Shopping for bras is a pet hate of mine. For about 6 years or more I've been buying the same ones (sometimes in black/cream/pink) however last year they were discontinued!!!!!! I am currently cherishing the good ones I still have. By 'good ones' I mean those that still have elastic that works well. When the elastic gives up the ghost, they are very uncomfortable and very tiring to wear and I can't wait to rip them off at the end of the day.

I must have tried 30 or 40 different brands/styles/sizes since discovering that my old faithfuls cannot be replaced, but to no avail. What do you do with those fleshy wobbly bits under your arms that insist on bulging out? (Other than drastic dieting!) It's amazing how they always look OK on the hanger, but are atrocious when put on. I've also noticed that lots of cups are fortified by foam, which changes the shape of your boobs totally. There's the Madonna look (when you end up with pointed parts and then the voluptuous look (where your boobs are in danger of greeting you every time you bend over). I prefer a natural shape rather than a pushed up top, flattened lower area. You also can't just go by the sizing on the label, you have to try them on.

If ever I find ones that are comfortable and look natural, I'll stock up big time!