Sigh...Bras...Can you help me?

[TLC]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

LOL and WOW....we are all having soooo many of the same issues! Argh.

I am going to check out those links thank you.

For the heck of it, I ran over to Ross today - and by such luck - I found a 32C $44 Calvin Klein bra for.....$6.99!!!! A 32C!!! I let out a tiny shriek of joy and some girls around me looked at me really weird. Little do they know!

TLC, does the wire free have enough support? Bc of my small torso, but C breastisies, I always get underwire for added support. Do you think I should try without?

Good info here, thanks gals, keep it comin'!

hmmm, IDK how to answer. I have implants, so I just never go for the wires, but even way back when I hated wires bc they would always find a way out and dig into my skin. The Barely There brand feel is so soft and comfi. That particular bra does have a light pad to it, and that may be enough support. If you happen to be in Kohls check them out

[LunasMomma]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

LOL and WOW....we are all having soooo many of the same issues! Argh.

I am going to check out those links thank you.

For the heck of it, I ran over to Ross today - and by such luck - I found a 32C $44 Calvin Klein bra for.....$6.99!!!! A 32C!!! I let out a tiny shriek of joy and some girls around me looked at me really weird. Little do they know!

TLC, does the wire free have enough support? Bc of my small torso, but C breastisies, I always get underwire for added support. Do you think I should try without?

Good info here, thanks gals, keep it comin'!

I was going to suggest checking discount stores like TJMaxx, Marshall's., etc. They always have "odd" sizes, I saw a 32DDD in Marshall's once And CHEAP I also agree about returning bras to VS, they have a great return policy. Shoot they should, as much as their bras cost. The Body line there is crap, my daughter is a 34D and her bra was ruined in just a couple of weeks. We wash bras on the handwash cycle in our washer, with woolite, and hang to dry. And STILL that sucker stretched out Her PINK bras from there are doing great, though! They have several in the Pink line, she gets the ones that are very lightly padded (no push up,just a nice thick lining---good for t-shirts.

I used to be a 40G and that was a nightmare OH! and whoever gave the advice about fitting on the loosest hook when buying---RIGHT ON! That's great advice! I learn something new here every time

[emilyann]

I have the same problem AND when I do find a bra I like... well, they discontinue it!! grrr

[LDandPasquale]

Originally Posted by emilyann

I have the same problem AND when I do find a bra I like... well, they discontinue it!! grrr

I'm the same way..when i find a bra i like i buy a bunch of them...cause lets face it...only my husband is going to see it LoL BUT THEN...they discontinue it and i have to start ALL over again. Drives me nuts!!

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by jeanm1963

I dont know if you tried there but my daughter is 5 feet tall 120, 34 D, these are her favorite bras.... I dont know if you have one near you but they actually have a BRA Drawer, in the Bra Drawer they have every single kind of bra they sell , you tell them the size , they hand you the whole drawer.. these do NOT strech out, they are very pretty and YOUNG looking, my daughter hates old lady bras " as she calls them" , they are great in the wash ( hang to dry) , I was hers on gentle cycle.... Really give these a shot.. they are made very good!!

bra collection - American Eagle Outfitters

she uses the lightly lined and Tshirt bra!

I concur about the American Eagle bras - they fit great and don't cost and arm and leg either!!!!!! I have several of theirs!!! I'm not sure you can find a 32C there, but I know they have 32B (my daughter's size). I completely replaced my VS bras with these as they fit really well and last a heck of a lot longer.

I have also had pretty good luck with the Fruit of the Loom bras at Walmart as well, but they do have a little padding and do not come in 32C.....

[cthalhofer]

I were a 30c and have to order them threw a place here in town that makes to fit but they cost 100 a piece and that sucks but they do last don't know if they have a site but it's the pink tree in moosejaw sask but I diffinetly know how you feel all my friends spend 25 to 50 on there bras I wish

[jeanm1963]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

I concur about the American Eagle bras - they fit great and don't cost and arm and leg either!!!!!! I have several of theirs!!! I'm not sure you can find a 32C there, but I know they have 32B (my daughter's size). I completely replaced my VS bras with these as they fit really well and last a heck of a lot longer.

I have also had pretty good luck with the Fruit of the Loom bras at Walmart as well, but they do have a little padding and do not come in 32C.....

Pretty much every bra they make come in a 32!!
My youngest wears a 30 B and she can wear thier 32's since the store is really a " teen" young adult store, thier sizes do run on the smaller size..

