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leftynyc

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Fri Apr 12, 2013, 05:03 AM

Apr 2013

When I attend the opera with a friend of mine, our seats are up front so we are around where a lot of people congregate to chat before and between Acts - he's gotten very used to me commenting on how this woman or that woman really needs to get fitted - and these women are wearing seriously expensive clothes that look like shit because of their bras. Fittings are such a simple solution and it will get you into the right style to make you as comfortable as possible and also make your clothes fit better. And while I stand behind saying Wacoal is the best, a good sale at Kohls will get you a very good priced bra from Vanity Fair, Playtex, Bali, Lilyette and many others that will also make you feel great. If you have a Lord & Taylor nearby, they always have a large lingerie department and often have salespersons who are knowledgeable about fit.

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French study: Bras don�t help breasts [View all] Paul E Ester Apr 2013 OP

I like this study. Katashi_itto Apr 2013 #1

to put it bluntly HockeyMom Apr 2013 #2

I would volunteer to watch and assist in making a judgement. Katashi_itto Apr 2013 #6

D+ hurts no matter what you're doing, bra or not. Myrina Apr 2013 #8

I hear ya', Myrina, and you are so right. Mine came in during 5th grade and tricked me into Mnemosyne Apr 2013 #54

oh to be perky again! shanti Apr 2013 #78

Perky makes it easier to keep from getting hit in the face with 'em when running. Of course, then Mnemosyne Apr 2013 #79

I haven't gone, or been able to, go braless since I was 12 HockeyMom Apr 2013 #134

+1 JustAnotherGen Apr 2013 #69

Panty hose are out of fashion anyway here in California. Cleita Apr 2013 #86

wrong place Cleita Apr 2013 #87

Hi Cleita! I've seen that bare legged look in California and want to try it R B Garr Apr 2013 #140

I use Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs. Cleita Apr 2013 #146

Thanks! Sally Hansen is a good brand R B Garr Apr 2013 #148

I use the spray on tan. It's better if someone else sprays it on for you Maraya1969 Apr 2013 #184

Thanks Maraya! I did check for this also at the drugstore R B Garr Apr 2013 #214

I've seen fashion police skewer women for wearing nude hose BainsBane Apr 2013 #156

I prefer bare legs myself, however, if I'm wearing pumps instead of Cleita Apr 2013 #163

Oh sure, I'm all for wearing what you want BainsBane Apr 2013 #172

Not in Central NJ JustAnotherGen Apr 2013 #226

Eek! That sounds so uncomfortable. Cleita Apr 2013 #228

double d hurts like hell xmas74 Apr 2013 #90

I Disagree Macoy51 Apr 2013 #99

Way to be classy MattBaggins Apr 2013 #107

I guess it differs if they are personally attached to you xmas74 Apr 2013 #207

Very True Macoy51 Apr 2013 #222

I didn't get them until I turned 50 and blimped up. Warpy Apr 2013 #102

Not to mention, without some kind of support ... Myrina Apr 2013 #105

cooking can be especially dangerous nt BainsBane Apr 2013 #119

Have you tried nursing bras? I mean the good ones, like Medela, not the cheapies winter is coming Apr 2013 #143

It hurts to do a lot of stuff without the bra on. GoCubsGo Apr 2013 #74

I am a D cup and run without a bra. I never wear bras at all in fact. MillennialDem Apr 2013 #130

I am a DD ... he only time I WANT to wear a bra is running/ sports etherealtruth Apr 2013 #141

I'm guessing you're not wearing the right size BainsBane Apr 2013 #174

Very true etherealtruth Apr 2013 #175

You're speaking to the Einstein of bras BainsBane Apr 2013 #177

You ROCK!!!!!!!! etherealtruth Apr 2013 #181

I actually purchase mine from a local specialty shop xmas74 Apr 2013 #208

This I have never considered! etherealtruth Apr 2013 #217

Not a problem. xmas74 Apr 2013 #231

no one makes straps long enough! i'm constantly pulling the band down. and the wires poke. ellenfl Apr 2013 #188

You're definitely wearing the wrong size BainsBane Apr 2013 #210

I think it really depends on the size of the boobies. Sivafae Apr 2013 #3

A lifetime of dating bigger women with large breasts and I generally agree. Poll_Blind Apr 2013 #4

Well, you should ask all those "bigger women" how they feel without bras. Because all my friends who KittyWampus Apr 2013 #28

My poor friends with bras digging into their skin would disagree. we can do it Apr 2013 #47

As others mentioned downthread� if bars are digging into your skin, you're wearing the wrong bra. KittyWampus Apr 2013 #51

i meant BRAS! we can do it Apr 2013 #61

that is what I am fighting right now CountAllVotes Apr 2013 #62

Oh my- I feel for you poor dear. I am blessed to be small and (pain) free. we can do it Apr 2013 #66

thank you CountAllVotes Apr 2013 #77

Oh wow. I am sorry for what you are going through. Pain sucks. Maraya1969 Apr 2013 #191

