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Thanks vmax! Baybrook, mine from Lane Bryant typically last a year before they get stretched and the wires start to break. I wash them in the washer in a bra bag. I've tried all of the brands you mention, plus a few more and they all had something that was uncomfortable for me: pokey wires, not enough side coverage, thin straps, not enough support, etc. Plus I have a serious problem with bras cutting the girls in half and I spill out of the top. I was told by a fitting person that I needed to go up a size, but when I did it was huge everywhere else...ahhh...such a fun conversation!
Lane Bryant may not have the size you need depending on your band size, they deal with larger sizes. LB would be the "walmart" of expensive bras (IMO) - but I really do like their T-Shirt bras.
What you need to do is go online and look up reviews for quality bras, get a couple good brand names, and then find out who carries the brand. Then, try them on to see if they work for you. For example, Vanity Fair does not work for me, but some Bali do.
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Lane Bryant may not have the size you need depending on your band size, they deal with larger sizes. LB would be the "walmart" of expensive bras (IMO).
What you need to do is go online and look up reviews for quality bras, get a couple good brand names, and then find out who carries the brand. Then, try them on to see if they work for you. For example, Vanity Fair does not work for me, but some Bali do.
Their bras start at a 36, so unless you are a stick with a huge chest, you should be able to find your size. Even when I was a size 4 in high school, I still wore a 36 bra. Why do you consider them the same as Walmart? I've bought bras from Walmart, and that's completely laughable.
Their bras start at a 36, so unless you are a stick with a huge chest, you should be able to find your size. Even when I was a size 4 in high school, I still wore a 36 bra. Why do you consider them the same as Walmart? I've bought bras from Walmart, and that's completely laughable.
Coastal.
if they work for you, that is great, but in general, I would not consider them high quality.
Why?
Construction, fabric and other materials, cut, etc... They tend to be "copies" of other vendors. I spent several years working in intimates from the sales floor, to the buying office and then as a vendor.
Also, bras have a life span of 3-6 months. The elastic no longer supports you the same way after that time period. Think about it. This is a garment you are wearing close to your body, several times a week. Perspiration and oils from our skin break down the fibers. Now add regular washing... Bras just don't last that long. They may "feel" the same to you, but I would guarantee that you don't "look" the same in your clothing.
If wires are popping, the bra is not the right fit/size for you. Wires shoudl never break through.
I buy my bras at the Hanes, Bali, Leggs Outlet at Concord Mills. They even have a "frequent buyer" club. I just bought 3 this weekend. They had buy 3, get 20% off. I like Bali underwire bras. Good support and they are well made.
I hate bras that give you uniboob. They make you feel like you're choking on your own boobs, there's nothing minimizing about them. Minimizers?? Why bother? Nothing wrong with having big girls! I hate the bras that give you side & back boobs too. GEESH!!! What's a girl to do for good boobage fit???
Being of the larger chested variety myself, it's true, you get what you pay for & I've found the pricer the bra, the better the fit. THANKS for all the good info on where to find well-fitting bras!!
Thanks for the tips, Baybrook, but I totally disagree. The wires aren't poking through, they break in the cup. It's happened after several months with almost every single bra I've owned, not limited to brand or price.
fwiw, every piece of clothing you can buy is a copy of another.
Thanks for the tips, Baybrook, but I totally disagree. The wires aren't poking through, they break in the cup. It's happened after several months with almost every single bra I've owned, not limited to brand or price.
fwiw, every piece of clothing you can buy is a copy of another.
No problem. You can only go by your own experiences. I'm just passing along based on my experiences in that segment of the industry on from the consumer and the manuf sides. Adn I still contend that if your wires are breaking, poking through, gouging, etc.. somethiing is wrong with the bra or the fit. good Luck
neiman marcus or dillards. LOVE Chantelle! Le Mystere is a another great brand. They also know how to fit you. IC London is an option as well...80% of women wear the wrong bra size!
fwiw most women who are a size 4 would not be a size 36 or even a size 34...but american manufacturers tell you to add in 5 inches to your rib cage..that is because as you go up in band size cup size gets bigger..so you don't need a 40DDD...you really need a 36F and it will fit better. The band should hold the weight and not ride up and sit lower on your back than most women think. I am on the healthier side and I am about a size 14 but wear a 34. Check out a better fitting place..VS is not good at all.
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Baybrook, mine from Lane Bryant typically last a year before they get stretched and the wires start to break. I wash them in the washer in a bra bag. I've tried all of the brands you mention, plus a few more and they all had something that was uncomfortable for me: pokey wires, not enough side coverage, thin straps, not enough support, etc. Plus I have a serious problem with bras cutting the girls in half and I spill out of the top. I was told by a fitting person that I needed to go up a size, but when I did it was huge everywhere else...ahhh...such a fun conversation! 
