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Alternative to Debenhams for Bras?

  • 17-02-2021 02:33PM
    #1
    Posts: 268 ✭✭


    Now that I'm not buying bras at Debenhams any more, can anyone suggest a good alternative?

    I used to always get their 'Gorgeous' DD+ brand t-shirt bras and they were perfect, but now that I have to find an alternative - online because of Covid - I'm struggling to decide what's a reliable brand, ie. solid, comfortable, decent straps.



    I'm thinking I may have to order a few, with inevitable returns.


    Has anyone changed from 'Gorgeous' brand and found an equivalent that they are happy with?


Comments

  • Hosted Moderators Posts: 17,426 ✭✭✭✭Conor Bourke


    Never shopped for bras in Debenhams, but M&S are a good high street option.


  • Posts: 268 ✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Thanks Conor(?) :)

    I'll check them out


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,388 ✭✭✭corkgsxr


    Ann summers daily wear are great.


  • Posts: 268 ✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Thanks corkgsxr


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,089 ✭✭✭✭LizT


    Oxendales have a good selection.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,239 ✭✭✭✭ILoveYourVibes


    arnotts


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 614 ✭✭✭notsoyoungwan


    M&S are terrible for bras, and whatever you do, don’t let them size you. Their method is crap.

    When you have big boobs, you need decent bras and hood support- if not you’ll end up with back and neck pain.

    I’m not based in Dublin but I travel to peaches and cream there about 3 times a year- they’re brilliant at fitting and have a good selection. They also have pretty bras, rather than the scaffolding you can get in some places once you go above a D cup. When shops are open again it’s worth considering.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 14,304 ✭✭✭✭fits


    Belle femme in kilkenny are very good for fitting also.

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  • Posts: 268 ✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Thanks for all the suggestions.
    I actually had a look at M&S and ordered some, because they looked decent enough.... hopefully they will be okay until I can go to a real life shop.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭The Cool


    I buy DD+ bras from M&S and find them grand! But I sized myself, their measuring method gave me too big of a band. I also like ASOS, they have a good range of brands and there's 20% off promos quite often these days.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 92,394 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    LizT wrote: »
    Oxendales have a good selection.

    And Simply Be and Yours Clothing


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9 Gabrielle88


    I also reccomend M&S - this brand has great quality products. Try to find maybe some local brand sewing bras - such companies pay more attention to the details and often the quality is better than in big fashion industries. I'm from Poland and everytime I'm back there, I buy bras locally - on the internet, but from a little company I'm sure of (Gorteks or Kinga).


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,176 ✭✭✭angeldelight


    I bought some recently from The Ladies Slip in Tramore - they were really helpful! Measured myself using the boob or bust method (website) and was able to get what I needed really quickly and no problems


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 92,394 ✭✭✭✭JP Liz V1


    Bra Stop online


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