It’s hard to avoid talking about price when you’re looking at DD+ bras. It can feel unfair, if you’ve always worn A-DD cup sizes, that you have to pay more to get the quality, fit, and comfort you like in DD+ sizes. It’s important to remember, though, that by and large these prices aren’t arbitrary. As Cora Harrington, The Lingerie Addict, has noted on her blog and Twitter, full-bust brands aren’t trying to pull a fast one on their target customers; rather, full bust bras cost more because of the technical elements (specialty fabrics, extra components, etc.), more complex manufacturing process (more sizes to grade, more advanced construction details, longer sewing times, etc.), and straight-up engineering involved in making them. Generally, if you’re in the US, you can expect to pay $60-80 for one mid-market full bust bra in a fashion color with a wide size range.
That doesn’t mean, however, that that’s your only option! Sales do happen, generally on a few remaining sizes of a discontinued fashion color. However, retailers and brands can really only continue to sell and produce bras that people buy at full-price, so today I’m taking a look at DD+ bras that are priced under $50 all the time, before any discounts or sales.
Generally, what you’ll find in this category is a somewhat more limited size range (usually UK D-G or D-H cups), basic colors like black and beige, and simpler designs with fewer of the elements that can drive prices up, like strapping, lace, embroideries, technical fabrics, or other embellishments. You’ll likely notice a difference in fit, support, and comfort between a $35 bra and a $65 one. HOWEVER, the fuller bust market is changing and growing fast, and in particular I always recommend those on a budget check out the in-house brands from big retailers like ASOS, Debenhams (in the UK), or Figleaves. These stores are able to produce more colorful, sexy, trendy designs at a lower price point, so if you can’t bear another beige bra, it’s a good idea to check a retailer’s in-house label for some fun and color.
Without further ado, I present my magnum opus: a whopping 60 different fuller bust lingerie styles all priced under $50. There’s a wide selection of full-bust offerings, ranging from bralettes and bodysuits to strapless or strappy designs and even a few maternity options. Almost all pieces go up to at least a UK G-cup (US I-cup), and some options to up to a UK J-cup or higher. If you’re fit/comfort focused, I’d recommend looking at Curvy Couture, Pour Moi, Elomi, Fantasie, Goddess, and Parfait. If you’re fashion/trend-focused, take a look at Figleaves, ASOS, Playful Promises, and Rougette. Happy shopping!
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Emma Jane Cotton Non-wired Nursing Bra, $35.75, 32-40 B-J (EU cup sizes)
Figleaves Harper Geometrc Lace Bra, $38, 30-38 B-G (UK)
Fantasie Specialty Underwire Bra (cotton-lined cups for comfort and breathability), $40, 30-44 B-GG (UK)
Debenhams’ Gorgeous DD+ 2 Pack Navy and White Floral Print Underwired Non-Padded T-Shirt Bras, $30.80, 30-40 D-G (UK)
Wonderbra Refined Glamour Triangle Push-Up Bra, $46.80, 30-38 A-G (UK)
Lepel Matilda Padded Balconette Bra, $32.50, 30-38 A-G (UK)
Figleaves Roxanne Fishnet Lace Plunge Bra, $33, 30-38 A-G (UK)
Figleaves Flexi-Wire Moulded Nursing Bra, $33, 32-38 C-H (UK)
