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small fry · Chanel

strap perfect

Boots · Gucci

I've never used them, but it sounds like you might be wearing the wrong size bra. You just had a baby, right? I asume that could change your size. You might want to go for a fitting. I go to Nordstroms and they are very helpful there.

sydney · Kate Spade

Boots wrote:
I've never used them, but it sounds like you might be wearing the wrong size bra. You just had a baby, right? I asume that could change your size. You might want to go for a fitting. I go to Nordstroms and they are very helpful there.

She's right, your bra straps should fit snuggly - sounds like the wrong size. (Snuggly, as opposed to a snuggie - LOL)

Kelly · Hermes

Some women have sloped shoulders, in which case even a correctly-fitting bra might not be able to keep the straps on. But for most women, the straps shouldn't fall down if you're in the right size. There could be a couple problems, most likely your band is too big (it's the most common mistake). I would definitely get fitted (IMO, places like VS just don't make the cut. I'd say you should go to Nordstrom or a little lingerie boutique with a large size range).

small fry · Chanel

Thanks ladies, I dont have a Nordstroms near me, only a VS and JCPennys.

sydney · Kate Spade

small fry wrote:
Thanks ladies, I dont have a Nordstroms near me, only a VS and JCPennys.

VS will measure you too

Kelly · Hermes

sydney wrote:

small fry wrote:
Thanks ladies, I dont have a Nordstroms near me, only a VS and JCPennys.
VS will measure you too

VS will measure you, but in my experience they're not all that awesome. I know a girl who went in to VS and asked to be fitted and they fitted her - over her coat! Whaaaa? And another friend worked there for a while and the training video actually told them to put a customer in the wrong size if her *real* size isn't one that VS carries (to make a sale).

Figleaves.com and HerRoom.com both have really good bra-fitting guides. I'd read those before you go out - they tell you what to look for, and what constitutes a well-fitting bra. That way, if you get fitted at somewhere like VS or JC Penny, you'll have the knowledge to know if the bra they put you in actually fits correctly. Two important things to know are that the band should be tight enough to remain parellel to the floor, and the center gore should be flat against your breastbone. Most other issues (like if the cups are too big, too small, etc) are easier to see right off the bat.

And remember that cup letters are different sizes on different band sizes. Hold up a 38C and a 32C and you'll see that the 38C is bigger. If you try on a bra that has a too-large band and you go down a band size, go up a cup letter to maintain a similar cup fit. If you just go down a band size (like, if you put on a 36C and go down to a 34C) the cup will most likely be too small and the center gore won't lay flat against you.

Boots · Gucci

And remember that cup letters are different sizes on different band sizes. Hold up a 38C and a 32C and you'll see that the 38C is bigger. If you try on a bra that has a too-large band and you go down a band size, go up a cup letter to maintain a similar cup fit. If you just go down a band size (like, if you put on a 36C and go down to a 34C) the cup will most likely be too small and the center gore won't lay flat against you.

This is true. When I recently got re-fitted because I noticed my band was riding up, I went from a 34D to a 32DD. The 32D cups were too small although the 34D that I wore to the store had the right size cups for me.

small fry · Chanel

Thanks Kelly your info really helped. That is so crazy about VS, next time I go in there I will get fitted. Iam curious to see if they will fit me over my clothes, evileye

CarrieS · Marc Jacobs

I say this kindly, but DO NOT GET MEASURED AT VS!!!! They measured me at a 34C, which I knew was wrong based on how then-current bras were fitting. Know what size I really am? A 34DD! VS was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay off. If you don't have a Nordies near you, I highly suggest making a road trip to one, lol, or going to a lingerie shop that's run by older women that may be better experienced in measuring.

ViViDogWear · Kate Spade

small fry wrote:
Thanks Kelly your info really helped. That is so crazy about VS, next time I go in there I will get fitted. Iam curious to see if they will fit me over my clothes,

VS does fit you over your clothes AND bra you are already wearing! Nevermind if I wear a super padded bra. I think they want you to buy the wrong size (generally bigger) becasueVS bras stretch out really quick and you're constantly back for new ones. Nevertheless, I still like the very sexy bras but I should go witrh the size the Nordstrom fitting told me.
Nordstrom gal fitted me by just looking at me and she was dead on. But they also do real fitting.

small fry · Chanel

Thanks ladies okay I will wait. I think the closest one to me is houston, 2.5- 3 hrs away.

CarrieS · Marc Jacobs

ViViDogWear wrote:

small fry wrote:
Thanks Kelly your info really helped. That is so crazy about VS, next time I go in there I will get fitted. Iam curious to see if they will fit me over my clothes,

VS does fit you over your clothes AND bra you are already wearing! Nevermind if I wear a super padded bra. I think they want you to buy the wrong size (generally bigger) becasueVS bras stretch out really quick and you're constantly back for new ones. Nevertheless, I still like the very sexy bras but I should go witrh the size the Nordstrom fitting told me.
Nordstrom gal fitted me by just looking at me and she was dead on. But they also do real fitting.

That's what the Nordies lady did to me too! She put her hand on my ribcage, where the bra band sits, and rattled off my size, all in about 5 seconds. I was truly amazed.