https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:22:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1234998 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 18:28:53 +0000 Anonymous 1234998@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for reminding me that I need new bras. Especially ones in which the straps do not slip off. I am thinking razorback perhaps? If the girls don't sit pretty then my&nbsp;tops won't either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1234854 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 16:00:44 +0000 Marmee 1234854@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congratulations! &nbsp;I know it seems like a lot, but a good bra makes such a difference. &nbsp;FTR, I recommend hand washing over the washing machine (and I have a miele). &nbsp;I feel like my bras last longer when I hand wash them, and it's super quick just to let them soak in the sink for 1-2 minutes, blot out the water in towels, and hang them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1234816 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 15:00:51 +0000 Aziraphale 1234816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you about the bras. I don't even like lace, so undergarment shopping is just so unexciting for me. Much like buying track shoes! You need them if you run, but they are no fun to shop for.&nbsp;</p> <p>However, the upside of having good bras is that you know your bust is properly supported and looks fabulous beneath all your tops! The best bra makes all your clothes look better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1234800 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 14:32:15 +0000 Astrid 1234800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Enjoy your purchases! I'm also going to splurge on new underwear in the near future - I'm going to duplicate my favourite bra and I need new panties too. I don't want to spend money on it, but oh well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1234792 Sun, 27 Apr 2014 14:20:40 +0000 BethL 1234792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, kerry! I know exactly what you mean. I've gushed, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1233685 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 01:31:18 +0000 kerry 1233685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spend an obscene amount of money on bras! Thanks to a tip here on the YLF forum, I got my preferred brands at Bare Necessities for 25% off. I got the shipment this week and have been wearing the new bras all week (bought 3). Today I walked into a colleague's classroom and just gushed about how life-affirming and liberating it is to be in a bra that fits well!!</p> <p>So I say spend on ... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1232861 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 01:39:19 +0000 pil 1232861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Think how good the neckline and fit of your soon to be sewn dress will look </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1232304 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 16:56:08 +0000 Thistle 1232304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel your pain, but I can promise you it will be <b>SO</b> worth it.&nbsp; Makes every outfit look that much better!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1232223 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:09:20 +0000 Anonymous 1232223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Soma vanishing edge undies are the ones I always reach for when I want to be sure of no VPL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1232220 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:08:10 +0000 Elizabeth P 1232220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is something I'm starting to think I need to do.&nbsp; I thought I'd found a style I really liked, until I got the dreaded puckering lines across the front of a tee, that I didn't get with my old, almost dead bras.&nbsp; But the only place here that seems to be recommended for fitting etc is sooooo expensive!&nbsp; and when I went years ago, didn't seem to have nice nude wear with everything and don't worry bras, which is what I want.&nbsp; </p> <p>Anyway, good for you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1232190 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 14:34:50 +0000 Angie 1232190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's SO worth it. Enjoy your new foundations. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1232145 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 13:44:18 +0000 Janet 1232145@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely worth the money, although I agree, not nearly as fun as other kinds of clothing purchases! </p> <p>I was just realizing yesterday that my most frequently worn bra (nude, molded t-shirt bra) could probably stand to be replaced soon. It's held up extremely well, considering it's two years old (I rotate a number of bras and I think they last longer as a result), but it's probably a good idea to get a new one while they're still making that particular model. I'm always afraid a favorite will be discontinued! </p> <p>Come to think of it, it might be time to review the rest of the "foundation" drawer. I threw out a bunch of old things last year at this time, and it might be time for another review and purge. Spring cleaning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1232140 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 13:38:09 +0000 BethL 1232140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beth Ann, oh, I know what you mean, but it's totally worth it. Properly fitting bras in my size are much more than that, but my clothes look so much better. Actually, now that I think about it, JayS is right. I do feel better, too. I have some of those Soma vanishing edge panties; they're a few years old, and they're still nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1232108 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 13:11:47 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1232108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol Caro at your "cleaning bra"!</p> <p>Beth Ann - I used to wince at spending good money on bras but I sure don't any more. If the "girls" aren't happy, I'm not happy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1232098 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 13:01:30 +0000 Beth Ann 1232098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all, for the, um, support!