https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:27:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024941 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 13:23:36 +0000 Aziraphale 1024941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm no help with your first question, since I just let 'em free when I'm in my pjs. &nbsp;(For me, loungewear and pjs are the same thing). &nbsp;I'm a believer in letting them breathe from time to time. &nbsp;They jiggle around, yes, but you really can't see anything beneath the woven cotton fabric of a pajama top. &nbsp;I think that's the key for me: in a stretchy cotton tee shirt, going braless is hilariously revealing, so I don't use those for loungewear.</p> <p>As for your second question, no, I don't sleep in a bra, the very thought makes me cringe. &nbsp;But you know, I DID sleep in one every single night when was nursing. &nbsp;One of those soft Bravado ones. &nbsp;My breasts got SO BIG when I nursed. &nbsp;Like, Jessica Rabbit big. &nbsp;And were heavy, and I was convinced they would stretch so much they'd be down to my waist by the time the milk dried up. &nbsp;So as a protective measure I wore the bra. &nbsp;(They're not down to my waist -- they are pretty much the same as before, except with some silvery stretch marks -- so maybe it worked? &nbsp;Or maybe I just have elastic skin? &nbsp;I'll never know. LOL). &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024895 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 12:21:01 +0000 Betti 1024895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry about the link, looks like they changed it. Here it is on Amazon:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Bali-Microfiber-Crop-Top-Bra/dp/B004BIWQTU">http://www.amazon.com/Bali-Mic.....B004BIWQTU</a><br />It's very similar to the soft pullover bras other have posted.</p> <p>Yes, I sleep in this too. I have quite a bit of nipple show-through in my sleepwear without it, and when I get PMS I get such bad tenderness that I can't stand to sleep with nothing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024727 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 01:47:14 +0000 Jeanie 1024727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear the same kind of pullover soft bra that Mo posted. &nbsp;They come in a 2 pack, are priced well,&nbsp;and I like that they are convertible. &nbsp;You can wear them under a racer back tank or even a strapless sundress.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024696 Mon, 09 Sep 2013 00:59:09 +0000 Jjsloane 1024696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to have something supportive at all times (much to support) I don't change bras when I get home and put on loungewear that is meant to go outside if necessary. I&nbsp;generally wear a shelf bra cami or a "sleep bra" with my pajamas which are not meant for even a trip out for the paper. I don't put those on until I'm almost in bed.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024541 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 21:15:31 +0000 DonnaF 1024541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet;<br />If your bras aren't comfortable enough to wear except when you're sleeping, I'm wondering if they're the wrong size for you?&nbsp; </p> <p>Disclosure:&nbsp; Last month, after wearing 32 bands for over 45 years, I finally measured myself and figured out that I should be wearing 28s. . . .Doh! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024341 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 17:03:34 +0000 Isabel 1024341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As a stay at home mom, most of my life is "lounge" , well working "lounging work wear". &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I LOVE ponte pants for "lounge". &nbsp;They are as comfy as sweats, they are really durable, and you can throw on a jacket and look great.</p> <p>I sometimes sleep in a bra, though I have man boobs. &nbsp; I had to wear one after my breast surgeries and I have really gotten accustomed to it.</p> <p>I recently bought a seamless, stretchy kind a bra that is very similar to this one :<div><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-847211/bali-bra-comfort-revolution-full-figure-wireless-3463.jsp">http://www.kohls.com/product/p.....s-3463.jsp</a></p> <p>It is like wearing a bra t shirt or a really nice sports bra. &nbsp;And speaking of that, I have also become a big fan of seamless sports bras &nbsp;( Thanks RunCarla ! ) and they double as a really cute "cami" &nbsp;peek a boo.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4098138&amp;cp=4406646.4413887.4414035.4414027.4413879">http://www.dickssportinggoods......414035.441</a></p> <p>Any way, I hope that helps and that your son is fabulously healthy and happy.