I buy a couple of expensive bras every year, but I'd love a couple of cheap everyday ones. But I've noticed places like Target don't have my size, 32-D or DD. I want an inexpensive, simple, unlined/unpadded bra, any shopping or brand suggestions?
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I was the same size! Now I upgraded to 34 DD after LO.
I used to dig around at Tjmaxx/Marshalls and the likes. But honestly since my size was always hard to find, I get bras from VS either during semi-annual sales or when they run specials like buy 1 get 1 50% off.
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@snowjewelz: thanks! Is 34D easier to find? Maybe I should try one on. Any particular VS bra you recommend? Back in the day, I remember thinking they weren't very supportive, but I haven't been there in a while. I should go see!
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@MoonMoon: I didn't like them back then too, but I realize I just had to find what works for my boobs. I realized that with bigger boobs I needed full coverage as opposed to demi; with demi I always felt like they were falling out. I really like the body by victoria perfect coverage.. It's just lightly lined so it doesn't feel heavy either.
I'd totally go dig around at Tjmaxx/Marshalls, but since having DD I just don't really have the time to! I have some really good brands there like Chantecaille, etc.
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Maybe Kohls? I know they carry a ton of inexpensive bras.
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@Mrs.KMM: I'll have to check! We have a Kohl's but it's out of the way so I'm not super familiar with their stuff.
@snowjewelz: thank you, will add tj maxx and vs to my shopping list, along with Kohl's and Marshall's.
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my answer for everything, amazon!! I just went looking for a bra and was amazed at the range of sizes and colors (and brands) free returns if you have prime. and maybe even if you don't; I'm not sure
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I went to soma this weekend and loved it! Very reasonable! I got two embraceable full coverage bras for $59. Nice quality and comfy! I'm the same size as you also.
I think they have a sale going on now too. So you could find cheaper ones in random colors.
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There is a basic VS Pink (the younger VS line) bra that comes in size 32D and 32DD. It's billed as a push-up but isn't overly padded in my opinion. I can't remember which exact one it is (possibly the "wear everywhere push-up bra" or something like that??) but I wore it during my pregnancy when I grew a cup size every few weeks during the first two trimesters. I think I found them on promo for like $20ish? I also like Calvin Klein bras which I can sometimes find in 32D/DD at Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack, Amazon, TJ Maxx, etc.
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@Littlebit7: I'll keep looking on Amazon, but so far I haven't found any cheapies!
@Littlebit: I think we have one of those at our mall, but I've never been in, will check it out! 2 for $59 isn't so bad...
@jape14: will have to see if I can try one on.
Thanks!
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Check eBay! I used to get a ton of 30F bras from seller widdlerontheroof I think. She lives near a rigby & peller outlet and often buys stuff.
Tons of cheap bras in England if you have any connections there or trips planned - Marc's and spencer.
I'm a 36g (about 50 lbs heavier after babies, yay) and just buy 1-2 fantasie bras at Nordstrom or bare necessities every 6-9 months and rotate... Turns out to be the cheapest in terms of getting what I want and not dealing with returns or clutter from keeping bras I don't want or wear.
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I wait for Macy's to have a big sale. But I usually have to drive to the closest larger-sized town in order to find a bigger Macy's store. I've been able to buy three or four bras during their sales for about $80-100.
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I'm also 32D/DD (although bigger now since I'm BFing) and I've come to love coobie bras. They have removable lining and are incredibly comfy. They usually have buy 2 get one 50% off deals going on.
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@katmmad: I love Fantasie bras too. I rotated just five of their $50 T-shirt bras for the past 8-9 years. Washing by hand made all the difference in their longevity.
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@Portboston: I'd never heard of Coobies before! Are they really supportive? I would love to skip underwire but I always get the dreaded uni-boob situation going on...
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The ones with the thick straps are pretty supportive. The convertible ones with the thin straps, not so much.
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Amazon sells them too! It may be worth ordering one from Amazon to see if you like it.
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I was going to recommend Soma, but @littlebit beat me to it. They definitely have that size, and often have sales. I LOVED their wireless nursing bra - haven't tried anything else from there.
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