Brandye's Sig

[bWg]

I haven't been too active here, but I peruse it quite often and give advice where I can. One of the most helpful members here is Brandye, from whom I'm sure everyone has gotten some help. I thought it was funny that the help I got was from her signature (the text at the bottom of every post).

Brandye
Don't wear cheap bras!

With this in mind, and hearing my girlfriend mention how uncomfortable her "new" bra was ("but it was on sale!"), I decided to get her a Victoria's Secret gift card. She spent an hour finding the right one, but I'm happy to say it's now her favorite. I happened to comment on how "you shouldn't wear cheap bras." and I got laughed at for my knowledge of what undergarments women should and should not wear, but she let it go after she realized how much more comfortable more expensive bras are. Anyways, thanks Brandye.

[eminatic]

victoria's secret is a HUGE ripoff IMO...i agree that i wouldnt buy a bra from the types of stores i buy my clothes at (Forever 21, Charlotte Russe, etc..) but mervyns usually has stuff that is basically identical to Victoria's secret stuff, minus the logo, and is about half the price or less

[bWg]

Well, I don't know what that store is. VS is the only place I knew of that would have "quality" stuff.

[eminatic]

basically what i was saying is department stores have stuff that is equal quality, but since it doesnt carry the logo of VS it costs half as much...

[bWg]

Oh, okay. I guess the moral of this thread is that the only thing I DO know about bras is what's in Brandye's sig...

[curious_woman]

Expensive bras are more comefortable, and they last longer. Never buy cheap bras from Walmart or the like unless you wish to murder your boobs...trust me.

[Brandye]

eminatic,

It is all in your perspective. Mine are all made and fitted to me and I find curious is trtue. Properly cared for, they last and cheap bras are not worth it.

Every young woman is attracted to a cheap, sexy bra at some point and then discovers how many ways a bra cannot fit. Starting with about seams and raw naw nylon thread that feels like a million mosquitoes nibbling at your breast.

[curious_woman]

And the wires dig into your ribs.

[sera300]

Finding a fitter in the US in near impossible...investing in a few really good bras for whatever reason you wear them [okay, mine are worn only to give me a boost--slightly padded] wash them VERY carefully and allow them to air dry. Use a garment bag if you have to put them through the laundry on delicate cycle with a mild laundry detergent. I hang mine to dry carefully....they last long time. VS? don't care for their lines anymore...so I began buying sets of bras & panties on Figleaves.com. I find I am liking the Brazilian panty...if care for well they do not tear or rip during the laundry process; I like Woolite for washing them.

Old bras? Kept for outdoor work when I do not care if I get dirty or sweaty. Overall, I prefer to skip them & will do so when home since I really do not need them--only for sports.

[Brandye]

OK, care of good bras
1. Never wear two days in a row.
2. Every one or two wearings, soak them in some delicated care soap and warm water for about twenty minutes
3. Rinse well
4. Drip dry on plastic hangars hanging by the straps, not the band

I spend the most on my everyday, work bras. I have four in constant rotation (1black, 1 nude, 2 white). I buy one of these each year so the excessive cost up front is covered. I wear mostly athletic bras for work around the house and, of course, cycling. "Special effects" (shelf, strapless, long line, backless) are usually only worn for a few hours at a time, so not all of those are custom. They are still good ones.

Now, if you ever have to replace all, the bra maker will get rich. Happened.