DU Ladies: I need your help!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

My bras no longer fit very well, and I need to be re-measured.

Do you have any stores that you highly recommend for this?

I haven't done it in years, and always dreaded doing it...

But now, I feel I need to have some help...

So...


HELP!


Thanks!

:P

[PaddyBlueEyes]

1. hmmmm

:popcorn:
Sorry Pegs..Im drunk

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. My dear PaddyBlueEyes!

Figures that you would be the first responder in my thread!

And what do you know about measuring for bras? WELL?

LOL!

:rofl: :rofl:

[PaddyBlueEyes]

4. Aks MccT

Its a "hands on: skill.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

6. Somehow, I saw that coming!

Hands on!

:rofl:

[PaddyBlueEyes]

8. rofl

:rofl:

[blondeatlast]

2. Honest to goodness, my favorite place is Frederick's of Hollywood.

Their fitters have never failed me.

I am un-gifted in that area, but even my overly gifted sister (double D) goes there and she's not a slender woman by any means.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. My dear blondeatlast...

Hmmm...Frederick's?

It's kind of far from me...

I am un-gifted too, so...

Well, I appreciate your very kind suggestion!

Thank you, sweetie!

:hug:

[Heidi]

30. There's a Frederick's of Hollywood store in Torrance.

:hi:

Del Amo Fashion Square
Store # 62
[phone]
3525 Carson St.
Suite 29
Torrance, CA 90503
Hours

Sun: 11:00am-7:00pm
Mon: 10:00am-9:00pm
Tue: 10:00am-9:00pm
Wed: 10:00am-9:00pm
Thu: 10:00am-9:00pm
Fri: 10:00am-9:00pm
Sat: 10:00am-8:00pm

[CaliforniaPeggy]

35. My dear Heidi!

Thanks for the info, sweetie!

:hi:

[Muttocracy]

7. I swear by Victoria's Secret bras because their sizes are accurate

You can measure yourself with a sewing tape measure. Other brands of bras I've tried on can be +/- (usually -) a couple of inches on the band size. Even across different styles VS is pretty consistent.

http://www2.victoriassecret.com/braguide/howToMeasure.cfm?rfnbr=5373

Their stores have nice fitting rooms. I love that their stuff is sorted by size - I just go to the styles I like, check the drawer for my size, and no struggling with those stupid little lingerie hangers. I've never had help, but I think they will help if you ask.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. My dear Muttocracy...

My daughter also recommended them...

I don't want anything fancy or lacy...I like plain, and front hook, underwire...

And they do have a store near me...

I'll check 'em out, and thank you!

:hi:

[Muttocracy]

10. Lace is itchy!

I like their really plain cotton stuff, but I couldn't find it last time I went shopping. Got some other fabrics. It's still in their online catalog though. I buy their cheap or moderately priced stuff, and it lasts a lot longer than the stuff at Target.

[Jamastiene]

11. A campfire?

Since I had mine reduced, bras only make it to my body when I ABSOLUTELY have to. I burned most of my oversized slingshots. I should have converted them into "Ripley's Believe It Or Not" style curiosities/novelties and sold them.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

12. My dear Jamastiene!

Alas, even though I'm not large, I do fail the pencil test...

I feel much more comfortable and look more shapely in a good bra...

I applaud your ability to do without!

:hi:

[huskerlaw]

13. Victoria's Secret, definitely

Go sometime when they're not horribly busy (mid-day, mid-week is perfect) and they'll fit you in minutes. The best thing about Victoria's Secret is that they have SO MANY choices...lace, no lace, wire, no wire, different sized straps, etc. And the woman who fits you will also help you decide which style you should try.

:hi:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

14. My dear huskerlaw!

Hey, welcome back to civilian life!

And thank you for the recommendation!

There's one near me in the Manhattan Village Mall...

Looks like I'll be going over there, maybe next week!

I know which style I want, but the fit! Yikes.

Thanks again!

:hi:

[KitchenWitch]

15. I got fitted last at Nordstroms.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

18. My dear KitchenWitch!

And there's a Nordstrom's here too...

Sooo many choices!

I gather you were happy with them?

:hi:

[KitchenWitch]

22. I was very happy.

I was not happy that I went from a D to a DD, but I was happy that I was fitted properly.

[Flaxbee]

16. Since you're in LA, go to Frederick's or Victoria's Secret...

OR, if you want to splurge, find a lingerie store that sells La Perla.

