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Can Anyone Recommend A Good Bra?

BriggsiePeawiggle — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:27:14 GMT

First off, I need to say that I am a 42D. I am not obese. I am 6' tall with a fairly large rib cage and big boobs. They don't hang (yet) even though I'm 64 years old. I have been wearing Genie bras for a couple of years, but I don't really think they give me enough support....too much going off to the side for me. I have tried a zillion bras. I don't particularly like underwires, but mostly what I object to are MULTIPLE hooks on the back once you get into the bigger sizes. I understand support, but 4 hooks??? Three would be okay....but oh for the days of 2 hooks. I think because I am a tall woman, the bras I try always seem to fit oddly.....like the cups are too close together or the straps are too short unless I put them on their longest possible length. Mostly I just wish I could find comfort AND support. Is it a pipedream?

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GSPgirl — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:32:35 GMT

Chantelle Rive Gauche. They are at major department stores. I buy mine at Nordstrom during the anniversary sale, but they also price match a few times a year to other department stores. They are a bit pricy, but so worth it. I get measured for them because fit is so important. I wear the all lace one, but they have tee shirt bras too. They are underwire and great for larger sizes.

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IMW — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:34:44 GMT

Try the HerRoom site. Wacoal might work, they also have less expensive bras.

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gidgetgh — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:37:33 GMT

My absolute favorite bra is Wacoal, 855192. You can buy it directly from their site. If you decide you like it, you'll be able to buy them, new with tags, from eBay, usually, for less. Amazon also carries this style.

I believe your size will have 3 hooks. I can't stand the 4 hook bras.

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gonnab — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:46:08 GMT

PLEEZE!!! I don't believe a comfortable bra exists!!! I,too, am a big-busted gal in my senior years with a "zipper" scar down my chest as the result of heart-bypass surgery. Even after 6 years, there is no bra that doesn't hurt!!!!!

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CAMOGIRL — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:50:45 GMT

Awareness Bra by Wacoal. Supportive. Comfy. Pretty.

i got mine from their website. I got the nude, Did I mention super comfy?!?! I think (?) maybe Macy's carries it, or maybe Dillard's. Not sure though.

Love it. Gotta support those girls, and this bra does!

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qualitygal — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:55:56 GMT

18 hour, cross your heart.

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CoraVette — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 13:27:57 GMT

I'd recommend a professional fitting at Victoria's Secret. I got a perfect fit and I appreciated their recommendations of the different styles for different tops.

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Wahoogaz — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 14:11:54 GMT

Le Mystere are the only bras I wear any more. My favorite is the Dream Tisha. Great support and coverage, comfortable and they hold up well to washing.

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Janey2 — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 14:27:07 GMT

Wacoal 855192. Tried others but always come back to this one. Great fit.

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linda 2 — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 14:42:19 GMT

Lane Bryant stores their own brand Cacquie wonderful been wearing them fi=or yrs last long many styles and colors please try youll ike them

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depglass — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 14:56:46 GMT

44D here. I've had good luck with Breezies. Most are three hooks. It bugs the heck out of me to see ads that only go to a 40. They will give you cup sizes up to G, but if you have a large chest for whatever reason (I'm fat) you are out of luck. One example is Soma.

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DiAnne — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 15:02:18 GMT

Head to Nordstrom for a bra fitting. They carry many brands and will find the brand and style that fit you best. I wear Chantelle's Rive Gauche and a style of Wacoal. Once you find the style that fits well then look for them on sale.

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conlt — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 15:55:43 GMT

One day I was at a store and tried on a Vanity Fair Beauty Back molded cup bra without wire. This is the most comfortable and functional bra that I have ever owned. Not only does it control the back fat spillage, it gives me good lift and form without a wire. The bra looks a little like a torpedo 1950's style on the hanger and because of that I almost did not try it on but honestly, this bra is wonderful.

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Miranda1550 — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 16:41:18 GMT

Wacoal, think this is the correct spelling. My friends who are your size, swear by this bra. Most most dept. stores. Google it

@BriggsiePeawiggle

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millieshops — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 16:42:31 GMT

@CoraVetteAgree with your idea of a professional fitting - at least until OP finds a bra she likes.

I don't agree with going to Victoria though - they don't seem to want to deal with larger women - I just looked for my size - no G's, no DDDD's in 36 as well as nothing listed at all above 40 which leaves out OP also. I thought maybe they had changed - they haven't.

VS carries a huge slection, but they leave some of us to shop elsewhere.

If I were OP, I'd get that fitting at a well-reviewed local shop or at Dillard's if there is one near by.

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stellabystarlight — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 18:30:59 GMT

I have always been lucky with Bali bras. They are made well, and last and last!

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itiswhatitis — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 18:37:42 GMT

Wacoal has very good bras. They have your size too. Good thing is they can be found just about anywhere except some stores like Kohls and Target. They have a variety of styles and even some minimizers.

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itiswhatitis — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 18:40:44 GMT

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athenian — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 20:10:14 GMT

When I was in college I worked summers in the lingerie deparrment, and was sent to bra school. What an eye opener. I learned that most women are wearing the wrong size. So I recommend finding a good fitter, as even after you find the correct size, there are still lots of variations of styles, and only a few will work for you. My friend had good luck in her city with a private shop, not the department stores where clerks are not trained in anything but taking money. She actually has her bras tailored, as she is large busted with a tiny frame.

Don't be afraid of an underwire. Properly fitted you should not even be aware of it. It should lie flat and never poke. It's especially good for those that are "far apart".