I know!!!

[Suzanne74]

there are so many tank tops now w/ built in bras. For me, this is the only way to go in disney.

Also, there is a bra - I can't remember the name off hand - at Macy's called "breathable" bras - comfortable but w/ a breathable thin mesh. I will get back to you when I find out - they are for all sizes too!

 

[Suzanne74]

woops - SORRY - I meant to post a reply to a question and I started a new thread.

I don't just start talking about bras for no reason - hehe!!

 

[jjarman]

I'm sorry to start something but unless you are 110 pounds or less and wear an A or maybe a B, you really need more support than those little camisole/bra things give. I have a good friend who is a AA or AAA and can get by with it and looks great. I am a definite C and would love to wear one but would be almost obscene looking if I did. Now, I do wear a really comfortable sports bra that I get at WalMart. It gives great support and the straps don't move. I have a 14 year old son and at 6 Flags I have to steer him away from some of the scantily dressed girls and some who are not girls anymore and old enough to know better.

 

[Suzanne74]

You didn't start anything - I was referring to another poster. She said she was small enough not to have underwire so I was giving HER suggestions.

Anyway, there are many tank tops now what aren't camisole like and have complete built in bras. I am 30 and 150 lbs and almost a C cup and I am not dressing scantily as you mentioned some do when I wear them. I have gotten mine from JcPenney's, Lerner, Macy's and Victoria Secrets - all for women, not teens. I can not dress in full heavy shirts even t-shirts when it is 100 degrees out. The less the better. I have never been offended by someone wearing a tank top w/ shorts!!

You can have your opinion on this matter but I was just offering advice to someone who asked - I just put it in the wrong posting.

 

[clutter]

Jaymie, the discussion got moved over to Disney Tips board, and there have been some great ideas.

 

[jjarman]

Thanks Clutter. I may check it out.

Oh, and I did forget about the really good tanks with the real built in bras I have seen at Pennys. I may get some of those. I was thinking more of the kind that are really not much more than a cotton camisole with one extra little layer. Those give way too much information to the observer.

 

[dansyr]

Actually.....I am larger than a C cup and can wear some of the tanks with built in bras. Express bra tanks are awesome. The trick if you are a larger cup size is to buy the tank one size smaller. Also look for one with adjustable straps that are not stretchy....adds to the support.
I found the best ones are at Express, the ones that have a light padding in them are excellent for more coverage especially in the lighter colors.

 

[daisylove]

So weird I have just yesterday started debating to myself if one of these might be good for disney trip. I definetly do not want to be obscene but I am not a little person either. I will try one on at Express and see if it works. Thanks forthe tip.

 

[dansyr]

daisylove
alot are on sale right now for $10. From inside sources( I've got connections...lol) .....they are having their huge semi annual sale starting around June 28th.

 

[daisylove]

thanks!

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

If you can get the "camisoles" with wider traps--you could have success...I am a full C (still a nursing momma)--I actually found some nursing camisoles that work well--I could wear them alone except that you would see all my trap doors. I purchased these at Target.

Have also had success with tops from Gap.

So it is possible to wear these things with the well endowed.

 

[daisylove]

Does anyone know if these are in stock now at expres sor Gap?

 

[dansyr]

They are definitely in stock at Express and I was at the gap outlet today and they had a ton. I'm sure the regular gap store would have them too.

 

[Aroura]

I wear the ones from Wal-Mart... But then again, I am the oddest shaped "pooh-sized" girl in the world.... Big girl, with no chest hardly... So, I fit into the tops fine, I usually worry that I am being judged by wearing a tank top.... I am shaped small up top, wear only a size 12-14 shirt, or a med.. but... bigger pants.. LOL... I also have a large rib cage, and my dear darling mother has said in the past that I have " wrestler shoulders".. because they are broad.... So, I have no problem with the built in bra, and actually thank god for them ( because I think bras are evil, and are OBVIOUSLY invented by a man) But I alway am so self conciouse wearing a tank top... I have been debating on buying some for disney......

 

[wdaveo]

I am self conscious, also. I found a nice Land's End tank with bra type thing inside and wore that the other day. But I felt like everyone was looking at me. I am not very big (36B), but you could see the nips (can I say that here?) and that made me self-conscious.

Are any of these other tank/bra shirts better at hiding that part?

Thanks!!!

Dawn

 

[Lisa loves Pooh]

I find the "thicker" the bra lining especially if it has the pad--the better it is at hiding the "....". The only time I have a problem is initially adjusting to a cool AC'd space--or a splash on the mountain. But it is such a minor problem given my tank choices and hardly noticable except for me the self conscious one. Other than that--you should be okay.

As far as self conscious--the day I can donate to the cause of augmentation for someone who would like it--I would be sooooo happy--I would love to be 1 size and 1 cup smaller. In any case--the more support I have the better...and tanks are just a fact of life in Florida--the only time you might be judged (not that it is right to do so) is when you are revealing a little too much--if the top of your tank is severely close to that item mentioned in the first paragraph or look like the ladies will fall out--then that is a bit much.

If you are conservative in your tank choices--you would feel much better and shouldn't have to worry so much.

It is hot down here and they are just so nice to wear--so ENJOY and don't forget the sunscreen!

p.s. a beauty pageant tip--you can tape down the saluting ladies if it really bothers you--that is how you don't see them on those tv pageants.

 

[SeanaB]

I wish I could find something comfortable. I've been looking for a while now. The built in bra tank tops don't work for me. I am truley a pooh sized girl with a top like Jessica Rabbit! I can't find a bathing suit or anything else that has enough support. I just rely on alot of powder to keep me dry. I also put napkins or tissues in my bra and change them often. If there are any girls like me out there that could suggest something I could use I would be forever grateful

 

[wdaveo]

Not sure if this will help anyone or not, but I picked up some tanks with the bra insert at Target for $8 or so. What I liked about these, is they were a true tank, not the spaghtti strap kind. I feel more comfortble in these. Somehow I feel like I am showing too much with the spaghetti straps (that's just me, though).

The bra support isn't great, but I am a B cup and I find it acceptable for me.

Dawn

 

[PrincessA]

Wow! Glad to here that there are others with same kind of issues as me. I have been scoping out the tanks with the built in bra, but never taken the plunge. I saw some at New York & Company/Lerner's that looked as if they had a lot of support and padding. They are buy one get the other half off. So pay 20.00 for one and get the other for 10.00. I am going to check those. Hopefully they work. I am always envious of the spaghetti strap wearing members of our sex. Thanks for the info!

 

[CatPatER]

Originally posted by Lisa loves Pooh

p.s. a beauty pageant tip--you can tape down the saluting ladies if it really bothers you--that is how you don't see them on those tv pageants.

I have to do this with my halter tops & tanks with the built in bras. It works great as unfortunately I always appear to always have my hi-beams on . my husband laughs when he sees me getting ready but it does work wonders & no trace of nip is visable..