STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

HeatherLynn · Gucci

RE: where do you buy your bras from?

rlutz · Chanel

Kohl's...sometimes Nordstroms....

wicked · Coach

Gap body or t.j.maxx(Calvin Klein)

Elle · Hermes

Kel wrote:

LMonet wrote: jacL wrote: VS all the way. I am a small 30/32 B and VS bras fit me best. I also love how I can go in and get sized everytime (never changes for me!) and talk to someone to get the best bra for what I am looking for. I will say though, I have been tempted to buy a Gap bra--very comfortable and good fit as well. I'm also a 32 B jacL - I usually don't have very good luck at VS. Do you mind sharing which styles you like (and can find!)? From my experience, I didn't think VS made a size 30, and only a very few number of styles in a 32 B. I am also 30/32 B. I love VS. I love their pink line. That is where I get all my bras from. It is very little padding which i love. LMonet you should check it out. Plus they are like only $24 or $28

I can't wear the Pink line, thanks for the rec though! On top of being a difficult to find size, I also have a slight chest deformity - it's not something that is noticeable, I actually didn't even know anything was 'wrong' until FH said "Hey! You have XYZ!" when he was scanning my heart last year at school! Basically I have a deeper-than-normal indent at my sternum, so I can't wear bras that have wires that come up in the middle because they press into my sternum and are extremely painful, rendering most things at VS unwearable . And the ones a VS that are the style I could wear do nothing for my shape.

/end overshare

I just got back from Kohl's, and thought I'd post my favorite styles for girls who might want to try:

True Match (demi underwire w/convertible straps) - good everyday bra, pretty & comfy

Dazzler X-Bra (adjustable padded push-up w/convertible straps) - Best cleavage I've ever had!

Check in the clearance section first - there always seems to be a few 32 B's there. I got mine today for $8 each!

-- Edited by LMonet at 18:48, 2005-11-16

Lilykind · Hermes

If Agent Provocateur made normal bras...I'd buy four bras from there and be done for life, because that's the only place where I can find bras that are PERFECT (don't ride up, no nippleage, straps stay put, underwire is flush against chest...). Alas, prefection comes with a high price.

Most of my bra are the wrong size () but I really want to try Wacoal, Felina, and Le Mystere next time I go shopping. In the meantime, I am wearing lots of VS bras...I do like the Body by Victoria line, but I'm not in love with them.

bex · Chanel

VS bras

I love love love the Angel line. they are lined enough so that you don't get nippage but not too much that you are all padding. i hate looking huge (i know that sounds weird but i hate when i look like i have a huge chest) and these don't make me look that way.

missbean · BCBG

I also like Gap's low cut t-shirt bra. I've been wearing them exclusively for some time now.

sfclinevandy · Coach

I love the VS Very Sexy line. I have quite a few of those. I also like the Signature Cotton lined underwire bras and Body by Victoria.

Believe it or not, I have a few Fredericks of Hollywood bras that are really pretty, similar quality to VS and cheaper.

When I go home to Atlanta, I really want to get fitted at Intimacy... it's the lingerie boutique that's been featured on Oprah and the owner was on the recent bra show. I want to get fitted and buy something better fitted and better made than VS.

kittenheels · Coach

I am a hard to fit size, so I spend a lot of time hunting down the perfect bras. I like Chantelle, Lise Charmel, Le Mystere and Aubade a lot. They are all well made and very supportive, while still being very pretty. VS does not fit me at all (as I'm sort between a 32 and a 34). I think European brands are cut a bit smaller through the band, so they are a good compromise if you are a bit between sizes.

Also, if you buy online, www.figleaves.com has some really good deals on a ton of different brands and they have frequent sales.

Alikat · Kate Spade

I buy my bras at Nordstrom Rack for the most part. I will buy bras from Nordstrom or VS as well. I haven't had much luck at Target - but I've got a large chest.

NCshopper · Hermes

I love VS bras and Gap bras. The favorite (or tee shirt bra...can't remember what they're called) from the Gap are amaaaaaaaaazing! They're super comfy and they go on sale frequently.