From the Elyndra London team
Six things that made us stop reaching for a bra in the morning
Ask any group of women what the first thing they do when they get home is, and a surprising number will say the same thing: take the bra off.
Straps that dig in. Hooks you have to twist round to reach. A band that leaves a line under everything.
The Marianne is a tank top with the support built in. Here are the six things we think make it worth a place in your drawer.
1Support without straps digging in
Instead of two thin straps carrying all the weight, the Marianne has wider shoulders and fuller coverage across the back. The support is spread more evenly, so there is nothing narrow pressing into your shoulders by the end of the day.
2No wires, no hooks
It is wire-free and simply pulls on over your head. No clasp to fiddle with behind your back, which is a real help on stiff mornings or if reaching behind you is not as easy as it used to be.
3A smoother line under your clothes
Gentle shaping through the torso helps everything sit smoothly, so blouses, knits and fitted tops hang the way they should, without lumps or bumps from separate layers.
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4Soft enough for a long day
The fabric is soft and breathable, so you can put it on in the morning and forget about it until the evening. Which, really, is all you want from underwear.
5It layers under everything
The neat, streamlined tank shape sits smoothly beneath shirts, blouses, cardigans and jackets. One foundation piece that works with most of your wardrobe.
6Proper sizes and plenty of colours
It comes in UK sizes 10/12 right up to 24/26, in eight colours including nude, white, black, grey, coffee and green, so there is a shade for under light tops and darker ones too.
A regular bra vs the Marianne
| Regular bra | Marianne | |
|---|---|---|
| Straps | Thin, can dig in | Wide shoulder coverage |
| Fastening | Hooks behind your back | Pulls on, no hooks |
| Wires | Often underwired | Wire-free |
| Under clothes | Band and strap lines | Smoother silhouette |
| Layers needed | Bra plus a vest | One piece |
About the price
The Marianne is £24.95. That is about what you would pay for a single bra on the high street, for something that does the job of a bra and a vest in one.
Choose Your Colour & Size →If we were sat having a cup of tea
If you are one of those women who takes her bra off the moment she gets through the door, we would simply say: try one. Pick your usual size, choose a colour, and see how the day feels.
Marianne | Built-In Bra Shaper Tank
£24.95
- Built-in bust support, wire-free
- Wide shoulder and back coverage
- Pull-on, no hooks or clasps
- Gentle shaping for a smooth line
- UK 10/12 to 24/26, eight colours
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