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Today I am going to be covering Part 2 of my Bra series.If you missed Part 1 (in which I talked about finding your correct bra size and types of bra styles), you can find it here.
In this part I am going to be talking about where to buy bras that are not mainstream sizes. This is something that I struggle with every time I go to buy bras and if I had found somewhere that lists a whole bunch of places that sells bras in my size, or at least close to it, I would have been eternally grateful!
Do be aware though - in order to get a proper fitting bra you are going to have to be prepared to fork out some decent money. On average, I pay about $80-$90 for one bra, so it is an investment!
I'm going to split this post into two parts - the first being actual stores in Perth and the second being online stores. Obviously, if you don't live in Perth, just skip the first section (which is going to be pretty small anyway).
Also, this post is also not going to be anywhere near the colossal size of Part 1, so don't be scared. :)
Part 1 - Stores in Perth
A Cup Above
I think I have mentioned this store before, but I'm going to talk about it again because it's great. It's located in Joondalup, very close to the hospital, and stocks Australian sizes 6-18, D-K. I've always had great success with the store - the staff are friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to help. They are also willing to go that extra mile to make sure your fit is perfect - they've always been happy to order in special sizes for me even if they don't normally stock. They also do have an online store, which I've personally never used. They also have a great swimwear line. Prices range from about $60-$100 (although I have bought a $133 bra from them before).
Bonds Bra Line
This is a line of bras as opposed to an actual store, but I do feel it belongs on here. You can buy Bonds bras at most major department stores (Target, Big W, K-Mart, Myers) and online. Earlier this year they brought a new line or bras designed at more busty women. While that was a nice thought, I still feel their line is quite limited. They run in Australian sizes 8-18, A-G. However, they only go up to a cup size G in size 02 and over. The largest 8 cup size they have is a E because of course small ribbed women don't have large boobs... However, they are much more affordable at between $16.95 and $42 a bra (regular price) but you won't get the advice that you'll get from somewhere like A Cup Above
Myers
Before I found A Cup Above, I used to shop exclusively at Myer for my bras. They have a lot of bras and anyone who has ever been in the lingerie section of Myers will know what I mean (the choice seems quite overwhelming). However, at closer look, there isn't that much variety. They stock Australian sizes 10-26, A-G (I think - it might go higher, but I couldn't find out on the website). While you can get good bargains, most bargains are found in the lower cup sizes - bra prices range from $20-$120ish (the ones over $100 will be speciality bras like strapless ones). I also wouldn't particularly trust their advice. I've been with my mum recently and the advice they were trying to give her was jut plain wrong. They kept telling her she needed to go band sizes but she didn't. She needed to go down at least two band sizes and go up about three cup sizes. I've also never found them to be all that sensitive or friendly. I once had a woman tell me 'Hmmm... Well something isn't right is it. It's a bit bulge-y, isn't it'. Well duh, it's a boob, and also your lack of knowledge and disapproving tone of voice isn't really making me feel great nor inspiring me with confidence.
Bras n Things
I've never personally shopped here, but I do know that they stock bras with bigger cup sizes. They have Australian sizes 8-24, A-HH. However, again, before you get too excited, they only go up to HH cups in size 12 and 16. Their size 8 only goes up to an F. Prices are reasonable, their not as cheap as you would find from the likes of Target and Big W and others like that but not as expensive as Myers.
I don't think this is an exhaustive list, but it's all the places that I know of in Perth that sells bras of non-mainstream sizes but if you know of any others, let me know and I'll add them to my list. Equally, if anybody has any experiences of any of the above places, good or bad, please share them in the comments! :)
Part 2 - Online Stores
Before I delve into these stores, let me preface it by saying that I've never actually bought anything from any of these stores. This is not to do with the reputation of the store, it's just to do with my huge fear of buying clothing online. This mostly stems from the fact that my shape is not an easy one to dress, especially when I can't try on the clothes. But, I probably will start ordering bras online, just because it's a bit cheaper and to be honest, of all the clothes that I buy, my bra size is the one that is going to be most true. These stores are the ones I will be buying from. :)
Bravissimo
This is a UK brand that ships to Australia. The shipping costs are reasonable at 7.95 GBP, which works out to about $15 AUD (depending on the current exchange rate). They stock Australian sizes 6-18, D-L and bra prices generally range from about $45-$80. Bravissimo has many physical stores throughout the UK, so if you're over there, check them out. In my opinion, Bravissimo would be my fist choice, just because I find their site easiest to use and their shipping, delivery and returns options are clearest. They also have a sister brand Pepperberry, which is clothing designed for busty women.
Fig Leaves
This is also a UK brand that ships to Australia with very reasonable shipping costs of 5.95 GBP. This works out to about $11 AUD (depending on exchange rate. They stock Australian sizes 6-34, A-K, which is great if you have a very large band size and are having trouble finding a size big enough for you. Their bra prices range from about $40-$80. Out of the three, this would probably be my last choice to buy from, just because I find their site harder to use and they stock more brands that I am unfamiliar with.
Bra Stop
Once again, this is a UK brand (aren't those UK girls lucky?!) that has more expensive shipping at 14.95 GBP, or $27.41 AUD. Although, to be honest, if you're paying $140 + for two bras, what's another $30 for shipping? Bra Stop stocks Australian sizes 6-24, D-K. Their bra prices range from about $40-$100.
I understand that this is by far an incomplete list, but I am basing this from my non-existent online bra shopping. If anyone else has any shops that they feel should be on this list, let me know and I'll check them out.
And that pretty much concludes my second part of this series. Stick around for Part 3, where I'm going to be talking about how to deal with un-'ideally' shaped and non-mainstream sized boobs.
