Bras 101: The Great Post-Exchange Debate

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  • JamieB86
    JamieB86 Member Posts: 397
    edited January 2013

    I was near Bloomies today, but didn't go in.  Wonder if I can make it tomorrow...hhmmm

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  • Carrol2
    Carrol2 Member Posts: 2,903
    edited January 2013

    You guys like the soft cup bras? I just found I look so much better with the molded cups.

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  • annemarieh
    annemarieh Member Posts: 140
    edited January 2013

    Just a quick question...I really want to start buying bathing suits. My exchange isn't until next week. Should I wait until i'm sure what size i'm going to be?

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  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 4,898
    edited January 2013

    Carrol -- I do prefer the soft cup bras myself.  I find the molded cups feel and look funny on me.  Isn't it great that there are choices?  I actually find that there is always FAR more selection of molded bras in the stores... I guess I'm in the minority.

    Jamie -- the Bloomingdale's sale is four days (starting today) -- 30 - 75% off (hence the great deals I found).

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  • JamieB86
    JamieB86 Member Posts: 397
    edited February 2013

    Annemarie- definitely wait and see where you end up. Hard to be patient I know.

    Thanks Lilah. I'm planning on going tomorrow!

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  • Carrol2
    Carrol2 Member Posts: 2,903
    edited February 2013

    JamieB86 yes I agree choices are great. Since I work at Soma I always like to hear what other women prefer so I can make good suggestions. Every woman like s a different look and every body needs a different type of bra. The other day I saw a woman who was unhappy that her reconstructed implants were so far apart she had no cleavage with a C cup. A good push bra and the problem was solved. Doesn't work on everyone but she was thrilled. I personally have plenty of cleavage but not enough upper pole so a molded cup helps and a push up helps too. Since I work at a bra store I try them all.

    Before BC I always felt my boobs were way to big for a molded cup. I was always trying to make them look smaller. Now that I lost a cup size I tend to want to put them out there. Also cause I gained weight and I think the curves detract from my big belly but, I am working on that.

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  • Golden01
    Golden01 Member Posts: 916
    edited February 2013

    Carroll - I also prefer the soft cup bras. I seem to "float around" in the molded ones and not fill them out as well while the soft cups seem to hold the "girls" a little more naturally.

    annemarieh - My suggestion would be to wait on the swimsuits until you are well healed and know the swelling has gone down.

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  • JamieB86
    JamieB86 Member Posts: 397
    edited February 2013

    So I went to Bloomies today and the woman (who was so funny) tells me "Your ladies are full. You need a triple D." What???  I did get one DDD in a molded cup, and a DD in a soft cup.  Didn't get as great a deal as Lilah, but I'm happy. I'll see if I can find a link to a photo.

    ETA - http://www.herroom.com/chantelle-3281-rive-gauche-3-part-cup-bra.shtml  - color Indian Ocean

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  • Estel
    Estel Member Posts: 3,353
    edited February 2013

    Jamie - Beautiful! xoxo

    Here is my theory on spending $$$ for a good bra:
    I see buying a good bra like buying a good pair of athletic shoes...I'm going to buy quality, what fits well because it pays off in the long run. It's not worth it to me to have cheap running shoes and have back, hip and knee issues. (I have had knee issues in the past and it's no fun).

    We went through hell to get these new foobs, I'm going to take care of them and buy what feels good. ;) Once we know what we like ... We can search ebay and the online sites and watch for when they go on sale. I will pay full price when I get a super fitter or salesperson because I want to support and encourage them.

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  • annemarieh
    annemarieh Member Posts: 140
    edited February 2013

    Golden, and Jamie! Thanks for the advice! Jamie, that bra is sooooo pretty!

    DawneHope!  Never thought of it that way before! I better be finding a new job soon since I no longer have one!

