https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:12:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706631 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:30:13 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2706631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: Its a very annoying part of the process </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706629 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:29:06 +0000 periwinklebee 2706629@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snarkybiochemist: Yeah, I know its just part of the process of (trying to) have babies, but it's kind of annoying that my clothes don't fit great at the moment. I really don't want to buy new pants because I think things will go back to normal now that the pregnancy is over (I lost weight due to MS so wouldn't mind if things stayed like this, but I doubt it will happen!). Buying a bra that makes me feel good seems like a reasonable compromise. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706624 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:23:31 +0000 periwinklebee 2706624@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Coral: Sorry, I should have specified. My bras now are all underwire, but I'm thinking I may want to try something without, as I'm tired of uncomfortable bras! The bravado looks awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706623 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:23:20 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2706623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: it might be a good idea to find at least one reasonably priced bra that makes you feel good in addition to the extenders </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706622 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:21:36 +0000 periwinklebee 2706622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snarkybiochemist: yeah, I probably need new bras and may kick myself if we have another long stint of TTC for not investing more, but they can be so expensive, so extenders and something reasonably priced without an underwire seems like the way to go... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706620 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:20:18 +0000 Coral 2706620@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: Sorry if I missed this but are you looking for underwire? I love my bravado seamless bras. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706617 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:14:04 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2706617@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: worth a shot for a few bucks rather then all new bras </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706614 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 19:09:03 +0000 periwinklebee 2706614@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@newlypregnantlady: Thank you for the link - that's awesome! I also hate to spend a lot of money, as we will TTC again soon. </p> <p>@peaches1038: @PawPrints: @youboots: Thank you for the recommendations!</p> <p>@snarkybiochemist: I completely forgot about extenders, that's a great idea! I'm pretty sure my band size went up and I'm not even sure how that happened as I thought that was a later pregnancy thing, but unlike my cup size it doesn't seem to be going back to normal very quickly... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706607 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:46:52 +0000 youboots 2706607@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just wear pullover Gap bras. No underwire or cups and it works for me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706605 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:45:47 +0000 snarkybiochemist 2706605@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a big fan of maidenform demi tee shirt bra. If your issue is band size rather then cup size I recommend bra extenders, you can often find them near the bras in a dept store or you can go to a fabric/sewing store and get them for less. They can add 2ish inches I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706598 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 18:36:30 +0000 PawPrints 2706598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like American Eagle Aerie lightly lined/full coverage bras. The "Katie" is one I wear a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706521 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 16:10:40 +0000 peaches1038 2706521@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just bought a wireless bra from gap that is SUPER comfortable.<br /> <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=178238002&#038;rrec=true&#038;mlink=5050,12413545,gapproduct1_rr_4&#038;clink=12413545" rel="nofollow">http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=178238002&#038;rrec=true&#038;mlink=5050,12413545,gapproduct1_rr_4&#038;clink=12413545</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706517 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 16:08:37 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2706517@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@periwinklebee: I think it helps that Nordstroms can order sizes for you too. So they don't always feel like they have to sell you from their in-store stock. I've had terrible fittings at Victoria's Secret and at a Dillard's where they try to sell me a 36DD because it's supposed to be a "sister size" but that's the worst thing you can do. It's guaranteed not to fit because the band has to fit for a good bra. </p> <p>If you are willing to do a ton of research I'd definitely suggest <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits" rel="nofollow">https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits</a></p> <p>I've been nursing or pregnant for the last two years and just can't handle dropping $80 on a bra that might fit for three or four months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706515 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 16:02:45 +0000 periwinklebee 2706515@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pajamas: @newlypregnantlady: Thanks! I've had bad luck with fittings before, but have never tried Nordstrom's.</p> <p>@mrsjd: @newlypregnantlady: Thank you for the recommendations - I'm definitely going to check these out! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706495 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 15:43:52 +0000 newlypregnantlady 2706495@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Definitely try a Nordstrom's. Pre pregnancy I was a 34F and I'd try to get away with a 34DD because I was too cheap and it made my life hell! </p> <p>If you don't mind wireless this is my favorite bra: it's worked for me through two pregnancies and 18 months of nursing: <a href="http://www.target.com/p/playtex-women-s-simply-sized-wireless-bra-p844/-/A-14085603" rel="nofollow">http://www.target.com/p/playtex-women-s-simply-sized-wireless-bra-p844/-/A-14085603</a></p> <p>It's soft enough that I just pull it down to nurse. It's not really pretty enough for tank tops but it's a great bra. I haven't been able to wear underwire since my first pregnancy because it's just too uncomfortable (first my belly was too big and would dig in, and then my nursing boobs would change sizes too much in one day). I've gained 30lbs in this pregnancy and I'm still in the same bra. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706473 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 15:20:55 +0000 mrsjd 2706473@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Soma is my new favorite. I'm a 34DD and they are affordable and the fit is great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706465 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 15:13:00 +0000 Mrs. Pajamas 2706465@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do you have a Nordstrom's near you? It is SO worth the time/money/effort to go there and get fitted properly. I've also had great experience at Bloomingdales. Probably any good department store will help you out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/recommendations-for-a-comfortable-bra#post-2706462 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 15:09:22 +0000 periwinklebee 2706462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Anybody have any suggestions on a comfortable bra? I'm not even half way through the day, and mine is killing me. I think it's a combination of it being really old (didn't want to buy a new one while TTC) and the fact that my chest probably hasn't returned completely to normal after a recent pregnancy loss. I'm normally a 34C and care more about comfort than support. Ideally I'd like something that can accommodate some fluctuations in chest size, but I don't know if that's too tall of an order. None of my clothes fit properly at present but the bra is really driving me crazy... </p> <p>Thank you! </p>