Until you have a baby, gain or loose ten pounds, age five years, or they stop making that model. In that case, start over again. The bras I loved fifteen years ago wouldn’t work now that I’m ten pounds heavier and had a baby.
Agreed. I’m usually a 34B but in at least one bra I was a 34C, so I think it does depend.
Well, all Spanx bras are called “Bralellujah,” but I think you’re referring to their original, all-hosiery material design. It has all the sex appeal of an Ace bandage, but it’s the most comfortable bra I’ve ever worn. Their other bras are more attractive and create a nicer shape, and are almost as comfortable. While you can’t try them on, Spanx has a generous return policy–you can return any of their items if you don’t like them.
The most comfortable, best-fitting bra I’ve ever tried on was a $100+ item in a specialty lingerie shop. Someday when I’m rich I’ll buy $100+ bras that last six months, but until that day, I’ll just try to find the best fit I can at Sears.
I used to fit women with bras.
Seriously, just suck it up and go to the store to try things on. There are far too many styles and far too many variables in the fit for any of us to direct you. And don’t give us the “I know my size already” crap.
Tell the lady what you are looking for and have her get stuff off the shelves while you nest in the dressing room. She knows her stock a lot better than you do. If her store doesn’t have something that makes you happy, repeat at another store.
And don’t be embarrassed about her seeing you in the bras. She needs to see what the bras do to you to parse out which direction to go as far as size and style. Unless you have a second head growing under there, you’re just one of hundreds of chicks in bras she’s seen. She isn’t going to be spreading stories about you.
The only reason you have not to go try the damned things on is if you are physically incapable of leaving the house. In which case, why bother with bras?
Wacoal makes a very good product. I’ve purchased them at Nordstrom’s and Lord & Taylor. They’re not cheap, but I get mutliple years of wear out of one of them.
Decent Exposures makes a wonderful bra - in a variety of all cotton or cotton-spandex mix fabrics. They’re a one-piece sports bra style, and are INSANELY comfy.
I would suggest you go to a better shop - one of the above, or any decent department store that has fitters on staff, or even a lingerie shop. You might be very surprised at the size they put you in - you may “know” your size but often when the professionals measure you, they come up with something quite different!
I need to do this again myself soon … have had some size changes and I don’t know what the right size is for me. Then I’ll order a couple of Decent Exposures bras as well; I’ve got a shoulder problem that makes putting on / removing regular bras a bit of a challenge.
Forgot to say: Decent Exposures is online only (unless you happen to live in the Seattle area). They have stuff other than bras, and they can do all kinds of customization of the bras they make. Including, if you like, converting the stretch bra into a front-hook model, IIRC.
I agree that Wacoal is good. I’ve found Wolford makes good bras, too, but again fairly pricey. Though mine have lasted a few years now, so maybe it’s worth it.
I agree. The best bra can be uncomfortable if it does not fit. My measurements changed a lot in the last 20 years.
Okay, okay…you’ve convinced me. I have to suck it up and go do it. I confess, I’m lazy and just didn’t want the bother, but finding the right bra would be worth it.
Thanks everyone for the advice.
Be brave, Sycorax! (Now that I’ve seen what a scyorax really is, somehow I think that’ll be easy.)
You may be stunned at how good a well-fitting bra can feel and look. I had avoided underwire bras for decades, having never met one that wasn’t designed by Torquemada of Seville… then I got fitted and it felt good, and the ol’ bazooms were nearly perky!!
I don’t think my namesake would put up with this sh**t, frankly – she’d put a spell on you!
Sorry to revive a Zombie Thread (Zombie Breasts!), but I just stumbled across something relevant. After reading the complaints about Sweating Under the Breasts by the Well-Endowed, I am amazed to find that there is something for this:
Fresh Breasts deodorant:
They also make Fresh Breasts Lotion:
And, so the guys won’t feel left out, they make Fresh Balls, too:
I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised – any market niche can be exploited.