[Margaret]

I may have asked this before, but are these all your own bras? If so, that’s impressive. How many do you have? Also, what do you do with them and where do you store them?

Yeah all mine.  All donated over the years.  I keep them in an old rucksack in a upstairs room.  I don't do anything with them as such, it is just something I started collecting. Once you get one you seem to get another.   Once I'd got interested in boobs bras and lingerie, I really wanted to collect some of my own.

It is a good question on how many, I'm not sure - I will count, probably 10 or 12 I guess.

I will post another challenge tomorrow.

Edit:  Just read the rules again, and "If you own the legal copyrights to your images, you may post as many as you like at any time. You must include a "(c) ImageOwnerName" message with each image."

So that said: Copyright Hiram.

I’m heading out for the day, so let me think about this one. I vaguely recognise that bra.

[Hiram]

Thank you. Big bra that. Who donated it?

All my collection has come from women I've known, or know.  That one is in the best condition and hardly worn - some I have are quite threadbare as they are castoffs.

[Hiram]

I’m heading out for the day, so let me think about this one. I vaguely recognise that bra.

Have a great day - still quite mild. 

Bra is Anna Summers.

[Margaret]

I’m heading out for the day, so let me think about this one. I vaguely recognise that bra.

Have a great day - still quite mild. 

Bra is Anna Summers.

I’m going to guess 36D/DD.

Ann Summers are not known for their accuracy.

[Hiram]

I’m going to guess 36D/DD.

Ann Summers are not known for their accuracy.

Not far off.

Copyright: Hiram

[Hiram]

Here we have a Marks and Spencer white bra.

Copyright: Hiram
 

[Margaret]

Here we have a Marks and Spencer white bra.

Copyright: Hiram

I’m going to guess a 32G for this bra.

It’s interesting, because the band material (when laid out) makes it look as though it’s only 26” across the back - when, in fact, the overall material is probably about 30-32 inches in length - but only when fully stretched. It’s all to do with the miracle of Lycra and elasticated fabric lining.

[Margaret]

I’m going to guess 36D/DD.

Ann Summers are not known for their accuracy.

Not far off.

Copyright: Hiram

I’ve only ever owned two Ann Summers bras (although I did have a basque that my then-boyfriend bought me), and their sizing was way off on one of the bras - although, the other was a blue/purple bra with lovely lace - it was nice and elasticated with underwire, and I used it a lot. It was a 36D, but I reckon it was more like a 34F. The basque was a bit of a joke - supposedly a 36D, but was more like a 32G - strictly bedroom wear and not designed to be worn for long. La Senza are/were a slightly more reliable brand. 

[Hiram]

I’m going to guess a 32G for this bra.

Its a 34F.

It’s all to do with the miracle of Lycra and elasticated fabric lining.

This is one of my favourites bras.  I think the material and lace has a lot to do with it.
Copyright Hiram

[Hiram]

and their sizing was way off on one of the bras

I find this an issue with some of the clothes I buy - jeans in particular.  But lots of things I buy don't seem to have a consistent sizing. 

So on to today's challenge:  The tag has TU and the size - no idea what brand TU is?

Copyright Hiram

[Margaret]

I’m going to guess a 32G for this bra.

Its a 34F.

It’s all to do with the miracle of Lycra and elasticated fabric lining.

This is one of my favourites bras.  I think the material and lace has a lot to do with it.
Copyright Hiram

Interesting. 34F and 32G are similar bras (although a 34F is more like a 32GG).

M&S make nice bras - very supportive. Although, I haven’t bought any for years.

What is it you like about the bra?

[Margaret]

and their sizing was way off on one of the bras

I find this an issue with some of the clothes I buy - jeans in particular.  But lots of things I buy don't seem to have a consistent sizing. 

So on to today's challenge:  The tag has TU and the size - no idea what brand TU is?

Copyright Hiram

TU is Sainsbury’s.

This looks a bigger bra all round, so I’m going to have a guess at 38FF.

[Hiram]

What is it you like about the bra?

First off, I'd just like to say I am not a cross-dresser or anything.   I like them as they are nice garments.  Tactile materials and nice colours.  Yeah, I guess there is a small amount of sexual fantasy - especially the 38JJ ha ha.  But mostly it isn't about that.

I've had this discussion with female friend a number of times - and for me, it is that women have much more variety of clothes and styles. Look at any office, the guys wear suits and the ladies wear all sorts of styles and designs.  As a man I feel a bit hard-done-by to be honest.

So although I don't cross-dress, if society allowed me to dress differently, I may well feel like doing that if the mood took me.

[Hiram]

TU is Sainsbury’s.

This looks a bigger bra all round, so I’m going to have a guess at 38FF.

Ah cheers, how are Sainsbury’s clothes?

You got the band spot on - but it is a E cup - but you are very close.

Now I need to take some more pictures of my collection - there are a couple I have in mind for my next challenge.  I have 15 bras in total.

[Margaret]

What is it you like about the bra?

First off, I'd just like to say I am not a cross-dresser or anything.   I like them as they are nice garments.  Tactile materials and nice colours.  Yeah, I guess there is a small amount of sexual fantasy - especially the 38JJ ha ha.  But mostly it isn't about that.

I've had this discussion with female friend a number of times - and for me, it is that women have much more variety of clothes and styles. Look at any office, the guys wear suits and the ladies wear all sorts of styles and designs.  As a man I feel a bit hard-done-by to be honest.

So although I don't cross-dress, if society allowed me to dress differently, I may well feel like doing that if the mood took me.

Of course, I understand. I hope it didn’t sound as though I was suggesting that.

I just find it fascinating that not only are some men fans of big boobs - but they are also fans of bras (or lingerie in general). I totally get the whole thing about the choices women have in regards to fashion/footwear/underwear over the  limited choices men have. Sometimes, there’s too much choice, and sometimes it can lead to frustration and upset. Mostly because not all women are shaped the same, and you can get a false impression of how something might look on you, compared to someone else (or the model that inspired the choice). Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. It’s really depressing when it doesn’t (I’ve cried real tears after ordering an outfit and finding that I look a mess in it) - but it’s truly magical when it does work; with the right bra set, the right dress/combo outfit and the right shoes or boots - when the shapes all combine, as a woman, you feel confident, sexy and desired.