Oy, sorry again, but check out Zodee

Very sorry to all, the blogging in general has kind of gotten away from me in the lead up to christmas. 

I haven't recieved it yet, but I've just recently bought the Paragon by Fayreform from zodee.com.au, which is a great website for large cup sizes. I've been having a ball looking through their styles available, and one of their best features is an extremely good Search function. You plug in your chest size and your cup size and it brings up everything they have in that size, plus an option to view the clearance items in your size.

While I know not everyone's going to be super keen to purchase online, I mostly feel comfortable with a brand like Fayreform, because they're SUCH good quality. 

Another great thing about Zodee is that they carry swimwear, in larger busts. They even have a whole link labelled D+ Cups, which if you're like me, and hate pawing through the racks for something larger than a triangle, you're laughing. 

I also bought this bikini, in the black print-

The Layla from 2 Chillies 

different bottoms and tops available, don't you just love seperates!

I'll let you know how it goes too. (I know, she does NOT look like a D cup in this photo, so will have to hope for the best....)

Apologies!

Sorry for the gap guys, working on a couple of new posts with bras I wore around Europe, hope to have them up in the next day or so.

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Berlei - New Legend Underwire Sports Bra

DD-sportsberlei, originally uploaded by dataceptionist.

Oh oh I just wish I could jump around while telling you how much I love this bra. Really. I loved it when I tried it on, I loved it when I showed my husband how great it was and I still love it now I've actually exercised in it.

Cannot recommend it enough!!! 

Support & Comfort- 5 / 5

I love it! I used to watch my boobs bounce up and down in the tv screen attached to the top of the X-trainer. NOW they barely move!!

Overall Look - Not rated

I haven't rated this as Sports Bras aren't built for look, they're built for use!

The only look comment I can make it that it separates, which I prefer to smooshing them together.

Wearability - 5 / 5

Fantastic, not uncomfortable at all- before the workout or after.

Price - $49.95   Totally worth it.

Size Range - 10-18 B-F (E largest in 10, B smallest in 18)

Colour Range - White, Latte (nude) and Black

Other Accessories - Not applicable. Does convert to Racer Back which is handy

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

 

Purchase online at Zodee (white/nude only)

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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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Berlei - Barely There Contour

The Berlei Undetectable Contour Bra, does not feel as Divine as the Undetectable Contour Bra,

but it still quite smooth, and is more that easily accessible and available - notoriety a definite plus!

Support & Comfort- 3.5 / 5

Much the same as the Anna, the Berlei Barely There Contour bra is a good everyday option, which in a pinch (with added help of the luxe options) will transform you to a sex kitten without the hassle.

The wide straps, add terrific support and the cups are positioned at a good point in your frame so you don't feel smooched together or separated too much.

Overall Look - 2.5 / 5
The 'Barely Nude' colour isn't a lot to look at to be honest. To cater for a larger bust the straps are widened to eliminate pressure on the straps (and dreaded cutting in look) giving you a good line under shirts.

Fortunately there is a lace & luxe option to add some pizzazz!

I feel as though mine may be too small in the cup, despite being fitted, as I end up hoicking things around during the day to rearrange.

Price - $49.95

Size Range - 10A - 16E

Colour Range - Very extensive; White, Black, Barely Nude, Alabaster (Off White), Pink Delight (Light Pink), Fuchsia (Pink), Tigerlilly (Tangerine), Surf Navy (Light Blue - pictured), Java Green (Light Green), Seduction (Magenta), Brown Suede (Brown), Rio Red (Red) and Mood Indigo (Dark Blue)

Other Accessories - The Barely There comes with a brief (pictured)
Also available in Lace and Luxe options in varied colours - very much dependent on availability.

Potentially interesting is also the Barely There Strapless Bra (not pictured on the website but see: http://www.zodee.com.au/ ) as a replacement for the potentially defunct Smooth Operator?

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

Berlei - Undetecable Contour

So with the Anna, my flagship everyday bra erased as an option I went off *under duress* to find a replacement and immediately found a divinely smooth and sleek option.

As an aside - I initially stepped into Bras N Things, and we greeted by a woman wearing a lanyard proclaiming her 'Fitting Specialist' - who was wearing a totally wrong fitting bra, double breast action, so I bought pajama's and went to David Jones where a sturdy older woman served me.

The Berlei Undetectable Contour Bra, feels lovely. The material is heavenly smooth, but somewhat disappointing on.

Support & Comfort- 2.5 / 5
For a start, the cup was not big enough. To go up I would have had to go to a 16DD, which would have meant that the bra would have been too big around my chest.

The bra did support, but the cup (as sort of pictured) felt as if it were pancaking my breast and thrusting them together to create a cleavage, and at the same time giving breast spill issues.

I guarantee Sophie Faulkner is having some double boob here but we cannot see it.

Overall Look - 2.5 / 5

I am quite middle of the road about this bra.

If indeed it's purpose was to create a cleavage, job done - but not a nice rounded cleavage more, lift, separate and then attempt a cleavage.

I did personally not like the way it fit. I needed a larger cup in my books, and it just does not exist.

Price - $49.95

Size Range - Fairly average, 10A - 16DD

Colour Range - Almond (skin), Black, Red, and Navy.

Other Accessories - I have not sited the bras to know what size but Berlei list a Undetectable Push-Up Contour Bra, Undetectable Lace Contour Bra and Lace Hipster Panties.

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

Intimo - Sherbet

Firstly this bra doesn't come in the size that I was fitted to on the night, so already a strike against the bra. The bra I was supplied with was a 12DD. Riiiiiiiggghhht.
(*Edit- I should qualify that I was fitted, said I wanted *this* bra and she wrote it down. I didn't realise she was writing down 12DD, had I been given a choice of size, I doubt I would have ordered a 12DD right after being fitted so different)

Support & Comfort- 2 / 5

Rubbish fit. It wasn't tight enough, there was no lift, there was no....anything. terrible terrible terrible, I was never going to keep it. I wish I'd realised it had been ordered in 12DD, I possibly would have told her not to bother. I would compare it to the Lemon Meringue above actually, but at least there was some lift.

Overall Look - 2 / 5

I'm sure when it fits its looks quite cute, but it was just kind of saggy and sad looking.

Wearability - 0 / 5

At no point did I even consider keeping this, it seriously was never going to fit.

Price - $49.50

Size Range - Quite small, only 32 (10) - 34 (12) A-DD

Colour Range - Just Black and white unfortunately, but they do occassionally do seasonal colours aparently.

Other Accessories - As above, there is a cami, boy short, V-string, no regular brief.

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

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