Pour Moi Amour Convertible Underwired Bralette, $33, 32-38 C-G (UK)
Figleaves Brooke Peep Strapping Balcony Bra, $34, 30-38 B-G (UK)
Figleaves Peep Erotic Lace Underwired Bra, $35, 30-38 A-G (UK)
Figleaves Mayfair Balcony Bra, $34, 32-38 B-G Cup
Figleaves Pulse Underwired Bra, $34, 32-38 B-G (UK)
Pour Moi St. Tropez Strapless Multiway Bra, $26, 30-38 B-G (UK)
Curvy Couture Underwire Full Figure T-Shirt Bra, $48, 34-46 C-H (US sizes)
Parfait Emma Full-Figure Convertible Plunge Bra, $48, 30-44 C-G (UK)
Parfait Cora Longline Underwire Bra, $48, 32-44 D-G (UK)
Parfait Charlotte Underwire Bra, $42, 30-44 C-H (UK)
Parfait Lulu Underwire Bra, $42, 32-40 D-G (UK)
Elomi Smoothing Underwire Bra, $48, 34-48 D-GG (UK)
Parfait Adriana Banded Stretch Lace Wireless Bralette, $48, 30-40 D-G (UK)
Parfait Dalis Bralette, $45, 30-40 D-G (UK)
Goddess Alice Underwire Bra, $46, 34-48 FF-JJ (UK)
Comexim Magic Padded Plunge Underwire Bra, $46, 28-40 E-L (UK)
Elila Jacquard Softcup Bra, $40, 34-52 E-J (UK)
Curvy Couture Cotton Luxe Unlined Wirefree Bra, $48, 34-46 B-H (US sizes)
Pour Moi Dusk Cage Bra, $45, 32-40 DD-G (UK)
Pour Moi Eclipse Longline Bra, $45, 32-36 DD-G (UK)
Pour Moi Instinct Cage Bra, $45, 30-44 DD-J (UK)
Pour Moi Electric Side Support Bra, $45, 32-42 DD-J (UK)
Pour Moi Madison Bra, $44, 30-40 DD-J (UK)
Pour Moi Ditto Ruffled Trim Bra, $42, 32-38 DD-J (UK)
Pour Moi Rebel Plunge Bra, $42, 32-38 DD-G (UK)
Pour Moi Viva Luxe Longline Bra, $41, 32-38 DD-G (UK)
Rougette Isla Bra, $40, 30-40 D-G (UK)
Freya Fancies Bralette, $38, XS-XL
Gossard Glossies Bra, $49, 30-38 D-G (UK)
Gabi Fresh x Playful Promises Lena Dotty Mesh Bra, $39, 36-44 B-G (UK)
Playful Promises Irena Teal Satin & Lace Harness Bra, $39, 32-38 DD-H (UK)
Gabi Fresh x Playful Promises Carmen Pink Lace & Satin Longline Bra, $45.50, 36-44 B-G (UK)
Gabi Fresh x Playful Promises Holly Black Mesh and Lace Bra, $45.50, 36-44 B-G (UK)
Playful Promises Aida Lace Fuller Bust Bra, $48.75, 30-38 DD-G (UK)
ASOS Design Fuller Bust Basic Triangle Bra, $13, 30-38 DD-HH (UK)
ASOS Design Fuller Bust Roxy Lace Underwire Bra, $23, 28-38 DD-HH (UK)
Rougette Esme 3-in-1 Body in Sapphire, $41, 32-48 DD-G (UK)
Rougette Sarah Bra in Garnet, $34, 30-40 D-G (UK)
Rougette Sarah Bra in Ochre, $34, 30-40 D-G (UK)
Rougette Wren PVC Bra, $34, 32-48 D-G (UK)
Rougette Frankie Garnet Bralette, $26, 32-42 DD-G (UK)
Rougette Sunnie Maternity Fuller Bust Nursing Bra, $24, 32-42 DD-G (UK)
ASOS DESIGN Fuller Bust Lace Bandeau and hidden underwire bra, $23, 30-38 DD-HH (UK)
ASOS DESIGN Fuller Bust Emma Velvet and Lace Padded Plunge Bra, $32, 28-38 DD-HH (UK)
Pour Moi Ditto Underwired Bralette in Black, $32, 32-38 B-G (UK)
Rougette Eva Fuller Bust Lace Mix Bodysuit in Mink, $32, S-XXXL (the back is particularly pretty on this one)
ASOS DESIGN Fuller Bust Harper Strappy Velvet Trim and Lace Underwire Bra, $35, 30-38 DD-HH (UK)
Wolf & Whistle Fuller Bust High Apex Lace and Strapping Detail Bra, $42, 32-36 B-G (UK)
Wolf & Whistle Fuller Bust Heart Mesh and Lace Cutout Bra, $42, 32-36 B-G (UK)
Wolf & Whistle Fuller Bust Exposed Wire High Apex Lace Bodysuit, $48, 32-36 B-G (UK)
Goddess Keira Banded Bra Purple, $48, 34-46 DDD-N (US sizes)
Goddess Adelaide Lace Side Support Underwire Bra, $48, 34-46 DDD-M (US sizes)
