unable to wear bras with bands

[Auton]

Does anyone know of bras which do not have tight bands but still give bust an uplift. I have large bust which needs firm support to give an uplift. Unfortunately all these bras have tight bands which give me excruating pain in my rib cage. I am currently having to wear pull on type bras which give my breast a saggy look in clothes. I have pads in bra which give a little bit of an uplift. Any suggestions?

[Rosie12345]

I wear Simone Perele Delice or Caresse full cup bras. They have some stretch in the band and cups so I find them more comfortable. They go up to a H cup.

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Sometimes my ribs get very sore and then I wear a M&S non wired flexifit full cup bra. I go up one size in the band so it’s not pressing on my ribs but it still gives good support. They go up to a h cup.

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It might be a good idea to get yourself measured just to check that your measurements haven’t changed and that’s not contributing to the pain you are experiencing when you wear a bra.

[KytttyKatt]

M&S sell wireless bras, which I find more comfortable than wired.

[LisaSnow FMA UK Volunteer]

Definitely wireless type for me unless I have a special event. Thicker straps also provide better support while being more comfortable on shoulders and back.

[lifeofpain]

Hi i have issues cant wear bras with bands due to fibromyalgia pain. I buy Bestform 535 from ebay or amazon.

[lifeofpain]

Also i buy a size bigger so pain can breath

[Chunky6]

hi there, have a look at Big Bloomers, their pull on bras have extra support for larger cup sizes. I’ve just discovered them and find them really comfortable and supportive.

[RFNK]

I find these very comfortable, they are incredibly helpful at helping you to get the right size and fit if you email.

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[RFNK in reply to RFNK]

sorry I didn’t know about links. Ok the bra company is Molke, bras are made in Perth, Scotland.

[Cotswolds25121]

oh thank goodness you posted this 🙏I have exactly the same issue except mine is pain from the band sitting on the area around my back due to damaged nerve endings 😫it’s agonising so I haven’t been able to wear a bra for the past five years as it’s unbearable. I’ve been relying on wearing vest tops under my tops as I work and even though it helps I find it extremely embarrassing. All the girls at work have helped me to try and find something supportive but I’ve spent a fair amount on pull on bras all to no avail as like you say they don’t give any support. I have been getting myself in a state of anxiety which I suffer from always anyway as my daughter is getting married in May and I am besides myself about how I am going to look on the wedding day without support of a bra or having to wear my old one I’ve kept and it spoiling the day as I would be in excruciating pain the whole time. So thank you for posting and thank to all of you who have replied as I shall try and order a bra from the places you have suggested. 🤞🙏🥰

[fibrogirl41]

hi I am sorry you have this, you could try big bloomers company online they have comfort ones you could try x

[denny_the_wench]

Me too... til I found Glamorise which has an extra bit of crossover strapping inside the cup to provide the uplift they only come in 3 colours tho and not black or white which is strange, but I have 5 now... 2 with the next size up band for those days when I'm more tender. Gives me a decent cleavage again as well! Get mine from Amazon and they go up to a 50G! (I'm 44G so getting bras in local shops to try on first is darn near impossible)

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[Wobblygirl]

As a breast cancer survivor I would suggest Amoena or Nicola Jane for their mastectomy T-shirts. They have pre- formed cups (for prosthesis or in yr case yr breasts...) They are soft T-shirt material with built up straps that are part of the garment... Some basic colours but they are comfortable with uplift and can easily be worn under a top that's open... so giving a vest-like appearance.Their catalogues are best unless you live nr one of their shops???

Good luck, Wx

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[caico]

Hello Auton, please try Conturve website - a really good price for a very, very comfortable bra. I separately brought from Amazon the longest bra extenders I could get; for extra comfort due to rib pain. As well as comfort the girls look pretty good and supported when I'm dressed!! Best bra I've ever worn Take care.

[jimmyshoes]

hi , you can use extenders or use adjustable one so you get a wide cross over your back , it’s good for backless tips as well . There was something on YouTube about making your own backless bra where you just hook over your arms . You need to look at it to see what I mean . Hope this helps. , much cheape altering one you have by adding an extra king strap

[PrimalGirl]

I use Nuudi... they are wonderful.

[Billyboy2216]

OMG I thought I was the only one with this problem, I have just brought some new bras that are plunge underwired, I have literally just removed the wires and they are fine I have done this before and they are so comfortable to wear and give great support.......good luck xx