Buying bras

I am very nearly at the exciting stage of trying on a real bra for the first time!! 

I just wondered how to do it... Obviously I'm still at an early stage so what fits at the 6 week mark won't necessarily fit in a few months. So therefore I don't want to spend loads - BUT I also want a good quality bra that will give me support and not ruin the boobs.

I will buy a sports bra or two but I'd also like a couple of less bulky ones to wear out.

How much did u girls spend and what kind of things did u get / how many. Any tips?

Xxx

First, find the biggest bra department and run around grinning like a kid in a sweetshop with a blank cheque!!

Then reel it in and be realistic. You're right, there's no point going crazy as they will likely change in the next 6 months. Couple of t-shirt bras and one fancy should be plenty to see you through. Find yourself a reputable place for your first fitting. Bravissimo are tops, but if theres not one near you, a Boux Avenue, or a dept store like John Lewis, Debenhams, House of Fraser are the best. Dont just buy the first bra that fits, because it might not be the comfiest. If you've got the time and patience, make a day of it and try a few places. Bras are going to be a bit pricier now, but you can get decent t-shirt bras for about £15. Oh, and measure your band at home before going out so you know roughly where you sit, and can make sure theyre not adding that 4/5" to it!

I was first measured in Boux into their Tatiana range. They put me in a 32DD, and a 34D in a lacier, less stretchy material. I got 3 tees and 2 fancy. It was the start of a terrible addiction!!

I went to debenhams, got a pack of 2 (black and white) non wired bras, can't remember how much but don't think they were that expensive. They have been my most comfy bras other than the genie bras which I wear most days. I also brought a lovely non wire from matalan but that doesn't fit any more and a two pack (again non wired) from tesco which I don't find very comfortable. I am now all clear for wires but have only brought two. Happy shopping xx

Talking of addiction [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] I counted my bra's the other day...I HAVE THIRTEEN!? Is that normal!?

  13 is NOTHING! Im pushing 50! 60 including my sports bras!!!

I have a serious shopping problem!

I just bought a pack of two non wire from debenhams. Was £20 reduced to £6 so I thought why not. X

asda have some beautiful non wired bras in at £6 so comfy

I have about 15,  but they don't feel as comfy and I'm getting 4 boobs in some of them, especially in my Boux av one that cost me a fortune! It looks naff now
Iv got to pop debs today so I'm gona get measured, as I think I may now be an F cup 
eeek.

So my tip is Lucy...lol...don't go too mad, cos come 7 month, you may fluff and go up a size !

These are ones I just ordered. If they don't fit for long then at least they were only £6 xx 

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Wow challi 50/60!!!

Definatly make a day of it as it takes a lot of time. I spent all day in bluewater going from shop to shop, it's exausting !!!

I 1st brought a non wired one from triumph which cost over £30 only worn it a few times.

Then I was told I was allowed to wear wires and I went crazy. I brought from Ann summers, Victoria secret, Wonderbra m and s etc.

Like the other girls said don't buy too many at 1st ( I no it's hard) as you don't no if you are going to change a bit and it will all be a waste of money.

Happy bra shopping xxx

I just brought the shock absorber ( the black and blue one ) fantastic. Would defo recommend x

Thankyou ladies!! Well I've just been for a 'recce' - didn't buy anything but just wanted to get an idea in size. I think 32dd. Took a new avi pic!! It was a lovely bra but had underwires so by the time I got around to wearing those it wouldn't fit anymore.

I can tell my boobs aren't fully baked as nothing feels a perfect fit. I don't fill the bottom half of the cup.

Also I tried on t-shirt bras in m&s and where they have a thin layer of padding I just feel massive in them. Seriously my boobs looked ginormous! Bit worried about that as u surely have to have a bit of a layer to cover nips showing through clothes!!

Anyway next weds when I'm officially 6 weeks I'm going to bravissimo - I have one just a 10min walk from work in Covent Garden. Thanks for that tip!!

Xx

Beaut bra hun!
But I reckon your more than  dd...kinda poppiun out already! Even at half baked
lol xxx

Hope you had fun.

Wow wee Lucy !!! Love the new avi. Mind you looking at the bra looks a tiny bit small for you. Maybe you are bigger than that. 
 
Glad you didn't rush in and have a spending spree like me. 

I'm worried incase mine decrease in size. Xxx

New avi twinky? Lovely bra xx

Think it's time for a new avi too. Xx

Thanks hun, I wish I would of bloomin bought that bra now, it was lush!
But wasn't really there for a bra shop 

Defo, new avi's all around girlies eh?

Lucy that bra looks a bit agent provoatur? Kinda looks like leather..is it!!? Or its maybe the camera flash!!
Very kinky!!

Lovely new avi's ladies. Looking good xx

Your right twinky it does look a bit leathery!!! You sure your not been to soho instead lol xx

My hubby would freaking love it there, he's already excited at the avi pic that I sent him....and I haven't even bloody bought that bra!!

eeek!
He wont be impressed tonight

Oh dear you should of brought it!! He will be expecting it x

Well ladies I do work in soho - I work above Harmony in old Compton st! So I have my pick of kinky stuff!! Haha - this one was kind of shiny - it was gorgeous actually. But a bit small maybe! 

Love that bra Twinky!! It's lush!

And Mrs k - that's a good bargain re the tshirt bras and I really like them. I'm going to nip online and see if I can buy some. Xx

Mrskelly- just bought those 2 pack of £6 debenhams bras you recommended... Can't pass up on that bargain. If they don't fit I've not lost too much I guess! X

Whit-woo. Its a gorgeous bra. But its too small for you ;) I can see the wire isn't fully encompassing you. But its close!