[celstu1]

Calvin Klein! Ironically I LOVE him and his bras and jeans so much! And we share the same birthday! I just found this out a couple years ago even though I am loyal to the brand for years and years!! haha anyways, I have a ton of CK bras and they are all great!! By the way, your definitions are hysterical!!!! LOL

[Wylie's Mom]

Okay, update on MY BRA RANT.

So, I went to Kohls - positive, hopeful, ready to outfit my girls in a totally awesome harness.

Nothing.

There was not a SINGLE, solitary, gawshdarn, freakin' 32C in the whole bra section! What LE HECK? And yep, checked Juniors bras too.

And EVERYthing is padded. Why? I don't want padding, I don't want to look any bigger bc it makes me self conscious.

Can someone explain to me why 99% of the bras nowadays come w/ padding? Is it to look a little bigger? Is it to avoid the unwanted headlights when cold? Is it for something else that I just don't understand?

Am I the only chick who doesn't want padding, are we like .00000001% of the population? Argh.

Ya know...I know a lot of people like a nice set of boobicles - but I've always just wanted to be a large A cup, that's it! I wanted that when I was 12, I want it now that I'm 41 - bc I like that small, athletic look. This C business is a pain in the chest.

Okay -- \Rant.

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Okay, update on MY BRA RANT.

So, I went to Kohls - positive, hopeful, ready to outfit my girls in a totally awesome harness.

Nothing.

There was not a SINGLE, solitary, gawshdarn, freakin' 32C in the whole bra section! What LE HECK? And yep, checked Juniors bras too.

And EVERYthing is padded. Why? I don't want padding, I don't want to look any bigger bc it makes me self conscious.

Can someone explain to me why 99% of the bras nowadays come w/ padding? Is it to look a little bigger? Is it to avoid the unwanted headlights when cold? Is it for something else that I just don't understand?

Am I the only chick who doesn't want padding, are we like .00000001% of the population? Argh.

Ya know...I know a lot of people like a nice set of boobicles - but I've always just wanted to be a large A cup, that's it! I wanted that when I was 12, I want it now that I'm 41 - bc I like that small, athletic look. This C business is a pain in the chest.

Okay -- Rant.

Sorry it didn't go well for you. Try the bras at American Eagle. They are only very lightly padded ~ I believe it to keep that smooth look under t-shirts. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the fit and the price.....

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Sorry it didn't go well for you. Try the bras at American Eagle. They are only very lightly padded ~ I believe it to keep that smooth look under t-shirts. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the fit and the price.....

Ever since you posted that link, I was looking on AE. It seems a lot of them are push-up (don't want ) or padded - but I'm still going to give them a try bc you really give a good recommendation. I'll see if there is a store near me.

Thanks for listenin' to my rants, LOL .

[celstu1]

I hope this works.
I went to Macys.com
I went to Women's, then Lingerie, then narrowed down by 32C and Calvin Klein. I hope this works!

Macy's | Intimates, Women's lingerie, Lingerie sets, Plus Size Lingerie, Bra, Panties & More - Macy's

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Ever since you posted that link, I was looking on AE. It seems a lot of them are push-up (don't want ) or padded - but I'm still going to give them a try bc you really give a good recommendation. I'll see if there is a store near me.

Thanks for listenin' to my rants, LOL .

They may be defined as "push-up", but the basic ones I have are underwire and they don't push up or together, just a nice comfortable fit. The problem I have with many name brands (other than VS and these) is for smaller sizes, the cups are too close together and not at all where my boobicles are located!!!!!!!

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by celstu1

I hope this works.
I went to Macys.com
I went to Women's, then Lingerie, then narrowed down by 32C and Calvin Klein. I hope this works!

Macy's | Intimates, Women's lingerie, Lingerie sets, Plus Size Lingerie, Bra, Panties & More - Macy's

Ya know...I *do* generally reallly like CK bras, they're very well made.

So, question, when you buy a CK bra - how long do you expect it to last? Maybe I have unrealistic expectations on the longevity of a bra....

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

They may be defined as "push-up", but the basic ones I have are underwire and they don't push up or together, just a nice comfortable fit. The problem I have with many name brands (other than VS and these) is for smaller sizes, the cups are too close together and not at all where my boobicles are located!!!!!!!

That's also what I was wondering about "push up" - in some cases, it seems to mean "cleavage" (don't want); but in the way you're describing it, it's more just like a nice "lift", which is great! Do you get a demi or regular cup?