i went to a bra store once because my bras were too big. i asked the lady to measure me. she did so over my clothes and the bra i had on and told me i should wear the exact size of the bra that was too big. *facepalm*
i am still wearing that bra because i haven't gone bra shopping since! it's kind of hilarious because the cups are so off. but srsly all my bras are total garbage right now and i don't know what to do!
― tehresa, Friday, 14 October 2011 22:25 (twelve years ago) link
i think bra straps have a mind of their own!xpost
― tehresa, Friday, 14 October 2011 22:26 (twelve years ago) link
I've been measured 3 times, I think, and each time it was topless, but I am in the UK and haven't done so for several years.
My bra straps have been really untameable lately, no matter how much or little I tighten them they slide off. I'd look for t-backs but it's already too hard to find bras. (I think the answer to both of these problems is probably "lose weight, fattey" but, yeah, I'd love to, but it just doesn't seem to happen...)
― how do i shot slime mould voltron form (a passing spacecadet), Friday, 14 October 2011 23:00 (twelve years ago) link
how do they fall off your shoulders? can't you just adjust the straps?
You can be petite and not have very broad shoulders! Mine fall off every time I pick up something or reach my arm out or w/e.
― WE DO NOT HAVE "SECRET" "MEETINGS." I DO NOT HAVE A SECOND (Laurel), Saturday, 15 October 2011 00:14 (twelve years ago) link
what does an average bra cost? how long are they expected to last? how many does one need to own to get from wash to wash?
― mookieproof, Saturday, 15 October 2011 00:44 (twelve years ago) link
Um. Cheap ones are like $20? Well-made ones probably start at $45 and go up to about...$80? $90? P much anything over $80 is where I consider it a luxury item.
How long they last depends on how you take care of them, and also how good they are. And whether you sweat.
― WE DO NOT HAVE "SECRET" "MEETINGS." I DO NOT HAVE A SECOND (Laurel), Saturday, 15 October 2011 00:51 (twelve years ago) link
and whether they are a prerequisite for breakfast?
― mookieproof, Saturday, 15 October 2011 01:13 (twelve years ago) link
Also depends on yr bra needs/size. Some sizes are more difficult to fit than others.
― Art Arfons (La Lechera), Saturday, 15 October 2011 02:45 (twelve years ago) link
I only buy anything on sale, so my prices are not the normal prices. I covet beautiful lingerie, but when I see the price tags, it's just ridic.
― WE DO NOT HAVE "SECRET" "MEETINGS." I DO NOT HAVE A SECOND (Laurel), Saturday, 15 October 2011 02:48 (twelve years ago) link
My favorite bra is $15 from Target. It's the best I've ever owned.
― Juggy Brottleteen (ENBB), Saturday, 15 October 2011 03:02 (twelve years ago) link
I wanted to get a new bra, but when I went to Target they were all out of my size :(
― tokyo rosemary, Saturday, 15 October 2011 04:19 (twelve years ago) link
Not that I know what it is really.
― tokyo rosemary, Saturday, 15 October 2011 04:20 (twelve years ago) link
yeah i think i'm gonna go back to target bras - e, which one/s do you like?
― just1n3, Saturday, 15 October 2011 04:33 (twelve years ago) link
yes, please tell. why bc i need a new bra like, asap and i do not have money or time to find a $$ good perfectly-fit one.
― tehresa, Saturday, 15 October 2011 04:34 (twelve years ago) link
i don't know about e, but i have one by that gillian whateversurname line that is usually $12.99 or 2 for $16.99generic looking, inoffensive, don't notice it poking me, everyday bra without horrible lines
― Art Arfons (La Lechera), Saturday, 15 October 2011 04:39 (twelve years ago) link
so i had these victoria's secret biofit(?) bras that i really liked except after about 2 months they became TOO BIG - this happened to my sister as well, so it was not just a direct result of some weight loss then. anyway, i found a gillian o'malley target version that was v similar and they are horrible! even worse than the vs ones, but not bc they got loose. the materials just dig into you. v uncomfortable.
― tehresa, Saturday, 15 October 2011 05:54 (twelve years ago) link
so E, what about that target bra?
― sarahel, Wednesday, 19 October 2011 19:15 (twelve years ago) link
Lately my left nipple has been making a break for it in all of my bras! Bras in which this was never before a problem! What is going on here???