Yep. I'm fairly well-endowed. The first thing I do in the morning is put on a sports bra. Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #94

Agreed. Even when I was a 32DD I still needed them, simply because of the way my breasts are shaped. GreenPartyVoter Apr 2013 #101

will you marry me? eom ellenfl Apr 2013 #192

No, but sometimes it's more comfortable to wear one. So whatever. Brickbat Apr 2013 #5

False necessity- also shaving, makeup, heels, neckties, and circumcision. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #7

I wear a bra for comfort. and let me tell you, so do a hell of a lot of other women cali Apr 2013 #17

I would wear one, especially if I was large there, I think. I would probably shave a little too. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #27

It's a lot like shoes. Xithras Apr 2013 #63

Olive Gardens. cliffordu Apr 2013 #39

Remember that time we both wore bras to the Olive Garden? NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #42

I miss breastfeeding that mutt cliffordu Apr 2013 #70

Jeez, Cliff, the neighbors are going to wonder why I'm laughing so loud Hekate Apr 2013 #187

I'm here to serve..... cliffordu Apr 2013 #194

Did you order fried chicken xmas74 Apr 2013 #91

Nothing better than corn flake chicken! NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #96

I've heard it called a lot of things before..... cliffordu Apr 2013 #193

Hear tell it once killed a man just for snoring. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #195

Anything I can do to help...... cliffordu Apr 2013 #198

Professional? NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #199

WELLL>>>>>>> cliffordu Apr 2013 #213

Oh noes! xmas74 Apr 2013 #206

the kudzu thread lasted a long time. Do you know what ended it? NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #212

What did finally end it? xmas74 Apr 2013 #230

Rumor has it... NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #232

I know all three threads! xmas74 Apr 2013 #233

I know all the memes except "Olive garden" Paul E Ester Apr 2013 #147

Rabrrrrr nailed it. NYC_SKP Apr 2013 #178

I never wear one at home Oilwellian Apr 2013 #9

yes, nor cal shanti Apr 2013 #80

That's what I do! etherealtruth Apr 2013 #142

That's the reason I wear one. I saw these sticker things that you can put Maraya1969 Apr 2013 #197

There is such a product A Little Weird Apr 2013 #205

Thanks for the this! Maraya1969 Apr 2013 #225

iam sure they help - srican69 Apr 2013 #10

And men's underwear doesn't "help testicles". Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #11

French study: Underwear doesn�t help testicles Paul E Ester Apr 2013 #14

Why does my guy say he has to wear briefs for support, then??? Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #20

As Kramer said, "my boys need a house" (nt) Nye Bevan Apr 2013 #22

Because you never know if you might need to jump off a 4 foot ledge. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2013 #36

Boxers normally, but when I run or work out; strickly briefs. Javaman Apr 2013 #48

agree nt mopinko Apr 2013 #25

study finds place in France where the men don't wear underpants Johonny Apr 2013 #29

Underwear keeps shit and urine off your pants. Warren Stupidity Apr 2013 #40

Maybe you should try "The Nut Bra" Arugula Latte Apr 2013 #95

I've been led to believe TlalocW Apr 2013 #12

Not true leftynyc Apr 2013 #24

another interesting post� thanks. as frustrated as I get with DU, still find great stuff in all the KittyWampus Apr 2013 #31

I was wearing one that was too big around and too small cups, made a world of difference to have one Mnemosyne Apr 2013 #56

That's what most women do leftynyc Apr 2013 #71

Amen! It hurts much less now, though underwires are still my bane. It is so worth it to invest in Mnemosyne Apr 2013 #73

Best brand is Wacoal leftynyc Apr 2013 #75

I have two Wacoals and an Anita, love 'em! nt Mnemosyne Apr 2013 #76

Wearing Wacoal right now! PasadenaTrudy Apr 2013 #97

They're well worth the price leftynyc Apr 2013 #100

Ewww, underwires! Warpy Apr 2013 #106

But I bet you're happy to leftynyc Apr 2013 #218

To me there are bras and then there's lingerie. TlalocW Apr 2013 #72

Unless you're buying the exact same style leftynyc Apr 2013 #82

Your posts are great advice R B Garr Apr 2013 #144

You're very welcome leftynyc Apr 2013 #216

largely because companies like vanity fair don't make BainsBane Apr 2013 #120

Thanks for the link, I have some dear friends who might benefit. KittyWampus Apr 2013 #30