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  • LQT
    LQT Member Posts: 4
    edited February 2013

    Thanks so much for your post. I'm half way through reconstruction.  I have NEVER had breasts so I tried to look on the bright side of breast cancer with the fact that I WILL HAVE BREASTS AND CLEAVAGE!  YAY!  Finding a bra to fit was so frustrating. I've had FOUR bra fittings and finally Lindsay at Nordstrom's in Hurst, TX fit me properly. One fit me in a Wacoal, one fit me in a Chantelle, another fit me in another Chantelle.  By the time I got home each one was a disaster waiting to happen.  I called Nordstrom's in Hurst, TX and ask for the manager.  Lindsay was SO sweet.  I told her my frustrations, told her I wanted to be fitted by someone who was well trained in fitting bras for post mastectomy and implants.  She scheduled me to come in that afternoon to see her.  She was amazing.  I tried on another 40 bras probably and ahaa, the Natori feathers and the Natori Jacuard fit perfectly.  So comfy, supportive and also beautiful bras.  Thanks so much to Lindsay!  Maybe add Natori to the list of bras to try!  I love your forum!  Thanks so much for all the posts!!

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  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 4,898
    edited February 2013

    Jamie -- what a pretty bra!  Sorry you didn't get as good a deal... but yay for a deal nonetheless!

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  • JamieB86
    JamieB86 Member Posts: 397
    edited February 2013

    Thanks Ladies - can't wait to wear it!

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  • annemarieh
    annemarieh Member Posts: 140
    edited February 2013

    LQT!! I LOVE Natori! I live by the outlets, so, after my exchange, i'm headed over there! I can't wait! Glad you found some you liked!! Yay!

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  • Estel
    Estel Member Posts: 3,353
    edited February 2013

    Lots of good information here:



    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/02/04/bra-fitting-boobs-_n_2582123.html#slide=more273630



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  • Delilahbear
    Delilahbear Member Posts: 466
    edited February 2013

    Hi ladies - its been awhile since I posted on here. Since I no longer work for SOMA, I haven't purchased any bras but with my rotator cuff and elbow issues, I have stretched out several of my bras by the way I had to put them on so needed new. I finally had a chance to go to a Nordstroms in Tampa, FL today and bought 2 Freya plunge styles - one is sheer purple print and another the bottom half is lime green and thin white stripe with embroidery and then netting/lace on top. Expensive but so lovely. My Mother was just shaking her head but she knows I love pretty bras. I was excited to finally get to try on the Freya's and now I can order online with some idea that they will fit. The sales girl was so helpful and nice. She asked if I had been fitted for a bra lately and I had to laugh and repeated all the fit stuff from SOMA and told her I had worked for SOMA so knew what size I thought that I needed and then had her check the fit and adjust the straps for me. Can't wait to wear them.

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  • Estel
    Estel Member Posts: 3,353
    edited February 2013

    Delilah - Wahoooo!  Cool  Purple ... is it lace?  Is it Lyla?  Or Untamed?  I have the purple Lyla and it's gorgeous!  Untamed is next on my list!  I have no idea what the lime green one is ... give us more info ... some of us need to know. WinkLaughingKiss

    Congratulations on your shopping trip!

    Freya Lyla:

    http://www.herroom.com/freya-aa4301-lyla-underwire-plunge-balcony-bra.shtml

    Freya Untamed:

    http://www.herroom.com/freya-aa1291-untamed-underwire-plunge-balcony-bra.shtml 

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2013

    I'm supposed to be putting together barre and Pilates classes for tomorrow, but y'all have me bra shopping instead!

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  • Estel
    Estel Member Posts: 3,353
    edited February 2013

    Val - Ah, yes.  Glad to return the favor!  Cool

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  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 4,898
    edited February 2013

    Love that Lyla!  The other link was broken (alas).  I will look Untamed up separately.

    Delilah -- sorry to hear about the issues with your rotator cuff but wahoo on the new purchases!

    Hey Val!