― quincie, Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:17 (twelve years ago) link
On a related note, wtf with all of these bras that are cut so that nipples are barely covered or are downright exposed???
― quincie, Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:18 (twelve years ago) link
Making a break for it… how? Is your left boob getting bigger?
Ha, I've got huge boobs so all of my bras are like full coverage to the chin. My nips go nowhere.
― pullapartsquirrel (Jenny), Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:20 (twelve years ago) link
My left nipple is making its way *out* of the bra to hang out all by itself. I would prefer that it stay tucked inside the bra like it damn well should!
― quincie, Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:30 (twelve years ago) link
That's weird! Maybe your left boob is shrinking or your bra cup is stretched out so there's more wiggle room, so to speak?
I've all but decided to give up on underwire and just wear these cotton, no wire Lane Bryant bras all the time. Maybe save a couple of high and tight, suspension bridge bras for special occasions. I'm not convinced there's enough aesthetic benefit in the high and tight silhouette to justify the discomfort, and the LB bras are not unflattering. Plus who decides what boob shape is fashionable and do those people even have to wear bras??? I bet not.
― pullapartsquirrel (Jenny), Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:35 (twelve years ago) link
I have two friends who swear by the LB bras!
― quincie, Wednesday, 19 October 2011 20:50 (twelve years ago) link
also this is the gillian o'surname bra i was talking aboutthinly padded but not pushup or pillowshttp://img3.targetimg3.com/wcsstore/TargetSAS//img/p/13/57/13573020.jpg
― Art Arfons (La Lechera), Wednesday, 19 October 2011 22:09 (twelve years ago) link
Yeah I like a full coverage bra too - not those demi cup styles. Think I might stop by target tonight and try some on.
― just1n3, Thursday, 20 October 2011 00:22 (twelve years ago) link
As a Canadian (no Target til 2012), this "o'surname" thing is killing me! First mention, I was certain the poster had just forgotten the real surname!
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Thursday, 20 October 2011 01:28 (twelve years ago) link
haha i was about to say! i lolled and raised an eyebrow too
― obliquity of the ecliptic (rrrobyn), Thursday, 20 October 2011 02:01 (twelve years ago) link
It sounds like a fake name they'd make up on The Simpsons.
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Thursday, 20 October 2011 02:19 (twelve years ago) link
at first i couldn't remember the name, but then it seemed like a better name than the real name so i didn't change it
― Art Arfons (La Lechera), Thursday, 20 October 2011 02:21 (twelve years ago) link
Aww damn. I wanted an O'Surname bra.
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Thursday, 20 October 2011 02:21 (twelve years ago) link
you can, and it will cost you $12.99
― Art Arfons (La Lechera), Thursday, 20 October 2011 02:23 (twelve years ago) link
i've bought like 7 of them over the years
― Art Arfons (La Lechera), Thursday, 20 October 2011 02:24 (twelve years ago) link
O'Malley
― pullapartsquirrel (Jenny), Thursday, 20 October 2011 02:59 (twelve years ago) link
I spent months and $$$ last year trying to find a wirefree bra that worked for me. Because I seriously dislike going to stores, I bought a dozen or more styles online - fruitless and disheartening. But eventually I got some from Decent Exposures and they are wonderfully comfy. I wore and washed all these others, wanting to give them a decent trial, but now I've got a pile to, idk, donate?
― Jaq, Thursday, 20 October 2011 03:10 (twelve years ago) link
Maybe the barely covered ones are for wearing with lowcut U-shaped necklines? And all of the bras I've ever seen with totally exposed nipples were for bedroom wear.
― Christine Green Leafy Dragon Indigo, Thursday, 20 October 2011 03:43 (twelve years ago) link
I think I am wearing an O'Surname bra right now.
― tokyo rosemary, Thursday, 20 October 2011 12:16 (twelve years ago) link
omg i bought two bras today!!really nice ones! from a proper bra shoppe with european brands! and an older greek lady who makes it her concern to get you what you need.one is dark grey lace+mesh and the brand is, i am serious here, princesse tam tam (ilx lols!) - sooo pretty. not the cheapest brand but def lots of really classy, cute styles and options for those of us who don't want padding (i still hate most padding).and the other is just a light beige seamless bra for wearing under tight t-shirts and sweater, but it is so comfortable and the underwire doesn't dig in - amazing. brand of that one is Gemma, from Spain.
