My Boobs Need Your Help

[luckynumbers]

They need to be lifted, separated, and all-around wondrous to behold. I think we're getting close to being done with breastfeeding since my supply seems to be dwindling, and I am not digging these saggy girls. For real, I am only 31!

What is your all-time favorite bra, preferably under $50? It wouldn't hurt if it was pretty to look at, as well. For reference, I'm a short chick, but a 36C, so they look larger than they are. Good support is necessary. Thanks, ladies!

Ladies. (I couldn't help myself)

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I can't do wires but love a supportive contour bra that can handle a v neck... This is my fave: Warner's Women's Elements Of Bliss Lift Wire-Free Bra www.amazon.com/dp/B001GCUHHM/

[jennyinheaven]

DH got me some T shirt bras from Victoria Secrets, I look lifted and I am a D so loving them

[Susan0utLoud]

I only know gigantic bras (I wear a GG). I'm jealous of your C!

[britab]

Anything Soma with lining and underwire. Only 4 more months and regular bras are mine!!

[mamarazziof3]

Feb 5, 2015 14:28:52 GMT -5 luckynumbers said:

They need to be lifted, separated, and all-around wondrous to behold. I think we're getting close to being done with breastfeeding since my supply seems to be dwindling, and I am not digging these saggy girls. For real, I am only 31!

What is your all-time favorite bra, preferably under $50? It wouldn't hurt if it was pretty to look at, as well. For reference, I'm a short chick, but a 36C, so they look larger than they are. Good support is necessary. Thanks, ladies!

Ladies. (I couldn't help myself)

That is my normal/non-nursing size as well, and I am also short.  And yep.  The nursing leaves them not looking so nice anymore. :-(  

There is one at Victoria's Secret that I LOVE... But I can't remember what the name of it is.  My plan when I am done nursing is to go there and have them measure me to see if I am still the same size, and then try on a few and get several new ones.  Probably one or two with no underwire (I think the ones I like with no underwire are Body by Victoria) and then one or two with.  The one I really love has the underwire.  I am hoping they will have come out with something new that I might love even more, so that's the reason for going in to try on a bunch. 

[jennyinheaven]

Just a note breastfeeding ladies, I ep'd so not exactly sure if it's the same but that pump + milk production had my boobs looking like crap when I stopped at 6 months. Now my boobs have shrunk some (I was a DD while pregnant and nursing) and seemed to regain some of their former buoyancy. They aren't as good but I have seen definite improvement in the last three months.

[activebaby]

I too am waiting until that day when I can buy a non nursing bra that fits! Thanks jennyinheaven for giving hope for boobs after nursing

[haykay13]

Pregnancy and nursing are the only times I've had boobs I'm not sure I want them to go away even though they're not very pretty!

[becole]

I can't wait until my boobs shrink back down to VS sizes... Or at least my left boob. Right boob is probably a D. I would go to Nordstrom and let them measure you. Even if you don't wind up buying, they know waaaaaaay more in there than the teeny bop at VS.

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Feb 6, 2015 8:40:16 GMT -5 haykay13 said:

Pregnancy and nursing are the only times I've had boobs I'm not sure I want them to go away even though they're not very pretty!

I only bf for a month and I still came out of it with more than I came in with -- my mom was the same, went in with an A and came out a C/D. There is still hope! 

[yvanehtnioj]

As a large breasted person whose boobs need ALL THE HELP I will recommend Wacoal. It may skirt your price range but if you can find some at Nordstrom Rack, you'll be well below it.

IMO VS bras are poop. The straps stretch out so quickly. I'm pretty sure they are only for small boobs or fake boobs that don't need any help.

[lulu]

My boobs are beyond help so I'm getting a boob job once I can afford it!!! Pre-pregnancy (both times) they were ok...just average. During pregnancy and nursing they were awesome - particularly so with my second child. They were infact amazing and I loved them. However, both times after breastfeeding, they looked like the life had been sooked out of them. All I'm left with are empty sag bags. Boo hoo

[luckynumbers]

lulu - that is a solidarity lovetit from me. If I can save up the cash, I would love to get a breast lift and possibly a tummy tuck down the road. I suppose I should actually give "diet and exercise" a try before I spring for the tummy tuck.

I will look into getting sized at a place in town - alas, I don't have a Nordstrom's around here, but maybe a Soma would be good? Honestly, we don't really have any well-staffed, higher-end department stores where I would trust what the salesperson is doing. But maybe there's a hidden gem somewhere I don't know about.

Thanks for the tips, ladies!

[jsquaree]

I'm actually OBSESSED with Calvin Klein. An old boss of mine actually came up to me one day at work and goes, "I've been wanting to ask you this, but I don't want you to be offended...but, what bras do you wear because your boobs always look amazing!"

This was a woman, btw.

But they're reasonably priced, especially if you can find your size at Nordstrom Rack. I have no problem paying full price, though. They're great.

[typeset]

Pic?

[becole]

I got a Calvin Klein bra from Nordstrom rack as well. It was pregnancy size boobs, so like 36E? Just do they do go up past a D.

[SpinsOffResonance]

Since I've been pregnant, nursing, pregnant, and nursing again, I started getting all my bras at Intimacy. They're wonderful there, they don't measure you, they fit you to make sure the bra actually
fits the way it's suppose to and does what you want. Totally changed my life (and my bra size). You can find them in most major cities. They're not cheap, you won't find anything under $60-80, and many bras are over $100 but it's so worth it. I usually get 1 or 2 nice bras at intimacy, then get cheaper ones elsewhere in the size they put me in, but turns out in the end I never wear the cheap ones because they are so uncomfortable compared to the ones Intimacy sold me!

[britab]

Feb 6, 2015 20:34:20 GMT -5 luckynumbers said:

lulu - that is a solidarity lovetit from me. If I can save up the cash, I would love to get a breast lift and possibly a tummy tuck down the road. I suppose I should actually give "diet and exercise" a try before I spring for the tummy tuck.

I will look into getting sized at a place in town - alas, I don't have a Nordstrom's around here, but maybe a Soma would be good? Honestly, we don't really have any well-staffed, higher-end department stores where I would trust what the salesperson is doing. But maybe there's a hidden gem somewhere I don't know about.

Thanks for the tips, ladies!

I have been fitted at Soma. They did a good job and didn't pressure me to buy.

I can't stand the VS vibe so I stay clear of them!

[flockofmoosen]

I just went to soma for the first time Thursday for a moms night out thing and got 3 new bras! They fit great and my boobs look great. They are lifted and separated and my clothes look better on me too. I'm a size 36DDD. (Pre-pregnancy I was a cute 34D). I got two bras for the price of one, too, and a 15% discount on whole purchase, plus a free panty.

Re: Victoria secret bras...I hate them. I do my best to care for them but wash in the washing machine like a normal person with a life and every single one has popped a wire! Every. Time. Waste of money IMO. before baby I used Aerie and those bras held up way better.

ETA, I always hang bras to dry, btw.