Bra's!

[Brandi]

Hate them!!!! Ok I know this has been talked about to death. Talked about but still no improvement.
I am average size, nothing big or to too small. My problem is straps fall off my shoulder's. I do own razor back bra's. But if I wear a scoop neck anything I can't wear those. So I am always grabbing the strap and pulling it back up. I don't like sports bra's except for sports. They are too much material anyway.
So last night while surfing the web I ran across the "U shaped back"! Why I have I not noticed this before? The straps are closer together in the back. More to the center of your back but not so far over that if I wear a scoop necked whatever it won't show.
Does anyone have this strap issue and have you tried a "u Back"? You would think with all the hammering and shoveling I do I would have shoulders with good muscles to keep those straps up? But they dip slightly. Enough to bug the cr*p out of me when I want to wear a normal bra. Actually it seems as I wear a bra the straps get worse and worse.
So I bought one of these bra's last night. Lot's of good sales right now perfect time.
Oh and spanx has a bra now too. Not sure if I am willing to shell out $62.00 for not adjustable straps. But I like the no bulge part for sure.

[Irulan]

Bras.

I wear a bralet most of the time, but for certain needs I found it really worthwhile to go for a fitting at a bra specialist. Victoria's Secret has a number of T-backs and bras with straps more closely placed to the spine that might work. I find working with a fitter when I have something specific really helps. They know the merchandise and can save a lot of running around. Nordstroms, VS.... good places to go for bra issues.

[Brandi]

You know I did that at VS and they said I was smaller then what I was wearing. SO I bought 2 bra's from them. They were so terrible! I wasted my money. They were tight and the straps STILL fell down! And I mentioned that was an issue. Of coarse in the store they felt good but wearing them for a full day was not good. They were cute though!

[Koronin]

I was going to suggest going to VS and getting fit. The only bras I own anymore (other than sports bras) are from VS because for me they are more comfortable than any place else.

[bmccasland]

I have left shoulder drop. I gave up on VS because I didn't want added "help" with my bra. Not every woman wants the appearance of a larger cup size! I went to Nordstrom's got fitted again, and bought the X back bras. But for scoop neck tops, I have a standard bra with the clear straps (it's fully adjustable, will do X back and haltertop). I wash off the straps more than I wash the entire bra.

[Irulan]

I have left shoulder drop. I gave up on VS because I didn't want added "help" with my bra. Not every woman wants the appearance of a larger cup size! I went to Nordstrom's got fitted again, and bought the X back bras. But for scoop neck tops, I have a standard bra with the clear straps (it's fully adjustable, will do X back and haltertop). I wash off the straps more than I wash the entire bra.

It certainly depends on who you have helping you. Last time I was very clear that I did not want push up, add a cup size or anything like that and the gal was very helpful. I just wanted enough of a lining to prevent nipple show through with certain clingy tops, and she was great.

[Brandi]

It certainly depends on who you have helping you. Last time I was very clear that I did not want push up, add a cup size or anything like that and the gal was very helpful. I just wanted enough of a lining to prevent nipple show through with certain clingy tops, and she was great.
Yea the nipple thing is an issue!

[ny biker]

Yea the nipple thing is an issue!

Bezi bra discs work great for that, and they are comfortable.

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=43220

[Brandi]

Bezi bra discs work great for that, and they are comfortable.

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=43220 oh thank you for the link!

[Brandi]

Oh no it says they are not available! :( will have to do a search.

[Brandi]

Here we go http://www.trendytrend.net/Bezi-Bra-Disc-Blush/M/B004UGZA9G.htm?traffic_src=froogle&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=froogle

[Koronin]

It certainly depends on who you have helping you. Last time I was very clear that I did not want push up, add a cup size or anything like that and the gal was very helpful. I just wanted enough of a lining to prevent nipple show through with certain clingy tops, and she was great.

This is very true.

[Melalvai]

I have the exact same problem as you, and I've had the same experience with Victoria's Secret. My straps always fall, and they did the fitting, and my straps still fall.

I haven't really found a solution. I adjust myself in public a lot!

At home my solution is no bra. I'm not quite the same as you-- I'm a little bit on the small side. Small enough that I can go for a jog without a bra. I can almost get by (socially acceptably) without a bra at all, but I'm not quite rebel enough to do it. I feel unprofessional in the workplace.

I guess part of my definition of "professional" is "wears a bra"!

[Kathi]

U backed bras may or may not help as they often have wide set straps. Wideset bra straps are designed to give more cleaveage. Plunge and balconette bras come to mind.

If you're wearing the correct size you can look for bras that have the straps in the center of the cup. If that doesn't help maybe you need a smaller band size, you will also change cup sizes.

Take a look at HerRoom.com or Bare Necessities.com. HerRoom has the best description of how bras fit and there is almost always reviews on both sites from those who have bought the bras. Read the reviews with a grain of salt as the bra may not be the correct fit for the reviewer.

Try on several sizes of bras, for example, I just ordered 2 different styles of bras from Bare Necessities. In both styles I ordered a 28G and a 28GG. In one style the 28GG fit perfectly, in the other style the 28GG was huge but the 28G fit. Both bras were from the same company.

Also, be sure you're putting the bra on correctly since just "throwing on the bra" will affect the fit. http://www.investinyourchest.co.uk/how-to-put-your-bra-on-correctly-the-scoop-and-grap-or-the-scoop-and-jiggle

Now that I'm wearing the correct band size I've had no issues with my straps even though I wear the U back with wideset strap, balconnette and plunge style bras.

[Susan]

Kathi, I just wanted to post the same link, investinyourchest is a great blog.

Also, if you have the possibility to visit a Bravissimo store in the UK, they do a great bra fitting.
They also have a better sizing-range in UK-shops. I order all my bras online since I dicovered shops like Bravissimo or Figleaves (and my real bra size).

Straps that fall off your shoulders are an indication of a too big band-size.

[Becky]

Kathi started an excellent thread about bras not too long ago: http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=45568. She posted some helpful links and I linked to other useful pages from there. I highly recommend checking it out!

Thanks to that thread, I've finally found my correct size, bras that fit comfortably, and I no longer dread shopping for them!

[meganm]

I have been lucky, for several years the Body by Victoria microfiber unlined underwire was perfect. It was like it was meant for my girls- light, underwired for support, and without any padding or lining (which I don't like). I wouldn't go as far to say that I forgot I was wearing a bra, but these bras are as comfortable as any that I ever owned.

Well, Vicky has finally let me down. They are only making these with some padding. I really don't want the padding, but that seems to be the trend. So, now it's off to shop and find something new. I can't wait (sarcasm).

[Brandi]

I have been lucky, for several years the Body by Victoria microfiber unlined underwire was perfect. It was like it was meant for my girls- light, underwired for support, and without any padding or lining (which I don't like). I wouldn't go as far to say that I forgot I was wearing a bra, but these bras are as comfortable as any that I ever owned.

Well, Vicky has finally let me down. They are only making these with some padding. I really don't want the padding, but that seems to be the trend. So, now it's off to shop and find something new. I can't wait (sarcasm).
That really erks me too! You find something you like and they change it or take it away!