By Katrina Deisler
We think that buying bras should be an easy and fun process, not one that’s stressful, frustrating or intimidating. If you’ve been putting off buying new bras for a long time, have no fear, we’re right there with you.
Take on the lingerie department with confidence, armed with the inspiration below. Here are our picks from Wacoal’s Spring/Summer ’17 collections for a variety of different needs. Some picks are brand new, while others are bright new colours of some of the brand’s best sellers. Try them out for yourself starting in January.
BEST DD+ BRAS
Shopping for undergarments can be a struggle when you have a larger chest. Shoppers very frequently have to sacrifice fit for style or style for fit. Here’s a selection that look great with clothes on… or off. Don’t shy away from those strapless spring dresses, there are some great strapless options, too.
From left: Elomi, Morgan underwire bra in “Fiesta”; Fanstasie, Alex underwire side support bra in “Demim”; Fantasie, Estelle under wire side support bra in “Silver”
From left: Wacoal, Embrace Lace underwire bra in “Pink Lemonade/Cream Puff”; Fantasie, Abby underwire side support bra in “Monochrome”; Fantasie, Angelina underwire vertical vertical seam bra in “Cafe au Lait”
From left: Freya, Idol Allure underwire moulded strapless bra; Wacoal, Eglantine full figure bra in “Paprika”; Freya, Sassy bustier in “Sand”
BEST PADDED BRAS
If you’re looking for a little extra “oomph” check out some padded bras to boost your cleavage. You might want to try a balcony bra, that creates cleavage with extra padding underneath and less coverage on top.
From left: Wacoal, Vision padded balcony bra in “Pink Parfait”; Wacoal, Intuition push up contour bra in “Denim Blue”; Wacoal, Flore push up bra in “Opaline”
From left: Freya, Hot House underwire padded half cup bra in “Raspberry”; b. tempt’d, b. sultry balconette bra in “Blue Ashes/Barrier reef”; Freya, Retro Bloom underwire padded longline bra in “Black”
BEST BRALETTES
If comfort is the name of the game and the notion of wearing an underwire makes you fidget, then a bralette might be the perfect option for you. These are also perfect to wear at night, for a little support and comfort while you sleep.
From left: b. tempt’d, b inspired bralette in “Night”; b’tempt’d, Ciao Bella bralette in “Camellia Rose,” b. tempt’d, Lace Kiss bralette in “Micro Chip”
From left: Wacoal, Purity soft cup bra in “Denim Blue,” Freya, Freya Fancies bralette in “Hot Coral”; b tempt’d, b. adorable bralette in “Wild Aster”
NON-WIRED BRAS
From left: Candice padded non wired bra £22.50, Rosie non-wired bra in blue £22.50, Valentina non-wired bra £21