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Originally Posted by Lori S
I had serious issues for decades finding a bra that was comfortable. I could forget wearinging anything from Victorias Secret , as they only are useful as decoration. I can not tell you all the money spent in hoping each time I had found the right one. Finally one day I took a chance at Kohls on an Olga bra ( on sale ) . The tag that got my attention was one that said "most comfotable bra"... I thought what the heck I have nothng to loose in trying one more since nothing I had was satisifactory. I had a drawer full of failed trials.... It was LIFE Changing!!!! I will tell you it is underwire ... no molded cups....but I will tesify that underwire has never ever felt this good and now I hoard this bra ... as I fear someday it could become discontinued. It is soo comfortable and gives THE best support of any bra I have ever worn. One feature is the straps actually adjust to were I need them to be , since I am short( or they only make bras for taller people) .They wear well too , just don't put in the dryer. Give it a shot .. I have been were are.. wondering will I ever .. ever find the one!
ANd OH .. I did realize I was wearing the wrong size , I needed a bigger cup and smaller band size , that really soved the riding up issue! http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/inti...estsellers/PRD~123628/Olgas+Signature+Support+FullFigure+Underwire+Bra++ 35040.jsp They do have it in the stores in more sizes , but the Olga style number is 35040 |
I can never find a comfy bra!
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Fruit of the Loom - Fit for Me is awesome. I am a 44C, so I have tried them all. These have underwire support that does NOT bind or poke, the straps are wide, soft and comfortable. They will not slip. They have "elasticity" to them, but don't cut into your shoulder. The colors are endless. Their fabric is soft and comfortable. I am able to wash mine in the regular washer in a delicates bag. The hook and eye closure in back is 2 times wider than usual.
Best part: Wal Mart - $10 to $12.00 each. |
I have found it girls, the AHH bra, its the most comfortable bra there is, I can put it on and I don't take it off till I go to bed. I used to take them off the minute I got home I hate bras, but I haven't worn anything else since I bought my first one. I threw all the others away. Just type in Ahh bra and you will go right to it.
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My Maxine calendar says not to worry when your coconuts hang lower than your grass skirts. So I guess I shouldn't worry anymore-but if you find that perfect bra, you let me know. I have never tried a 'front-load', maybe they're good.
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Never. I'm convinced it doesn't exist.
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Ugh ... a friend of mine whom I see perhaps once every 2-3 years has NEVER worn a bra in her life. I've never asked her this quesion - havn't needed to - the results are pretty obvious. She always wears heavy loooong sweaters (I've only ever seen her in November in Ohio), but even through the heavy sweaters you can tell. They're down there by the waistband swinging to and fro. I have to wonder if she could toss them over her shoulder, or wrap them around her neck in cold weather. HONEST!! I swear, if her sweater was not so long, and it happened to ride up when she sat down ... well that's just more information about my friend than I ever wanted to know.
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hi needles i also wear the breezies. great bras. just have to make sure you order right size. lorene
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I have a comfortable bra. It is from Victoria Secrets. It is a front closure bra. The straps on regular bras never ever stay put. This one is so comfortable. Body by Victoria Racerback Demi. I really like it.
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I like Wacoal, but they are expensive. I take good care of them so they last.
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I'd be thrilled to find one where the straps stay up. I don't care what type I buy the straps keep falling off my shoulders. I even went to a specialty bra store and paid $100 for one and the straps still slide off my shoulders. The bra fits good but I'm tired of having to pull up the straps all the time. I did see an ad recently about a new Playtex bra that the straps are supposed to stay up. Guess I'll try that and see if it works. :)
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I think I've tried every style and name brand available, except I haven't heard of the breezies or aww bra. I've gotten use to the grooves in my shoulders and the ache in my back and ribs. I've considered breast reduction, but I've heard it's very painful (ouch) anyway I order from Bare Necessities on line. They have lots of brands and styles to choose from.
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I love the look and fit of underwires so I buy them and remove the wires.
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NOT YET !
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NOT YET !
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Originally Posted by mardilee
Dear adorabowe, so what brand was the one that most larger busted women liked? Is it available in the U.S.? Thanks
Also, PTquilts, do you wash your bras in an undergarment wash-bag? I used to have that problem of the underwire poking out with EVERY bra I bought, even the super expensive ones, until I started washing in the bag and they stopped gaining excess moisture and weakening. |
Originally Posted by MaggieLou
I'd be thrilled to find one where the straps stay up. I don't care what type I buy the straps keep falling off my shoulders. I even went to a specialty bra store and paid $100 for one and the straps still slide off my shoulders. The bra fits good but I'm tired of having to pull up the straps all the time. I did see an ad recently about a new Playtex bra that the straps are supposed to stay up. Guess I'll try that and see if it works. :)
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Terrific stuff here gals!
Have only read (so far) to page 4 here so I don't know if anyone mentioned this site yet: http://braexperience.com/ I just googled 'bras large' and found it. But they do have bras of all sizes. My problem is a somewhat unusual size. This site offers boo-koo bras by SIZE and a good search vehicle it seems after you click on a size. I'm bookmarking this one! In the past few years I've ordered some fairly good larger size bras from Penny's, Glamorize brand. Yup, I agree with the others who have stated that most of us have worn bras with too large a band size and too small a cup size. Changing that mistake helped me out a lot in the comfort department, decreasing the riding up back and even front at times. |
I suggest you go to JCPenney, Macy's, or any other nice store in your area for a good bra fitting. It was the best thing I ever did!! You will be amazed how much better it feels to have the right size on lol. Unfortunately, my favorite has been discontinued so will have to go for another fitting when I need more.
