A bra a bra my kindom for a bra

Virginia · Post by **Virginia** » Thu Feb 26, 2004 12:44 pm

AS far as equipment goes, the bra is probably the most important. I have posted several times that in lieu of a professional fitting, go to a store that carry several upscale lines. Make sure you understand their return policy and hopefully you know your approximate size. Buy several from various manufactures, take them home and try them on with your forms and various dresses, blouses and sweaters that you wear. Make notes of which ones fit properly and the various cup sizes that meet what you are trying to accomplish. Return those that you don't like or fit. Works for me anyway. My favorite line is Olga! Kisses, Deborah

Anne · Post by **Anne** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 12:01 pm

Olga is good - I like Bali a bit more :^)

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 3:16 pm

Jessie wrote:I thought I ask people (or those who like them) what is there favorite bra or bras. I have a few I like. Currently I like what is called barely there bra. It has no wires or hooks and fits pretty good.

Jessie

My fave is the Body By Victoria bra from Victoria's Secret!

Erica Shade · Post by **Erica Shade** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 3:50 pm

Why is it that so many women like the Body by Victoria bras? They look rather plain. My wife has several and swears by them, but I find lacy, silky bras more attractive, and therefore I prefer them.

Erica Shade

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 4:43 pm

Erica Shade wrote:Why is it that so many women like the Body by Victoria bras? They look rather plain.

I guess so, but where they may lack in appearance, they make up for in comfort.

Jessie · Post by **Jessie** » Fri Feb 27, 2004 8:46 pm

I to have a couple different body bras from VS. And yes they are good. The one like the most is the one with a front closer making easier to wear.

Jessie

Erica Shade · Post by **Erica Shade** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 4:22 pm

If you are not wearing your bras 24/7, does comfort matter that much? I much prefer to feel sexy in a beautiful bra than comfortable in an average bra. Women have been wearing different articles of clothing for centuries which are uncomfortable, just for the sake of style. I think I'll join them.

Stay Sweet,

Erica Shade

Lorna · Post by **Lorna** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 4:39 pm

Erica Shade wrote:If you are not wearing your bras 24/7, does comfort matter that much?

To me it most certainly does. Although most of us do not wear them 24/7, one can and does feel the difference after 5 or 6 hours of wearing a bra throughout the evening.

Julie Miller · Post by **Julie Miller** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 7:08 pm

In case anyone is looking for a pretty and comfortable bra, I have purchased some nice bra and panty sets from "Just my Size"

The ones I like best are: Valmont Satin Soft Cup Bra & Hi-Cut Set
http://www2.justmysize.com/
I purchased white, black and pink sets.

Julie Miller

Toni Divine · Post by **Toni Divine** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 8:45 pm

Beauty:

You should definitely check out the sports bra. I can attest they are sweet!

My favs right now seem to be from the Avenue. I don't know who makes them, but they have a great mix of stretch and support. With my forms in, I get just the right amount of jiggle.

Toni

Beauty · Post by **Beauty** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 8:46 pm

Hi Toni,

Is there a certain brand of sports bra you prefer over another?

Beauty

Toni Divine · Post by **Toni Divine** » Wed Mar 03, 2004 9:12 pm

Beauty:

I don't really have a favorite. I have tried several different manufacturers, and they all seem to be very good. Again, I like the ones that are a blend, and are a bit stretchy. They hug you close, and if you accidently throw them in the dryer with your other laundry, they won't shrink like the all-cotton ones (And this has happened to me. More than once. I'm a veteran at doing absent-minded things like that.).

Toni

Beauty · Post by **Beauty** » Thu Mar 04, 2004 8:06 am

Hi Toni,

Ok, cool.

I just wanted to make sure there wasn't a favorite one out there.

Beauty

RaeLouise · Post by **RaeLouise** » Mon Mar 08, 2004 8:01 pm

hmmmm,
My favorite bra is from Avenue. It fits like a dream, is simple and holds my breast forms in perfectly.

My prettines bra is from a store calles Cato and is lacy and a demi bra in light lavender. Beautiful and with Hollister spray adhesive holding the forms in , looks great on

Bernice · Post by **Bernice** » Sat Mar 13, 2004 4:49 pm

I'm with VickiLee... I don't think I 've ever spent more that $8 on a bra. Usually under $3, sometimes under $0.25. I have had many. Some fit well, some not quite as well. Some are more comfortable, some less. Most with straps have needed a little lengthening in the sewing room, but other than that, I've done OK.

Maybe if I could see firsthand a reason to spend $40+ on just one brassiere, I would try it - once I get out of the deep financial hole I am in.

Best advice for the new crossdresser on a tight budget: Learn your size, and find an estate sale or garage sale for a woman about your same size (or the size you want to be)! Hit a church rummage sale right before they end, and buy stuff by the bag! I bought a dozen new pairs of hose that way once, for about $0.50 total.

Hugs,

Bernice

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