https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 17:55:28 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2483061 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:45:52 +0000 FancyGem 2483061@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually buy my bras from Victoria's Secret. I really like the Le Mysterie brand that I found at Dillards.</p> <p>ETA: $30-$70 sometimes I can find them on sale. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2483022 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 12:24:13 +0000 LindsayLou 2483022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I scour discount stores (Ross, marshalls, tj maxx) for decent brands. I usually pay around $12-15. Calvin Klein are my favorite. I used to buy cheap but pretty bras, because I like color and like to have a lot of bras in rotation. But they never last, so I've stopped that.</p> <p>I like to have 5 or 6 bras in rotation, plus I always seem to have a few that don't fit well hanging around. I usually keep bras for around 2 years. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482949 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:44:15 +0000 Autumnmama79 2482949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Usually over $100. I always go to a boutique for a professional fitting, gotta take care of my girls. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482937 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:38:20 +0000 lamariniere 2482937@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: We do have Triumph here. I went in once looking for undies and they were about €30/pair, so I left and didn't even look at the bras. Maybe I'll have to try again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482929 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 11:35:58 +0000 looch 2482929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: do you have access to the brand Triumph? I got two of these at a boutique in Europe for about 30 CHF, they've held up nicely. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482814 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 10:39:04 +0000 pastemoo 2482814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: $100-150 (local boutiques or nordstrom --and mostly only the sales)<br /> --i have huge boobs and with the wrong bra, i just look fat, with the right bra, i look almost hour-glassy and it's worth the money.</p> <p>for maternity/nursing, i'm like 15-35 because ... i can't find anything worth it at any price so why spend the money?</p> <p>@cherrybee: 1-2 non maternity/nursing, replace every 6-15 months<br /> 5-6 mat/nursing--because of leaking and whatnot-- replace ...i've never thrown any of them away. :o </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482792 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 10:30:07 +0000 MrsKoala 2482792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>$60-$70. I have to spend that much. Bras in my size don't get cheaper than that unless they are crappy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482789 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 10:28:49 +0000 Periwinkle 2482789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Not a ton. And honestly I only have about 3 which are in rotation. Maybe around $35 with coupons? I like to buy higher quality ones which will hopefully last, but don't like to spend a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482725 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:57:50 +0000 snowjewelz 2482725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to have I think 4 bra's. Call me gross but I def wear each one a few times before washing (depending on my sweat level too). I used to search the racks at discount stores, but it was really hard to find bras my size (32DD). I had gotten 4 new VS bras when they were BOGO 50%. </p> <p>Post nursing, I bought another 2 during their semi-annual sale. I'm making do with 2 for now and I'll kinda squeeze into my old bras if I need to... Since I plan to have another baby so I don't want to buy more bras till my boobs will stay one size forever. </p> <p>I don't really have a replacement time-frame... I guess I just know when they're super frumpy looking and/or all bend outta shape. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482715 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:54:02 +0000 lamariniere 2482715@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@pachamama: I don't have options like that here, but I wish I did. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482692 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:44:38 +0000 Chillybear 2482692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@avivoca: Second Soma!</p> <p>The customer service in the store can't be beat. I was fitted for my first set of bras about a year ago and I got three pairs. I just went last week and replaced those with 2 new ones (2/$59) and they ended up being a different style and size then the previous ones I had. They're so comfy and i think theirs sizes go up to like a 40G. I really only have a nude and a black that are for everyday use. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482690 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:44:33 +0000 pachamama 2482690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: I won't spend more than 14 or $15 on them. I get all of them at TJ Maxx and target.. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482668 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:38:12 +0000 lamariniere 2482668@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The problem with living where I do is that there is no real mid-range...I can either go cheap at H&amp;M (terrible bras!) or I have to go for high end brands at a department store or specialty shops. I haven't heard of a lot of these brands, so thanks for the suggestions, I'm checking to see if I can get them here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482635 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:29:53 +0000 LovelyPlum 2482635@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a very large chest (36 G), so I cannot get away with cheapies.</p> <p>I've gotten bras from Nordstrom before for about $75 each. If I only have one at a time, it lasts about a year. </p> <p>This year, I just bought 3 new bras at about $100 each (ouch) from a local boutique. The brands are Prima Donna and Simone Perele, which are both French brands. I love, love, love them, which makes the price tag a little easier to swallow. I hope they'll last for at least for a few years, with good care! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482627 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:27:17 +0000 mediagirl 2482627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>About $30. I get mine at Kohls. