Lovehoney Plus Size Barely There Sheer Black Underwired Bra

Received as a tester, thank you LH!

I own a fair few 'special occasion' bras, most of them whilst pretty don't do a whole lot in terms of support. And there's not really anything sexy about worrying about your boobs flying around. This one, however, actually keeps everything in place.

The underwire is fairly unobtrusive, so most of the bra still has that sheer look, and the shaping is flattering. The wider strap (yay for three hooks!) helps too and there's plenty of adjustment. The ribbon and charm is a cute touch.

If you’re a bit (or a lot) bigger on top, you’ll understand my trepidation when it comes to buying bras online. As a 40DD/E, I have so many refunds processed on behalf of my tatas I’m sure some companies think I must be running some kind of scheme. I can assure you, though, I simply have difficult and fickle chesticles, seeming to prefer plunge in one brand and full coverage in another. So when Lovehoney had this ‘sheer’ bra option, I have to admit I was at the very least skeptical and honestly mainly bitterly cynical that this would offer any support, particularly as I’ve had problems with their wired/plunge/brassier related products in the past.

So, dear readers, how did I fair? When I opened the clear plastic package, I was almost 100% certain they had sent me the wrong size. It looks like one of my old training bras when I barely considered myself an A cup. Looking at the label, however, I was in fact sent the 1X/2X option and braced myself for squeezing into this terrifyingly itty-bitty garment. With a sigh, I took the plunge.

Okay guys. It actually fit me perfectly. The material is incredible! So light and stretchy that my two different sized breasts were entirely and securely cupped in the fabric. Victory! The underwire worked a dream and didn’t dig or rub on either breast. I would say that I felt evened out and the gathering of the fabric on the cup meant that a multitude of sins were covered.

I have to applaud the developers and designers at LH for actually listening to their curvier customers. There are some innovative features that mean the support we need blends seamlessly into the sexy product we want but feel we can’t have.

Firstly, there is a thicker, elasticated band along the entire bottom of the bra offering extra support. There is good seaming along the top of the cups stopping the fabric from rolling and digging in. The straps are entirely adjustable and, perhaps most importantly, there are 3 hooks at the back rather than the usual 2 in 4 columns, meaning that not only is this a supportive bra, but one you can definitely keep for a good long time. I have worn this all day and have had no severe red marks or pains from this product. It is one of the few bras that can transition from lingerie to daywear.

Obviously, it felt good but how did it look (I hear you ask)? In short, it is brilliant. I felt sexy and curvy and all kinds of good in this bra. At the risk of oversharing, I have regularly had problems with certain sex positions when my ladies dangle and cause me to ache. Wearing this I felt tantalizingly exposed but supported at the same time. Also, because the black kind of semi-blends in with my skin, I could wear various shades of black underwear with no problems making this a very versatile product as well as sexy.

As with anything, there are some issues I could foresee for some women. This has been a bit of a nightmare to wash. Partly because the material is so sheer but also because the pink is very light and definitely lost some of its satin finish even on a handwash. I would also say that because this is for a full cup and has no padding, you’re simply not going to get a lot of cleavage from it.

When I wear this day to day, I do look a little bit like I’m not wearing a bra at all, particularly when it gets a bit cold, if you know what I mean… Finally, when I wear this for a while, a bizarre kind of dimpling happens on my nips in particular. Because the fabric has to hold in so much boob in my case, the skin kind of pushes through some of the netting. It’s hard to describe but it leaves me with what my partner has titled ‘pixelated boob.’ I’m fine with it but if you have sensitive skin you might want to be aware of this.

All in all, I would recommend that any bigger bapped ladies who have given up on LH bras give this one a go. It’s so different to any other product I’ve tried. To feel both sexy AND supported is a rare treat for a busty broad like me. Thanks Lovehoney for listening!

This was a nice bra, although I didn't think it would fit as cups looked small.

It felt ok at first but the band underneath my boobs started to rub.

The material looked nice and doesn't leave much to the imagination.

If it was slightly bigger it would have been perfect.