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sioneva in fatshionista

Bra fittings in Seattle?

Feb 24, 2010 11:24

I'm in desperate need of new bras. I've put this off as long as I can but am down to two old, unfortunate-looking ones (the third one was written off when I had to staple a broken strap back on at work. Fun!) and have been resisting this with all my might, but I finally have to give in. Saw myself in the window of a bus yesterday and realized ( Read more... )

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compulsivelyme February 25 2010, 02:10:12 UTC

-waves from Seattle-

Thanks to everyone else for their responses. Once I'm not pregnant and breastfeeding anymore I'll need to go get fitted too.

sparkymonster February 25 2010, 03:19:46 UTC

I got a great bra fitting at Nordstrom.

setiva78 February 25 2010, 14:57:57 UTC

I only buy Cacique bras from Lane Bryant. While they dont last forever (possibly 5 months, although the only problem I have ever had was the underwire popping out the side, no actual structrual problems). Now, when I went to get fitted my husbands ex girlfriend (who I did not recognized at the time, because now she is a fat, but in no way fab) was the one measuring. After measuring me she told me that they did not have bras large enough in the store for me. I informed her that I was wearing their 42dd at the moment and it fit perfectly. (she was just trying to be a bitch, My sister was the one actually looking for bras and I just decided to get measured as well because its great to be in the know.) I am sure you will not run into this problem when you go. While LB's bras run about $40 per, They consistantly have sales (B1G1 free, B1G1 50% off). As far as no underwire, I am sure they have them, although I would certainly try their plunge with the air pockets because as we all know big boobs have a tendency to be a bit pendulous (this ( ... )

simsabalim February 25 2010, 18:04:34 UTC

Decent Exposures has custom-made bras. They're not pretty, but damn, they're comfortable.

Decent Exposures
12554 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125
206-364-4540
1-800-524-4949

sioneva February 25 2010, 18:09:35 UTC

How supportive are they? I ask because I *am* a giantcup and I really do want something that holds them up - button-down shirts are hard enough to find in my size without having darts fall above my breasts!

Comfortable is very appealing, especially as my poor old bra has now rasped a 3x1 rashy, sore patch on my side and I'm desperate for something that doesn't hurt!!!

simsabalim February 25 2010, 18:34:18 UTC

I'm 44 I-J, so I understand the rack-o-doom.

They don't really "lift and separate", unfortunately. And they don't provide much support for exercising. Jogging and jumping is painful.

lonegypsyheart March 29 2013, 07:40:38 UTC

i''m a 36 to 38 - J cup or more depends on the bra but none fit correctly -- i have a real issue due to smaller chest size -V- larger cup size --am in seattle at the moment--have gone to nordies, layne B., and others but can't get anything large enough or if i do there is no seperation same for even the smaller---and i can't wear underwire due to skin issues--so no support which as large as i am is really bad--any ideas--i really, really, need help--Help!

sioneva March 30 2013, 15:07:42 UTC

Decent Exposures http://decentexposures.com/ makes custom bras that are reasonably priced. They are not hugely supportive but work fine for everyday wear. Otherwise you're probably going to end up stuck shopping online. Good luck!

need separation and SUPPORT lonegypsyheart April 2 2013, 23:07:24 UTC

due to the lack of both separation and support i am having other health issues---so i need much more than a sport/sleep bra---thanks though--info might come in handy