&nbsp; You are all wise women!&nbsp; This was the first time I had a fitting.&nbsp; Fortunately the SA was skilled and knew her stock.</p> <p>Denise:&nbsp; Thanks for the link.&nbsp; Love the look of that bra!</p> <p>Caro:&nbsp; Oh yes, the cleaning bra!&nbsp; That'll get me to open my pocketbook!</p> <p>Leopard:&nbsp; So many knits will reveal everything beneath them, particularly all those jersey dresses and knit tops.</p> <p>Suz:&nbsp; I bought only 2 to start, but my current bras with built in cami have some life in them still.</p> <p>Jay:&nbsp; Got two pairs of the vanishing edge panties.&nbsp; They are wonderful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1232095 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:54:21 +0000 JayS 1232095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great undergarments are worth the money. Not only do you look better, you feel better with a properly fitting bra. Btw, Soma's vanishing edge undies are awesome. My favorites! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1232078 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 12:30:21 +0000 Suz 1232078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is money well spent, and I actually think you got a deal! I spent way more than that on bras last year. They are still lasting me (though I need a new nude one) but because I got a few at once, the others are all holding up very well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1232027 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 11:21:29 +0000 leopardluxe 1232027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The foundation garments really make or break certain outfits, imho. So it's money well spent. </p> <p>Also, most folks don't realize you're supposed to replace your bras every year or so because the back elastic stretches out over time and it loses it's effectiveness as a support garment (less of an issue for smaller breasted women).</p> <p>It always makes me cringe when I see someone wearing fab clothing/a fantastic outfit only have it look awkward because they are wearing an ill fitting or "lumpy lace"&nbsp;bra under the snug/thin clothing (by "lumpy lace" I don't mean I dislike lace bras, just that I've seen several occasions where women are wearing a thin top and obviously a lacey bra because you can see the seams/texture, etc. because of the way it sits under the light fabric top makes their breasts look more "lumpy").</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1232017 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 11:05:29 +0000 Lantana 1232017@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Money spent on the hidden underpinnings is worth every cent so good on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1231953 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 09:07:09 +0000 Caro in Oz 1231953@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Honestly whenever I feel tense about spending money on great underwear I try on my old "cleaning" bra with a fitted top then try on my new bra - no contest &amp; I understand why they cost what they do </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1231897 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 06:16:28 +0000 Adelfa 1231897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that if you got two good bras and two pairs of panties for $135, you did very well indeed! Congratulations! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1231853 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 05:20:43 +0000 CocoLion 1231853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just got a few new bras for myself yesterday. &nbsp;A good bra really does make you look better in clothes.</p> <p>I love this one from Wacoal, it's called <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.barenecessities.com/wacoal-seduction-spacer-t-shirt-bra-853255_product.htm?pf_id=Wacoal853255&amp;search=">Seduction Spacer T-Shirt Bra</a>. &nbsp;It's similar to the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.barenecessities.com/product.aspx?pfid=SimonePerele131343&amp;source=drlp&amp;cm_mmc=GLDA-_-Bra-_-SimonePerele131343-_-NA&amp;term=SimonePerele131343&amp;mr:trackingCode=72ABB6AE-4A07-E211-A87C-001B21A69EB8&amp;mr:referralID=NA&amp;c3ch=CSE&amp;c3nid=GDR&amp;gclid=CNnr2t2t-L0CFcRefgodhB4Apg?&amp;amsk=SURETOSAVE">Andora Spacer bra from Simone Perele</a>, but costs less. &nbsp;And the straps are fully adjustable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1231847 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 05:15:27 +0000 AJ 1231847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Both home and body deserve good foundation support. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1231845 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 05:12:44 +0000 kellygirl 1231845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Argh! I feel your pain! I hate spending money on underpinnings even though they are important! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1231822 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 04:55:46 +0000 Golden 1231822@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's nice to have nice undies for sure.&nbsp; But I am with you, I also have a hard time spending on things that don't get seen much... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1231814 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 04:48:59 +0000 anne 1231814@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I can understand your feelings. Probably par for the course for good quality. I have only one great everyday bra. it cost me $50 in 2012 and I hope it lasts for a long time!</p> <p>I'm glad you could fix your roof! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/foundation-repairs#post-1231800 Thu, 24 Apr 2014 04:39:19 +0000 Beth Ann 1231800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, today my house got a new roof (it was damaged in a storm last fall), and I got new underpinnings.&nbsp; I'm swooning from spending $135 for 2 bras and 2 pair of underpants from Soma.&nbsp; Holy Cow!&nbsp; </p> <p>I suspect I can find nice panties for less at Kohls, but I felt like the mass market bras weren't fitting me properly, so I purchased a nice balconette bra (good for my shape) and a vanishing back bra.&nbsp; I love them, but I sure would have preferred spending my money on something more fun!</p> <p>Gulp.&nbsp; </p>