Ladies-- How Did You Keep Up With Bra Sizes?!

[vanb0052 40]

I'm going in for my sleeve in less than a week!! I've pretty much figured out how to keep up with replacing my wardrobe on a budget, except for the bras. These suckers are expensive....plus I need good support. I just wanted to see what others have done to make sure the girls have what they need while going through sizes so quickly.

Thanks!

[LindaS 316]

I bought two Genie bras because I was changing sizes so quickly. It worked for me, but I know many others don't like them.

I liked them because they were comfortable, and they fit me for a long time as my band size went down almost 10 inches. I also like how they smoothed out my back fat as I was losing.

I have recently bought several new bras, and it is so expensive. It is also hard to find bras in my size. I am currently a D cup, and my band size is between a 34 and 36. Most of my local stores don't offer anything smaller than 38D in the cheaper styles. I've had success finding good reasonably priced options at TJ Maxx. I'm not done losing yet, so I don't want to spend more than $20 on a single bra, which can prove to be almost impossible with the size I need.

[alliegb3 112]

Sports bras are easily flexible for sizes and provide good support for the girls

[alliegb3 112]

I thought about the genie bra- how good is it? I mean would u buy more?

[Pookeyism 1,143]

Apparently I was wearing my bras way to tight, because they are the last things to begin to be big...I hate to admit this, but I hate shopping for that stuff...I actually moved the hook and eyes up on two of my neutral color bras, so I could keep wearing them!

[his2my2our4 120]

I second the Genie bras!!! I orginally bought them just thinking they would get me through until I was ready to buy a more normal one....now I'm not sure. They are so comfy and they stay put...I'm not sure I'll switch back! :-)

[Catracks 865]

Genie bras huh? I'm wearing a bra that is a little big because I really can't replace them right now. I have sports bras, but they tend to mash the boobies together in a weird way. Mine are sad and droopy like deflated balloons right now.

The extra skin is starting to irk me.

[LindaS 316]

The Genie bra doesn't flatten me out as much as a sports bra does, and I like that. I love how it smooths out the back and under the arms. I like how comfortable they are, and I like that they can look like a tank top rather than a bra strap when wearing sleeveless shirts.

I think sports bras have many of these same advantages except sports bras tend to flatten by boobs right out. It may be that I need to find better sports bras.

The fat under my arm (just over the bra strap on the side) is the thing I like least when wearing a real bra, and this isn't a problem when wearing one of my Genie bras.

Once I put on a Genie bra, I have to lift my boobs up to get them adjusted right, but once I do that, they stay there. It gives me cleavage better than most bras. My breast are spaced farther apart than most boobs (I think). I have almost 3 inches of flat chest space in between my breasts. The Genie bra helps me push them together, so I actually show some cleavage instead of a ravine.

I am planning on buying two more in a medium. My first two are starting to show some wear, and they are getting too big (size large).

[chitowngirl 884]

Ugh...I'm at the stage where I desperately need to get new bras. Sports bras are great, however they're pretty much a no go to wear for work. I'm also going to check out that genie bra, I just hope it has a little padding which is a must for me because if it gets a little nippy outside I get nippy. Lol

[Catracks 865]

Ugh...I'm at the stage where I desperately need to get new bras. Sports bras are great, however they're pretty much a no go to wear for work. I'm also going to check out that genie bra, I just hope it has a little padding which is a must for me because if it gets a little nippy outside I get nippy. Lol

That is too funny!

[LindaS 316]

I just hope it has a little padding which is a must for me because if it gets a little nippy outside I get nippy. Lol

I have the same nippy problem, although if it gets a little nippy outside, there is nothing "little" about what I tend to do. My Genie bras came with these little triangular-shaped pads that you slip in for some extra support. They are enough to rein in my nipples. They tend to roll up when washing the bra, and I frequently have to readjust their position when I first put the bra on.

[aggiegirlie2006 10]

I'm in a weird place with my bras too! I keep losing inches "around" but not losing in the cup... So the number keeps going down and the cup size up! I guess it's better than my mom who is losing them altogether but it is making it really tough to purchase bras!!

[his2my2our4 120]

Do you take the little pads out when you wash the bra? I usually do and don't have any problems with them rolling...wonder if that has anything to do with it. The pads slip in and out depending on whether or not you need the extra coverage...I like them because they give a smooth look

[Pookeyism 1,143]

I have the same nippy problem, although if it gets a little nippy outside, there is nothing "little" about what I tend to do. My Genie bras came with these little triangular-shaped pads that you slip in for some extra support. They are enough to rein in my nipples. They tend to roll up when washing the bra, and I frequently have to readjust their position when I first put the bra on.

perhaps you could tack them into the bra from the inside? The triangles I mean...

Where do you get such a djin bra? How much should I expect to pay?

[chitowngirl 884]

I've seen them at bed bath and beyond, I think they run about $20.