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Bra and Sizing?

kitty4me — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 01:20:04 GMT

I hate to admit this but, I am looking for a Bra to sleep in and I found a few. Now I was measured at VS and they said I a 38D. Now the ones I was looking at come in Small through XX Large. A Medium is in the 38D range a Large is a 40D. The reason for my question is the Medium my size is a tad tight and I have to hook it on the first hook. an X Large is too big. They didn't have a Large. I know over time Bras loosen up. So when you buy Bras do you buy them to hook on the first hook or the second set of hooks?

Sorry for rambling just wanted to make sure I everything I wanted to. Thanks Katey!

Re: Bra and Sizing?

kate2357 — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 01:31:58 GMT

I like mine to hook in the middle so that when it stretches out a bit I can cinch it up more.

You didn't ask...but I wouldn't buy the too tight version. Wait until they have your size. Check on line. I would not want to sleep in a too tight bra. Yowza.

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divine — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 01:34:54 GMT

I agree with Kate. If you buy the wrong size you'll be miserable and will end up not wearing them. Just wait until your correct size comes back in stock.

I also hook in the middle.

Re: Bra and Sizing?

kitty4me — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 01:44:53 GMT

On 8/25/2014 kate2357 said:
I like mine to hook in the middle so that when it stretches out a bit I can cinch it up more.

You didn't ask...but I wouldn't buy the too tight version. Wait until they have your size. Check on line. I would not want to sleep in a too tight bra. Yowza.

I will return them at another Store since it is a chain store. I will buy my correct size very soon. Thanks!

Re: Bra and Sizing?

kitty4me — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 01:47:28 GMT

On 8/25/2014 Divine said:
I agree with Kate. If you buy the wrong size you'll be miserable and will end up not wearing them. Just wait until your correct size comes back in stock.

I also hook in the middle.

Thank you for responding and quickly. I too thought I should buy the one that hooks in the middle since I do sleep in them. I have ones I wear during the day and comfy ones to wear to bed.

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BichonEmma — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 02:24:13 GMT

your bra should be on the last hook, the one that makes it the biggest when you buy it because it will loosen and then you move on to the middle...

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Jaspertimes — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 03:37:55 GMT

The genie bras are great for sleeping in-- that is the way I wear them. Very comfortable and stretches to take the guess work of of the size.

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goodstuff — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 03:43:25 GMT

I like new bras to fit on the first or second hook, so that when the elastic begins to stretch over time I can adjust them to proper snugness.

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Colonel Meow — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 03:47:16 GMT

On 8/25/2014 typomed said: The genie bras are great for sleeping in-- that is the way I wear them. Very comfortable and stretches to take the guess work of of the size.

I agree. I wouldn't even think of sleeping in a traditional hook and eye bra when Genie/Ahh Bras are available out there.

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chessylady — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 03:49:53 GMT

I have never slept with a bra on. I am a 36C. Why sleep in a bra?

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faeriemoon — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 03:50:00 GMT

On 8/25/2014 Colonel Meow said:
On 8/25/2014 typomed said: The genie bras are great for sleeping in-- that is the way I wear them. Very comfortable and stretches to take the guess work of of the size.

I agree. I wouldn't even think of sleeping in a traditional hook and eye bra when Genie/Ahh Bras are available out there.

Another vote for the Genie bra for sleeping. It doesn't do much for you during the day if you're busty, but it's a great bra to sleep in.

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Jk9 — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 04:29:08 GMT

I sleep in my Ahh bras. They are super comfortable. I would not sleep in a regular bra. Bra fitters say to hook in the first set of hooks so you can adjust as the bra stretches.

Re: Bra and Sizing?

willdob3 — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 04:47:59 GMT

cOn 8/25/2014 bichon_emma said:
your bra should be on the last hook, the one that makes it the biggest when you buy it because it will loosen and then you move on to the middle...

This. This is how a new bra should fit. As it stretches out a bit you can move it to the tighter hooks.

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Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 05:47:47 GMT

On 8/25/2014 bichon_emma said:
your bra should be on the last hook, the one that makes it the biggest when you buy it because it will loosen and then you move on to the middle...

That is what the gal at Neiman Marcus told me .... and NEVER buy bras with straps that stretch, because if they do, your b o o b s will sag as the elastic breaks down and stretches even more.

Re: Bra and Sizing?

kitty4me — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 13:00:59 GMT

Thank you all for posting and I appreciate all your replies .I have the Genie Bras and I don't one like the material and second in this weather they cause me to perspire. I also like the hook closers over putting on over head. I do have two sets of Bra Extenders which I do use with my Bras I presently use. I will address the I sleep in my Bra is simple because my Son 24 lives here and my Grandson 13 stays here. I feel more comfortable wearing a Bra to sleep in. Thanks for the replies. I think I'm going to visit Dillards where I purchased my Bra I sleep in now. I was even going to purchase a 40 D and VS said not to because then due to stretching the bra would be too big.

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depglass — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 15:03:54 GMT

I have maybe 30 bras from many lines. There is only one that doesn't have stretch straps, they just don't seem to be that common.

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willdob3 — Tue, 26 Aug 2014 15:08:45 GMT

If I was going to get a bra to sleep in I would probably try one of the ones from Rhonda Shear. I really like her underwear & have started to think about trying some of her bras for wearing around the house under my lounge wear.