In Search of New Bras

[disneychrista]

I am looking for new bras. I have worn Playtex 18 hour bras since I was 16. I have large, heavy, droopy, old boobs. I get a ton of ads for "the best bras ever" but a lot of them only come in S-2XL sizing and not band/cup sizing. Anyone have any suggestions/recommendations for a good full coverage, supportive bra? I have never worn a bra with an underwire but am willing to give it a try.

 

[ronandannette]

{{sigh}} I hear you. When you find the "best bras ever", please do let me know. I've got fairly opposite issues to yours but it's still impossible to find something that's just right. We've got nothing left for full-service department stores here in Canada, so there's no chance to go anywhere for a professional fitting, short of $$$ boutiques.

 

[disneychrista]

{{sigh}} I hear you. When you find the "best bras ever", please do let me know. I've got fairly opposite issues to yours but it's still impossible to find something that's just right. We've got nothing left for full-service department stores here in Canada, so there's no chance to go anywhere for a professional fitting, short of $$$ boutiques.

That is my problem too. Locally the only store I have is Kohls and they don't generally have them in my size so I am stuck ordering online.

 

[ronandannette]

That is my problem too. Locally the only store I have is Kohls and they don't generally have them in my size so I am stuck ordering online.

I've wasted my share of money doing that. Some I return and some I've kept and tried to make due with but the hunt remains elusive for one I really like. If I could find such a thing, I'd probably buy half a dozen.

 

[ronandannette]

I am looking for new bras. I have worn Playtex 18 hour bras since I was 16. I have large, heavy, droopy, old boobs. I get a ton of ads for "the best bras ever" but a lot of them only come in S-2XL sizing and not band/cup sizing. Anyone have any suggestions/recommendations for a good full coverage, supportive bra? I have never worn a bra with an underwire but am willing to give it a try.

I just did a quick look on Amazon and they seem to carry lots of Playtex 18 Hour. Are you just wanting something different now?

 

[Peaseblossom36]

I've been having issues finding the right cup shape. Things have a changed a lot after a baby and nursing for 2.5 years. I've put it off since they are just so expensive. I ended up going to Kohls and trying on a bunch, I did have to look up sister sizes since they didn't appear to have my size at first. They did have a "sister size" and I was able to find a couple. The most comfortable one I found was made by Warner.

I won't do an underwire. I've found that they hurt my ribs.

 

[disneychrista]

I just did a quick look on Amazon and they seem to carry lots of Playtex 18 Hour. Are you just wanting something different now?

Yes I was hoping to find something different. I have been ordering them off Amazon for years. I have ordered a few other brands of Amazon as well and have sent them all back.

I've been having issues finding the right cup shape. Things have a changed a lot after a baby and nursing for 2.5 years. I've put it off since they are just so expensive. I ended up going to Kohls and trying on a bunch, I did have to look up sister sizes since they didn't appear to have my size at first. They did have a "sister size" and I was able to find a couple. The most comfortable one I found was made by Warner.

I won't do an underwire. I've found that they hurt my ribs.

What is sister size? I don't think I have ever heard that term before.

The one underwire I did try I had that same issue. Since I haven't even worn one before I don't know if it was just that one or if they all would be like that.

 

[Peaseblossom36]

Yes I was hoping to find something different. I have been ordering them off Amazon for years. I have ordered a few other brands of Amazon as well and have sent them all back.


What is sister size? I don't think I have ever heard that term before.

The one underwire I did try I had that same issue. Since I haven't even worn one before I don't know if it was just that one or if they all would be like that.

https://www.thepenciltest.com/blogs...gKBzfu_a83uST0_uS7kMcSFa3v6ziW46jHEUvi71I5GWW

 

[TiggerTrigger]

I don’t know if they’ll be able to help but we have a place here that’s highly recommended for their fittings and extensive selection. You can buy online, but they also have fitting tips as well as emails listed to reach out to their fitting experts. Of course, a true fitting would need to occur in person but I wonder if they can also provide online support.

https://www.topdrawerlingerie.com/pages/bra-fitting

 

[disneychrista]

https://www.thepenciltest.com/blogs...gKBzfu_a83uST0_uS7kMcSFa3v6ziW46jHEUvi71I5GWW

So basically going up/down in the cup or band to make the fit work. That makes sense.

 

[robinb]

Do you all have Reddit? There is a subreddit called “A Bra That Fits”. They have a sizing tool and suggestions on where to find bras that work for you.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/s/zmcnoHZpIa

 

[disneychrista]

Do you all have Reddit? There is a subreddit called “A Bra That Fits”. They have a sizing tool and suggestions on where to find bras that work for you.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/s/zmcnoHZpIa

I don't generally visit reddit. I will take a look at the link.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I just did a quick look on Amazon and they seem to carry lots of Playtex 18 Hour. Are you just wanting something different now?

Sadly, the Playtex "18 hour" bras are different than they used to be. Similar, but different.