Another Bra Thread!

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.
 
I’m sure there’s an ad running on telly at the moment for larger type bra’s. I was reading when it was on yesterday and today so dint clock the company name, got the jist of the ad tho. Has nobody else seen it ?
 
cazzer said:
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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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.
 
Bonnyboy said:
I’m sure there’s an ad running on telly at the moment for larger type bra’s. I was reading when it was on yesterday and today so dint clock the company name, got the jist of the ad tho. Has nobody else seen it ?
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Was it Naturally Close? Have bought quite a lot from them.
 
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. :)
 
cazzer said:
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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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.
 
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.
 
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:(
 
cazzer said:
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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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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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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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. :)
 
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
 
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.
 
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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