Comments on: Personal Torture Device

By: mamalang

mamalang — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 17:47:00 +0000

I am in the same boat…literally down to the same size. So when you find some, let me know where you went will you? I’m tired of trying, and about to go all feminist and burn my bras.

By: Ariel

Ariel — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 01:10:30 +0000

Yup, definitely go to Nordstrom and ask to be measured and fitted. When the fitter starts bring in $65 bras, don’t be afraid to tell her your price limit (mine was $40; Nordstrom carries plenty of bras in the $30s). Even if you don’t find anything you like that’s in your price range, at least you’ll know your size.

By doing this I discovered a bra I love that I NEVER would have chosen for myself: http://tinyurl.com/asb22f — I would have taken one look and said “straps are too skinny,” but it’s actually quite comfy and doesn’t dig in at all. And CK makes a petite version! (although it looks like the cups are more demi-shaped)

Good luck. I hate bra shopping too, but it’s worth it when you get a bra that works.

Oh, and I second the thought that if your husband doesn’t have to wear it all day, he doesn’t get a vote.

By: Mrs. Wilson

Mrs. Wilson — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:44:59 +0000

Amen to hating bras. I’m sorry that I have no advice. I may come back and read these comments for more though!

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 22:32:15 +0000

I am a 34DD/36D and I swear by the body by Victoria bras. I wear a demi, but my next purchase will probably be the full coverage with a bit of lift. They’re comfy, no one knows when I’m cold, the mostly keep the girls in check, and there’s no itch factor. I feel you on the petite bra issue. It would be a fab invention, as I’m 5’3″ and have to keep my straps hiked up as far as they go!

Good luck to you!

By: Dejoni

Dejoni — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:08:20 +0000

I don’t know what to tell ya! Bra’s are a pain in the butt. I wear a 36D and the IPEX from Vicky’s works pretty well for me.
Good luck on the great bra hunt and let me know what you find!

By: anna

anna — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:31:48 +0000

You are so funny! I loved this post! Dave has ordered me a lot of bras from Victorias and I have sent a lot back. My wants are similar to yours and I have found a few from them that I love….and buy in multiple colors. I wish you the best of luck on this adventure

By: K

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:00:37 +0000

I’ll second the body by victoria bras. They have been my favorite by far!

By: mariah steele

mariah steele — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:38:33 +0000

check out bitchphd’s blog–she’s got two great entries on bras. very helpful, i found (apologies for no caps–baby sleeping on me).

By: HausFrau

HausFrau — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 08:12:23 +0000

From your requirements, it sounds like you might not be wearing the right size bra. All the things you mention happen with bras that are too small for me and my large breasts.

I recommend you go to a proper bra shop (I’m from Australia so I can’t recommend one) and get fitted properly. A good fitter should be able to look at you and approximate your your size which will minimise the number of different bras you need to try on. Once you do know your sizes (each brand is different) then you buy off the web and save money but that initial fitting is worth it to actually be comfortable in your bra.

By: bt

bt — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:22:01 +0000

I agree with Brenda, the band size matters a lot! If you get a fitting, and know what size to buy, you can search the web and find something that is more likely to fit.