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Bras on QVC

TerBoop — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:34:17 GMT

Bras should be able to return with free shipping. All bras fit differently with each designer. I have not purchsed bras for that reason. In other clothing you mostly know what size you are.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 01:50:37 GMT

Bras are no different from jeans or bathing suits which also all fit differently. Actually, all my bras, from different lines, are the same size. I see no reason why bras should be different.

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Love my grandkids — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 02:56:00 GMT

@TerBoop Bras are clothing just like anything else. No special treatment. Solution for you: Don't buy them from the Q!

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Tinkrbl44 — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:03:52 GMT

@Kachina624 @TerBoop

Bras, and bra sizing, can vary tremendously.

Years ago, I used to buy only Bali bras. Good quality, accurate sizing. At some point, they skimped on the straps and underwire padding, and I moved on.

Then, years later, I tried to get a Bali bra and the SIZE varied from style to style! They were NOT uniform sizing within one manufacturer. How is this possible?

So ... I thought I'd try a Breezies bra and watched a couple shows. One vendor person said for measuring to measure and then add five inches, and that's your size.

ADD FIVE INCHES ???? Why would we have to add anything?

Maybe we're shopping with different manufacturers, but here's a clue:

We see many times the statistic that 80% of women are wearing the wrong size bra. Eighty percent? HOW is that possible?

Women are accustomed to the trial and error of sizing in fitting rooms, so we understand the process. Five pair of size 14 slacks won't fit the same ... trial and error, until you find the right fit.

If EIGHTY percent of women are getting it wrong with bras .... then something is wrong with the bra sizing.

Actually, I'm surprised that TWENTY PERCENT of women manage to get it right.

Okay, I'm getting off my soap box now.

Rant over.

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San Antonio Gal — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:28:26 GMT

My cup size is the same with all brands and my rib cage is the same. I wear the same size in different brands.

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Desertdi — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 06:38:30 GMT

Whether or not "intimate wear" CAN be returned is determined by STATE LAW... It's NOT the Q's choice.

Yeah...they "could take it back" but may have to eat the loss...

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We rescue cats — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:02:48 GMT

I bought bras from a frequent television advertiser, the darned things were very pricey, and they told me to measure then go up one size. I did that but they were too big and rode up when I was wearing them-they were fine when I tried them on but failed the daily wearability test! I got them ready to return and emailed the company only to be told that if the tag was not still 'factory attached' that I could not return it. I do understand that but I was nnot about to wear them for the day with tags attached. I will not be buying Honey Love bras in the future...and I had called them before ordering to ask about sizing.

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Teddixat — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:29:30 GMT

@TerBoop when you go to a brick and mortar store and try on bras - the ones you don't buy are returned to the merchandise bays or drawers . What is the difference?

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Teddixat — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:47:49 GMT

@TerBoop why should they be free shipping to return?

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CalminHeart — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:19:57 GMT

I'd like to know what brands of bras people do buy. I've tried so many but none really fit right - even after being measured by a so-called expert.

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shoekitty — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 04:24:41 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Bras are no different from jeans or bathing suits which also all fit differently. Actually, all my bras, from different lines, are the same size. I see no reason why bras should be different.

@Kachina624

Shoekitty said, oh Katchina, I am going beg to differ on this. I usually wear Le Mystere,and I have tried Natori, wacol, elomi,vanity fair and warners. I had lost weight and needed new bras. It was the biggest disaster in shopping ever, everyone went back I ordered a 38 D,same size in each one. They went from cups being huge, to the underbust measurement being too tight or too loose. I couldn't believe it. Basically they were all the same style underwire. The on,y bra that came close to fitting was the Bali. But then when I ordered another style Bali...it was too big in cup. lol. I had to do all this online at the time. My husband was getting dizzy from running to FedEx or post office lol. I stick with my old Le Mystere and the one Bali years ago I tried Breezy bras on Q. They were HUGE on me, ordered reg size

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beach-mom — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 05:22:59 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:

I'd like to know what brands of bras people do buy. I've tried so many but none really fit right - even after being measured by a so-called expert.

@CalminHeart - I am full figured, not that well endowed but my breasts are spaced apart.

I wouldn't dream of wearing anything but an underwire contoured bra for years. And get them online? No way!

I've tried almost every brand out there. My favorites were Bali and Soma. Then Bali seemed to change.

Once when I was watching I decided to take a chance and try Breezies, underwire and contoured. I loved it! I got another, then went back for a third. Discontinued. What? Already?

So I went back to Soma.

Evelyn and Bobbie had the TSV I first saw about 2 years ago. No underwire, no real contour. But I decided to take a chance. I love them! They are comfortable and give me a good shape.

I did check out their website before I ordered, and that helped a lot. They wash well and don't stretch out.

You might want to check them out. Good luck!

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CalminHeart — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:03:46 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Bras are no different from jeans or bathing suits which also all fit differently. Actually, all my bras, from different lines, are the same size. I see no reason why bras should be different.

Logic says they should be the same but they aren't. I'm in my 70s and have never found 2 brands of bras, tees, jeans, swimsuits, or panties that fit the same based on size.

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I am still oxox — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 19:11:29 GMT

I miss the lingerie store down the street, they were able to retrofit bras so the cups and bra size fit perfectly

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spumoni99 — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:30:15 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
I miss the lingerie store down the street, they were able to retrofit bras so the cups and bra size fit perfectly

@I am still oxox How did they retrofit a bra?

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spumoni99 — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 22:31:24 GMT

@Desertdi wrote:
Whether or not "intimate wear" CAN be returned is determined by STATE LAW... It's NOT the Q's choice.

Yeah...they "could take it back" but may have to eat the loss...

@Desertdi She said returned with free shipping, returning isn't the issue.

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I am still oxox — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:06:28 GMT

@spumoni99 wrote:
@I am still oxox wrote:
I miss the lingerie store down the street, they were able to retrofit bras so the cups and bra size fit perfectly
@I am still oxox How did they retrofit a bra?

@spumoni99 In my case they added extra hooks to the back, I needed a smaller cup and larger band

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ROMARY — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 02:13:59 GMT

Before the epidemic, I used to try on bras in department stores.

Tried them on over a very thin, slinky camisole. I always wash new lingerie before wearing.

Now-a-days, because I don't want to be confined in a small dressing room, I bring my measuring tape to the store and measure the band.

I wear contour bras, and most of them fit very well.

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:31:01 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:

I'd like to know what brands of bras people do buy. I've tried so many but none really fit right - even after being measured by a so-called expert.

@CalminHeart

Years ago, I had a tough time finding a bra that actually fit ... and was comfortable.

Finally, I went to Nordstroms, got measured and then she went on the sales floor and brought me back a few to try on.

The first one had a band so small I couldn't expand my chest taking a deep breath! I told her the bra was TOO TIGHT.

Get this .... she told me I WAS WRONG and that was the correct size for me.

I disagreed ... and then she told me that I "was one of those who can't be pleased" .... Seriously?

I left without buying anything, and to this day I'm sorry I didn't report her. This was not Nordstroms usual good customer service.

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 19:35:39 GMT

@CalminHeart wrote:

I'd like to know what brands of bras people do buy. I've tried so many but none really fit right - even after being measured by a so-called expert.

@CalminHeart

I stopped buying Bali and found a really great bra by Vanity Fair. A few weeks later I went back to buy more and they had none ... that style had been discontinued.

Well, I sprang into action (LOL) and started searching on Ebay. Over 6 months I managed to buy several New With Tags in that style. I had to buy them because they are the most comfortable underwire I've had in my entire life!