finding them - 36G - at a reasonable price. Half the ones I find aren't a good fit, or don't give enough support. As for sports bras, I finally found one my size the other day and it's absolutely awful, totally shapeless and flat. Suppose I was lucky and only paid 2 quid in a sale, lol. It's now been down graded to a "sleep bra"! Am I the only one who gets pain if even lying in bed too long without support?

Gripe over.

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I don't have that size problem, but online shops cater for all sizes, whereas a local shop will stock big-selling sizes only.
I just googled 'large cup bras'
large cup bras - Google Search

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M & S usually do good sizes

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Looking at your Avatar - Are you sure:D:D

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Yes, looked on line, several sites. But on a low fixed income the prices are usually prohibitive. Then there is the problem that if the "fit" isn't right, or they aren't comfortable, they have to be sent back. And yes I do realise that stores tend to sell the "big selling bras". But so many women have the same problem, and it makes such a difference to quality of life if you have a decent comfortable one, (you men may smirk, but you have no idea! lol) that it's about time retailers changed their ideas. At least if they don't have them in stock they could offer to get them. :(

I can get sexy stuff in my size, no problem, even Asda does Jordan's range, in my size. And we can all take a bit of discomfort dressing for the bedroom, lol. :) But we want everyday stuff, work stuff. If Asda can stock these, why not normal wear?

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Not seen one in M & S my size yet. like I was saying, big chest - yes, big cups - no.:)

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i'm only a DD so i dont know how far some shops go in cup size, primark do dead comfy everyday bra's

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Lol!
That's gorgeous Grissom - Billy Peterson! :D

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You can't get more basic and supportive than Triumph Doreen- the one I wear
Triumph Doreen
Once you have established which Doreen bra you need, I recommend an ebay search.
I found my last one there - new for a fiver +p/p
(It still had the tags on but box was battered - probably bankrupt stock)

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There's a brilliant store in Warrington which stocks large cup sizes, even in small back sizes. I've shopped there for years and I can recommend them. Warrington's a really nice shopping centre, with a brand new mall, for a day out.
Hancock & Wood: Lingerie and Nightwear

Bravissimo has a shop in Manchester and I believe one has just opened in Liverpool but, of course, you can shop online with them.

M & S have started stocking larger cup sizes but the range isn't that great.

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Yes basic, but a comfortable option. They used to have them in Ethel's, but only smaller sizes. think E was the largest I saw. Which sort of defeats the fact that Doreen do tend cater for us big girls.
Pity Cobra isn't still in Accy!

Looks like Ebay it is...but can't send those back can I, lol. Either that or a boob reduction. Would gladly swap with someone who wants implants.:D

Thanks for the info about Warrington, Westender. Might be worth a trip out one day.

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Bravisimo either through the net or Manchester stor
or Avon cosmetics do some larger sizes very reasonably priced
Or shop in Fleming Square at Blackburn

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Bravissimo are quite pricy, want to be able to buy stuff at similar prices to everyone else, that's the main thing that annoys me! Not my fault I'm big boobed. If It was just a size and weight problem I wouldn't mind, as that would be an issue for me to deal with. It's just genetics. :)

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Not being funny but logically wouldnt there me an increase in price with an increase in material ?

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Primark do some large cup sizes....though I am not quite sure what size they go up to.
Not only that, even their everyday wear is not ugly like some of the Large cup size bras......just because there is a lot of overhang doesn't mean you want your underwear to look 'industrial'...or like it is constructed from girders.

I might be going to Manchester tomorrow.......I will check out what cup sizes they do.

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Erm .....not to THAT extent! lol, not exactly asking for parachutes! you will note that you can buy clothes in a size 10, costing the same as in an 18. So why should an inch or so on the boobies incur much more cost, lol! :D And as I said, much larger "chest" sizes in bras are readily available at no extra cost!

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Thanks Margaret!! :D

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I don't know why I'm replying to this thread.

My cup certainly does not overflow so I can't offer advice.....I might as well have stayed silent really. :rolleyes:

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Lol! :D:D

Wanna swap! :D

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mine are fairly spectacular at the mo........not as good as my bump which i'm sure linds will agree with (not that she's seen my boobs...oh dear, shut up emma)

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I agree it's very frustrating that the shops don't sell big sizes. Most women wear the wrong size - probably because most women wear a smaller cup size than the need and compensate by wearing a bigger bra size. It can do huge amounts of damage to your back if you wear the wrong size so it really is worth investing in a couple of good ones that fit perfectly. It's not just aesthetics but it's your health.

I buy from Amplebosom online.

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That is not actually 100% true. Some stores do put higher prices on the bigger clothes. I've picked up a 10, not managed to get my boobs into it so gone for a 12 just to see its £2 more before.

I fortunately don't have a problem with bra's but my top half dress size is bigger than my bottom half thanks to my chest. And I feel for you, I'm a 36C and would still like a smaller chest so I can't imagine what it must be like to have boobs like yours.

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Was it Naturally Close? Have bought quite a lot from them.

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Yep, seen it, prices out of my range. That is what I'm mainly getting at.
I should be able to get the support I need and deserve at a reasonable price, like anyone of an average size. As I keep saying , if I was larger than I am, say 44 inch chest, but only a C cup, finding a bra would be no prob. But I have an average chest size, 36, and larger boobies.

If I was "larger in size" than I am, and could diet, to solve my problem, I would be catered for at a reasonable price. But I can't alter my genetic big boobies therefore I am penalised.

