I have a C-cup complex. As in, no matter how many times the nice ladies tell me I'm a DD, I always seem to backslide. (They just don't look that big to me. And why should the little girls get all the good bras??)
No more. I went to Nordstrom Rack last night and bought a couple of decent bras way on sale. (Calvin Klein makes a 32DD? Who knew?)
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeow. And thank you, Meg.
Those Elle MacPherson bras are so pretty! Personally, I find they run small so best to try on first!
ReplyDeleteI just got a strapless 34F at the Rack this weekend -- terrific for only $15!
ReplyDelete@Anon the rack the rack the rack!
ReplyDeleteI am a 34DD (which I know isn't huge) but love bras by Panache. They are a British company but my mother sells them in her bra shop the Bra Boutique in Bermuda. Which porbably doesn't really help 99% of people who read ESB but thought I'd send out the info anyway.
ReplyDeleteFantasie are another good company who make pretty bras for larger boobies.
I am a 32GG! Tiny Back, Massive Rack.
ReplyDeleteBuying Bras is HARD. It is stressful and what few mention, its bloody expensive. My smaller breasted ladies always judge me for spending around $300+ a year on new kit but sorry, with these puppies, that elastic does not last long and I am with Celia, buying a good kit is about as essential as simply wearing you undies out of the house.
Elle Mc's stuff is ok but I have found the best brand for pretty, sexy, over a D-Cup is Mimi Holiday (who occasionally does the odd plus size). Either that or make a pilgrimage to Rigby & Peller in London. They are the business.
Hilariously, the only time I have never worn a Bra was in my wedding dress (thanks to some pretty seller boning though). It is not something I would normally advocate.
I love me a Calvin Klein bra.
ReplyDeleteAlso, we get all the good bras because people think it's ok to call us LITTLE GIRLS.
I love Elle M's stuff, but it does run small. However, friendly head's up on shopping for these in Journelle's NYC store. Not only do they not stock much above a 34D/36C, they've got some judgements at the ready if you come in and ask for, say, a 34DD (as I have twice). I don't get it, they sell contraptions to hold your lady bits, and then give you sass for having some.
ReplyDeleteI'm in denial about this, because I suspect I may be DDD, and oh my gawd maybe higher. But for real, maybe my New Years Resolution will be to get properly measured. Thanks for the links.
ReplyDeleteI highly recommend the Felina: Harlow Full Busted Demi Bra. I got the black/nude several years ago and loved it so much that I bought the alabaster to wear on my wedding day.
ReplyDeleteI search for bras on these sites since they carry a large range of sizes
Bare Necessities
Fig Leaves
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ReplyDeleteI WANT!
ReplyDeletelike i mentioned in the bra post, ALWAYS try on if you're DD or bigger, because the sizing does tend to get wonky. i am DDD in most of the brands i've tried, but DDDD (i think that's G?) in chantelle.
Cute!
ReplyDeleteAnyone know where to a comfy, supportive, cute nursing bra?
Mine are clocking in at 12F (34G) at the moment, but I need to get refitted, which should knock me down a size or two.
So very very pleased to share. I've twice pulled down/up my shirt in a restaurant to show these off to friends. They are now my religion.
ReplyDeleteOh, as an FYI, I got my first one at Nordstrom on sale, and bought two more online from Journelle, thus avoiding the judgement - booooo(bs.)
Thanks again, ESB, for hosting the foxy Celia.