Clothes while losing weight

[Jen12]

Also my experience at Nordstrom's left me in tears. They insisted I am a 34b because that's what the tape measure says, period end of discussion. In reality, anything less than a 38 band leaves painful red marks across my back after about an hour. But they refused to listen to me when I told them that.

I found the fitters at Victoria's Secret to be much more understanding of the fact that the tape measure is just a starting point. They were so nice, I really wanted to buy something from them.
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So my point is, it might take a few attempts to find the right fitter. I googled and found several shops in my area that I could try.

Agreed that sometimes you need a little help with the fitting. I went through a similar situation and I'm slowly replacing clothes. However, I'm finding that I have no interest in replacing work clothes. I'm much more interested in purchasing workout clothes these days!

Anyway, I had the opposite situation at VS from this poster. I went in and told them that I believed my band size was the same because I'd been lifting heavy weights, but I had extra space in the cups.
They insisted my band size was smaller and handed me five bras that were like squeezing into a rubber band. It got ridiculous. They refused to listen to me.

So...you're probably right about shopping around to find a fitter

[KnottedYet]

I just want the left strap to not fall off my shoulder....

That's often postural.

The lower trapezius, rhomboids, and middle trapezius on one side aren't doing their job; and/or the ribcage is turned slightly and the sternum is dropped. No matter how you adjust the strap, the dang thing slides off because the shoulder is diving out from underneath it.

On me it's my right shoulder. Drives me nuts. (especially because I know why it happens but I don't *want* to have to correct my posture, dangit! Though the strap stays up if I do...)

[azfiddle]

Here's my pet peeve about finding bras: I am also still large-busted after weight loss, short (5'1") and short-waisted, and approx. 34D. Why do the manufacturers of the 34C/34D bras sew on skinny little spaghetti straps?

Hello! Just because the band size is smaller, doesn't mean that we don't need support, and as I am post 50 I need a LOT of extra support. I like the design features on the minimizer bras - with reinforcement on the side or bottom of the cup as well as wide, cushioned straps.Those features seemed easy to find in larger sizes , but seem to be phased out below size 36. This week I was happy to find a 36C that was proportioned about right at a discount store (Ross).

[KnottedYet]

Check out Natori. (Title 9 sells them, too) (ooh, and check out the "Bounce" catalog from Title 9)

Natori makes even their 34 C with wide straps in the styles with wide straps. DKNY makes some with wide straps in the smaller band sizes, too.

[goldfinch]

I ordered five bras from Herroom, knowing that I will return at least 2 or three. I got one style suggested by the site in response to my email in two different sizes. I tried several dramatically different styles. I even tried an underwire that is specific for petite torsos but large chest.

This is going to cost me as I will have to pay return postage for what I can't wear. I hope I got at least two out of the batch that fit right.

[goldfinch]

I ordered five bras from Herroom, knowing that I will return at least 2 or three. I got one style suggested by the site in response to my email in two different sizes. I tried several dramatically different styles. I even tried an underwire that is specific for petite torsos but large chest.

This is going to cost me as I will have to pay return postage for what I can't wear. I hope I got at least two out of the batch that fit right.

I never updated my bra finding adventure. I ended up very happy with Herroom, even though I went through two orders with them. The first order yielded one bra out of 5 that I liked more or less and that fit me and that I kept. It was a soft cup bra, no wires. Kind of hot though in very warm weather and kind of compressive. I talked to them on the phone and ended up ordering a different underwire, also for petite torso's and large chests. I got it in three different sizes. 34E, F and FF. Winner! The 34F (oh my) ended up fitting perfectly. The wire doesn't poke me anywhere at all. I do feel like my boobs are doing something of a torpedo impression, but it is nice to have them lifted up rather than smooshed down. It really feels good in the heat. At age 56 I found the first underwire bra that fits me. It ended up costing me a pretty penny because I had to send so many back, but it was worth it to finally find something that fits right.

[bmccasland]

I just want the left strap to not fall off my shoulder....

That's often postural.

I've had my PT check my posture and I'm standing up straight. HA! It is an evil plot by my body. She suggested that it's because I'm right handed, so the left shoulder isn't as "developed," and to try to carry my purse on my left shoulder or in my left hand. Of the 4 bras I bought recently at Nordstrom's only 1 doesn't slide down my shoulder. Evil dang plot.

[breeze]

My bra-buying secret: get fitted at Nordstrom and buy one well-fitting bra there. Write down/take pics with phone of the info for any other bras that I might want-- and find them on eBay for significantly less. This seems to work particularly well for Chantelle, Wacoal, and some of the other high-end names.

[albabewick]

Hi
Since starting cycling this spring, I too have lost a dress size. I have not replaced tons of stuff, but I have noticed some of my bras are getting too loose.

If you have some time to spare and don't mind hunting through racks, TJ Maxx and Marshalls sometimes yield fantastic lingerie finds. I have become a bra snob and love some of the nicer brands like Wacoal, Chantelle, Natori, etc.
I find them sometimes at TJ Maxx and Marshalls. I frequently see the odd sizes - like small band/big cup, or AA. I make it a rule to not pay more than $15 for a bra (except sports bra), and usually can find many of these brands for $12.99-$14.99.

As for sports bras, I too hate the compression bras. I have a few Lily of France bras that aren't too bad that come in band/cup sizes as opposed to small, medium, large.

I saw a Craft of Sweden cycling specific sports bra that looked promising online - supposed to wick and offer some wind protection over sensitive areas. Anyone tried that?