As Gayle says it's not just aesthetics, but a health matter! don't even sleep without some sort of support. :)

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Lol! Yes I do feel a bit of a freak sometimes lol!:D:D

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The extra cost can’t be material related as you say, more likely related to doing short production runs for a product which isn’t in particularly high demand. I assume they are harder to find due to retailer/supplier trying to save some cash by only stocking what they can realistically expect to sell.


Having stuff sat on shelves is dead money I imagine.

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Yes but, like i say, Asda stock Jordan's range in my size. So assume they don't see that as dead money. Why can't they supply every day stuff then? For most of us larger cup ladies, wearing that sort of bra constantly isn't comfortable. The market is obviously there, they should cater for it. just as they do with larger chested ladies.

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Don't know about anybody else but I've found that a lot of bras nowadays have flimsy straps. It is nice to find a bra other than bog standard but feel the straps quite often are useless:(

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I would have thought that the Jordan range of bra’s would be merely novelty items, colourful, cheery and cheap and ultimately uncomfy. I can’t see much research having gone into the design. Its one thing supporting silicone implants and another when supporting the real thing.

There is undoubtedly a market there, I can only assume that it isn’t catered for due to cost. :(

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Even in normal sizes.

I feel a crusade coming on....

Bonnyboy...yes thats how I see them. Novelty items, bedroom wear, not everyday.

Nice to see a gentleman taking an interest by the way. :)

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LOL at bonnyboy the bra expert, next he will be offereing to come round and check we have the right sizes on :D:D:D

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If that line int worth Karma I don’t know what is :D:D

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Shhhhurup you :D:D

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Im in between sizes ..... when i was measured the woman said i was a 'b' cup but when i bought bras in a b size - they were too big - so went back to 'a' cup but because im a big girl - that i cant buy bras in that size they only go from b cups - not a so i cant buy pretty bras cos they dont do em in my size!!!!

So its not just big women that have problems its us smaller women as well.

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And another problem is...sizes don't appear to be standard. They measure you in one store, you try it and it fits. If you try same size in the next it doesn't.

Matalan seem to err on the large size in some of their ranges. Have an "F" from them which fits, but "G" in another doesn't.
Part of the reason i don't really want to buy on line.

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:D:D:D

Where is the nearest Evans to Accrington, Granny?

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Oh sorry ,Isnt there one in Accy,,I know theres one in Burnley ,and one in Blackpool

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Cheers, thanks for that. Will have a look in Burnley next time I'm there. :)

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There is an Evans store in Blackburn( or was not long ago):)

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I have come to the conclusion that boobs are evil

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Primark do up to an F cup...for those who are interested.

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Avon also do larger cup sizes, more expensive than Primark but some nice bras none the less:)

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I dont have the problem of not being able to find bra's in a big enough cup size to fit me, but agree with you all that you cant say for deffinate that you are a certain size, it varies from shop to shop which is quite annoying really

I would love to not have to wear a bra but i just dont feel comfortable without one, its not that they are saggy, they are bad really for their size, its just i dont feel comfortable if they arnt supported, kinda naked in a way, like going out with no nickers on, just wouldnt seem right to me lol

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Braless isn't really an option for ladies of my generation.
I bought some bras from Primark earlier in the year and they are really pretty and more to the point comfortable too.
When my Ma saw them(she is over 80) she asked me to get her a couple as well.....she usually pays in excess of £20 for a bra.....and she says the primark ones were far more comfortable.

By the way.......I don't get any commission for promoting their products....I just like a bargain and am happy to pass on my shopping experiences.

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I don't know about you ladies out there but, does anyone have a problem getting non wired bras. I have a calcified rib and the wires really put pressure on it which causes me a lot of pain. I gave up trying to find any decent bras with proper support and usually go with a crop top or sports bra.

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I noticed today, on Accy market, there is a stall near Wilkinsons that sell M&S bras(allegedly) up to a G cup....and priced at £5.99...they have to be worth a look.

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G cup??!!!, bloody hell im only a B :(

doesnt matalan sell big cup bra's?

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Cazzer was asking....that is why I mentioned it....and yes, Matalan do the large cups too.

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I am only a 40c but tends to look bigger ( ??) and most ranges stop at 38 c, very frustrating ! Avon do my size though and they are decent value and not bad to look at . ( the bras that is.....):o

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They do, in some ranges, but their fit isn't brilliant. And as I said, one range to another, the fit isn't the same.
Can get the odd underwired bra in places, in my size, usually at a price. But what I want is everyday comfort, or even a sports bra that fits without flattening, has decent straps, but doesn't look like my grannies undies. Not much to ask really. :mad:

Thanks all for the input. Will check out M & S on market stall, but last time I went, didn't have what I was looking for.

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Best of luck in your search Cazzer, you are quite an unusual size, narrow back, but big boobs .. ideally sexy I would think .. LOL. My grandaughter is similar .. 34 E/F .. she doesn't have a problem with getting bras. Unfortunately, because you are out of the norm (be proud !) .. comes with a cost ... so pay it .. worth a new dress anytime.

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Just wish I could afford that new dress! :D

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I'm a 34F and I expect to spend about £25, at least, on a bra. I have an M & S one which was only £14 but - you can tell the difference. ;)

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Aaah, at last.... a soul mate...! the fit is everything isn't it? and when you are our size, it comes at a price... which is soooo annoying.

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Most women wear the wrong size - the chances are that you are wearing a bra that is too big for you round the rib cage and too small for you in the cup.

If your bra slips at all up your back that's probably the reason. Which is why you would think that shops would sell more in the bigger cup sizes and encourage us all to wear the right size.