This ones for the ladies....

MoochNNoodles · Jan 1, 2007

Originally Posted by StarryEyedTiGeR

I went from a 34B to a 36D in less than a year- so that's why i only have two and none of my cute little ones fit anymore

I wish I could shrink them back to a B cup again sometimes

Oh you so have me biting back a slightly inappropriate comment here!

That is quite a size jump in a short time. I did that same jump in about the same time, but it was between 8th and 9th grade. I used to be pretty self conscious about it too. I pretty much trained myself subconsciously to slouch because then the girls don't get so far ahead of me and get less attention. Obviously that's not helped my back. Then I stayed at that size till I put on weight in college. I plan on having a reduction after I have kids in a few years. Some days I don't think I want to wait for that though. I even have a heating thing in my desk at work for my back.

cubbie · Jan 1, 2007

satai · Jan 1, 2007

Originally Posted by churchi4cubs

Very well.

cubbie · Jan 1, 2007

Originally Posted by Satai

Very well.

Very cute! Orange is my favorite color. I work with a woman originally from Ireland. Her accent is wonderful.

starryeyedtiger · Jan 1, 2007

Originally Posted by MoochNNoodles

Oh you so have me biting back a slightly inappropriate comment here!

That is quite a size jump in a short time. I did that same jump in about the same time, but it was between 8th and 9th grade. I used to be pretty self conscious about it too. I pretty much trained myself subconsciously to slouch because then the girls don't get so far ahead of me and get less attention. Obviously that's not helped my back. Then I stayed at that size till I put on weight in college. I plan on having a reduction after I have kids in a few years. Some days I don't think I want to wait for that though. I even have a heating thing in my desk at work for my back.

You're tellin me! It about freaked me out too- as well as my doctor- she said that if they grew anymore i should have some mammagrams done. So yea, that scared me a bit. I'm not subconscious about it though- i like the extra oomph....it's just i liked being a B cup better because it was easier to shop when they were smaller. Haha, at least if i have children they won't starve

Originally Posted by churchi4cubs

Yup, you fall into the "perv" catageory on TCS

Originally Posted by Satai

You can wear it, but it won't fit right. Now, not everybody is the same "size" in all manufactures (the shapes can differ a lot).

Aside from that scenario (which is why you must always try a bra on), the measurement, done strictly, isn't actually optional. If you're say, 36D, that means your the circle around the your underbust is 36 inches. A 38 gives you two more inches in the back AND THE CUP, so you can wear it comfortably, but it won't give you the correct support (which is essential to the "look" and the long-term structure of your bust). Most people think support comes from the straps - this is not true. Only a small amount of the support comes from the straps - a correctly fitting bra holds the bust, it does not pull it up.

Thanks for all the advice! You seem soo knowledgable on the topic! Geesh! I wish they trained the ladies that do the sizing 1/2 as well!

4crazycats · Jan 1, 2007

I usually get a bra every 6 months and replace the nastiest one I have with it. But right now Im having to get new ones about every month.

cubbie · Jan 1, 2007

Originally Posted by StarryEyedTiGeR

Yup, you fall into the "perv" catageory on TCS

Hey! I resemble that remark!

starryeyedtiger · Jan 1, 2007

Originally Posted by churchi4cubs

Hey! I resemble that remark!

lol...it's ok...i'm a perv too

satai · Jan 2, 2007

Originally Posted by StarryEyedTiGeR

lol...it's ok...i'm a perv too

Given how much time TCS members spend looking at kitty nethers... we probably all are, de facto.

satai · Jan 2, 2007

Originally Posted by churchi4cubs

Very cute! Orange is my favorite color. I work with a woman originally from Ireland. Her accent is wonderful.

Thank you.

essayons89 · Jan 2, 2007

Originally Posted by Satai

Given how much time TCS members spend looking at kitty nethers... we probably all are, de facto.

I know I am. I also look at fishie nethers, too...

Bryan

emrldsky · Jan 2, 2007

My bras tend to last a long time because:

1) I've been in the right size for a long time now.

2) I NEVER put my bras in the dryer (my husband knows not to do this as well).

3) VS has been nothing but good to me.

And 4) I've been wearing underwired bras since I was 10. My mom anticipated that I would need underwired bras when I started developing at around 9 years of age. I wasn't a D cup until I was 17 (at least, that's what I told myself, lol).

If you take care of your bras, you can get a lot of mileage out of them. Mine typically last until they are so discolored from sweat/hard water that I just refuse to wear them anymore.

katiemae1277 · Jan 2, 2007

I'm like Leighann, I usually throw my bras out when the underwire makes its appearance and gouges me

mine last for awhile though, maybe 2 years? that's about how often I buy bras too I suppose. I'm a 40D so VS is out for me, but I love Bali bras

I get them at Kohl's when they have a 14.99 sale

miss mew · Jan 2, 2007

Originally Posted by katiemae1277

I'm like Leighann, I usually throw my bras out when the underwire makes its appearance and gouges me

Same here. Unfourtunatley the last 2 that I bought started doing that after only 3 months

katl8e · Jan 2, 2007

WalMart carries a brand/style that I like. At 49, things aren't exactly where they were when I was 25 and I need support. Therefore, I wear pushups. On occasion, something frivolous and pretty catches my eye and I buy it, on a whim.

Believe it or not, I have gotten some very good, pretty bras at the flea market. A dealer out there sells them at 3/10$ and they've always fit well and are reasonably comfortable. I love my lavender one, with silver glitter and ruffles.

The worst bras, that I ever had, were some name brand ones from Big Lots. After a day's wear, I was in pain. Those immediately went into the donation box.

bella713 · Jan 2, 2007

I Love bras and have about 10 going at a time, but I love to buy new ones and I get them at VS

catloverin_ks · Jan 2, 2007

I hate bra shopping~

I buy one as needed,lol. I have out grown some this year though, which required me to buy some new ones.

lunasmom · Jan 2, 2007

I'll mix between Target and VS.

The weird thing is that the Target ones last longer then the VS. Normally the strap breaks after 2 years with me. The Target ones keep going for about 4 years.

Maybe I just wear the VS more?

Anyways, thanks for the reminder! I need to buy more! I'm still phasing out some older bras.

I miss VS's older sales though...where anything above $25 was unheard of...while I like that they still have the sale, I just don't feel like I'm getting the same bargains.

starryeyedtiger · Jan 2, 2007

Well.....I'm about to get dressed and head out to pick up my niece and run some errands! After that we're going to the mall!!!

It will be her first bra shopping excursion. I think she'll have fun!

lunasmom · Jan 2, 2007

Crap!!!!!

VS's sale doesn't begin until tomorrow! I went up to the mall at lunch and while they are having a 40% sale, I was sad.

Well back to the mall I go tomorrow!

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