https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-soft-no-wire-plus-size-bras Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:55:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-soft-no-wire-plus-size-bras#post-665946 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:15:19 +0000 Makrame 665946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All great ideas, thanks for the suggestions! I liked the Playtex bra selection at Kohl's online. I also really like Wacoal bras that Vicki posted but I think this is out of the "comfortable" price range for my relative.</p> <p>We don't have any places in the area for bra fittings, other than one really expensive small boutique, and since she is unlikely to buy any bras at those prices, she would probably feel uncomfortable going there and not buying anything. We can go to Kohl's to try bras on in person but it looks like the online selection at Kohl's in plus sizes may be better. I will probably do what I did for myself - order a bunch in different sizes and return those that don't fit. That (and reading Maya's bra fitting guide) is how I went from 36C to 34 D and never looked back. </p> <p>My relative was telling me "I don't need or want supportive bra" and "there is no way I can wear a C or especially D cup". I find both hard to believe, based on my experience, but I understand that in some cases, comfort may be more important than support. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-soft-no-wire-plus-size-bras#post-665903 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:18:03 +0000 K. Period. 665903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It would be worth it to go in for a bra fitting, if you can convince her. Years ago I had a bra fitting that changed everything for me on bras. My sister (plus size) and I (M to L) were both wearing the same bra: 36 C. I realized that couldn't possibly be right, so I thought a fitting couldn't hurt. Turned out that I was a 32 DD and my sister was a 40 A. When I changed to a 32 DD, suddenly the discomfort of under wires disappeared, along with the dark lines that I had on the sides of my breasts. After the fitting, your family member may ultimately insist on a no-wire bra, but at least you'll have a good idea of what size she is and how it should fit so that she can evaluate the fit of future bras. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-soft-no-wire-plus-size-bras#post-665884 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:53:34 +0000 Vicki 665884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been attempting to find this bra again, but they no longer make my size. It is the most comfortable no-wire bra and I hope it may work for you. It's by Wacoal and #85276 and there's another one, very similar and with a plain front, #85226. Here's a link on both of them:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/wacoal-awareness-85276-soft-cup-bra/2992917?cm_cat=datafeed&#038;cm_ite=wacoal_&#039;awareness_85276&#039;_soft_cup_bra:235966&#038;cm_pla=underwear/lingerie:women:bra&#038;cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&#038;mr:ad=19145275673&#038;mr:adType=pla&#038;mr:keyword=%7Bkeyword%7D&#038;mr:referralID=NA&#038;mr:trackingCode=6AC80E69-1968-DF11-9DA0-002219319097&#038;origin=pla" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/wa.....origin=pla</a></p> <p>85226. the Whoopi Goldberg "The View" bra:</p> <p><a href="http://www.herroom.com/Wacoal-85226-Everyday-Soft-Cup-Bra.shtml?utm_source=feed&#038;utm_medium=csse&#038;utm_campaign=become&#038;utm_content=85226&#038;zmam=24771125&#038;zmas=1&#038;zmac=14&#038;zmap=Wac001-85226" rel="nofollow">http://www.herroom.com/Wacoal-.....c001-85226</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-soft-no-wire-plus-size-bras#post-665881 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:51:29 +0000 Heather 665881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about a Playtex bra? They are reasonable, soft cup and sold at retailers like Kohl's, etc.</p> <p><a href="http://www.playtexfits.com/bras/styles/5213/" rel="nofollow">http://www.playtexfits.com/bras/styles/5213/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-soft-no-wire-plus-size-bras#post-665877 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:49:31 +0000 ManidipaM 665877@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Might be worth showing her some of the styles that actually *look* like a normal bra. I hated the racerback, pull-on styles and refused to wear a sports bra until I found the ones with adjustable straps and hooks in the back or front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-soft-no-wire-plus-size-bras#post-665866 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:33:34 +0000 Makrame 665866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Manidipa! I asked about that but she is set against sports bras. I might still try some just in case. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-soft-no-wire-plus-size-bras#post-665864 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:27:24 +0000 ManidipaM 665864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Any chance a seamed moderate-support cotton-rich sports bra would do the job? Support enough, but soft on the skin, no wires... Basic brands like Jockeys and Hanes should be well within that range. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/suggestions-for-soft-no-wire-plus-size-bras#post-665860 Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:24:12 +0000 Makrame 665860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a family member who needs to replace some of her bras. She normally wears a 42B, and I secretly think that she needs a 40C or 40D because she is not small-busted. I would like to order some bras online with free return to have her test them out. The problem is that she prefers very soft, mostly cotton-blend bras that do not feel restrictive. Most plus-size bras I see at Bare Necessities are very supportive, made of synthetic materials, and will probably feel fairly restrictive to her. She is also used to paying under $10 for a bra so I am not even sure there are options other than Target or Kohl's for that price range. I have never looked at bras at Target but I was very unhappy with the selection at Kohl's the one time I tried looking there - but I was specifically looking for the good support that I am used to getting from brands like Chantelle. Any ideas? </p>