My stupid bra doesn't fit right.

Why is it so damn hard to get a bra that fits well?

x(

Any DU ladies have any tips? Stores you have luck with? Brands?

ARGH!

Yeah, my wife doesn't buy that one either.

My favorite being the Glamorcise.

I'm going to look for one this weekend.

Damn these things. x(

:eyes:

I have no idea how to buy one that fits correctly.

Since I've gained weight my cups overfloweth...

lol.

I was told to go get fitted for a bra.

But the eejits who worked at the store I went to were worse than useless.

Hope some of the advice in the thread might help you out, too. :)

Sports bras mostly..There is a reason why I go without on the weekends.

just doesn't feel comfortable.

I'm weird, I know.

:rofl::rofl: :rofl:

:woohoo: :woohoo:

Shwing

:hi:

:hug:

I was wondering when the pevs would show up...:rofl:

...the girls are tumbling out of the top of it. Geez- what is the deal?

I've only hand washed this thing... it's less than 3 months old... and already with the not fitting.

x(

I machine wash them on the delicate cycle, but always hang them up to dry - even the sport bras - because the heat and artificial dryness from the dryer can cause the elastic to distort. I've wrecked more than one really nice bra that way before I figured it out. x(

I line dry, too.

Stupid things.

And this one is really really pretty, too. *cue sulking* :(

:rofl: sorry, couldn't help myself.:hi: good luck with that bra quest

http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/intimates/brandswomen/maidenform/bras/PRD~118366/Maidenform+One+Fabulous+Fit+Shirred+Bra.jsp

really comfortable and you can wear them underknits and thinner tee shirts with no problem.

I'll check those out, too.

I normally go with underwires. They're not massive but they're not small either.

and when they're on sale which is often i buy them in bulk.

I envy anyone who can wear one of those

great for the "full-figured" and comes off at the end of the day, unlike a diet.

sorry...

:)

I have to admit to wearing mine mostly under the Elizabethan court costume...who wants 5-8 lbs of skirt weight all sitting on the waist?

Where do you get those things?

I'm a 32-34 full C, and my breasts are set a little wider apart, so yeah finding something to fit well is a real PITA. But I've had very good luck with the Bali "Cool Effects" and "Seductive Curves" models. That and I pretty much live in a sport bra around the house, esp in the summer.

Good luck!

:hi:

I frickin hate shopping, but this lack of support will not stand, man.

But I highly, highly recommend Zoe's (in Westerly, RI, and a new store somewhere in NH). First time in my adult life I've had a bra that fits correctly. They carry everything from 28AA to 46H, I think. I need a 30E/F. Good damn luck finding that in any mainstream store.

but thanks anyhow.

When I go visit my parents.

Thanks

Check them out, buy one bra you love, make mental note of the sizes and brands that fit you. They'll bring you about 60 bras to try on after you are fitted, so plan to spend a few hours. The service is impeccable, but the prices go along with it. You can probably find better deals online if you're willing to shop around, but most of the good stuff seems to come out of the UK, France and Germany. :)

they're a sister store to Chico's and they actually know how to fit a bra and make useful recommendations. Daughter #3 is rather 'blessed' and she's been very happy with our purchases there. They're a little spendy, but worth a try. :hi:

Hell... if it fits and they stay fitting... then it's worth the spendy.

I'll post it when I get home.

My weight's gone up and down so much lately I have two sizes in stock. None of them fit just right.

:banghead:

I think sombody here posted it a while ago and I saved it.

http://www.85b.org/bra_calc.php

GRRR.

I will soon, though. If I haven't found one by then, I'll try that out.

Thank you! :)

Holy shite, no wonder the girls have been falling out of my C cups...doh.

who will inevitably besmirch this fine and worthy thread because they can't keep the cap on the testosterone tube.









Eh, who am I kiddin'? Let 'em burn. :evilgrin:

nah... any female over 10 who starts a thread or convo including the word 'bra' knows what to expect.

:7

But that in itself is a rather sad reflection, isn't it?

:shrug:

It's harmless fun I think isn't it?

I don't see anything to get sad about honestly.

when some of its supposedly adult members act as though they're still in junior high.

Nothing wrong with not acting your age... as long as it's not an inappropriate time/place.

And even then, sometimes, too. :)

:shrug:

I can't believe I am the first to point this out.

You said "point"

I'll just be over here in the corner.

You ladies go right ahead and talk about yer boobies.

I won't make a sound.

:popcorn:

without pictures.

I have a hard time finding a good size C cup to go with my linebacker-like body, so I buy two of the same bras (one with a C cup and the other a 48), slit them at the appropriate place and sew them together.

It's one of those things that easy to overlook. I sometimes wear my boxers inside out, but all that does is get the tag off my back.

I suspect that perhaps they're meant to wear out quickly, to get us to spend more $$$. :mad:

Went to one of their outlet stores and found two that fit great. But what is with all the padding? It's like the bigger you are the more padding in the darn things, which makes it even harder to find tops that fit. :shrug:

and for larger cup sizes it seems stupid... but maybe it's for women who don't want their headlights to show?

and asked for a fitting.

