I'm uh, fairly well endowed, not sure of my size because I never went to get formally measured, but I'm wearing a 34C now and I feel like my breasts will pop out any minute, haha. It also has the underwire which is very very uncomfortable. So, I'm looking for a bra that can give me the same amount of support that the underwire bras offer, but are still comfortable like a sport's bra. I'd wear a sport's bra all the time, but let's face it, they're not very flattering in the looks dept (who wants to wear colors like gray all the time??) and they don't give you as much support.
Victoria's Secret came out with a new bra called the 'Secret Embrace' which is seemless yet looks HOT & comes in a variety of styles, such as full coverage & pushup (I'd probably need full coverage). However one costs about 50 bucks! Next time I'm in the states, should I opt for one of these bras and get formally fitted and everything, and spend that much, or is there a cheaper alternative? I really just want the
2007-03-28 03:44:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
best quality available and something that looks sexy, but comfy too.
2007-03-28 03:45:20 · update #1
Two things to start, #1 there's a whole world of wonderful bras out there beyond Victoria's Secret and #2 you reeeaaally need to get fitted! Until you know your real size, you'll never ever be able to find the right bra.
So, while $50 isn't outrageous to pay for a good bra, Jockey, Calvin Klein, Lily of France and Barelythere all create supportive, modern, comfortable bras for around $30 (Lily of France starts at about $15)!
Expand you horizons beyond Victoria's Secret...get fitted at your local department store to find out your real size, then try on as many styles and brands of bras as you can....Then hit online stores like Bare Necessities or Figleaves and score some great bras online...the selection of a online store like Bare Necessities is absolutely amazing...in terms of sizes and brands!
2007-03-31 09:42:45 · answer #1 · answered by skivvychic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you are a larger woman (well endowed), you end up needing to choose between comfort or support. I spent $50 on regular looking supportive bras for my chest. If I wanted some fancy looking ones they would be $75!!!!
Please go get measured, at Nordstroms or JCPenneys or some other store (except Victoria Secret, they size me and many others on a forum I visit totally wrong).
Or, measure around your chest just under your breasts. If it is an even number, add four. Odd number, add five. That is your band size.
Then, measure around the widest part of your breasts (what I do is lay down and measure that way).
If the difference between the numbers is 1, you are an A. 2, you are a B, 3 you are a C, etc. (US Sizes)
Then try on that band size and cup size bra and work from there.
I've also found good supportive bras at http://www.justmysize.com
2007-03-28 03:53:33 · answer #2 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can get measured at sears or dillards or just about anywhere like that. If you feel uncomfortable asking in person, call and ask if they do that and when would be a good time to come in. I was watching the oprah show and she said over half of women are not wearing the correct size bra. She went in and got professionaly measured and she had been wearing 36C bras, but found out she was actually a 34DD
2007-03-28 04:05:03 · answer #3 · answered by brian 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got you beat on the size department. I have tried the VS bras before, an I honestly don't think they manufacture them to suite the needs of women that have larger fuller breast. However if you are in the states, you may want to try the store Cashe (hope I spelled that correctly). But, more then likely you should see if there are local boutiques that measure, a bunch of my friends actually go to bridal boutiques to purchase bras. Granted they are more expensive then $50 (us dollars) but they last longer and give the support and they are very pretty. Good luck~!
2007-03-28 03:56:26 · answer #4 · answered by pattiof 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.intimateguide.com/bras/i-feel-pretty
Felina’s Nicole seamless push up is sexy and flattering and does not show through tshirts. I am a 34-D and could wear it every day. If you go to this site and click on the picture it can give you a price and available colors and stuff.
2007-03-28 15:19:48 · answer #5 · answered by rafdarrow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should try a D and if its too big playtex makes a 1/2 size like C 1/2 you can get them at Khols or JCpenny maybe even Target.
2007-03-28 06:35:32 · answer #6 · answered by KleeAnn 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.azcentral.com/style/articles/021407betterbra.html
2007-03-28 03:52:14 · answer #7 · answered by tiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well................ I am still waitin!!!
:-)
2007-03-29 00:11:29 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