I have a fairly healthy body image. My biggest problem is reconciling my current body with my body of 5-10 years ago. I was naturally thin when I was younger and then, a couple years ago, I got diagnosed with a thyroid disorder. Between that and just growing older, I've gained about 20 pounds. For the most part, I love my body, but there still times when I get frustrated that I'm not in the same shape I was.
I also went up a few bra sizes with the weight gain. I was busty to begin with, so bra shopping is a freaking horror. Seriously, I spent 2 hours trying on bras the other day, and I couldn't find anything that a) fit b) was comfortable c) cost less than $100. It's frustrating as hell, and because the problem is my band size, all the bras I have are too big, and I spend all day shifting around and pulling the back of my bra down. (Sorry, OT. I just hate bra shopping.)
If you live in the U.S., it'd probably be cheaper just to hire a seamstress to make you a few bras. Plus, you'd definitely gets ones that fit that way.
I don't have a particular business in mind. If you're just looking for some place to buy a larger bra and you're okay with ordering online, I tried biggerbras.com recently and was quite satisfied. One glitch: I ordered 2-day shipping, and didn't get my bra for 5 days. But they called me first thing in the morning on the third day without me having to call them, said there'd been a problem, and offered to refund my shipping fee and give me free shipping.
Call local seamstresses and ask if they only do alterations or also make clothing. You might want to specify bras. If they don't, you can always ask if they know of someone who does.
At least in my area, a cheap living room seamstress will require you to provide a pattern and materials, and then charge a labor fee based on how long it takes, including fittings.
There's all kinds of bra patterns available, so it's just a matter of finding someone with the technical know-how to alter one for an unusual band/cup combination.
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(Anonymous) 2012-02-08 12:27 am (UTC)(link)I also went up a few bra sizes with the weight gain. I was busty to begin with, so bra shopping is a freaking horror. Seriously, I spent 2 hours trying on bras the other day, and I couldn't find anything that a) fit b) was comfortable c) cost less than $100. It's frustrating as hell, and because the problem is my band size, all the bras I have are too big, and I spend all day shifting around and pulling the back of my bra down. (Sorry, OT. I just hate bra shopping.)
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(Anonymous) 2012-02-08 12:39 am (UTC)(link)Re: Appearances
(Anonymous) 2012-02-08 12:42 am (UTC)(link)Do you have particular business in mind? I would like to know these things...
/has a G/H cup
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(Anonymous) 2012-02-09 12:28 am (UTC)(link)I don't have a particular business in mind. If you're just looking for some place to buy a larger bra and you're okay with ordering online, I tried biggerbras.com recently and was quite satisfied. One glitch: I ordered 2-day shipping, and didn't get my bra for 5 days. But they called me first thing in the morning on the third day without me having to call them, said there'd been a problem, and offered to refund my shipping fee and give me free shipping.
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(Anonymous) 2012-02-08 12:43 am (UTC)(link)Re: Appearances
(Anonymous) 2012-02-09 12:21 am (UTC)(link)Call local seamstresses and ask if they only do alterations or also make clothing. You might want to specify bras. If they don't, you can always ask if they know of someone who does.
At least in my area, a cheap living room seamstress will require you to provide a pattern and materials, and then charge a labor fee based on how long it takes, including fittings.
There's all kinds of bra patterns available, so it's just a matter of finding someone with the technical know-how to alter one for an unusual band/cup combination.