Ultimate Body - Milano

After my Intimo disappointment, I took myself to Bras N Things to see what they carried in my (new) size. My T-shirt bra has been woefully inadequate for QUITE some time now, so I was pleased with this one. Its virtually a strapless, billed as 5-way convertible: Normal straps. Racer back straps. Halter strap. Detachable straps. Low back with Halter strap. So it does everything BUT strapless.

I purchased in the nude colour.

Support & Comfort- 5 / 5

Doesn't dig in, wear all day without hassle.

Overall Look - 4.5 / 5

Great look, all "out in front" not "east west" which is a preference of mine. Lost half a point because as the day goes there is slight movement toward the centre, but not quite a double-boob, so thumbs up.

Wearability - 5 / 5

I have continuously worn this one since I wore it, alternating only with the one other I bought that day.

Price - $39.99   VERY affordable.  +++

Size Range - 10-16 B-E

Colour Range - Black, white, latte and seasonal colours. The sales girl also helpfully told me they sell them occassionally as twin packs in colours. On the net currently you can get a twin of Amethyst & Slate for only $70

Other Accessories -Part of Ultimate Body, its mostly smooth microfibre style shapewear and seamless. Mix n match :)

Website - http://www.bnt.com.au/products/Ultimate_Body/view/517/Milano_5Way_Convertible_TShirt_Bra/

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Fine Lines - Body Essentials Fuller Figure Strapless Contour Bra

So I thought for my first post I'd share my all time favourie bra with you...

This is it -


It's from Fine Lines and it is, to me, the ultimate bra. It can do anything, a.k.a it is convertible.
So it can be worn be worn as a strapless, halter neck, cross-over back and regular bra. What more could you want!?

As a girl whose breasts developed quite early and quite quickly (I needed my first bra at 11 years old and they just kept growing!) I had thought I would never be able to wear anything strapless. For my year ten formal when I was 16 my Mum (who is as flat as they come, sorry Mum) took me bra shopping so I could feel comfortable in my gorgeous formal dress. The dress had spaghetti straps and I was upset because I didn't have a nice bra to wear under it. The lady at the dress shop had suggested that I go braless, but this horrified me - no support! Had she seen how big my breasts were?!

So off to David Jones Mum took me. She felt, and still feels, this is the best place to buy a good bra. She may be right because this is where we found the Fine Lines Convertible bra. Mum bought me two, a black and a white, because she was so impressed with how well they fit me.

I've been buying them ever since then and I've never been dissapointed. The give great support and are really comfortable.

The picture doesn't really do it justice as the model wearing it is clearly not in the target audience of this blog. But I wasn't going to take a photo of myself wearing it...

Price - Around $47.95 - I know it sounds pricey; but this bra is definetely worth it. Honestly. It will last a long time and looks great on. Buy it in Nougat so you can maxamise wearability.

Size Range - 10B - 16E

Colour Range - The website says it comes in Nougat, Ivory and Black, I had a white one once but I guess they just do Ivory instead now.

Other Accessories - Their are briefs in matching colours for about $15.95 each (I don't have these so I don't know what they are like).

My Scores -

Support & Comfort- 4.5/5 (it lost a half point because sometimes when I've been wearing it all night I sigh with a little bit of relief when I take it off. It may be because I need to go up a size, but it's meant to be a little bit tight, I think, so it can hold you up without the straps, for support alone I'd give it 5/5 for sure)

Overall Look - 4/5 (this is not a bra bought for looks, but for support and function - it does look good but lets face it, it's not hot pink and lacy so I can't score it too highly!)

Wearability - 5/5 (In my opinion you can wear this with anything (except for really low cut tops etc)

Website - http://www.finelineslingerie.com.au/ and you can also buy it at BnT and David Jones.
*FineLines no longer available at BnT-Dataceptionist

Hope you liked my first review!

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Ultimate Body "Smooth Operator" Strapless Bra

Aside from singing "Smooth Operator" every time I put this bra on, I also always have an internal happy thought at the discovery of this bra.
I now wear halter neck tops, boob tubes and strappy tops where once I didn't. It has opened a new clothing avenue.
The molded cups support and cup without enveloping your boobs to the point which eliminates the need for a strapless anyway.
The adhesive plastic film on the inside is quite robust, making it almost a struggle to get on! But well and truly support when the time comes.
It is convertible accommodating halter, crossed back, standard and STRAPLESS.
I find this bra so amazing that I wear it strapless even when the need does not call, like for a halter top.

It can be worn all day without losing it's grip - but I still find the occasional unattractive "bra hoik" is required to realign everything.
If they ever stop making this bra and the "Anna" I will be lost at sea without a paddle. It is my lifesaver - part two.

Down side; sadly like "Anna" the "Smooth Operator" comes in a exceedingly limited colour range, skin and black - but as a utilitarian bra these are really they only requirements.

Price: $39.95

Website: http://www.bnt.com.au/

Stockists: Ultimate Body is available exclusively through Bras N Things, for stores visit the website or BNT are available to buy online.
Size range: 10B to 16E

Other accessories: Short stories make panties and G's

Scores

Comfort- 5 /5

Look - 5 /5

Wearability - 5/5

Price Range - $25- $75
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