https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 15:42:07 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-497037 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:37:31 +0000 mrseccentric 497037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Alicat, i've been wearing Fantasie bras which run from $75-90 retail. But i buy them on e-bay for $30-35 a piece. I scrutinize the seller's history, so far so good. I would never ever put a wired bra in a machine, it's no trouble to wash by hand in the sink using a decent shampoo. air dry on the line (or shower rod They usually last 2.5-3 years, it depends on how many i have in rotation. I wear three piece cup seamed bras, if you are handy and can replace the elastic on the band you can wear them forever. Moulded cups break down after a while.</p> <p>Have a great time with you new bras! Nothing beats a great fitting brassiere!! w00t!! steph </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496863 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:44:50 +0000 velvetychocolate 496863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll spend between $50-$75 for a bra, though if I found one that was really well-fitting for me, I wouldn't hesitate to spend up to $100 or more. </p> <p>I used to buy inexpensive mass-market brands at discount stores. When I first found YLF, I went and got fitted, although it wasn't at an expensive lingerie store or anything. Turns out I was wearing the wrong size entirely. </p> <p>Recently, with my new 'size' in mind, I was at the Rack and spied some well-known-for-their quality bras on super-sale, so I bought three or four of them without trying them on (I know, I know - kind of dumb, but I was feeling lazy that day)...I thought this was a great deal, but wouldn't you know that none of them fit properly, even though I bought them in the size that my new perfectly fitting bras were? Just as with clothing - it turns out that bra brands are different too. ACK. I didn't realize this, but then I should know better - it's the same thing with shoes. I can wear a size 7, a 7.5 and an 8 - depending on brand and style of shoe. I suppose I shouldn't be so surprised that bras are any different? I have clothes size small to large and they all fit perfectly. I also have sizes from 6 to a 12 and they all fit beautifully too. </p> <p>I wouldn't order bras online unless you know the exact brand and the size you wear in that brand. </p> <p>$70 isn't too much for a good bra at all. It's like with shoes - comfort and fit is a really big deal. With a handbag? I don't have to wear it on my body, so it's no big deal if I spend less or go for something 'fun'. With bras and shoes? Going for "fun" hasn't always served me so well....(laughing here - something about 4-inch peep-toe pumps for a wedding and a dress that was a smidge too long, and "fun" coloured bras aren't necessarily the most comfortable - you get the idea). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496729 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 01:00:10 +0000 Jonesy 496729@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I buy bras from freshpair.com. My current fave is a minimizer from Wacoal (endorsed by Oprah, apparently, so there ya go!) that sells for $65. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496724 Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:54:48 +0000 Transcona Shannon 496724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spend anywhere between $50 - $120 depending if I hit a sale or not. I wash mine in a lingerie bag on the gentle cycle in cold and hang to dry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496675 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:58:41 +0000 Beth 496675@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Usually between $50-$75. I'd be willing to spend more if necessary. </p> <p>My bras typically last around 2 years using a mesh lingerie bag for washing and then line drying. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496672 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:57:28 +0000 Jjsloane 496672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Because of my size (34DDD or F) it's never under $30 (and that's usually on sale). I wait for sales at Nordstrom, try my luck at the Rack and really like the Soma vanishing back which are made by Wacoal (one of mine had a Soma tag and the other a Wacoal tag and with a decent sale I can get them for around $36. It's something you wear everyday so it's worth the investment in the best you can get. I am still miffed that DH can buy underwear anywhere and it lasts for years (literally he has some boxers that I bought him 8 years ago that are still fine) and my underwear that costs much more lasts less than 1 year. (Bras I'd say 16 months or so) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496664 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:49:01 +0000 Megan 496664@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I buy the same bra all the time, it's the most comfortable, flattering one I've found- I have 2 skin colour, 2 black, 1 ivory. They cost me $40 each and last around 18 months.<br /> I did get 3 for the price of 2 recently which was a great deal </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496658 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:43:51 +0000 Anonymous 496658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually wear Fantasie and Freya bras, which run around $60. I've had luck finding them much cheaper on eBay, though, especially from UK sellers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496653 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:41:25 +0000 Isis 496653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's about what a good bra should cost.....I also look at TJMax and the Rack, but it is a matter of luck to find my size and style in stock.....</p> <p>They last about 18 months, with 4 in rotation, washed on delicate and air-dried.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496646 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 23:38:05 +0000 Lisa 496646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spend ~$80 per bra. I purchase 3 at a time and make them last a year. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496545 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:20:31 +0000 citygirldc 496545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hubby likes to buy bras at VS for some reason and I'm usually there with him. Believe me, I'm a plain jane neutral type of gal when it comes to bras and undies. Anyway, I tend to spend around $20 - $50 on a bra. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496542 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:14:41 +0000 lyn* 496542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>$9-13 on clearance; $40-50 regular.</p> <p>I have the most colourful bra collection EVER - gotta be careful when I wear light coloured tops! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496538 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:10:58 +0000 ironkurtin 496538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pulled the trigger... $300 for 4 bras. On the other hand, I will wear the heck out of them, so it makes sense. Right?</p> <p>If my husband knew how much a decent bra cost, he would die. There's not really an analogue in the male world. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496536 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 21:08:28 +0000 Amy 496536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spend about what Angie does. Stores don't generally carry my size either, so I'm automatically priced out of the discount bras. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496532 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:58:21 +0000 Angie 496532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Between $80 and $100. My bra size (28D) is NEVER available on sale or at discounters.</p> <p>I take very good care of my bras. They last for at least 2 years. And rotating them regularly helps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496529 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:55:52 +0000 krishnidoux 496529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Ironkurtin said.<br /> Wash in net.<br /> Stack neatly (cups into cups) in drawer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496526 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:44:06 +0000 Queen Mum 496526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spend between $50 and $75 typically. I don't think $70 is outrageous at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496524 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:31:06 +0000 Louise 496524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it fits, flatters and you love it it's priceless x </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496523 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:30:54 +0000 Mo 496523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If I can find that same bra at TJ Maxx or on eBay for half price, I do. That said, some brands just don't discount and so full retail is to be expected. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496522 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:30:26 +0000 Ana 496522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No, that's about what I spend on a bra, and they usually last me about a year to eighteen months. I'm due for some new ones again soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-much-do-you-typically-spend-on-a-bra#post-496520 Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:29:03 +0000 ironkurtin 496520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is $70 too much for a nice brassiere? </p>