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482619 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:24:19 +0000 sapphire 2482619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I only have 3-4 currently after going shopping post partum and after stopping nursing. I love Natori brand. They're expensive but fit great, wonderful quality, and since I only have a few, it's worth it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482617 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:23:56 +0000 avivoca 2482617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I buy mine from Soma. Their Embraceable line is usually 2/$59 and I really love the quality. All my undies come from Target. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482614 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:23:06 +0000 youboots 2482614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love Natori bras- I get them at Nordstrom rack for $25-30 but they are 2x that retail. I usually have 4-5. They stay good for years.</p> <p>I also like the Gap shelf bras for a more casual bra. <a href="http://m.gap.com/product.html?dn=gp8074950420000&#038;pdn=search" rel="nofollow">http://m.gap.com/product.html?dn=gp8074950420000&#038;pdn=search</a> I also like Kenzie bandeau strapless bras for maxi dresses in the summer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482604 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:15:47 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2482604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm an F cup so I have to get expensive bras to find one that fit and are supportive. I typically spend $70-85 per bra so I don't tend to have more than 2-3 in rotation at a time (and I wear them until the wear out or don't fit).</p> <p>I like Panache, Freya, Wacoal, Chantelle, and Natori. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482580 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 09:01:35 +0000 MrsBucky 2482580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am still in nursing bras, which oddly were cheaper than my normal bras. I was a 32G/H pre-pregnancy, so I regularly had to spend $80-100 per bra to find ones that came in my size. So spending $50 on a nursing bra seemed so reasonable to me! I baby my bras- hand wash them, hang them to dry, because I don't want to have to replace them often. I usually have 3-5 in rotation. I really like chantelle for my size. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482577 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 08:59:59 +0000 LuLu Mom 2482577@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Victoria Secret, I usually buy during their semi-annual sale and stock up, usually around $40 on sale but am not opposed to spending $60+ if I like the bra and it fits. Sadly I have no bought bras in awhile and I need too and I'm scared I will be too big for VS now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482564 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 08:49:58 +0000 erinbaderin 2482564@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a bunch - probably 10? I'd say in regular rotation probably half of those. They're all from the Gap, though, and I buy them on sale so...maybe $20, maybe less? I do sometimes think that I should go get a professional fitting, maybe once I'm done nursing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482560 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 08:45:14 +0000 Alba4 2482560@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wacoal- 1 bra is like $65, but the quality is great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482475 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 07:47:33 +0000 ladybee 2482475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have 4 bras right now but need to get new. I wore them through my pregnancy so they are all stretched out. My underwear all needs tossed too. DH agreed that I can start all over once I like my body again. I buy mine at Kohls or Target so they aren't expensive. I'll probably get my boring everyday ones at Kohls and go to VS or Macy's for a few nice sets of bras and panties. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482455 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 07:12:22 +0000 Adira 2482455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just recently bought two new bras now that I'm done nursing. They were $50/each (Victoria Secret). :shocked: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482438 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 06:45:18 +0000 SugarplumsMom 2482438@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My favorite bra is Sculptresse by Panache in the style Pure and Pure Lace (t-shirt bras). I discovered the brand through Zulily and can't go back to anything else! I find them really comfortable, yet very supportive. I've thrown out every other bra I have, including workout bras because they're nowhere near as supportive these bras. </p> <p>I have 5 bras that roughly fit (in sister sizes to figure out my current size). The under-wire is poking out of one of them (after 2 yrs of use), and one doesn't fit as nicely as the others - that leaves 3 in rotation. But I just bought 2 more bras (on super sale), so I'll have 5 again. </p> <p>They retail for about £50, but if I'm not fussy about the color, I get them for under £20 on Amazon or eBay. Just the other day, I found my size in black(!) on super sale - the first black bra I've owned in years :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482433 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 06:34:47 +0000 ValentineMommy 2482433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have way too many now, but only because I never go through and get rid of them.</p> <p>I probably wear about 4 in rotation. Then I have/need a strapless one as well, though it's not heavily used. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482432 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 06:19:14 +0000 sunny 2482432@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like Chantelle and Calvin Klein bras. I had 1 Chantelle and 2 CK bras that I had been rotating through before I got pregnant. I think I bought them on sale at Nordstrom Rack or during the anniversary sale for ~$35-50 each. I typically replace bras when they either no longer fit because my cup size has changed or the band has stretched out and they are too loose. I probably keep them longer than I really should though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482422 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 05:52:59 +0000 lamariniere 2482422@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Cherrybee: the brand is Cosabella. I wish I had bought more when I found them at the discounted price! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-much-do-you-spend-on-bras#post-2482417 Thu, 03 Mar 2016 04:50:24 +0000 Cherrybee 2482417@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: I am going to spend a bit more to get really good bras I think. Still, €70 really does sound a lot! What make are they? </p>