https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 20:49:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-173562 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:26:01 +0000 biscuitsmom 173562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops! I see that it's Marianne who's searching, not you! Sorry....good luck Marianne! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-173560 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:23:32 +0000 biscuitsmom 173560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Im sorry, Maya! No..that definitely would not work for you or Marianne! I thought if you were an inch or maybe two smaller it could be altered....yes, thanks, I knew that about where the support comes from, I just didnt know (personally) how well-made that type is from Cacique...good luck in your hunt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-173311 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:04:22 +0000 Maya 173311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marianne is a 32 and I am a 28, so it won't work for us. But it could be useful info for others, definitely. </p> <p>Plunge styles are actually quite supportive. Support comes from the band and cup structure (seamed styles being more supportive), not the amount of coverage. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-173304 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:23:02 +0000 biscuitsmom 173304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, the Cacique bras start at 36C....they do have a few plunge styles too, but I dont know how supportive they are. If a C cup would fit you, you can always shorten the band/and or straps yourself or have a tailor do it for cheap....I didnt know what size you are, I was hoping they'd work for you and I wanted everyone to know about this great sale thats going on.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-173284 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:03:40 +0000 Maya 173284@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Biscuits, is Calcique a plus size brand? I am just asking because people keep mentioning it here but I have never heard of it though it seems like it is sold exclusively at LB. If that is the case, it won't work for non-plus size ladies. Correct me if I"m wrong. How small does the band go down to? </p> <p>I wear plunge bras exclusively because my back is so incredibly short. Even balconettes are often too high cut for me. Less coverage does not mean any less support as long as you aren't bulging out of the cups. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-173280 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:51:47 +0000 Angie 173280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some bras look so much more balcony-y than others. I'm wearing one of my new balcony bras right now and it's very comfy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-173275 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:41:49 +0000 biscuitsmom 173275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cacique makes great Balconette bras, and at LB right now they are buy 2, get 2 free! I used to use Le Mystere and Wacoal, but actually get the best support and lift Ive ever had from their Smooth Balconette (Im a 40F) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-173180 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:45:54 +0000 Angie 173180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marianne, I hope you find the right bra :0) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-173123 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 05:55:29 +0000 marianne 173123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Elpgal - thanks! That's great info. I never paid attention to those details but apparently there is a huge variety.<br /> So I compared the wires on my bras, and my Wacoals do indeed go higher than my Natoris, but the Natoris cups are a tad narrower. And I do get with problem more with Natoris. (If you wonder that I don't have anything better to do on a weekend night, I am on kids duty and doing a bunch of stuff around the house). Anyway, the point is I have to be more discerning about the details.<br /> It's not that I don't *like* shopping, I am just not very efficient and need a ton of time, and it's hard to come by. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-173114 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 05:09:00 +0000 elpgal 173114@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marianne, On the herroom.com website, click on any bra and scroll down till you see a tab that says 'Fitter's comments' where the bra side measurement is specified. That should help you narrow down a few styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-173081 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:10:11 +0000 Maya 173081@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bra shopping is no different from any other shopping. You have to try on a ton of things and find something that works. It just SEEMS like more work because no one likes buying bras :p </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-173077 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 04:00:51 +0000 marianne 173077@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, you totally should look into something like lingerie design... or lingerie buyer at a dept store.<br /> That link is interesting - because I am actually relatively short from shoulder to chest, so it makes sense. Thanks for the suggestions! I guess I'll have to set aside some time to try on a whole slew of bras at Nordies, there doesn't seem to be an easier way </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-173071 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:44:44 +0000 Maya 173071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>See this:</p> <p><a href="http://www.herroom.com/solve-bra-size-and-fit-problems,909,30.html#10" rel="nofollow">http://www.herroom.com/solve-b.....30.html#10</a></p> <p>That Wacoal bra is very full coverage. It comes just below the armpit. The Natori is a balconette but it's hard to tell how far up it comes without seeing a side view. Here is a style that might work:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3055959/0~2376776~2374327~6010810~6010819?mediumthumbnail=Y&#038;origin=category&#038;searchtype=&#038;pbo=6010819&#038;P=1" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....9&#038;P=1</a></p> <p>I realize it's a push up and that might not be to your liking, but if you look at the sides, you can see it doesn't come up as high.</p> <p>Agrace, I'd rather do it on a volunteer basis </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-173063 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:27:32 +0000 agrace 173063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maya, and why is this not your career? You need your own line! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-173061 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:25:03 +0000 marianne 173061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Usually Wacoal sort of like this:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2763447/" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/2763447/</a><br /> And a couple like this:<br /> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3056939/" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3056939/</a><br /> (hmm this says it's a balconette bra, is it?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-173054 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 03:04:05 +0000 Maya 173054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At your size wearing a wireless bra isn't the end of the world, but you really should alternate with underwires. What kind of bras do you wear now? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-173052 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 02:59:34 +0000 marianne 173052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Maya. So the wires in those don't go up as high on the sides? I am going to reread your superpost about bras, as I am still not sure I could identify balconettes in a store.<br /> Any ideas on wireless bras or does everyone wear underwire exclusively? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-172960 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:40:04 +0000 Maya 172960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bingo Marianne. Look for balconettes and plunge styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-172949 Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:22:11 +0000 marianne 172949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Maya, I was hoping you;d come to the rescue :)<br /> The wires dig into the rib cage but right next to the tissue, if that makes sense. Sort of along the outline. And yes, it is higher up - which makes me wonder if I should look for bras on which the wires don't go up as high. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-172907 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:01:13 +0000 Maya 172907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marianne, sorry to be a pain, but some specifics would help. How are they uncomfortable? Do they dig the tissue or your ribcage? Does the poking come higher up on the underwire, closer to the armpit (I don't know if I'm explaining that well)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/even-more-bra-questions#post-172875 Sat, 19 Jun 2010 21:15:46 +0000 marianne 172875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been meaning to ask this after the recent bra discussions. I am pretty sure I am wearing the right size but the wires on some of my bras can get uncomfortable on the sides, especially after a long day. I was wondering if anyone else has this issue and if there are brands/bras with more widely spaced cups?<br /> Also, are there reasonable soft cup bras and which brands? I know it's not the same, but I wouldn't mind having a couple around.<br /> Thanks! </p>