Community Chat

[elruth]

I was fitted by a bra fitter at Dilliards. Bought 2 expensive Wacoal bras. They felt a bit snug bur she said one has to break in a bra and after a few wearings it won't feel as snug. Has anyone ever heard this theory and had the experience of a bra feeling better after a few wearings and washings? Each bra was $ 55.00.

[Gooday]

That's the brand I wear as well. They are worth every penny and my ta-ta's are grateful. The support is good. I hand wash them and NEVER put them in the dryer.

Enjoy! The girls will thank you.

[Topaz Gem]

I bought the Breezies underwire t-shirt bras and there was no break-in time. I think they're fabulous and I love the way they make me look. Honestly, I've never tried a Wacoal, but they're very highly rated and are Oprah's favorite bras if that makes any difference.

It's probably different for each person, though. Some people are more sensitive to the underwire and others (like me) barely notice it. I'd give it a few more washings and wearings and see if the fit improves.

[deepwaterdotter]

I was told that fitting an underwire bra correctly and comfortably is very tricky. I tried on four different models, and none were comfortable or supported me correctly. The fitter finally said that as much as she would love to sell me one of the pricey underwires, the good old reliable Playtex soft-cup 18-hour works best for me.

[scotttie]

I don't agree with that elruth. I had a similar situation with some bras once and never did like them. Now, I fit myself instead of listening to the salesperson.

ON the other hand if the one who fitted me were actually an expert I might have had a better experience.

PS: I do wash my bras in the machine in a lingerie bag on the gentlest hand wash cycle but NEVER put them in the dyrer.

[Sidonie]

I agree with what the sales rep told you. My bras always feel a bit tight at first but stretch somewhat with wearing.

[Buck-i-Nana]

I wear Wacoal too. Love the Awareness style.

I've heard it before about giving the bra a bit of time to get comfy, but strongly disagree with the statement. It should be snug, but not uncomfortable on the loosest hooks when purchased. The elastic will relax some over time, but you have more hooks to make it tighter as time goes by. When it gets too loose and you're on the tightest hooks, it's time to replace it.

[saversmom]

This is slightly off topic, but, I think the information is very important to share.

Underwire bras are usually great when you find the right one.

Last summer I was wearing one when the wire poked through the fabric. It bruised my skin, but, I thought nothing of it. When I had a mammography, the internal bruise showed up in a perfect circle shape and it looked bad. After a second test and an ultra sound, it was determined that I had a bruise from the wire. I remembered exactly when that happened. It was quite a scary experience.

So, be careful if the wire pokes through to your skin.

Best regards to all.

[RainyDayGal]

I've worn that brand for years and never once had the fitting person tell me it needed to be broken in. If it's so tight that it's uncomfortable I'm not purchasing it.

[Kachina624]

The elastic in a bra "gives" as you wear it the first time. If you put on the second day it will feel looser. When you wash it, it will draw up and feel tight again. After many wearings and washings, the elastic loosens permanently.