Friday, July 29, 2005
At least it's not a corset
Alright boys, this post is one you might not understand, but feel free to read on for informational value. I'm complaining about bras today. Yes, that's right-bras. They are so freaking annoying. I don't understand why ever little girl can't wait to get boobs, cause they are just a nuisance for the most part, but I'm not complaining about boobs today, so back on topic. I have 2 bras. I have one that is really comfortable and works really well in most circumstances, and one "sports" bra that I bought for more support during those exercise times, but actually provides less support than my regular bra. Now this is simply not enough bras. And I know some people are actually grossed out by the idea of wearing the same bra every day. So every once in a while, I try to get more bras, and this is where the trouble starts. First of all, bras are pretty expensive. I mean, you can find one for ten bucks, but I've found out the hard way that when your over the shoulder boulder holders are supporting this much weight, they should be quality craftsmanship. The ten dollar ones don't fit very well, are uncomfortable, and wear out pretty fast. So to get a good one, you're lucky to get it for $20, but usually they're more like $22-$28. Sometimes you can catch a sale, like buy two get one free and so forth. But the big problem is, that you can find one for that price, and then when you wear it for 4-8 hours, you find out it's not comfortable for the long haul, or it doesn't fit right after it gets settled or something like that. And it's pretty upsetting to drop 25 smackers on something you only wear once, unless it's a prom dress, that would be a good deal. So I have a drawer full of bras I never wear, for a variety of reasons. And I can't throw them away, cause I spent good money on them, and who am I gonna give them to? I don't know anyone that has boobs my size. And I personally don't believe in giving underwear to resale stores cause I think that's gross, even though there's no fluids coming from my breasts (except for a time after my son was born) I still feel it's unsanitary somehow to pass along a bra. Maybe I'm weird. Anyhoo. So you have all this pressure to get just the right one to buy so you don't waste your money, cause, quite frankly, I'm poor all the damn time. So my bra is getting too big because I'm losing weight. So today I decided to go a-lookin' for a new bra or three. I went to Lane Bryant, cause it's a store for fatties like me, and my mom loves their bras, so I thought it was a good choice. I was in luck! A buy 2 get 1 free sale! Hooray! So I pick out a selection of bras in several sizes. No luck. So I adjust the sizes I'm picking. Again, no luck. I think I tried on 14 bras, and yet, I couldn't find a single one that I liked. Most of the bras out there have under wires, which is a c shaped wire that goes under and around the boob and supposedly provides support, but on me, they usually dig into my rib cage, which isn't comfortable. Of the ones that don't have underwires, many of them have like a sleeve or band that goes down the torso for a couple of inches. I know from experience that those roll like crazy on me. Many of their bras were, get this, padded. I know! And they even had these little bags of air in little pockets on the inside of the bra. Now tell me why in the world a woman that is trying on a DD bra needs help in this area! SERIOUSLY! Just for anyone who's not aware, small breasts are A. Slightly larger is B. C is widely considered "perfect" although I would say it has a lot to do with the woman's frame and stuff. D is large. DD is, well. . . huge. They even have triple D. Sad really. Of course there are women that need larger sizes than these, At JCPenney you can order up to an H in some bras. But still. Anyone who's seen my breasts knows that I don't need padding and innertubes. So bra sizing experts say that you should chose a bra that will leave no red marks on your back or shoulders. I would like to see this mystical bra, cause I have NEVER found a bra that didn't leave a mark somewhere. I used to have an underwire that rubbed the sides of my breasticles so much they chapped and bled. Can you imagine? So if you do manage to find a bra that fits right and doesn't kill you, then you have to actually see how your breast look in it. Are they all squished together? Are they seperated and shooting off to the sides? Are they drooping down way too low? Are they up so high you look silly and have trouble breathing to boot? Between all these many factors, you can see why I still only have 2 bras. It's sad. I really want more. Maybe when I get down to my ideal weight I'll go back to being a 36C. You can find bras by the gross when you're a 36C. That would be sweet!
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Man, I'm glad I don't have those puppies hanging from my chest. You should go and find a decent bra with few problems, and then use your sewing expertise to perfect it. Or, go buy some ace bandages, and spend a couple of hours finding the perfect way to wrap up those suckers that's good for everyone. Then you could get really good at it, and revolutionize teats everywhere! But, my man-tits are of manageable size, so feel free to disregard any or all of my ignorant rambling. :)
I feel you pain sistah! But, you're wrong about the 36C thing. I recently went bra shopping and could only find three, that's right, three bra's of that size in the whole freak'n store. I was very annoyed. Then on top of that they were the "expensive" ones that come in boxes....and didn't have an underwire, which I've found in recent years to be essential for support. Those band things just don't do it for me. So by expensive I mean $15. I've never paid (until recently) more than 12$ tops for a bra. So I was very upset. I understand the two bra thing. I generally have one general use bra, one sports and then like 5-8 "other" bra's that very rarely see the light of day. I think with garments the sanitary thing isn't as big an issue since they're not next to your skin. But then I think it's also perfectly alright to wear the same pair of jeans everyday for two -three weeks. Seriously. Anyway, so yeah, bra's suck.
I actually bought a pattern once to make my own bra, but I couldn't find the right kind of fabric at any of the sewing stores around here.
It seems like I always see 36C! And Kiera is one of the ones making them carry only under wires! I blame you! I am glad to see I'm not the only digusting slob who wears the same bra day in and day out. I feel better now.
Yeah, I always see 36C unless I'm trying to buy one, then they're suddenly sold out. It sucks.
hehehe...boobies.
"Body by Victoria" Unlined full coverage bra in cotton
$28-$32 from Victoria's Secret.
I get three at Christmas (Buy 2 get one free) every year. They last out the year. They're lined, but stretchy, so you don't get those weird "seams across your boobs" lines under your clothes. And, they're full coverage, so you don't get that "overspill" effect that makes it look like you've got boobs on top of your boobs.
And, they make them in sizes up to DDD. (I'm a DD... it's a pain in the ass. Well, more like a pain in the back, but you get the idea.)
And, "Hi, Margie."
Hello! I went into Victoria's Secret once and was rather rudely told they didn't carry my size, maybe I should check at Lane Bryant. It's cause I'm like a 40 or 42. Thanks for the tip, though, when I get my weight down I'll have to check that out.
Man, those Victoria's Secret workers are Skinny Bitch Homunculi sent from the planet "Peroxide Shame" to make normal people feel bad.
I hate shopping.
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