For the girls: bra talk

[DolphinChicaDDD]

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]

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

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

[AlethiaSi]

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]

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]

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]

Wacoal

[VandalSquirrel]

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?

[SydneyK]

Originally Posted by VandalSquirrel

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.

I'm thinking they're sending out coupons to try to get people to *think* there's something good coming from it. I bought a VS IPEX some time ago. It's seriously the worst bra I've ever worn. I can't believe I wasted my money.

[GeekyPenguin]

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.

[tinydancer]

All I can add is that once you find a bra that you really like and fits well, they will stop making that particular style IMMEDIATELY.

[honeychile]

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.

[SydneyK]

slight hijack-

I've not been measured since I had kids, but I'm pretty sure that now my right side is a full cup bigger than my left. (Sucks, BTW.) Does anyone here know of any place that offers bras to handle such an irregular... irregularity?

end hijack

[OOhsoflyDELTA#9]

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.. )

[GeekyPenguin]

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.

[Buttonz]

If your large (read: DDD or higher) Prima Donna bras are the only way to go. While they are super expensive (you can pay $100 + for them) they are great. The feel great, they make me look great, and they are really cute and sexy.

I've been a DDD+ since end of freshman year of college and these are the only bras that fit me right and they last.

Wacol looked horrible on me after 3-4 months of wearing them...rotating them and hand washing them every night.