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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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.

-D

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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