Any good links?

[valis2]

I'm looking for a good bra. My size has changed once again, and I'm afraid that the Lane Bryant bras I've been purchasing don't really go into the new size range (DDDD/G). Also, I'm not totally into the look. I want a very supportive, comfortable bra, preferably without underwires. And Severus Snape in my bed. Tied to my bed. With chocolate sauce. Might as well go for the entire dream while I'm at it, no?

I've been wandering around a little online, but if any of you has a great link or a really great bra to suggest, I'm all (virtual) ears.

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[valis2.livejournal.com]

I measured myself, which isn't the best idea, of course, but at this exact moment I just wanted a guesstimate, anyway.

Looks like there are a lot of nice bras there. Thank you so very much.

Was there any bra in particular that you would recommend?

[schemingreader.livejournal.com]

Right now I'm wearing a super-expensive Wacoal bra. I only own two of them, in heavy rotation, because of the cost and because I think I might still be shrinking, but it's very comfortable, this one. It's underwire though. I feel like the only way to get a comfortable underwire is to have myself measured by someone who knows what they are doing. You have to be picky or you get poked!

The only non-underwires I've ever really liked have been exercise or nursing bras. The non-wire nursing bra that worked the best was Fancee Free brand, so that might be worth investigating. The Enell bra is like a miracle, but it's really only for exercise because it smooshes you so much. I used to wear Champion bras sometimes. I think Glamorise makes a sports bra with more separation that people wear every day, but I wimped out and went with what I knew better.

My good friend wears Decent Exposures, I just remembered. She has them adjust the bra for her especially though. I like more support.

[mehitobel-ny.livejournal.com]

I'd also rec Wacoal, but yeah, they are pricy. I originally got them fitted and the straps hemmed at this lingerie shop in some Orthodox lady's basement in Boro Park, Brooklyn, where the ladies all where shaytls and long skirts, but judging by the merchandise, oh Mama! You wouldn't believe what they wear underneath! lol

After knowing the style & size, I found them a bit cheaper online from some place in Florida, and recently, I saw they're being sold at Macy's.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'll check it out, thanks!!

[schemingreader.livejournal.com]

Oh, if you can find the Florida place again, that would rock.

Hey, tzinius doesn't mean that the underwear your clothing hides has to be ugly. ;)

[schemingreader.livejournal.com]

I know more about bras than I should.

[valis2.livejournal.com]

This is so very helpful. So very very helpful. My only experiences with underwires have all been rather negative, and when I found the Lane Bryant soft-cup bra I nearly went berserk. However, it just doesn't provide quite enough support, and they're getting stretched out now, so I need something more. ;)

[schemingreader.livejournal.com]

The underwire thing is all about fit. If they don't fit exactly right, the wire pokes you. Since bras are standard sizes and people's bodies aren't, it's not always easy to find an underwire that fits every person. But when they do fit, they are comfortable and supportive, and somewhat lighter and less binding than the ones without.

The thing I like best is when bras in large sizes come in pretty colors. If one has to wear a bra every day, it shouldn't be depressing.

I have remained fiercely, nuttily self-conscious about my breasts since they grew in, which is about 30 years of craziness. I go from thinking "Oh how nice my breasts are" to "OMG, how can I hide these monstrosities adequately" in mere minutes. The plus side of that is, though, a lot of knowledge about bras.