Re: Ladies I’m in search of the bra alternative .

Hi Zuleika, The Sloggi bras I always get are from a small lingerie shop in my nearest town. I usually buy two or three at a time, especially when they quite often sell them half price knocked down from £30 to £15. The ones I buy are labelled as ‘’Sloggi Zero Feel - Bralette. They are just a little bit longer under the bust than a normal bra but they are not tight or cut in at all. Essential you choose the correct size though, Its awkward if you have what some call ‘’A broad back’’ as that problem is as bad as someone like myself with breathing problems. In normal bras we need something that feels as though we are not wearing one, but usually the only way we could ever achieve this is by using bra extenders which are fippin ridiculous. Fine if you only need to use one but I would need about three to ensure I could breathe normally but then using bra extenders, I would be nice and comfy but the cups would end up hanging down by my waist, as would the straps down my arms!!. Completely useless!
That’s why I love the Sloggi bralette. No straps and no back fastener.

Unfortunately I wouldn’t dare to advise you what size you should get, perhaps your normal size would fit you perfectly but to be on the safe side and ensure its not tight for someone with a broader back but ensuring you still have your correct bust size,you should do what I did and go for a Sloggi bra (sister size) which has the same cup size but wider band under the bust. For example, I am normally a 36D but in Sloggy Bralette I go for the sister size of 38c which is the same cup size but looser band. Just ensure you ask for the sister size of your normal size to ensure a looser band. it would make hardy any difference except for YOUR comfort.
The same would apply if you were say, a 40B and the underbust band was too loose, you would go for the Sloggi sister size of 38C, as the cup would be same size 40B, but a tighter fit in the band. Of course, I only know this with the Sloggi Bralette. Not sure about other Sloggi bras but would assume the same.

They are 70% polyamide and 30% elastane, which allows them plenty of give. They have no straps or fastenings at all and you just put it on as you would a sleeveless top or vest - over your head and fitting your contour. I also know they come in other colours than those that I have, such as purple, blue, silver, pink etc, but unfortunately in my local shop they only sell nude, white or black. Do I care!!? Nope.

I’m a 36D and I get a sister size of 38C which fits perfectly. The first Sloggi Bralette I bought I obviously got a 36D. It felt lovely but a fraction looser would have been brilliant. I only got that after several wear and washes, so next time I was buying I happened to be chatting with the shop assistant and it was she who told me about ‘’sister sizes’’ I never knew about it before.

Good luck if you decide to buy one or two.

Re: Ladies I’m in search of the bra alternative .

I find that too, wore one all last Summer when the weather was really hot, though not a Sloggi make, very similar, better than no bra & the chaffing sorted.

Re: Ladies I’m in search of the bra alternative .

That deserves a good . . .

Now behave yerself.

Re: Ladies I’m in search of the bra alternative .

Shropshiregirl ,is this the one on the official Sloggi site , is in their sale ,is called a Sloggi Zero Feel comes in lots of colours .
http://uk.sloggi.com/women/bras-cami...vincial%20Blue

Re: Ladies I’m in search of the bra alternative .

Hi Zuleika, looks the same but please don't pay £30 through the official Sloggi website. You can buy them for £15 and £20 respectively at Amazon and Ebay. I'm sure you can get them cheaper elsewhere.

Re: Ladies I’m in search of the bra alternative .

Is there anywhere we can try these Sloggi's on before we buy?

Re: Ladies I’m in search of the bra alternative .

After reading the above posts, I would say,
"Certainly not here!"

Re: Ladies I’m in search of the bra alternative .

Ahh, my friend who died suddenly last year, raved about Sloggi and was always telling me to try them. Do they do knickers too?

Re: Ladies I’m in search of the bra alternative .

A lot of high street shops sell non padded sport bras, Debenhams, M&Co, M&S, etc. Not all are Sloggi brand.
Yes Sloggi do knickers to match.
None big enough for me though.

Re: Ladies I’m in search of the bra alternative .

Just been looking at some of these, but the girls modelling them all look about 5 stone, with a 28" bust!