A question for the ladies only!

Hi - I would like to go bra shopping in Paris. I%26#39;m not talking the noted French lingerie luxury bras in boutiques.That would be nice %26amp; they are beautiful, but with the exchange, forget it. I%26#39;m talking about a decent everyday bra that most French ladies will buy. They can%26#39;t all buy those lacy VERY expensive bras, can they?? So, where do you buy a good bra at reasonable prices? Do they have their own brands like we have here in NA? (Warner%26#39;s, Wonder Bra etc) I was hoping that maybe their regular bras are a little bit better than ours?

Thanks

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I buy at Etam Lingerie. You have a lot of outlets all over Paris. Like in the basement of the one Boulevard St Michel. Price is nice, like 20 to 40 euros max a bra, about 10 euros for a knicker

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I bought some undies at Monopix.

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i like the selection in Au Printemps - very wide range of styles and prices.

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Ms. Beeks919 also likes Au Printemps...

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Thank you for the replies ladies. I will write them down and try them all out in September. Au Printemps looks huge - 3 buildings!

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No offense taken....

MR. Beeks919....

lol

and yes, a cool place to do some shopping...

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I second Etam.

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You wouldn%26#39;t think it would be so difficult to find those that fit properly - for no back/side overhang but proper cups!

I found the perfect fit, beautiful styles, exceptionally comfortable, with a brand called Vogue Dessous, and I%26#39;m glad I stocked up, because they went out of business some years ago.

In Paris, I%26#39;ve found that the prettier styles are predominantly available for smaller ladies.

The best I%26#39;ve found in Europe were at Marks %26amp; Spencer in London! And at a shop along rue Saint-Dominique in Paris, though I have no idea of the name, but the sales ladies were amazing (and so patient)!

I would say good luck on this in Paris, especially with the dismal exchange rate.

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I like the DIM, which I can pick up at Monoprix, just after picking up some shampoo and before getting my eggs. Always cracks me up.

In addition to ETAM, there is Women%26#39;s Secret that has some fun, comfortable wear.

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Great thread - shack, when you get back would you mind posting your recommendations based on trying these possibilities? Thanks!