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Bra shopping

Luvsmyfam — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 18:56:09 GMT

does anyone hate bra shopping like I do?like everything else,I have gone up a size in all undergarments. How depressing!I went to my local kohl's store to shop,and one good thing,dressing rooms are open.wish I could get motivated to start exercising and eating healthy, but excuses are always in the way.just venting girls,and wonder if others have felt like this

Re: Bra shopping

Boomernichols — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:00:40 GMT

@Luvsmyfam I am still wearing last years bras and they are not comfortable. Whenever I take them off, they leave red marks around my rib cage. Did they shrink or did I expand?

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kaydee50 — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:10:51 GMT

@Luvsmyfam You are not alone!!

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patbz — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:18:29 GMT

I switched to buying only sports bras ( come in sizes like small to xxl). They are very comfortable and I can order them from Sams or Amazon; also inexpensive.

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skatting44 — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:25:14 GMT

No as I saw it as a luxury buying lingerie . I prefer to try on each style rather than order online.

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Dusty1 — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 19:37:24 GMT

I try to do this for my best people.

If they say they need to go bra shopping (WIth a groan) I make them go with me!

We walk through the bras & they pick out a few that look right for them.

Then I do the running back & forth to get different sizes or other styles until we find a bra that they like.

It still takes hours, but I will get them into a bra they like!

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Pook — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 21:58:10 GMT

Nope - don't hate it! I would never try on at a store or buy cheap and order them all. If you measure correctly, there should be very few issues but worth it to get that so comfy perfect fit! I have found 4 bra styles/brands with underwires that I know my size and fit perfectly as well as are comfortable. I stick with those. Even if I decide to try a new style I measure again and read reviews on how it fits most and actually have never had an y issues. Even if I gain a little weight I have a few in a larger cup size to wear until I loose the weight.

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jlkz — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 22:16:06 GMT

@Luvsmyfam

I feel exactly the same way ! About 2 years ago I posted on here about my bra buying adventure. My Wacoals finally bit the dust....

Waited for a very rainy day; went to Macy's ( midweek- empty ) and picked out all the bras I thought I would like....got each in different sizes. If I was going to get u dressed, it would only be once !

Found only one style I liked and felt comfortable. Wrote the #'s down and returned all / most of the bras to their racks.

Since it was close to the holidays, I looked for sales on line and found the bras at different stores. Ordered enough that I won't have to go this craziness again.

Word of caution: While the lace on the ones in Macy's ran from top side down to side edge, the same style number in different stores had a shortened length of the same lace. No big deal. I am still wearing them and have several packages unopened.

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FrostyBabe1 — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 22:51:17 GMT

I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan of bra shopping, but as a larger busted woman, I know that a properly fitting bra makes a world of difference.

The only bras that I order online are my Wacol sports bras. I look for sales and don't care what color they are.

About every 2 years I get a fitting, and then buy several new bras. I try them all on, because different styles fit differently. I get mine from Soma. Not inexpensive, but I try to go when they're having a sale. If not, I just buck up and pay for them.

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tototwo — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:16:39 GMT

I've always hated bra shopping. When I find a bra that I like, I buy 3 in every color they make. My bra drawer runneth over! I discovered Jockey Forever Fit bras and tossed every other bra that I owned.

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Desertdi — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 11:48:39 GMT

There isn't a store around here that carries my size. The Internet has been a blessing.........

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mariadomenica — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 13:36:22 GMT

y HATE it. I had a shoulder fusion with left me with no shoulder structure to hold up my straps. I can only order convertable, or croass stap back. Yes I have tried the products that allow you to gather straps in back...they pinch and then make the fabric gather in weird places. Then to add I do NOT want any padding and only wear underwire. I see many regular strap bras I wish I could wear. I watch for when they turn the bra and see the back straps will not cross. I have one style from Wacoul called J=strap but it is expensive..besides I do like variety with different tops.So to answer your question....I do HATE bra shoppng. If anyone who reads this has any suggestions for bra styles for me..I would SO appreciate it..Thank you

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birdQ13 — Sun, 06 Jun 2021 20:01:46 GMT

I agree, shopping is hard, I've gained weight, most of my "street" bras are tight. I have mostly lived in sports bras from Costco but not a good look, or I lounge at home in my ancient cotton "Best Form" bra-lettes from the old VF outlet shopping marathons, again not a good look & a bit too tight. Sigh. I need to get back on the healthy lifestyle behaviors train. The feeling of a well-fitting bra & feeling fit is a motivator.

Re: Bra shopping

Carmie — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 03:05:29 GMT

I wear Wacoal bras. I know my size and what styles are comfortable. I recently bought

10 new Wacoal bras on Zulily with matching panties. I got a great deal. Everything fit perfectly.