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024338 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 16:58:08 +0000 sarah 1024338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet, I just figured this out last year. I wear the same GAP racerback pullover bra that Janet linked to. They come in a zillion colors and provide enough support that I can take out the trash and show up in front of houseguests without being too uncomfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024322 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 16:29:26 +0000 Anonymous 1024322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought my size bra from the sears catalogue to try to save a few dollars. They don't fit quote right so I use them as my lounger/sleeper bra. They are on the loose side </p> <p>I don't sleep in a bra unless my breasts are in the sensitive stage of my cycle. But I do put one on the morning if I am lounging in my pjs. (teen kids, don't want to embarrass me or them) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024320 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 16:20:20 +0000 FlorenceFearne 1024320@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been meaning to try some of these:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.herroom.com/valmont-23057-lace-leisure-bra.shtml">http://www.herroom.com/valmont.....-bra.shtml</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>I figure they're cheap enough that if it doesn't go well, I've lost very little, but they are extremely well reviewed. I also like the lace, which keeps them from just looking like a sports bra.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024283 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 15:40:30 +0000 Irene 1024283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to sleep with a big sports-bra (as in oversized for me) -now I sleep without a bra. As for lounging, I need something a bit more supportive so I use wireless bras. Something like this:<br /><a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/bras/wireless/wireless-bra-body-by-victoria?ProductID=128257&amp;CatalogueType=OLS" rel="nofollow">http://www.victoriassecret.com.....8;Catalogu</a></p> <p>They are comfier than your regular bra. Mine are also a bit large for me, and I think I got them at Primark, so very inexpensive (I buy my other lingerie somewhere else, don't panic).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024269 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 15:08:46 +0000 Scarlet 1024269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hah, now I am feeling silly for not having this sorted. I guess it is one of those corners I have cut to save my fashion dollars. Thanks for all these great suggestions.</p> <p>Astrid, good call, there is a Calida near by me and I suppose I could ask in Triumph as well. Yes, I know it seems surprising, but during pregnancy my ribcage expanded a lot. It seems to be going back down now, so I am in a transitional phase. I guess this is maybe why some nursing bras come with 6 possible hook settings, which puzzled me at first. </p> <p>Mo, yeah, I don't know shelf camis have never been that comfortable to me. I think maybe they work better on a smaller bustline, to which there are indeed many advantages. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024231 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:58:50 +0000 Mo 1024231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Only last year I joined the soft bra team around the house. &nbsp;I use to do the shelf camis, but they really bug me. &nbsp;I picked up a colorful 2 for 1 pack of Bandinis to go under a low cut day dress at first&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.hanes.com/clothing/women/bras/view-all-bras/new%21-hanes-comfortflex-fit--153%3B-bandini-bra-2-pack?cm_vc=OnsiteSearch&amp;cmFV=">http://www.hanes.com/clothing/.....#038;cmFV=</a>&nbsp; Once I started wearing them under tanks around the house&nbsp;in the FL heat I was hooked. &nbsp;I have fallen asleep in them but don't wear them for that on purpose. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024230 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:54:48 +0000 Diana 1024230@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I admit that most of the time I go braless in my loungewear (there are benefits to being smaller up top) but if I need to be a little more decent or if I'm doing something active (like yard work) for which I'd like a little support, I'll either wear an old, stretched out sports bra (a lower impact one) or what is essentially a crop top, like this:<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/3-pack-Spaghetti-Strap-Fruit-Loom/dp/B003S5ZW20/ref=pd_sim_a_1" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/3-pack-S.....pd_sim_a_1</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024228 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:50:34 +0000 Astrid 1024228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Figleaves has one option without wires that comes in your size <a href="http://www.figleaves.com/uk/product/CH-116505/Charnos-Rosalind-Non-Wired-Bra/?size=32E&amp;colour=White" rel="nofollow">http://www.figleaves.com/uk/pr.....lour=White</a>. Not the prettiest and only available in white, but fairly high cotton content. Lace has a sports bra without wires in a 70E <a href="http://www.lace.de/commodity/6649" rel="nofollow">http://www.lace.de/commodity/6649</a>#. </p> <p>If you think one of those cotton tank top style bras would be good enough I suggest having a look at Schiesser and Calida, both have a few options available and you wouldn't need to order online and could try them on for size.</p> <p>As for sleeping in a bra, I never do. I don't think it's necessary and I'm more comfortable without a bra. I know that some friends of mine do sleep with a bra though. And not for comfort but because they feel insecure without one, even at home. It's a bit sad, I think.