Today I am going to be covering Part 2 of my Bra series.If you missed Part 1 (in which I talked about finding your correct bra size and types of bra styles), you can find it here.
In this part I am going to be talking about where to buy bras that are not mainstream sizes. This is something that I struggle with every time I go to buy bras and if I had found somewhere that lists a whole bunch of places that sells bras in my size, or at least close to it, I would have been eternally grateful!
Do be aware though - in order to get a proper fitting bra you are going to have to be prepared to fork out some decent money. On average, I pay about $80-$90 for one bra, so it is an investment!
I'm going to split this post into two parts - the first being actual stores in Perth and the second being online stores. Obviously, if you don't live in Perth, just skip the first section (which is going to be pretty small anyway).
Also, this post is also not going to be anywhere near the colossal size of Part 1, so don't be scared. :)
Part 1 - Stores in Perth
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I think I have mentioned this store before, but I'm going to talk about it again because it's great. It's located in Joondalup, very close to the hospital, and stocks Australian sizes 6-18, D-K. I've always had great success with the store - the staff are friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to help. They are also willing to go that extra mile to make sure your fit is perfect - they've always been happy to order in special sizes for me even if they don't normally stock. They also do have an online store, which I've personally never used. They also have a great swimwear line. Prices range from about $60-$100 (although I have bought a $133 bra from them before).
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This is a line of bras as opposed to an actual store, but I do feel it belongs on here. You can buy Bonds bras at most major department stores (Target, Big W, K-Mart, Myers) and online. Earlier this year they brought a new line or bras designed at more busty women. While that was a nice thought, I still feel their line is quite limited. They run in Australian sizes 8-18, A-G. However, they only go up to a cup size G in size 02 and over. The largest 8 cup size they have is a E because of course small ribbed women don't have large boobs... However, they are much more affordable at between $16.95 and $42 a bra (regular price) but you won't get the advice that you'll get from somewhere like A Cup Above
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Before I found A Cup Above, I used to shop exclusively at Myer for my bras. They have a lot of bras and anyone who has ever been in the lingerie section of Myers will know what I mean (the choice seems quite overwhelming). However, at closer look, there isn't that much variety. They stock Australian sizes 10-26, A-G (I think - it might go higher, but I couldn't find out on the website). While you can get good bargains, most bargains are found in the lower cup sizes - bra prices range from $20-$120ish (the ones over $100 will be speciality bras like strapless ones). I also wouldn't particularly trust their advice. I've been with my mum recently and the advice they were trying to give her was jut plain wrong. They kept telling her she needed to go band sizes but she didn't. She needed to go down at least two band sizes and go up about three cup sizes. I've also never found them to be all that sensitive or friendly. I once had a woman tell me 'Hmmm... Well something isn't right is it. It's a bit bulge-y, isn't it'. Well duh, it's a boob, and also your lack of knowledge and disapproving tone of voice isn't really making me feel great nor inspiring me with confidence.
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I've never personally shopped here, but I do know that they stock bras with bigger cup sizes. They have Australian sizes 8-24, A-HH. However, again, before you get too excited, they only go up to HH cups in size 12 and 16. Their size 8 only goes up to an F. Prices are reasonable, their not as cheap as you would find from the likes of Target and Big W and others like that but not as expensive as Myers.
I don't think this is an exhaustive list, but it's all the places that I know of in Perth that sells bras of non-mainstream sizes but if you know of any others, let me know and I'll add them to my list. Equally, if anybody has any experiences of any of the above places, good or bad, please share them in the comments! :)
Part 2 - Online Stores
Before I delve into these stores, let me preface it by saying that I've never actually bought anything from any of these stores. This is not to do with the reputation of the store, it's just to do with my huge fear of buying clothing online. This mostly stems from the fact that my shape is not an easy one to dress, especially when I can't try on the clothes. But, I probably will start ordering bras online, just because it's a bit cheaper and to be honest, of all the clothes that I buy, my bra size is the one that is going to be most true. These stores are the ones I will be buying from. :)
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This is a UK brand that ships to Australia. The shipping costs are reasonable at 7.95 GBP, which works out to about $15 AUD (depending on the current exchange rate). They stock Australian sizes 6-18, D-L and bra prices generally range from about $45-$80. Bravissimo has many physical stores throughout the UK, so if you're over there, check them out. In my opinion, Bravissimo would be my fist choice, just because I find their site easiest to use and their shipping, delivery and returns options are clearest. They also have a sister brand Pepperberry, which is clothing designed for busty women.
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This is also a UK brand that ships to Australia with very reasonable shipping costs of 5.95 GBP. This works out to about $11 AUD (depending on exchange rate. They stock Australian sizes 6-34, A-K, which is great if you have a very large band size and are having trouble finding a size big enough for you. Their bra prices range from about $40-$80. Out of the three, this would probably be my last choice to buy from, just because I find their site harder to use and they stock more brands that I am unfamiliar with.
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Once again, this is a UK brand (aren't those UK girls lucky?!) that has more expensive shipping at 14.95 GBP, or $27.41 AUD. Although, to be honest, if you're paying $140 + for two bras, what's another $30 for shipping? Bra Stop stocks Australian sizes 6-24, D-K. Their bra prices range from about $40-$100.
I understand that this is by far an incomplete list, but I am basing this from my non-existent online bra shopping. If anyone else has any shops that they feel should be on this list, let me know and I'll check them out.
And that pretty much concludes my second part of this series. Stick around for Part 3, where I'm going to be talking about how to deal with un-'ideally' shaped and non-mainstream sized boobs.
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