Coolmax Sportsbra by Intimo

The picture of fitness that I am, I'm always after a good sports bra. I do dancing and body pump - swinging all over the place is not my idea of fun. On the recommendation of my Intimo lady, I gave the new style with the wide band around the ribcage a go (the black one on the right in the picture). The Intimo lady thought this was the most supportive sportsbra she's ever worn (but then, she would say that). I've gotta say, I don't really agree. For starters, this bra is not an underwire bra, so it supports more by generally strapping the girls in.

And I have found that the wide elastic band rolls up into a thin elastic roll. This is not uncomfortable at all, but it manages to annoy me anyway.

That said, the straps can be worn directly over the shoulder or crossed over at the back which is a feature I'm a fan of. I prefer a crossover back sportsbra generally to avoid the issue of straps slipping off shoulders,but its always nice to have the option.

Support & Comfort- 3 / 5

This is hard to rate. It is a supportive bra, and its not uncomfortable, but I do prefer an underwire.

Overall Look - 3 / 5

Its not bad, considering its not really a bra designed to be looked at. You get a solid cleavage line as the bra kind of squishes you down but the cups sit high so there's no over-the-top bulging.

Wearability - 4/ 5

Its quite versatile, and comfortable enough that I wear it relatively often even when not exercising. Because the bra does not separate your boobs, but rather presses them together, it can actually make some clothing (especially work shirts I find) sit just that bit better (and assists with button-gaping issues).

Price - $69.50 which is a little more than I'd ideally value it at, but I don't feel ripped off.

Size Range - 32-34A-DD, 36-38B-DD, 40C-DD - not really a very big range for the big busted girl, however Intimo's other sportsbra goes up to a 46EE.

Colour Range - Black and White

Other Accessories - Nope.

Website - http://www.intimo.com.au

Stockists - Only available through an Intimo sales rep.

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Glaze - Fayreform

Support & Comfort- 4.5 / 5

Overall Look - 3 / 5

*losing points mostly due to strap-age and no cleavage.
Wearability - 5 / 5

This bra is GOOD, but not great, on several levels.It has fairly wide straps, so it can't be worn with a spaghetti strap singlet, but it IS very comfortable and wonderfully supprtive. It scores a 5 for wearability as its fantastic on, and a great everyday bra, even though its lacy.

I would definitely recommend, and it scores points for being a good line under a shirt, seperating the breasts without sending them under your pits.

This is one of the bras I took to Europe with me and it served me well, and continues to do so.

Price - RRP $74.95

Size Range - Can't find, however I think it will be 10-18 D-G

Colour Range - The purple colour shown above only.

Other Accessories - Matching brief

Website - http://www.fayreform.com/

Stockists found at http://www.fayreform.com/store-location
I bought it at Myer on Sale, and I've had trouble finding it online to buy (to link to), however you may have better luck at the major retailers instore.

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Candid by Fayreform

The point of this post is to say that this gorgeous bra has been released in a new colour. Unfortunately however, I can't find a good picture of it to bring over, so I will link to the best one I can find, at ezibuy.co.nz where you can even hover of the image for a close up of the beautiful embroidery detail.

This bra is fantastic, I have been waiting patiently to see if it was going to be released in a new colour for summer, as the black and cream and the chocolate and coral didn't really interest me much.

Sizing -

Underwire

F75-5044

	NZ/AUS	UK/US
D	10-18	32-40
DD	10-18	32-40
E	10-16	32-38
F	10-16	32-38
G	10-16	32-38

Balconette

F73-5044

	NZ/AUS	UK/US
C	10-18	32-40
D	10-18	32-40
DD	10-18	32-40
E	10-16	32-38
F	10-14	32-36

So where can you buy this gorgeousness I hear you all cry! 

Both Balconette and regular Underwire are availble at Zodee, but their sizing appears more limited in the Balconette.

Limited Sizing availble at Ezibuy (nothing at the extremes, like my size for eg)

Bras.co.nz has a good range and hopefully major Fayreform retailers as well. I'm off in search to buy one right now!

