I know what you're thinking. "Oh god, here goes a woman with larger boobs talking about how…read moreDESPERATELY 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.

Stock bras from a D cup to a J cup. Some really pretty feminine bras, has matching underwear…read moreavailable 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.

I bought a bra from here today and the staff were lovely, so helpful and nice. Could not praise…read morethem highly enough!

Bravissimo is a new shop which caters for larger bra sizes both cup sizes and bands…read more Their selection is quite wide and they also sell clothes, which is quite a good idea. It is a good idea to book a measurement before you go by ringing, or popping in at the start of your shopping trip, as they can get quite busy. They are excellent are bra measuring and it is definitely worth a trip on a regular basis. Much better than another department store supposedly known for their underwear! Prices are quite high, but that is unfortunately expected. Worth a visit and there is ample parking nearby (for a fee).

Pricey but Classy, designer lingerie shop. Beautifully presented, gorgeous lacey, flowery equisite…read morepieces. A definite destination for that special occasion or special person. Lovely staff, very helpful and friendly, polite and discreet. Makes you feel special being in there. Shame they don't cater for the larger woman but I'm sure they would order for you if you had a need.

A great little shop, tucked out of sight unless you know it's there. A friendly welcome and more…read morethan helpful staff. They stock a wide variety of items and satisfy the most demanding of customers. From the outide it can look a little 'old' in taste/style but once through the doors, you will see that there is plenty for everyone.

I like this Next location at the Bullring in Birmingham, the store has a nice feel to it, they have…read moreobviously spent more time and thought of the overall store look and feel, making it a much nicer place to shop than many other Next locations. Alongside the standard clothing offering, there is a Lipsy area and small Costa Coffee inside the store, although the overall facilities do lack compared to other stores, for example in Manchester, there is a Home section as well as Paperchase, Costa and a barber, the facilities overall are pretty good. I couldn't find a staff member anywhere on the shop floor which was pretty frustrating, the only time I encountered someone that worked here was at the checkouts! 4* - A relatively good store, it is laid out well, with some nice items for sale making it a good addition to the Bullring.

When I need to buy smarter clothes, either for work or formal events I've found after trial and…read moreerror for next to be the most reasonably priced whilst still stocking the selections I like. The store in the bull ring is one that has the most variety or work and casual clothes. Menswear is ground floor with its own entrance and ladies upstairs, there is an escalator taking you up but I've not yet figured out if you can go down inside the store. The staff here are attentive and pleasant, the clothes are kept reasonably tidy and organise giving that it's in the bull ring. I'm able to find most of the clothes here that they have on there website. And yes you should be able to do that, but the stores in Telford don't feel we need suits in the ladies section.

The internationally reknown surf brand billabong opens up it's doors in the Bullring. It's a pretty…read moretiny store compared to other surf shops in the city Like; O'neil's. It has the usual boardies, dresses, vest tops and a few accessories. There isn't many flip flops, bags purses etc, as you would find in other surf shops and the clothes are priced at a premium. Billabong clothes are well made and pretty funky with nice tailoring and special details. Unfortunately they are often ruined by the logo itself being rather unattractively slashed across the items of clothing.

I have only ever shopped in this store once when my niece asked me to get her a school bag from…read moreBillabong! The store itself was small-ish but they had a nice range of clothing and accessories that I can see people in Devon and Cornwall wearing! It is a very laid back surfer style shop yet the staff were really helpful, warm and friendly. The only reason for not returning is that I would not have anywhere to wear the clothes! I will probably have a look for some sandals here next summer as the staff were go nice and the quality seemed great

Great store. They had most size options available and staff were friendly…read more It was a bit cramped walking around which made it a harder to browse so maybe the store layout could be better. Their prices are always good if you keep an eye on their sales. I once bought a bunch of items that ALL went into the sale and find it quite common that happens so definitely keep an eye on their sales. I love how soft their pjs are too! They also make cute Christmas socks that are great for stocking fillers.

My 1st time in a Lingerie shop, if only they made gems like this for blokes! Haha…read more For the ladies only, located on the middle tier of the Bullring, it has a very strong French feel. Bright colours, a trendy feel, good displays, and they even have a video playing in the shop window & at the back of the store! I chose not to try their free bra fitting service! But some of you may feel obliged... A very modern and unique addition to Birmingham, your girlfriend will love it in here! Best take a few extra quid..

These bras are a bit on the pricey side sometimes but then you DO get what you pay for. This is…read morequality underwear for the girls who need it most - those with bigger bust sizes. Before I got pregnant I "qualified" for these sizes - now I don't as the vast majority of their bras are underwired. I can plan for later though can't I??? :) They have some fantastic styles, including the ones with clear straps, removable straps, changeable straps, shaped cups etc etc, and all the patterns are so pretty! They are starting to do clothing now too, shaped to fit properly if you have a bigger bust, which is really useful if gaping blouses is a problem. They also do supportive swimwear, hurrah!

I visited Primark Birmingham, service was excellent staff helpful. Due to customer being taken ill…read morewe were directed to other side of pay area. this was done efficiently by first aider. Jayne served me, very polite and helpful, even though I mis-layed my card and had to find it. I was so impressed with the whole experience I spoke to Sharon, saying how enjoyable my shopping had been. Thanks Primark, Birmingham. Clothing is reasonably priced, washes well and caters to all tastes. Range and quality much improved, I used to buy only vest tops and T shirts Also enjoyed a coffee and sandwich at instore Greggs outlet.

I always enjoy stopping by a Primark when I feel like finding something fun to wear. Especially for…read morea special event like Christmas Sweaters and Summer Festivals. Primark offers a wide range of clothing and accessories for every age; male and female! This location is really good with numerous floors of hidden gems. There are also cash tills all over the store, so if one queue is super long, just head to another level and find one that isn't. The customer service here is either really great or good. But I've never experienced anyone who didn't care about me or was rude. There are no toilets, but the Starbucks across the way might let you use theirs. Some hidden seating for The Spouse... but best to go alone or have them meet you towards the end of your shop. I tend to get carried away with all the cheap and discount deals and could be there for hours!

I visited this store on the off chance. I was welcomed by the manager who was very friendly and…read moreaccommodating. I found everything I needed and was given great advice. Michaela was fantastic. Would definitely recommend a visit

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