But - I LOVE the Victoria' Secret "Ipex" line - very comfortable, yet still very pretty.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. My dear Flaxbee!

La Perla...I'll google it and see...

Thanks!

:hi:

[Flaxbee]

21. really beautiful, sexy lingerie. but $$$$

Good luck! Hope you find something you love. It's nice to have on pretty lingerie, even if you're just wearing jeans and a t-shirt.

[Lil Missy]

17. JC Penneys. Measure, and buy. Simple as that.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. So, you like Penneys...

I hadn't thought of them, but I appreciate your input!

Thanks!

:hi:

[Lil Missy]

23. Well, they have always made my tits comfy.

The one time I went for a "fitting", she stuffed my tits into something. In the first place, I did not appreciate my tits being handled like that, by a stranger.

And it turned out, I was recommended for the same size I was already using! I don't think I need to be abused tit-fully again to figure that out.

Good luck.

Lil Missy

[Missy Vixen]

24. My dear CaliforniaPeggy!

Go to Nordstrom. They will treat you like the goddess you are, and you will walk out of the store in a bra that fits and is gorgeous!

They have people that are trained in the bra fitting. It's AMAZING.

In the meantime, my husband said that he'd like to take that up as a career. :woohoo: I told him that was just fine, as long as I could spend my days entertaining my favorite professional football player. LOL!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

27. My dear Missy Vixen!

LOL! Great story, and I thank you for your recommendation!

:rofl:

[FloridaJudy]

25. Call the local department stores

And ask if they have a "bra lady". I've always wondered how one trains for that profession, but the ones I've dealt with have been great.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

28. My dear FloridaJudy...

Hmmm...now there's a thought!

I don't know how you train for that either...

:hi:

Thanks, sweetie...

[GoddessOfGuinness]

26. I second Nordstroms

:bounce::bounce:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

29. My dear GoddessOfGuinness!

Yay, for Nordstroms!

:bounce: :bounce:

Thanks, sweetie!

[elleng]

31. Check local directory for small, privately owned shop.

Should provide good service.

[yellowdogintexas]

32. I have had excellent results at Dillard's. Macy's, Nordstrom's and the other

large dept store chains all have trained fitters. I happen to like Dillard's because they have an excellent line of 'in house' lingerie that is quite moderately priced and every bit as good as the name brands. Even in large cup sizes .

I am trying to remember the name of the bra shop my daughter took me to in Arizona; it is a chain but not Victoria's Secret. Their fitters were excellent.

When I went out to hunt for this store, the Google gave me tons of hits.

[mwdem]

33. Check with Steinmart, if you have one near you.

They're actually doing this this weekend, I think. You can go to a Nordstrom's, too.

[hippywife]

34. I've never been measured for one

but they have a place in Tulsa called the Bust Stop. :rofl:

I gave up regular bras years ago. When I absolutely have to wear one comfort is my priority so it's a cotton sports bra for me these days.

:hi:

[Bryn]

36. It may be strange to you

but years ago I was having same problem you have until I found bras that really fitted me to a T and very comfortable, too. Plain, yet feel sexy. Guess where? The most hated place....this place of all places... Wal-Mart! I doubt they still sell those. That was back in 2000 when I found them in Miami when I still worked and lived there. They were stretch type yet strong with wires under. Brand name is Bedform. Latch is in front, not back which makes it easier. I still have several of them which are still good!

[ogneopasno]

37. I second Nordstroms -- very professional and no-nonsense, and you get a great fit. You'll be amazed

-- dare I say, uplifted -- by the results.

[supernova]

38. Here's an online bra size calculator

Measure yourself, plug in your measurements and voila! It works very well and will give you your bra size in several countries. :silly:

I prefer Wonderbras. They fit well and are very comfy. They definitely provide the lift; I always get compliments on my bustline ;-)

[Whoa_Nelly]

39. Have no advice for you, Peggy!

So, am stopping by to say :loveya: :hi: :hug:


I like Bali bras. Comfortable!

(Oh! I do have something to say! Went to an outlet mall mega major brand bra store a few years ago, and they have fitters there. Great place to get a fitted bra because so many designs to fit are there! ;) )

[applegrove]

40. Look it up on the internet. I once was going to sew bathing suits for a living. There

was all sorts of information about how to sew swimsuits on the internet. I'm sure you could get instructions there.