AND all their swimwear was on sale! so i bought an army-green halter top bikini from an Aus company called Seafolly. because.
― obliquity of the ecliptic (rrrobyn), Friday, 21 October 2011 23:17 (twelve years ago) link
Princesse Tam Tam! Incredible. Enjoy!
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Saturday, 22 October 2011 02:17 (twelve years ago) link
I have a pair of princesse tam tam pyjamas that are indestructible, which bodes well for a bra.
― ljubljana, Saturday, 22 October 2011 04:06 (twelve years ago) link
I went to one of those stores that look at you topless and then tell you your size. It was totally different than what two people at Macy's who measured me told me. Then they made me try on about 30 bras. The ones I bought were drastically different than anything I had bought before from Target or VS. The bands are super stiff and heavy, so the support is awesome.
― Yerac, Saturday, 22 October 2011 13:15 (twelve years ago) link
http://www.nataliedee.com/101911/fucking-bra-racket.jpg
― WE DO NOT HAVE "SECRET" "MEETINGS." I DO NOT HAVE A SECOND (Laurel), Monday, 24 October 2011 20:34 (twelve years ago) link
YES.
― how do i shot slime mould voltron form (a passing spacecadet), Monday, 24 October 2011 20:40 (twelve years ago) link
Very OTM. And fuck the "just hand wash it" brigade. How about they make a bra that can take a machine washing instead of me having to do laundry like my goddamn great grandmother?
― They're coming to get you, (Jenny), Monday, 24 October 2011 21:52 (twelve years ago) link
JENNY I TRIED TO SEND YOU A CARTOON TODAY BUT YOU LEFT THE INTERNET
― WE DO NOT HAVE "SECRET" "MEETINGS." I DO NOT HAVE A SECOND (Laurel), Monday, 24 October 2011 21:54 (twelve years ago) link
Where did that thread where you asked about buying a suit go?
― WE DO NOT HAVE "SECRET" "MEETINGS." I DO NOT HAVE A SECOND (Laurel), Monday, 24 October 2011 21:55 (twelve years ago) link
Good grief, it took me about 20 minutes to figure out you were talking about Facebook. I was like "Left the internet? Why didn't she just send it to me and I could look at it again when I was back online?"
Isn't the suit stuff in the No Boys Allowed thread?
BTW wore the zebra print jacket/black wool pencil skirt ensemble to another job interview today.
― They're coming to get you, (Jenny), Monday, 24 October 2011 22:43 (twelve years ago) link
One day me and that jacket are going to walk into an interview and the interviewer is going to be like "I NEED THE WOMAN WHO WEARS THIS JACKET TO WORK HERE AND ALSO I WILL PAY HER A LOT OF MONEY."
Sarahel the bras I like from target are made by vanity fair, I think. They are great but I am a B cup - I don't know how they would work for the larger bobbed ladies.
― Juggy Brottleteen (ENBB), Wednesday, 26 October 2011 01:20 (twelve years ago) link
I just had a Transforming Bra Experience that has shifted my entire Boob Identity.
Fed up with the escaping left nipple, tonight I went into Nordstrom and requested a proper bra fitting. A no-nonsense, knows-her-shit bra lady came into a large dressing room with me, had me take off my shirt, and immediately said: "Wacoal iBra, totally wrong size."
Already I am impressed that she identified the make and model with no cues. The size is a 34C.
Knows-her-shit bra lady then proceeds to measure my rib cage sizes up my boobs.
She disappears onto the showroom floor and returns within a minute with eight or so bras (Natoris and Wacoals) that she helps me in to. All but two fit me really well and are decent looking to boot.
The size of these wonder bras?
32DDD. That's right, down a band size and up four cup sizes.
I purchased four new 32DDD bras, two nude and two black. As knows-her-shit bra lady wrapped them up (dispensing intersting info like how best to wash, which hooks to start on, the importance of rotating, all this shit I had never heard before), she made me promise that I would immediately dispose of all of my 34Cs.
And thus I subscribe to a New Bra Paradigm in 2012.
― quincie, Thursday, 12 January 2012 00:15 (twelve years ago) link
dang
― just1n3, Thursday, 12 January 2012 00:21 (twelve years ago) link