Comments on: Best bras for large breasts: bras which are supportive AND stylish

By: Vicki Young

Vicki Young — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 15:56:44 +0000

The straps come down on all of my bras. Looking for 34DDD with a little push up that straps stay in place. Any suggestions?

By: Rebekah Deal

Rebekah Deal — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 17:00:33 +0000

In reply to Sandy Dupree. Hey Sandy, I hear you! I have had great success and much love with Panache Andorra and Tango styles. You might be wearing the wrong size too. If the majority of the weight is supported by the straps, it’s the wrong size. Try going down in band size and up in cup size. Good luck!

By: Rebekah Deal

Rebekah Deal — Sat, 05 Nov 2022 16:52:37 +0000

Great suggestions! I wore a 34K then I had breast reduction reduction surgery and I’m now a 34GG. I’m would also recommend:
– Bravissimo for large cup bras (many of the brands recommended) but also clothing specifically made for large breasts. For example, simple wire button down shirt with extra boob space so there’s no button gap.
– Shock Absorber for sports bras. This bra made it possible for me to run and workout comfortably. Practically a miracle.
– A couple other much loved brands include Panache, Freya and Fantasie.
A final comment about price. Well made bras can be crazy expensive. Most brands make fashion colors twice a year. If you know your size, Amazon is a great place to buy bras. The last season fashion colors are often up to half off. You may have to get creative wearing the white floral bra with hot pink lace, but black and navy don’t show the pattern.

By: Sandy Dupree

Sandy Dupree — Sun, 28 Feb 2021 15:31:37 +0000

What bra would you recommend for size 40F or a sister size with super super great support with some cleavage? That’s a lot to ask I know. My girls are very heavy. I also have this little bit that pops out of the cup so I am constantly trying to put it back in. Any suggestions?

By: Damita Watkins

Damita Watkins — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 05:17:20 +0000

I wear a 38 H and Glamorise sports bra have proven to be very supportive and comfortable. I have become a recent Third Love patron. I am enjoying these beautiful and comfortable bras. They are the only bras I have worn recently that the underwire lies flat and doesn’t poke out.

By: Laura Aronson

Laura Aronson — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 00:19:02 +0000

In reply to APRIL HAYNES. Thanks for this article. I've gained a lot of weight recently, and this reminded me to get a fitting at a local lingerie store.

By: APRIL HAYNES

APRIL HAYNES — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 21:54:50 +0000

I am a full size 36G/H depending on bra. I have been wearing an Elomi but also have worn bali and wacoal minimizer. I just want something comfortable and will not dig into my shoulders.

By: vicki

vicki — Sun, 23 Aug 2020 01:07:09 +0000

back smoothing is the most important to me. I measure a 36 but when I buy 36 D or DD the band slides up over my breast…or maybe my breasts slide down, either way it’s very annoying. So I go snugger w/a 34 and then even though I’m not overweight the “looser skin” we get when we age bulges over. Are there any solutions???

By: Donna

Donna — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 11:12:32 +0000

The same problems occur for women with smaller breast-especially seniors whose breast have lost a lot of the fullness. Someone commented on the different shape of peoples breast but I will add that the position of the nipple also plays a part in the shape. If it points out toward the armpit, that makes it difficult to find bras that don’t have a gap when you wear them. I also agree with that person about the straps-narrow shoulders means falling straps and no support for the breast. Even small breast [32A] need support to be healthy and in the correct position. So hard to find and too expensive to discard every 6 months.

By: Janetta

Janetta — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 06:09:04 +0000

I love Marie Jo bras, they’re comfy and pretty.

By: Kathy F

Kathy F — Thu, 03 Oct 2019 18:41:44 +0000

Most bras are designed for women whose body shape (at the band) is an oval whose longer width goes side to side. There are some women whose body shape is an oval with the longer width going back to front. (Hard to describe!). The styles with widely spaced straps do not work on us. If you look at all the styles, the straps on most of them start in the front closer to the armpits, with a majority of the cup being unsupported by the strap. What us front to back oval people need are straps that are closer to the neck, and in back attaching closer to the middle. Hard to find!

By: Elizabeth K

Elizabeth K — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 18:38:33 +0000

I’m a fan of Bravissimo, a U.K.-based company that offers free U.S. shipping when the order reaches a certain amount. They specialize in bras AND clothing for larger-busted women. Before finding them, I was never able to find button-down shirts that fit my small shoulders and 32DD bust. Bravissimo button downs come in standard sizes (4, 6, 8, 10, 12, etc.), but offer different bust dimensions within a given size. The quality-for-price is good, and their customer service and return process are top-notch . My only complaint is that I was disappointed in their t-shirt bras because the fabric puckers. I had to send back the one I ordered.

By: Sylvie Hebert

Sylvie Hebert — Sun, 17 Mar 2019 01:54:07 +0000

How about strapless options?

I’m a 42DDD and I’m struggling to find a good strapless bra.

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 01:50:20 +0000

In reply to Maria. Glad to know this was useful to you Maria!

By: Sylvia

Sylvia — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 01:49:38 +0000

In reply to glogirl.

We wrote about that at https://40plusstyle.com/how-to-dress-when-you-have-a-small-bust/