Bravissimo Opens in Birmingham
Rejoice ladies of the Midlands who don’t conform to the average bra sizes, we now have a destination in Birmingham where we can find beautiful underwear in the most sumptuous of surroundings. Bravissimo has now opened on the revitalised Cannon Street, and offers a glorious range of underwear, sleepwear and clothing that takes all cup sizes into consideration. I went along a couple of days ago to check out the ranges, and the bra fitting service. The verdict? I wanted to buy the whole store!
“Today, Bravissimo customers are able to ask themselves ‘which bra do I like’ rather than ‘what comes in my size’.” I love the Bravissimo philosophy when it comes to underwear, with cup sizes that go straight up to L. They realise that swimwear also needs this sort of range, and that dresses could also fit better if they addressed that not all women who are size 18 have the same sized breasts. It really feels that when you walk into Bravissimo, you have so much choice available, whatever your size.
The new Cannon Street store is a real destination. On two levels, the first floor stocks bras and underwear from brands such as Panache, Lepel, Curvy Kate and Freya, as well as Bravissimo’s own designs. There is also the fabulous Pepperberry range of clothing (so many beautiful dresses!) and swimwear and underwear. All items come in a fabulous range of sizes, and there are also maternity options and underwear that is perfect for wearing under wedding dresses.
The ground floor is the bra fitting suite and it is just beautiful, with sofas where your friends can sit and wait in comfort while you have a fitting. The dressing rooms are lovely – all are named after customers, with quotes from said customers on the inside of the door. A lovely robe hangs inside so you are not left half naked whilst you are waiting for different sizes and designs.
I was totally shocked by just how accurate and quick the fitting is. There are no tape measures, Bravissimo can find the size you need by looking at your breasts and taking in the size and the shape. Catriona, who fitted me, was very accurate in finding the size I needed (38F) and in remembering the designs that I had liked as we had walked the store. She also gave me lots of tips on how to put on a bra, no more fastening around the front and twisting it around – you will damage the wires for a start. You need to put your arms into the bra and then fasten on the widest hooks, this will give you the option to tighten your bra once it has been washed a few times.
Bravissimo offers a really brilliant service in terms of fitting and design for those of us who generally struggle with bras – no more ugly boulder holders hoisting us into shape – these days the designs are fresh, sexy, flirty – basically whatever we want them to be.
Bravissimo Birmingham
39-40 Cannon Street
Birmingham
B2 5EE
Telephone: 0121 643 9612
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19 Comments
LaaLaa
What a refreshing way to get fitted, no tape. I need to try this one day. The store front looks beautiful, sounds like a pleasurable experience x
Nicola Murdock
I would so love to get into one of these shops and get properly fitted. The fact you had such a fantastic experience would also encourage me to go too .. thank you x
Sarahjane Wood
I love Bravissimo! We have one here in Glasgow and it’s amazing!
Amanda-Jaied Wathern
I love Pepperberry! Bravissimo do great bras but the Aberdeen store isn’t the best but pepperberry answered all my wildest clothing dreams. Your store puts ours to shame it looks so friendly and relaxing.
Our Little Organic Life
Bravissimo was a complete revelation to me. To be able to go into a store and choose what I wanted rather than some sort of geriatric get up in nude tones at Marks and Spencer. A note to the mamas out there…they have a small but gorgeous selection of nursing bras. The two panache ones I bought still look brand new and I’ve been nursing for 18 months. I know bras are only meant to last 6 months, but these ones are in perfect shape because they are such high quality. I don’t need to wear the Bravissimo clothes – they’re not my style really – but the bras and swimwear are a must.
Rhian Westbury
I really need to go to a bravissimo as I agree not all women who are the same size have the same size boobs. I really stuggle to find bras which fit me as I have broad shoulders x
Amy Deverson
Wow Bravissimo sounds and looks great – I wish there was one closer to me. Love the idea of the fitting with no tape!
La French Connection
The underwear looks gorgeous! I guess it wouldn’t fit me (I’m as flat as an iron board ahah) but I think it can really look gorgeous 🙂
Mika | http://www.la-french-connection.com
Melissa major
Sounds like a brilliant shop, they is one is Glasgow and I think il have to go there soon 🙂
Jessica
Great to know that Bravissimo is expanding in Birmingham. I love how gives such different views on designs of the bras.
Hannah
Didn’t realise they had actual shops – that’s so good!
Rachel
I am a big fan of Bravissimo and every store I have been in has had amazing staff x
Tara
This place looks great, I always struggle to find nice bras that fit my huge bust!
Amelia Larsen
I’ve never shopped here before, but the bra’s look super pretty. I love the idea of being fitted without a tape!
Amelia | ameliamaryx
MELANIE EDJOURIAN
They have some great underwesr I really should pop into a store.
MadeFromBeauty
Thy have such lovely things in store, I would love to shop there!
nicol
ive not heard of them but I’m surprised on how they measure you! its impressive
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Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
I have been for a fitting here and the bras are SO comfy.