I know what you're thinking. "Oh god, here goes a woman with larger boobs talking about how DESPERATELY hard it is to find clothing that fits her chest. Next she'll be telling us how hard it is to be a millionaire and a member of Mensa. Poor thing." But all that scepticism aside -- it really is a nightmare. Imagine NEEDING to wear a button-down shirt for an occasion, and you pick up a nice size whatever shirt. Fits in the shoulders? Check. In the waist and back? Check. In the arms? Check. In the boobs? AGGGHHHH!!!! You can see have of Malaysia through the gap in the buttons! Having large breasts can also make you look fatter, if you don't have the right fitting clothes. So the first time I, like many heaving-bosomed, yet not quite Rubenesque ladies, saw the Bravissimo adverts, I was hooked. My first experience with them was in their Oxford Circus store, which I review elsewhere, but my local store is in Birmingham. What Bravissimo does, and does well, is make you feel not only normal, but celebrated, for being top-heavy. They take a look at your current bra, note the way it fits, note the size, and then find you a correct size. The staff member helping you stays with you until you find the perfect size, then helps you find styles that suit. The stores are always nicely laid out, though I do think the decor in a few of the London stores could use a tweak -- it's just very bland and drab. The changing rooms are nice and big, and there are a lot of them. Solihull is very cute, with pink decor, and nice mannequins set up in the windows, creating a really boutiquey feel. The staff are impeccably helpful, and smiley, which is very nice, and makes the process of buying "delicates" a lot easier. The one problem Bravissimo stores all have, across London and Birmingham, is lack of stock. Everything you see, they don't have in your size, and you have to order them in, which takes about a week. This is because Bravissimo started out, as a web retailer, and remains web-focused. This is a problem for the type of clothing they do; namely that for women who are unusually-sized in a certain area, so by nature, being an online retailer of that sort of clothing is a bit silly. They are rather expensive, and you will pay about £40 for a bathing suit, but the cut is so flit to flatter, you won't be getting rid of it any time soon. If you're in Brum and looking for a nice bra, swimsuit or dress, and have a large bust, Bravissimo in Touchwood is the place to go. read more

Stock bras from a D cup to a J cup. Some really pretty feminine bras, has matching underwear available on most of the bras. Has everyday ranges, sports bras and nice bras. When I had a fitting the woman was very professional and helpful. I would expect to pay around £25-30 for a bra from here so not the cheapest, but they do them in sizes that can be hard to find. read more

Lovely underwear for curvy women. Some beautiful lingerie and swimwear here. Also great service, staff are very helpful. There website and customer srevice is also top notch. They are very frinedly fast and efficient for delivery of goods and returns. One shop you can fault in any way whatsoever. They do sell out very quickly when they have a slae on though. Which is not suprising especially when they have such lovely sets available. read more

Bravissimo is probably the best shop for ladies with larger boobs selling lingerie, clothing and swimwear up to a K cup! They have several stores around the UK with Solihull being the closest to where we live. It is a lovely shop that has lots of different styles and makes of underwear, clothing and swimwear. It is great to be able to go into a shop and not struggle to find underwear in large sizes. The staff are all very helpful and will find exactly what you need. The ladies that look after you on the changing rooms are very attentive and help to make sure the bras fit well. They are very professional and help to make you feel at ease. I guess the only gripe I have is the price. On average a nice bra is around £25 and to buy a really special set you would be looking to pay £40 - £50. They also have a good range of swimwear which again is hard to find if you have big boobs. I recently brought a tankini which cost me over £50 which I really begrudge paying. I just wish the lingerie companies would make them a little more affordable! read more

fabulous customer service on both the shop floor and in the fitting rooms. The fitting rooms make you feel at ease and the assistance are well trained, professional and friendly. Great fitting service and advice. Store carries everything from supportive swimwear, basic bras, bridal lingerie, maternity & nursing bras along with some office wear and party clothes all designed for a D cup+ woman. This is underwear to make you still feel feminine and not like your grandmothers mother due to having a larger chest! Expect to pay higher end, though not extortionate, prices for bras- £25 and upwards but the service and comfort from a well fitted bra makes it feel worth the price. read more

Professional bra fitting service available upstairs. The bras come in sizes D upwards and they do some nice pieces. When I was in store the first time I was joined onto the mailing list so I receive a magazine with all the latest products in every few months so I would recommend others to join that list. Shop has good sales and once you know your correct size it is easy to pick up some cheap bras in the sale when it is busy. Also do dresses upto size 16 which come in different sizes across he bust. read more

I like the fact this shop carries sizes that most others dont, the only problem is they seem to know that and so their prices reflect it. Is good for bras for special occassions, but again, too expensive to buy everyday wear here. read more