Turns out I had been wearing a 34B all that time and needed a 34C, and maybe even "barely a D, or at certain times of the month"!

Now back in the US, I buy the IPEX at Victoria's Secret. I HATE Victoria's Secret for their stupid ad campaings and general level of pornification, but, even at $50, this bra is amazing. Mine have lasted about 2-2.5 years on average before needing replacement. Well worth the investment.



http://www2.victoriassecret.com/collection/?cgname=OSBRPIPXZZZ&cgnbr=OSBRPIPXZZZ&rfnbr=3209

Obviously, it doesn't look QUITE like that on us humans, but...

Hey, they're on sale for $30ish !!!!

and hope that they have competent personnel on staff that day.

Thanks. :)

if there is a Dillard's near you, I recommend them highly because their store brand Cabernet is of excellent quality and reasonable price with great variety of style.

another thing, catch the 50% racks for pajamas, gowns robes, etc. Great Bargains.

my Macy's usually has some one come in twice a year for an "event", where they will measure you and get your right size.
I have on a new Victoria's Secret bra and my daughter came over today and she said
MOM when did you get a boob job???

:wow: :rofl:
I said it's my bra and a lot of hard work in the gym....

btw they will measure you at VS if you have one close

:hi:


lost

I might just give VS another try. They're usually so expensive though!

Wacoal are awesome bras, but the really serious ones run about $55 each.

Bali, on the other hand, are about $25, and less, if you catch Macy's sale.

I like the "No Poke Wire Lined Underwire Bra 3320" specifically. Very comfy plus it does what it ought to functionally as well.

how to get the right size bra

http://www2.victoriassecret.com/braguide/how_to_measure.cfm




and the fitting room
tells you what to do if the cup is to small
it bunches in the middle etc



http://www2.victoriassecret.com/braguide/fitting_room.cfm



:hi:


lost

:7

http://www.abc.net.au/science/news/stories/s131388.htm

Smart Bra to give support when it's needed

Australian scientists are developing a bra made of 'intelligent fabrics', which will change its properties in response to breast movement, giving better support to active women when they need it most.

Scientists at the University of Wollongong say the 'Smart Bra' will tighten and loosen its straps, or stiffen and relax its cups, to restrict breast motion, preventing breast pain and sag.

The University predicts the Smart Bra will outperform any existing bra in the support stakes, that it will encourage more large-breasted women back to sports, and even stop clavicles from snapping from the sudden movement of excessively heavy breasts.

The researchers are currently at a preliminary stage with their work, using polymer fabric sensors attached to the straps of a standard sports bra to measure strain and stresses caused by different movements. A sensor attached to the midriff also measures breathing restriction.

Sensors are hooked into a telemetry device, worn by a model in motion, that relays data in realtime to a computer. Information will be gathered using a broad range of model sizes under different movement conditions and eventually stored on a tiny microchip. This will serve as the 'brain' of the Smart Bra, signalling the polymer fabric to expand and contract in response to breast movement.

However, there are a few challenges to overcome. For a start, the researchers have to be careful not to develop a bra that overreacts!

(as in the straps won't show) I wear sports bras. they're just so easy. I prefer the kind that open in front. I just get Hanes Her Way.

I can't wear bras that have that underpadding in them because then I get "muffin top boob," which is particularly lovely... but that's probably b/c my bras are too small now cause I've gained weight b/c of medicine I've taken over the last year, plus being a couch potato. I can't wear camisole bras anymore.

I do know that the correct bra size is supposed to hook on the middle hook.

If I were seeing someone, I'd buy some fun bras, but since I'm not, I just go for functional.

x(

Where someone had a problem with bras that didn't fit, and someone else (I don't remember who) explained how most women aren't wearing the right size bra. And there was some simple adjustment in the letters and numbers that would give relief. I actually found it interesting, though I don't recall the details.

You might find it with a search. It's probably been a couple of years. I didn't bookmark it because there were no pictures.

I have tried them ALL. Every last brand. They are all uncomfortable. First thing I do when I get home is un-hook!

They told me I was a 44DD. I'm ACTUALLY a 44 C. If were to wear the DD my boobs would be on the floor. I really don't think they measure women correctly. My boobs now have lift even when I'm not wearing a bra.
Duckie

Like I do then I recommend Goddess bras. I ordered mine online from Nordstrom's(maybe) and really love the fit. I live in the boonies so anything over D-cup can't be found in store.

I'm a 36DD and this holds the girls in place and keeps the back fat in check. It's also great if you have protruding nipples as mine have been since breast feeding.


http://www.maidenform.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=71046&wtlCategory=Search

Where the hell do you find strap extensions?

And the bras that ostensibly come in my size forever have cups that run real small. I can't seem to find a bra that runs true to size, unless they manipulated bra sizes the way they cooked dress/pants sizes.