BIG Bra search

Hi girls,
I know maternity bras have been discussed heaps and heaps, but I am really really struggling. I started out as a 14G and am now into a 14H. I've bought one mat bra so far (a Fayreform off ebay) but I'm chasing a moulded cup mat bra and a black one also (pref moulded cup). I've googled, I've been to stores (Target do them but only go up to a DD). I'm used to not being able to find bras as I'm an odd size but mix that with pg hormones and I'm going mental!! I was hoping someone on here may be able to help! Any ideas?

if you are willing to spend some money on them (which going by your normal size you would have no choice) but blest bras go up to larger sizes i believe with maternity bras

Yeah, I've had a look there, but they only seem to do white colours.

Youre quite a big bigger than I am (14E) but even I have found that the only place I can get them is at Myers or David Jones (always confuse the two!) and then theyre pretty ugly basic ones!

have you looked online at zodee?

Yep, have checked out Zodee. Maybe I'll have another look after xmas. MAybe there's not much around because of the silly season (hehe, wishful thinking).

You could try Bellaforma also, thats where I get all my bras, they have a great returns policy and a big range.

Sorry to say but having gone from DD to K cup I will inform you that in this side they are white, tan, black and sometimes a bit pink of you're lucky.

Blest, Bellaforma and Zodee. You will pay out your packside and you'll struggle to get moulded.
The prettiest bras you might get is Hot Milk which you can get from Blest and Zodee, not sure about Bellaforma.

i'm another fan of bellaforma & i'm pretty sure they have the hot milk as well. i think zodee have a 3 for the price of 2 on hot milk at the moment.

btw, if you don't mind me asking, what was the fayreform bra like? i saw them on ebay as well & i was wondering if they were good, just haven't got around to going into a department store to try one on first :redface:

I like the Fayreform one, it seems to have really good supprt. That being said it's my first so I don't really have anything to compare it to. But I like it!!

I'm in the same boat, i'm normally a DD to bigger, and as i'm only 6 weeks along, i''ve already noticed my bras getting a fair bit tighter

Have a look at more than a handful, shop based in sydney but do internet orders too.

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Hi girls,
I know maternity bras have been discussed heaps and heaps, but I am really really struggling. I started out as a 14G and am now into a 14H. I've bought one mat bra so far (a Fayreform off ebay) but I'm chasing a moulded cup mat bra and a black one also (pref moulded cup). I've googled, I've been to stores (Target do them but only go up to a DD). I'm used to not being able to find bras as I'm an odd size but mix that with pg hormones and I'm going mental!! I was hoping someone on here may be able to help! Any ideas?

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hun, go straight to google, and type in bodywise .... or PM me for the website, cause i'm not allowed to post it here.

australian made, look at "goddess size" "deep cup"

i swear by these bras, i own seven!!! have done for years.

also look at Mother's direct.

have you looked at hotmilk? they are online brashop but i think they stock larger sizes.

I have a few from them but im only an E

While Hotmilk bras look fantastic, I would advice against them for bigger breast. I have tried a couple (size F) and find I always fall out the top of them. They now sit at the back of the draw for emergencies. I'm yet to find something I'm happy with.

I am a 16G in Triumph brand which I buy online from Blest Bras. I find them really comfy unless it is very hot/humid, which makes everyone uncomfy anyway! Triumph maternity goes up to a H as far as I know. Their (Triumph) maternity bras are very roomy I find with HEAPS of strap length if you need it...they are very easy to wear.

Can you go to a specialist bra store to get fitted? I went to a fantasic one in Perth just to get fitted and buy 2 bras...now I know my size I buy online.

I wouldn't suggest B&T or Myer for big breasts....I'm sure they are lovely people who work there and etc but they just couldn't provide what I wanted/needed even when I wasn't pregnant! :-)

I just had a horrific bra-buying expedition! Urrghhhh surely this is the worst part of pregnancy! I live in the sticks and its a two hour drive to Adelaide. I went first to Myer and asked for a fitting. "We are too busy" I asked when would be suitable for me to come back? And they said "Don't know" and just walked off. Grrrr - this is the second time I've gone there for a fitting and they've been too busy. Not happy Jan. I then asked what brands might be suitable for a large breasted pregnant woman (I've gone from 14 D to ????), they asked me what size and I said, I don't know! That's why I asked for a fitting!

I ended up buying two bras, one is a mat bra sized 16F and a sports bra 18E. I know that you shouldn't wear underwire bras but my breast ached constantly due to the lack of support in a mat bra so sometimes I just have to wear a underwire! I have to do a lot of 4WDing in my job (I'm a wildlife ecologist) and seriously its impossible to hold my breasts and drive at the same time! So I figure I'm doing more damage by not wearing a sports bra in those instances. All other times I am wearing the mat bra.

My next bra I'm going to buy from one of the places online that have been mentioned here. I'm so sick of feeling like crap when I got to Myer, or DJ's or B&T. Its rotten.

I've resorted to online shopping, being now a 32 HH. It is absolutely impossible to get anything at a regular shop, and I don't want to pay $200 at a specialty shop. I've been buying lately at Breakout Bras - they carry some really nice regular, maternity, and nursing bras, in a WIDE range of sizes, at decent prices. ($40-90 or so). They are a North American company, and they ship free to North America, so I don't know what the shipping would be to Aus, but it might be worth a look anyways. They also give good directions on how to measure yourself, and find the right size, and they provide online help as well - e-mail them any questions.
Otherwise, I've heard that Figleaves is a good site....? UK, I think?

Hope you find something great soon! There are enough issues in pregnancy without having to worry about your boobs popping out, or flopping all over. :D

blondedoctor - next time you get down to Adelaide - try Abel Zera (also online) North East Rd Campbellltown - I went in for mat bra fitting there and the lady was really helpful - I did have to go back a couple times on the one day but they were really helpful about when the fitting lady (can't remember her name) was going to be there - she wasn't there the first time I dropped in. Ended up with Bravado (?sp) and some Hot milk bras - have preferred the Bravado for a bit more support - I have gone from a 14D to a 16E already (only 10 weeks now).

Thanks Leckert - I'll definitely try them. I can't believe how many women have the same trouble buying bras - I mean why don't the stores pay attention? I told my friend tonight on the phone that I have gone from a 14D to a 16F and she nearly peeed herself laughing. Ah well, I spose we have to laugh or else we'd go crazy :)