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  • Estel
    Estel Member Posts: 3,353
    edited February 2013

    Is this the lime Freya?



    http://www.barenecessities.com/freya-totally-tartan-plunge-bra-aa1421_product.htm?pf_id=FreyaAA1421&search=&manual_cm_sp=SlotLocation-_-R1C3-_-FreyaAA1421



    Or this one?



    http://www.barenecessities.com/freya-morning-meadow-plunge-bra-aa1411_product.htm?pf_id=FreyaAA1411&search=&manual_cm_sp=SlotLocation-_-R6C2-_-FreyaAA1411



    Lets try untamed again



    http://www.herroom.com/freya-aa1291-untamed-underwire-plunge-balcony-bra.shtml









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  • Lilah
    Lilah Member Posts: 4,898
    edited February 2013

    Oh yes that Untamed link worked this time!  LOVE.  The Freya Morning Meadow is pretty darn cute too!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2013

    Yes, it's true.......I am almost finished with updating the header on this thread!  I'm debating about putting in specific bras - alhtough I know I asked y'all for suggestions last month - because we are all so different.  So.......

    A question for you, my sweet bra-loving friends:  Did you come to this thread to find a specific bra?  What DID draw you here?  Let me know either by reply here or PM if you prefer.  Thanks, ladies!

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited February 2013

    And sadly the Freya "Untamed" is out of stock on Herroom......Frown

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  • bellamarie
    bellamarie Member Posts: 62
    edited February 2013

    Hii am having my exchange surger on thursday.. my surgeon said nothing abot drains?  does everyone get them.

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  • JamieB86
    JamieB86 Member Posts: 397
    edited February 2013

    Bellamarie - Not everyone ends up with drains after exchange. 

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  • Estel
    Estel Member Posts: 3,353
    edited February 2013

    Val - You can get it at figleaves and bras and honey.



    I'll write more in a pm in the next couple of days but I had absolutely no idea how many beautiful bras were out there. My idea of a great bra before Bc was VS.



    I literally cried when I looked at some of the links for the first time. I didn't think I would feel feminine and sexy ever again...seeing what was out there gave me hope. What drew me here? Pain. I was in chronic pain and after reading on whippetmom's thread about this one...I came over. For the first year after my exchange the only thing that alleviated my pain was a three part, unlined, underwire bra. It sounds weird ... But I think being able to see what was out there, what was possible was healing for me ...



    Freya Untamed:



    http://www.figleaves.com/us/product/FRA-AA1291/Freya-Untamed-Underwired-Plunge-Balcony-Bra/?size=&colour=Lilac/Purples





    http://brasandhoney.com/freya-bra/freya-untamed-amethyst/





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  • Estel
    Estel Member Posts: 3,353
    edited February 2013

    P.S. I would have never known about three part underwires cups had it not been for this thread...I wouldn't have known what they looked like if not for the links...



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  • Carrol2
    Carrol2 Member Posts: 2,903
    edited February 2013

    Val I come here and I lurk quite often because I work for SOma and I wanted to hear what kind of bras ladies with recon besides myself like and why so I could really offer good advice in my job. We are all so different jsut like ladies with natural breasts. So far these are the issues that I have heard at my job and how I attempt to supply a suitable bra.

    breasts not symmetrical - molded cups. Sometimes with an insert

    too much space in between - push up ususally or soemtiems the new sensuous sides bra.

    not enough cleavage - push up with plunge

    side boob, or extra tissue on sides below armpits - sensuous sides or vanishing back bra

    soma doesn't ahve this 3 part bra that freya carries is there any beenfit in fit to this or is it purely about aesthetics?

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  • Delilahbear
    Delilahbear Member Posts: 466
    edited February 2013

    Yes - The Morning Meadow and the Untamed are the ones I purchased. The only problem with the morning meadow is that it has a bit of room in the fullest part of the cup, but then that's due to no natural nipple and shaping.

    The Untamed doesn't have quite the room due to the fabric, I think. Anyhow - I am excited about them both and will probably purchase a few more online as time goes by.

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