Aug 21, 2012
I used to look forward to getting new clothes in the mail, but now I'm looking forward to my new bra purchases...wahoo!
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All bra adventures
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Aug 21, 2012
8/21/2012
Today I went to Norstrom to look at bras in my size. All they had was the Deco in 30F, which turned out to fit magnificently, a Cleo Jude in 30G, which also fit well, but didn't give me the amazing shape that the Deco did, and a Panache Porcelain, which was maybe a size too small, and gave me an elf-shoe look when I straightened my posture.
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Aug 21, 2012
People who shorten bra straps permanently, please state it when you're selling a used bra. Also, if you bought a used bra with altered straps and you resell it, mention that the straps aren't as long as they normally are in that model.
Some of us need shorter straps, but some of us need all that length!
Also, I'm wondering if it's really a good idea to shorten straps permanently when you're not sure if you're going to keep the bra or resell it.
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I can completely understand this. I'm tall too and some brands I can't even wear because the straps are too short from the start. Also I'd never resell a bra that's been altered. I feel that once I've altered a bra at that point it's mine forever.
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Aug 21, 2012
Trying to find a size, I've given up on it. Trying to find bras that fits, I've given up on that too. Sometimes I do think that fitting advise on bras caters to young women with not that much flesh on them.
Bra fitting for a 39 year old fat woman who's been wearing the wrong bras all her life is another story completely.
Bra nightmares wrote the best post about bra fitting for the overweight.
Bra nightmares: Rintaliivien valinta ylipainoiselle / Bra...
http://branightmares.blogspot.se/2012/03/rintaliivien-valinta-ylipainoiselle-...
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Even though our situations are different, I'm pretty sure I know exactly what you are saying. It also applies to any of us who aren't "standard". Oh sure, they pay lip service to us sometimes by giving suggestions for "narrow shoulders" or "high set", but if you're narrow-shouldered AND high set, you might as well pack up your toys and go home. And if you've got three or four of those different "fit issues"....fuhgeddaboudit. People talk about the confidence you find when you find the right bra that gives the perfect shape and lift and whatever, but for me trying to buy a bra has simply made me feel like I'm some sort of freak.
So, I'm sorry I'm no help, but at least know that you are not alone.
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You are not the only 39 year old plus sized lady in the community (though I refuse to think of myself as old). I like that the article gives practical tips that I find to be true. My other pet peeve with bras on a more padded figure is that setimes the bands try to cut in with the very bottom edge (into a chub roll that lives right at my underbust) which can be painful as the band turns a bit more horizontal at the edge- I find that is worse in firm feeling bands/bands with a more rigid or thick elastic at the bottom (like freya sportsbra and parfait Charlotte). Also boning on the sides exacerbates this, on me so I have to avoid it.
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Aug 21, 2012
Last night I installed the Bra adventures!
Let's see how these work out, they are just one piece in a bigger set of changes coming to the site
Introducing Bra Adventures | Bratabase
http://www.bratabase.com/blog/2012/aug/20/introducing-bra-adventures-197/
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Aug 20, 2012
It's really hot here (>32°C, 90°F), so I tried out my new awesome Panache Sports bra in the cooler morning hours. It seemed sort of too big at first, but totally inhibited bounce. Really nice!
(Not sure about the hand wash part though? The Shock Absorber B4490 is machine washable and I always supposed this was a good characteristic for a sports bra... We'll see about that.)
Yey! :D New clothes are always fun but there is something special with bras, they transform the whole apperance and means a lot more. Atleast to me. :P
I totally agree! You can wear a ratty tshirt with a great bra and feel amazing.