Shameless Dream Strapless Bra by Le Mystere Lingerie

So the hunt for a new strapless bra continues. I'm depressed that walking through my local shopping mall hasn't yielded a purchase yet. So I settle into my laptop and shop with my fingers. Having had a small degree of success with Zodee.com.au, and knowing they will at least carry my size I hit up their website again. Sadly choices are limited. *sigh*


I settle for the Shameless Dream Strapless Bra by Le Mystere, a brand I've never heard of before, but looks fancy. Its expensive. The only piece of lingerie I have that cost more is my torsolette I bought for under my wedding gown. Expectations are high......

Support & Comfort- 3 / 5

Hmm, not good. Not horrid, but not great.

Overall Look - 4 / 5

It really is a shame I'm not loving it as the fabric is quite lovely and the colour is ok.

Wearability - 3 / 5

I'm not keeping it. For the price, frankly I want more. I want to LOVE it. I HAVE to love it, to justify the cost to myself. While not the ugliest and most ill-fitting thing I've ever put on, I just.... don't....want to keep it.

Price - $85.00 on Zodee, or if You're a member you can get it for $80.75.

Size Range - 10DD-18F

Colour Range - Black and Nude

Other Accessories - appears not.

Website - http://www.lemystere.com/

Stockists -List of Australian Stockists at their Aussie website including Zodee, where I got it

http://www.zodee.com.au/womens/le-mystere-lingerie/shameless/le9755/

Have you got/worn this bra and disagree? I'd love to hear your opinion on it!->

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Catalina Strapless Lace Full Cup Underwire Bra - BnT

So my strapless bra sort of died. It was beginning to buckle in the foam underneath the cup, just above the underwire and eventually I had to face the fact that it simply didn't fit anymore. It seemed like it did, but my enormous bosoms were simply too heavy for the poor thing. I've currently got 2 x Fine Lines Strapless numbers, reviewed last year by PrincessEmma. So off I went in search of one in my size. 

ARRRGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

It was with great dismay I discovered that this bra doesn't go up to F. (I should have looked at Em's review, which clearly states the cups only go B-E, but it never occurred to me that this "old faithful" of mine wouldn't go to F!)

I've had I think 5 of these bras over the years in black and nougat, first discovering them in about 2000 when a friend bought one for her wedding. After no luck with Fine Lines I resigned myself to having to go out in search of a strapless bra for big boobs....

Support & Comfort- 1 / 5

No support.

Overall Look - 0.5 / 5

Horrid! It sort of pancaked my boobs in a most unattractive way.

Wearability - 0 / 5

As soon as I put it on, I took it off virtually. It wasn't a maybe, it just wasn't. It sat too low on the breast-line, and while pancaking me, cut me off above the nipple. Its hard to describe. Its not that it didn't fit properly, I suspect it did. But it made a small double boob in trying to be tight enough with the support.

Price - $39.95. Disappointing this didn't work because its SO affordable.

Size Range - 10-20, D-F

Colour Range - Ivory and Black

Other Accessories - appears not.

Website - Catalina at BnT.

Stockists - Exclusive to Bras N Things.

Have you got/worn this bra? I'd love to hear your opinion on it! ->

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Polkadot - Beautiful by Triumph

I've literally just purchased this bra and I'm thrilled with the fit. I'm wearing it right now as I type.

Beautiful is a story by Triumph of larger bras for "curvy" women that are still pretty and sexy. I must say I think they've nailed it mostly.

Support & Comfort- 5 / 5

Fantastic fit, really pleased.

Overall Look - 4.5 / 5

Great look, very pretty and makes my boobs look great.

Wearability - 5 / 5

At this point, no problems, quite snug and don't feel like I'm going to pop out at all.

Price - $59.99 rrp but if you're quick, DJ's has 30% off in the post Christmas sales.

Size Range - 10-18 DD-G (Hell yeah for supporting larger cups!)

Colour Range - The colours shown above only.

Other Accessories - A "Hikini" brief only, shown above which is a bit of a bummer, would have liked a G. Sizes S-XL

Website - http://www.triumph.com/page_19352_Beautiful_by_Triumph.php

Stockists Triumph have dedicated stores shown on their website, are available at DJ's or Find online at BellaForma, Blest Bras or Zodee.

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