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Our next Star in a Bra top 30 finalist is Hannah Rowe. Hannah is a lovely, unassuming lady who is currently busy studying an University but though “what the heck – I’ll give it a go”. As with our other starlets, Hannah has had some real trouble through the years finding good bras to look after her assets and supports brands that are recognising that women come in all shapes and sizes!

Hannah Rowe

What made you want to take part?

I took part in the competition because I thought I’d have nothing to lose – I didn’t expect to get through and it wasn’t a big deal if a few people saw some photos of me in my underwear. Now everyone’s seen them! It still makes me laugh – but it feels amazing to be one of the last 30 girls, I’m in shock!

Tell me about your bra shopping experiences

I found buying bras difficult when I was a bit younger, I really had no knowledge about how a bra should fit. I was wearing completely the wrong size, and it made me self-conscious – I always slumped and folded my arms to cover my boobs because I was embarassed. This all changed drastically when I finally had a proper fitting, and discovered Curvy Kate and other brands. I was hooked! Now I find there’s too much choice, even for my slightly unconventional bra size. (28J)

Thankfully brands like Curvy Kate are finally taking note – our search finds 35 bras and fitted swimwear for the bra size 28J, but this hasn’t always been the case.

What bras would you recommend to other slim, big boobed girls?

My favourite bra is the Alana by Bravissimo . I’m a bit biased as I was a trial-wearer for this style when they were developing it, so it almost feels like it was made for my boobs! It’s a balconette bra which gives a nice rounded uplifted shape, and it’s particularly good for people with bigger boobs (I just found out it’s one of the first bras to go up to an L cup, which is great news for the really curvy ladies out there.) Saying this, it’s not the sexiest bra in the world – I have to love my Curvy Kate Tease Me set, I was amazed to find a moulded bra which goes up to a J-cup. I really love Cleo bras too, by Panache – another brand which go from a 28-38 back, and normally a D-J cup, and they always come in really pretty colours.

Why should you win Star in a Bra 2011?

I think I should win because I’ve always been passionate about boobs. It sounds silly, but it’s true – as soon as I had my first proper bra fitting and realised I could buy underwear which looked good and made me feel confident, I made it my mission to spread the word. I then worked as a fitting Consultant for Bravissimo for 3 years before I decided to come to university, and I still haven’t got tired of the subject of bras – conversation regularly often drifts towards lingerie when I’m in the room, my friends are accustomed to it now! I’ve always wanted to prove that curves are fantastic, and it feels like this competition gives me the chance to show shapely women how to be be proud of their assets.

Thanks to Hannah for sharing her experiences, I hope they will be helpful to other slim and big boobed women with similar experiences. If you’d like to vote for Hannah then please click through to www.starinabra.com and vote for her and your two other favourites as soon as you can – it’s Sunday after all and she needs your votes!