For the girls: bra talk

adpiucf · #1 05-11-2007, 02:35 PM

I object to having to spend more than $40 on a bra. HELP me!

cuteASAbug · #2 05-11-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by adpiucf

I object to having to spend more than $40 on a bra. HELP me!

Ignore my previous comment then.

adpiucf · #3 05-11-2007, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cuteASAbug

Ignore my previous comment then.

Except that I am begining to feel like I may not have a choice! I may have to suck it up and spend more $!

VS and Maidenform don't make my size. Frederick's does, but the only bras in my size are incredibly ugly. I've had luck with Dillard's Cabernet line and found a couple from Felina... but they look like old lady bras. Ok, one of the Felina's is cute. I may need to check their web site and quit wasting my time in the dept. stores.

Or start making my own.

DolphinChicaDDD · #4 05-11-2007, 02:38 PM

While we're talking about bras...I'm a A, barely a B. What I don't get is why there are "enhancing" bras that come in C and D. Come on now! I'm trying to look like I have something, so I pour my money into a VS bra with gel inserts, and cleavege inhancing, and blah blah blah, and then I find out they make the same thing in a D. How am I supposed to have good boobs when those born with good boobs are getting the same help!!!

33girl · #5 05-11-2007, 02:44 PM

This reminds me of the Barry Gibb Talk Show from SNL.

"Talkin' bout bras - on the GC bra thread..."

AlethiaSi · #6 05-11-2007, 02:45 PM

mmmm i am a C but i wear a B when i need the cleavage.... but i love love love maidenform's bra's- i get them from macy's and i think they are like 38 dollars and macy's always has like crazy coupons or buy 2 get 1 free....

i can't stand victoria's secret or really... anything else.... lol

1908Revelations · #7 05-11-2007, 02:54 PM

You should be present on the first day of Victoria's Secret Semi Annual Sale (I don't work there). The variety of sizes are there on the first day!! I am not an odd size, but one of my friends is and on the first day she really racks up. She usually gets them from $12.99 - $29.99. I would suggest you go....there should be one in a few weeks.

adpiucf · #8 05-11-2007, 02:56 PM

The only prob is that Victoria's Secret doesn't even manufacture my size! I wear a 32DD, and for some reason, it is the hardest size to find. I wore the wrong size bra for years, and always had issues adjusting it all the time. I got measured 3 years ago, and figured out what size I should be wearing-- but it's so hard to find that size in bras-- but when I can find them, the difference in fit is amazing! I've tried to wear 34D or 34DD, but they're too big on me-- it's just not the same fit.\

ETA: And I don't want it to look like I'm wearing medieval armor, either-- I hate when there are a zillion hooks down the back.

NutBrnHair · #9 05-11-2007, 02:57 PM

Wacoal

VandalSquirrel · #10 05-11-2007, 03:06 PM

You should check Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack. There is quite a variety and the Rack prices are decent.

Few weeks ago I went shopping with my girls and I had a coupon for Victoria's Secret. I haven't shopped there in years and decided to see what the hype was about. The one bra I wanted didn't even come in my size, and the sales person tried to sell it to me with an extender. Why would I pay almost $60 for a bra that wouldn't fit?

GeekyPenguin · #11 05-11-2007, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Wacoal

This is correct. Huge range of sizes and you can usually find them on sale at Macy's or Nordstrom Rack.

honeychile · #12 05-14-2007, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NutBrnHair

Wacoal

Another good site is Bare Necessities. You can put in your size, and it will show over twenty brand names, and their styles.

OOhsoflyDELTA#9 · #13 05-11-2007, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by adpiucf

The only prob is that Victoria's Secret doesn't even manufacture my size! I wear a 32DD, and for some reason, it is the hardest size to find. I wore the wrong size bra for years, and always had issues adjusting it all the time. I got measured 3 years ago, and figured out what size I should be wearing-- but it's so hard to find that size in bras-- but when I can find them, the difference in fit is amazing! I've tried to wear 34D or 34DD, but they're too big on me-- it's just not the same fit.\

ETA: And I don't want it to look like I'm wearing medieval armor, either-- I hate when there are a zillion hooks down the back.

What problems do you and I guess others have with VS?? I guess when you're girls are small like mine then you don't run into many of these these fit issues...

Also how much are you girls paying for a bra...VS is the highest in price I'll go for bras and undies......(shoes is another story though..

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GeekyPenguin · #14 05-11-2007, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OOhsoflyDELTA#9

What problems do you and I guess others have with VS?? I guess when you're girls are small like mine then you don't run into many of these these fit issues...

Also how much are you girls paying for a bra...VS is the highest in price I'll go for bras and undies......(shoes is another story though..

)

I think it's stupid VS charges more for a D cup. I understand it's more fabric but if you are going to price by cup size then make an A cup $3 cheaper than a B as well.

I also find that the underwires in VS bras constantly pop out - and I'm not talking about your old crappy weekend bra, I'm talking brand new ones, on a pretty regular basis. I wear a 36D or DD depending on the style, so it's not like I'm a 45D that VS doesn't fit.

I love my Wacoal bras - only $10 more for a bra that won't break and actually gives me some support without looking like a nursing bra.

Tippiechick · #15 05-11-2007, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by adpiucf

The only prob is that Victoria's Secret doesn't even manufacture my size! I wear a 32DD, and for some reason, it is the hardest size to find. I wore the wrong size bra for years, and always had issues adjusting it all the time. I got measured 3 years ago, and figured out what size I should be wearing-- but it's so hard to find that size in bras-- but when I can find them, the difference in fit is amazing! I've tried to wear 34D or 34DD, but they're too big on me-- it's just not the same fit.\

ETA: And I don't want it to look like I'm wearing medieval armor, either-- I hate when there are a zillion hooks down the back.

You know, I almost started a thread like this... I am a 34/36DD depending on the style. It seems to me that most bra companies think that no one should wear a DD unless they are at least a 38! I can find all kinds of bras in a 38DD. But, heaven forbid they make a cute 34/36DD!