best bras

[hanhol]

im fed up with getting measured and buying ill fitting bras! the measuremants seem all very good and then i buy the bras, take them home wear them and then wash them, after a while my boobs are seeping through the gaps and its just so uncomfortable. i have spent money before you think im buying cheapy bras. any advice on the best place to be measured and the best bra to buy.

[{Dakota}]

Markies is the best, as I discovered only recently. I don't know why, but they've stopped using a tape measure, the woman just looked at my chest and told me what I'm supposed to be wearing.

She must have clocked the look of "yeah right" on my face (it was WAY different to what I had been wearing), went and got a bra in the size she said and I swear it was perfect.

I bought a couple of bras in that size and they've never let me down even after washing.

[Lloydy'sGirl]

Hi hanhol,

I've had the same problem. Being fuller up top can prove problematic in buying decent bras.
I would definately recommend getting measured at Bravissimo. Go on the website to find your nearest store. The bras can be expensive, but they are so worth the money.
Good Luck
xx

[kaztuz]

I would never get measured in MandS or any of the other department stores as I know so many people and have read many surveys where the stores have always got the wrong measurement. If you are a D cup or above then try Bravissimo as Lloydy's Girl says. They are much better trained.

[whiskeysheri]

How do you wash them? Handwash or machine?

[weeal]

Yep, another fan of Bravissimo here, excellent choice in all sizes too.

Good luck

[hanhol]

i machine wash them but with your question i think i'll hand wash them in the future.
but thanks for the responses.

[whiskeysheri]

I usually machine wash mine, too, hanhol. I haven't got the patience to handwash them all. I've got a top that is handwash only that has been in the laundry basket for about a year. :)

I know they are supposed to be handwashed, though, and that's most probably why they lose their shape (and the underwires are so quick to try and escape). Bras that I have bought from Ultimo have always kept their shape.

[whiskeysheri]

Oh, and Panache. :)

[hanhol]

cheers for that...im a d cup (i used to be b cup) and after kids ive no muscle tone in my boobs what so ever.. its a terrible drag at times..
but im raiding the bank account any taking myself to a brs fitter and supplier on saturday morning..looking forward tio being pampered.

[whiskeysheri]

Aww, good for you! The best bra that I've ever bought (for the shape it gives me) is the Panache Superbra Inferno. I got mine in Debenhams. Good luck, hun.

[bubbles4920]

Evans are good at bra fitting.