</p> <p>ETA</p> <p>Are you sure about your size btw? It's just that I've met you and you are quite slender and even I need a band size 30. I can't imagine you wearing a 34.</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024183 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 12:21:34 +0000 dakotacheryl 1024183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.herbergers.com/shop/women/barelythere-soft-taupe-black-custom-flex-fit-get-cozy-2-pack-bras_535024.html"><a href="http://www.herbergers.com/shop/women/barelythere-soft-taupe-black-custom-flex-fit-get-cozy-2-pack-bras_535024.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.herbergers.com/shop.....35024.html</a> </a></p> <p>I have been wearing the above bras for lounging and sleeping (can't stand not wearing "something"). They come as a two-pack and are usually on sale at Kohl's or my local department store. &nbsp;</p> <p>I am a 36DD (after being properly fitted last month) and I buy these in the "large" size.</p> <p>HTH </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024178 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 12:15:19 +0000 Janet 1024178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scarlet, the Gap one is just sized S-M-L. I'm about the same size as you and took a M. It provides just enough support and coverage to be decent enough to answer the door or run out the driveway for the mail. :-)</p> <p>ETA: I think this is it. Either I was mistaken about the price or she got it on a 2-for-1 sale. </p> <p><a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=84648&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=807495012" rel="nofollow">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....=807495012</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024171 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 12:08:23 +0000 Scarlet 1024171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Betti, somehow I wasn't able to see a particular bra with that link. Can you tell me the name?</p> <p>Thanks so much for the responses so far. Very interesting. I think maybe I need to look for a soft bra, but they are harder to find in large cup sizes since I guess the assumption then would be one is looking for more support. I am currently sporting a 34DD/32E or so. </p> <p></p> <p>ETA: Janet, great tip! I would love a $10 solution, ha ha.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024169 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 12:05:12 +0000 Janet 1024169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have an old, slightly too big in the band bra that I wear around the house or when I'm cleaning, etc., or a simple little minimally-supportive bra from the Gap that is probably meant just for loungewear -- no fasteners or underwire, it just slips on over the head like a tank top. My niece got it for me before my surgery, knowing that I would need something comfy while I recuperated. I think it was $10 and I have used it plenty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024161 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 11:49:07 +0000 Betti 1024161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear all of the above at times, and also a soft over-the-head bra like this:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.barenecessities.com/bali-microfiber-damask-crop-top-soft-cup-bra-2-pack-x1j3_product.htm?pf_id=BaliX1J3"><a href="http://www.barenecessities.com/bali-microfiber-damask-crop-top-soft-cup-bra-2-pack-x1j3_product.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.barenecessities.com.....roduct.htm</a>?</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024154 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 10:53:19 +0000 Astrid 1024154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear an old sports bra of mine, this one <a href="http://www.calida-shop.de/damen/kategorien/sportswear/sportswear/sport-bh/calida-04084-active-sports-balance-sport-soft-bh.html#switch" rel="nofollow">http://www.calida-shop.de/dame.....ive-sports</a>. It has lots of cotton in it and is comfortable. It's not the best support I can get (now that I know my true bra size), but it was the best I could do back then with the few sizes available in stores. I have the 70C (with a bra size of 65DD/E) and while it's not good enough for doing sports anymore it's enough support for lounging around at home. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024151 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 10:38:18 +0000 Lantana 1024151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear a cami with a built in shelf, nothing fancy, just the regular ones you buy at Target. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-everyone-loungewear-and-bras#post-1024148 Sun, 08 Sep 2013 10:28:55 +0000 Scarlet 1024148@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So for a lazy weekend breakfast or when I need to change out of "nicer" work clothes to come home in the evening&nbsp;I enjoy wearing loungewear, like a sweatsuit for example, around the house. The trouble is I don't feel decent enough to e.g. answer the door, run the garbage outside, or whatever might come up&nbsp;when I don't wear a bra. I wonder if other people are in this boat and what your solution is? Does anyone maybe use a loungewear bra and is there a particular kind or brand that you like? </p> <p></p> <p>ETA: As a follow-up question I started to wonder as well does anyone&nbsp;sleep in a bra?</p>