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Tooyoungytobeagrandma Tue 26-May-26 13:51:56

Hi I'm a late 60s lady who loves strappy dresses and now we have the weather to wear them. I am looking for recommendations for a strapless supportive (38DD) bra that is easy to get on with arthritic fingers. I've seen lots of online adds for bras but don't know anyone to ask if they are as good as they make out. I currently wear an M&S multiway but have just purchased same one in same size and cannot even do it up!! Any help folks 😊

hollysteers Fri 29-May-26 09:32:19

I have a couple of camisoles with built in bras, as well as t shirts. I size up and they are comfortable.

Bra extenders sound a good idea, but for me (wide back) a bra rides up when I use them and I have to keep pulling it down.

Stillness Fri 29-May-26 19:28:00

Someone in the know said to me that you should always do a bra up at the front and then move it round. Also, I know most people won’t want to shop with them and I rarely do, but I did add a bra to my order once, and it is the most comfortable one I’ve ever had. I haven’t looked to see if they do strapless, but no doubt they do.

Luckygirl3 Mon 01-Jun-26 12:34:29

Janal1

I haven't worn a bra for years and years,can't get one to fit when i did try.I've got a broad back and not much in front,i did go to a fitting in M&S some years ago but the assistant couldn't find anything with a small enough cup size.
I would like to wear one underneath some clothes to give me a bit of shape but i'm used to looking as flat as apancake.

This is me!

38 chest size but probably AA cup. Never bother with a bra unless I am wearing something where my nipples might be visible through a summer top. But it is impossible to get anything that fits and is comfortable over my very sticky out pacemaker.

Just seen recommendation for nipple covers above - never heard of those! - might try them out!