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[chickenbutt]

Well, it stands to reason that it will stretch out a little bit, but not much I don't think. Wacoal is superior quality and I think I'd want it to fit right, out of the gate.

Oddly, I recently purchased a couple of Wacoal bras (online) that looked like what I would like. I've had a lot of experience with them in the past. When I got them (two different styles), neither one felt 'right' to me.

Consequently, I went back to a couple of Playtex styles that I like. How weird is that. I paid $112 for those two Wacoal bras and for the same amount of money I got four of the Playtex one in the two styles I like. Oh well.

I've just learned to buy plenty of the Playtex styles I like because if I just get a few, when they wear out and I go to find more of them I cannot find that style anymore. So now I have about 10 of the two styles in my drawer and several more packed away in the armoire. Live and learn. Murphy's Law says that whatever I like will become obsolete.

[Gooday]

On 6/9/2014 chickenbutt said:

Well, it stands to reason that it will stretch out a little bit, but not much I don't think. Wacoal is superior quality and I think I'd want it to fit right, out of the gate.

Oddly, I recently purchased a couple of Wacoal bras (online) that looked like what I would like. I've had a lot of experience with them in the past. When I got them (two different styles), neither one felt 'right' to me.

Consequently, I went back to a couple of Playtex styles that I like. How weird is that. I paid $112 for those two Wacoal bras and for the same amount of money I got four of the Playtex one in the two styles I like. Oh well.

I've just learned to buy plenty of the Playtex styles I like because if I just get a few, when they wear out and I go to find more of them I cannot find that style anymore. So now I have about 10 of the two styles in my drawer and several more packed away in the armoire. Live and learn. Murphy's Law says that whatever I like will become obsolete.

I love the last line of your post! Too many times, I thought, "uhhhh....I'll get more later and, voila". Adios, gone, bye-bye!

Now, I see it, I buy it - no regrets.

[sylviahomeatlast]

I think under wires are uncomfortable---I'm so flat, I wear Victoria Secret lacy cami bras--just slip them over.

[Lipstickdiva]

I was always told that a bra should be fitted to the second set of hooks. That way if you gain a little weight you can move them to the first or biggest set of hooks. If you lose a little weight, you can tighten it to the third or snuggest set of hooks.

I don't think a bra should be uncomfortable. Yes it will loosen somewhat as you wear it but you shouldn't be uncomfortable in the meantime.

[abbeythe 8th]

You will find most professional fitters will give you a smaller band and a larger cup. They believe the band should fit snuggly when the bra is new. Personally I prefer a looser band. I do not want to wait until the band stretches. I buy a band 1 size larger than recommended. When it looses up, I pitch it.

I love Wacoal bras.

[elruth]

The bra fitter did want me to size down in the band but I said I didn't want to. She did increase the cup size so now I am a 34 C. I did find that after I washed by hand one of the bras and air dried it that it didn't feel as snug so I am hopeful that I will get used to it. I know I can wash in the machine on cold delicate and put it in a lingerie bag and then air dry but for $ 55.00 I wanted to hand wash it for now. The directions said warm water. I was surprised as usually bras say wash in cold.

[KathyPet]

You should not be able to get more than two fingers under your bra. If you can get more than two fingers underneath the bra is too loose. 90% of the woman in the US wear bras that are not tight enough.

[Kachina624]

If you have trouble finding your favorite bra, check on eBay. When Breezies discontinued my favorite, I found about a dozen in my size, brand-new with tags, for about 1/3 the Q price. Most are sold at eBay stores; you don't have to get involved in an auction.

[Sister Golden Hair]

Is this your first underwire?

A bra should be snug but not uncomfortable. The most important thing is the support and the right style.

I believe that a man created the first bra, if that tells you something. Men should have to wear them too! And I have seen men that really need one!

[lilypadfrog]

I had a Dillards fitter help me with my bras. I also bought the wachol awareness bras. Mine are tight and I do wonder if I should have gone up another size. However, for the first time in 18 years, someone fit me with a prosthesis which looks good and fits. I had to pay out of pocket for it since , at the time, they did not have a contract with insurance companies for mastectomy supplies. At this point, I will always go there for my bras.