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My solution to uncomfortable bras is to not wear one(and, yes, I do have boobs). I wear camies. I like the ones with 95% spandex.
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Originally Posted by SuzzyQ
Forgot to say - I'm 42H
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Need to blame bad bras on the MAN that invented it, my DW says the same thing you ladies are saying.
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Here's an interesting site for those of us more fully endowed "Big Girls Bras":
http://www.biggerbras.com/catalog/br...&price=&offer= It seems to have a good search function also but when I used it, the site has not too many bras appropriate for me. |
I found that it helps to get measured. Someone above mentioned needing a smaller band size and larger cup size. True for me. And if you pretty much know your size and a salesperson suggests a bigger band and smaller cup, step away! There are some My Intimacy shops around the country, recommended by Oprah, and I went to one and I like my bras now. I'm guessing other places around the country could measure too.
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Ok I'll add my 2 cents. :lol: I'm with everyone else, can't find a comfortable one!!
I'm not that big busted (average I'd say) but still they either ride up the back, I fall out when I bend over or the band rolls up under my chest when I sit. Yeah, I see ya'll nodding. :lol: I have been fitted too by a pro and it still doesn't help. I like to breath too, especially because I have asthma which a tight fitting bra doesn't help that! :roll: So if anyone finds one LET ME KNOW!! Breezies aren't comfortable for me. I do like the all nylon ones, but are not too supportive and they roll. :thumbdown: |
Never had a problem with bras until I started gaining weight 3 yrs ago. My youngest daughter just told me about a bra that she got at Fredericks of Hollywood. She wears a 40 DD and says this is the most comfortable bra she has ever had. It does have wide straps and kind of looks like an 1940's swim suit so not everyone would like that. It was also very inexpensive. I never dreamed that I would be planning a shopping trip to Fredericks!
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Originally Posted by denilynne
I'm right there with you sister, can't find one that is comfortable or fits right either and i hate underwires.
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I agree with you! You made me laugh out loud!
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Originally Posted by adorabowe
Originally Posted by mardilee
Dear adorabowe, so what brand was the one that most larger busted women liked? Is it available in the U.S.? Thanks
Also, PTquilts, do you wash your bras in an undergarment wash-bag? I used to have that problem of the underwire poking out with EVERY bra I bought, even the super expensive ones, until I started washing in the bag and they stopped gaining excess moisture and weakening. Just have to say, Wow, there are a lot of us "full-figured gals" here - maybe we ought to put out a calendar!! ;-) |
Originally Posted by youfarm
My solution to uncomfortable bras is to not wear one(and, yes, I do have boobs). I wear camies. I like the ones with 95% spandex.
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Originally Posted by ontheriver
Most comfortable one is the one I don't put on. Save them for "going to town" days.
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I'm totally cracking up over the guys chiming in!!! But it's really a good topic.
Thanks everyone, I also never seem to find a good one and I absolutely cannot go bra-less LOL |
Originally Posted by ontheriver
Most comfortable one is the one I don't put on. Save them for "going to town" days.
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I have tried everything and the most comfortable I have found are from Lane Bryant. They are underwire but it isn't even noticeable. Hope you find something that works for you.
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I also have a few thoughts in this area...First, I wear a 44I !!! I, too, broke my collar bone, which healed "crooked," then, (stupidly)went rollerskating a few years back, fell and permanantly dislocated a rib...right at the same spot that an underwire sits. No pain in the world compares to having a stress blister under your heavy busom. So, no underwires, but lots of falling straps...and lots of frustration.
A few years back, I read that Jane Russell also had this problem, and that her love interest, at that time, was Howard Hughes, the famous engineer. He actually Engineered her a bra!!! She said that from then on, it was the only bra she would wear, and commissioned to have them made from his patterns. What I want to know is this---Women need bras that fit. Rarely are we happy with the offerings that exist. WHY doesn't someone ENGINEER a bra that works, lifts, is comfortable, doesn't inflict pain (either physically or in the pocketbook), and doesn't look like and armored TANK? Oh, and where are Howard Hughes' patterns? Maybe we should propound our thoughts to the great brains at MIT, etc., and see what they come up with! Okay, I'll stop now! |
At least I now know this is an issue for many and not just for me. Closest I have come is a Warners bra, no padding no underwire called sheer bliss. I have tired Wacoal and found they were not better despite the price.
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I'm with you all. When I get home off come the shoes next is the bra. If I'm not going anywhere and no one is coming to my house it stays off. Sometimes I actually get crabby because my bra is biting. As soon as it's off I'm fine. Please if anyone finds a comfortable one pass it on.
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Originally Posted by clipper35
I have found it girls, the AHH bra, its the most comfortable bra there is, I can put it on and I don't take it off till I go to bed. I used to take them off the minute I got home I hate bras, but I haven't worn anything else since I bought my first one. I threw all the others away. Just type in Ahh bra and you will go right to it.
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Originally Posted by mrsk
Originally Posted by clipper35
I have found it girls, the AHH bra, its the most comfortable bra there is, I can put it on and I don't take it off till I go to bed. I used to take them off the minute I got home I hate bras, but I haven't worn anything else since I bought my first one. I threw all the others away. Just type in Ahh bra and you will go right to it.
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Originally Posted by deedee75
If only I had the boobs to put in a bra! *sigh* If I were any more flat chested, I'd be a boy!
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