The 'PERFECT' bra??

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

OK, I'm looking for a great bra 34C (that can do magic, preferably, lol) within my price range. Hopefully less than $30, preferably less than $20 so I can get more than one.

A bra that can make empty wind socks look round-ish, separate and stay in place.

Features that I'm looking for:

ecapsulation, no uniboob

separation

underwire

light padding

hook & eye back closure

adjustable straps

compression & no bounce

firm support not stretchy

Edited March 24, 2017 by TheRealMeIsHere!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Soma makes the best bras. They are $60 though. I don'the think I have ever paid less than $50 for a bra unless there was a sale.

If you are really looking for a bra that can work some magic you are going to need to increase your price range.

Go to Soma, try a bra on, change your life.

Edited March 24, 2017 by OutsideMatchInside

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

8 minutes ago, OutsideMatchInside said:

Soma makes the best bras. They are $60 though. I don'the think I have ever paid less than $50 for a bra unless there was a sale.

If you are really looking for a bra that can work some magic you are going to need to increase your price range.

Go to Soma, try a bra on, change your life.

I'm on a very low fixed income due to disability. There is no increasing my price range, lol

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Maybe cross your heart bras if the still make those. Maybe you can get lucky at Walmart.

[bostonmama 135]

I'm a totally different size but wanted most of the same things you're looking for in a bra. I found wacoal bras at tj maxx and marshalls for $12,99 - $!6.99. I think regular price for these is usually around $60-70. Easily the best bras I've ever worn.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

2 minutes ago, bostonmama said:

I'm a totally different size but wanted most of the same things you're looking for in a bra. I found wacoal bras at tj maxx and marshalls for $12,99 - $!6.99. I think regular price for these is usually around $60-70. Easily the best bras I've ever worn.

can you post links to ones that you especially liked?

[bostonmama 135]

I found two different wacoal bras in my size. one looks like this one: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/wacoal-ultimate-side-smoother-underwire-t-shirt-bra/4141445?origin=category-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=BLACK the other is more of a plunge style. Both are super comfortable and supportive and give a nice shape.

You can always try them on at the store, or at home then return them if you don't like the fit. I bought some other brand I had heard good things about (Natori) but it gave me cone boobs so I returned it.

Every TJ Maxx/Marshalls I've been to carried the Wacoal bras, but I couldn't always find them in my size (38DDD) I bought one that was a cup size smaller since I love them so much and am not done losing weight.

[Diana_in_Philly 1,426]

Keep in mind that what works for someone else may not work for you -- everyone's "girls" are shaped differently so what might fit me perfectly may make you look like a bag lady. Find a store that will do a fitting - Nordstrom does them - you don't have to buy to bras to get the fitting but you can make a note of what fits you well and then go bargain hunting. (I normally don't advocate that because it harms retailers in general.) Or there may be a shop nearby -- we have an independent shop whose owner is a miracle worker with bras - average price is $40. Maybe worth it to go a little high for one so you know what to bargain hunt for.

Good foundations make all the difference.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

12 minutes ago, bostonmama said:

I found two different wacoal bras in my size. one looks like this one: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/wacoal-ultimate-side-smoother-underwire-t-shirt-bra/4141445?origin=category-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=BLACK the other is more of a plunge style. Both are super comfortable and supportive and give a nice shape.

You can always try them on at the store, or at home then return them if you don't like the fit. I bought some other brand I had heard good things about (Natori) but it gave me cone boobs so I returned it.

Every TJ Maxx/Marshalls I've been to carried the Wacoal bras, but I couldn't always find them in my size (38DDD) I bought one that was a cup size smaller since I love them so much and am not done losing weight.

Thank you!! Still laughing about 'cone boobs' lol!!!

That bra looks like I'd fall out the top if I bend over, no?? I have almost zero breast tissue, it's just free flowing skin with a nipple, LMAO! Ordered this one, so.....we'll see https://www.walmart.com/ip/Playtex-Play-reg-Outgoer-reg-Seamless-Knit-Underwire-Bra/124144326

My very favorite until they discontinued it was fruit of the Loom FT233, so really looking to find the closest to that. https://www.herroom.com/fruit-of-the-loom-ft233-hi-impact-hidden-wire-sports-bra-reviews,fotl01-ft233,26.html

[Airstream88 361]

Just My Size carries lots of bras and is currently having a buy 1 get 1 free sale.

www.justmysize.com

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

3 minutes ago, Airstream88 said:

Just My Size carries lots of bras and is currently having a buy 1 get 1 free sale.

www.justmysize.com

awesome!! Checking right now!

[bostonmama 135]

the watori one i see most often at tjmaxx/marshall, that looks like the one I linked, covers a lot. I can't really wear it with a low or loose top because it will show. It must be a different bra than the one I linked because it doesn't really create any cleavage, each boob is fully contained in the cup.

[losergrl75 277]

I have several of the Vassarette brand and fruit of the Loom underwire Tshirt bras from my local Walmart that I use for my everyday economical bras. I lost a lot of volume post wls and they keep the girls up and perky and the underwire on both are comfortable for long 10-12 hr days:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/VANITY-FAIR-BRANDS-BRA/39422521

https://www.walmart.com/ip/WMR-FT487-2-PACK-T-SHIRT-BRA/39404796

I have found the sizing to be inconsistent between brands on cheaper bras, so definitely go to your local Walmart and try them on.

[TheRealMeIsHere! 863]

4 minutes ago, losergrl75 said:

I have several of the Vassarette brand and fruit of the Loom underwire Tshirt bras from my local Walmart that I use for my everyday economical bras. I lost a lot of volume post wls and they keep the girls up and perky and the underwire on both are comfortable for long 10-12 hr days:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/VANITY-FAIR-BRANDS-BRA/39422521

https://www.walmart.com/ip/WMR-FT487-2-PACK-T-SHIRT-BRA/39404796

I have found the sizing to be inconsistent between brands on cheaper bras, so definitely go to your local Walmart and try them on.

Thank you for the links!!

I have tried those on, however, and with the middle so low, even without moving or bending over, I flow into the middle & get the dreaded uni-boob, lol

[Torriluv87 300]

I used to go to onestopplus.com i think is the site. I haven't been in a while but i usually paid $15 or less for my platex bras and they usually have a bogo going on. They also have other brands. Im on a very low income and before the few that i just bought hadn't bought a bra in over 4 years? Maybe more, so i know all about the cheap struggle lol.