Also, I went to small local boutique that is openly trans-friendly and fat-friendly, which made me feel a lot more comfortable. Hopefully there’s somewhere like that near you.
― just1n3, Thursday, 2 April 2020 21:26 (four years ago) link
well, if i can't find a trans-friendly and fat-friendly clothing boutique in portland oregon i will be sad :(
― Kate (rushomancy), Thursday, 2 April 2020 22:58 (four years ago) link
Haven’t worn a bra since the last day I was at work three weeks ago. Unsure how I can ever go back. Been freeboobing through multiple videocalls; the angle doesn’t reach the nipples so I’m not concerned that I’ve been “exposed”
― she started dancing to that (Finefinemusic), Friday, 3 April 2020 23:33 (four years ago) link
i bought a new brand of bra (new for me) online & it arrived and it FITSthat never happens! it barely happens in person ffs loli feel like i should get an award!
― terminators of endearment (VegemiteGrrl), Friday, 12 February 2021 23:00 (three years ago) link
I'd classify that as an actual miracle tbh! I have happily gone 100% stretchy Bali no wire elasto-squooshers.
― Jaq, Saturday, 13 February 2021 00:50 (three years ago) link
yay both of you! seriously, with covid/work from home, putting on an underwire bra is like "an event" the way putting on a cocktail dress and doing fancy eye makeup used to be. Needless to say ... I don't think I've worn a cocktail dress and done fancy eye makeup in almost 11 months?
― sarahell, Saturday, 13 February 2021 01:22 (three years ago) link
i was just feeling like my saggy supportless boobs needed some help wacoal awareness was the one i got. no frills, v supportive but not like matronly
― terminators of endearment (VegemiteGrrl), Saturday, 13 February 2021 01:31 (three years ago) link
ooooh good to know!
― sarahell, Saturday, 13 February 2021 01:32 (three years ago) link
I think I’ve found the holy grail bra?????
I saw a fat fashion blogger raving about this bra, but it’s pricey as fuck so I put it on the wishlist for my mother in law (she’s the best - she demands a wishlist for Xmas/birthday) and she ended up buying me one.
https://evelynbobbie.com/products/defy-bra
Its:Wireless SeamlessHas amazing lift (as much lift as my wired Elomi bra)Is insanely comfortable
I was dubious at first bc I could barely get it down over my shoulders then chest, but once it was on - it’s so weird bc it feels supportive but somehow there’s no tightness or pressure anywhere??? It’s fucking magic. I was kinda worried about sizing since it’s not adjustable anywhere but I’m a 38G/GG and I got the 2XL and it’s perfect.
Worth every penny but they also have a 20% discount on first orders if you sign up for the newsletter. I’m gonna but at least two more. I don’t know if I can wear any other bra again.
― just1n3, Wednesday, 24 November 2021 12:51 (two years ago) link
After a traumatic go with a similar Spanx bra, I've actively avoided styles like this, but I'm interested to try this one after reading how it's working for you! I see they offer one with hardware for back and straps too, if needed. Do you find the lower edge rolling up at all?
― Jaq, Wednesday, 24 November 2021 17:12 (two years ago) link
Yeah the band does roll a little - I emailed them to ask if that meant I needed a different size and she replied that it wasn’t an issue they’d encountered during testing but they’d received similar reports
“We have heard feedback from customers who experience the band rolling, and our designer is aware of the issue. Some women find that after wearing it and "breaking it in" the band is more malleable and flips up less. We believe it has to do with length of torso, and also ribcage projection.”
I have a really short waist so I think that might be the issue
― just1n3, Wednesday, 24 November 2021 18:13 (two years ago) link
If clothing rolls, it will always roll on me.
― Christine Green Leafy Dragon Indigo, Wednesday, 24 November 2021 19:49 (two years ago) link
I'm also short-waisted, so maybe that's why it seems to happen.
― Jaq, Wednesday, 24 November 2021 20:33 (two years ago) link
I'm giving a tentative thumbs up to the most recent Torrid wire-free bras -- I'm a D so idk how they work for larger sizes, though they definitely carry them -- also on sale
― sarahell, Sunday, 28 November 2021 00:38 (two years ago) link
The only thing is: As a non-binary person, I *like* the bolted-on feeling that underwires give me.
― Christine Green Leafy Dragon Indigo, Sunday, 28 November 2021 03:46 (two years ago) link