Best bra site tammywammy Apr 2013 #34

a good information site BainsBane Apr 2013 #122

huh. Who knew. That's awesome for her.=) Volaris Apr 2013 #60

vazquez is really a goldstein? whooda thunk it? thanks for the links. eom ellenfl Apr 2013 #200

When I was on a camping trip to Brazil undeterred Apr 2013 #13

I work in the blazing hot sun during summer and wear athletic tank tops with built in shelf bras. KittyWampus Apr 2013 #50

They are fairly comfy, too...and you can jump right into the pool after work. we can do it Apr 2013 #114

I have spent years doing my own research on this topic... Demo_Chris Apr 2013 #15

I recommend getting a grant from the UN and going global in your studies...nt Paul E Ester Apr 2013 #18

Funding is not the problem, I just need more volunteers! nt Demo_Chris Apr 2013 #23

try NIH BainsBane Apr 2013 #123

LOL Oilwellian Apr 2013 #33

Jury Results JVS Apr 2013 #16

Love DU Juries Paul E Ester Apr 2013 #26

What idiot alerted on this? Dear gawd we can do it Apr 2013 #49

Which is why we need an eye rolly icon B2G Apr 2013 #52

Very cute! (I just don't get it some days) we can do it Apr 2013 #55

I can guess (and I'll bet you can, too). 11 Bravo Apr 2013 #89

The outrage brigade was at it again, I see. Apophis Apr 2013 #85

Boobie baiting? maddezmom Apr 2013 #92

The patriarchy strikes again! UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2013 #121

I am thinking it should be referred to as maddezmom Apr 2013 #128

. UnrepentantLiberal Apr 2013 #137

WTF? octothorpe Apr 2013 #93

WTF? kdmorris Apr 2013 #110

Kick Fuckety Kick Catherina Apr 2013 #113

I agree with Juror #1, we need eye rollies. Shrike47 Apr 2013 #133

I think you can post the smilies in the jury results if I'm not mistaken Cali_Democrat Apr 2013 #139

Most women wear a band size that is too small around the ribs. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #19

Same here, I gave the damn things up nearly 20 years ago. No ill effects. we can do it Apr 2013 #38

I take the trouble to find one that fits. I didn't throw them away completely. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #44

I'm 40 A - there is no need for one. we can do it Apr 2013 #53

I'm a 40B. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #150

I wear pretty loose tops most of the time, some no show worries. we can do it Apr 2013 #154

Underwire that doesn't stab?!!! Thanks for the link, Manifestor! nt Mnemosyne Apr 2013 #57

I've got some Glamourise underwires that don't stab. They're expensive, winter is coming Apr 2013 #98

Speaking of straps, why the HELL don't they Warpy Apr 2013 #129

Why are the straps so effing short? winter is coming Apr 2013 #138

Still lack range of motion due to frozen shoulder, and have therefore switched to eridani Apr 2013 #223

Check out this website tammywammy Apr 2013 #67

I think most people wear band sizes to big BainsBane Apr 2013 #124

I agree, I have a fairly small rib cage but a very large cup size so I can never find a bra smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #159

There are a few nice ones BainsBane Apr 2013 #162

Thank you for the tips! smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #202

there is a brand called Freya which makes some really nice ones, they can be expensive JI7 Apr 2013 #221

OOH I HEAR YOU Skittles Apr 2013 #157

What's always surprised me every time it happened, is how few women know Egalitarian Thug Apr 2013 #21

LOL BainsBane Apr 2013 #125

I wear them all summer long. robinlynne Apr 2013 #131

those little silicone thingies? BainsBane Apr 2013 #132

wearing them now. I have small breasts. robinlynne Apr 2013 #151

I'm glad you found something that works BainsBane Apr 2013 #153

oh. we little ones can never find a fitting bra online! They just wnat to prtetend that everyone is robinlynne Apr 2013 #155

Have you tried specialty stores? BainsBane Apr 2013 #160

Thank-you. i will look at your search. generally they say they have them but they dont when you . robinlynne Apr 2013 #196

they must work for some BainsBane Apr 2013 #136

They are great for camouflaging nipples. Even with a bra I still put them on sometimes. but each robinlynne Apr 2013 #152

Covers? I should live so long! Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #164

I learned all about bra sizing some years back. Heywood J Apr 2013 #169

washing machine and dryer? BainsBane Apr 2013 #171

My washing machine is comparatively gentle, Heywood J Apr 2013 #176

I bet BainsBane Apr 2013 #180

One ex used those to deal with a symmetry problem she had. Egalitarian Thug Apr 2013 #179

Do you ever watch DDivas on Lifetime? BainsBane Apr 2013 #182

Sorry, I don't watch TV. Women need good lingerie stores. It's one of the very many things that Egalitarian Thug Apr 2013 #185

corollary - my balls get no benefit from underwear datasuspect Apr 2013 #32

I knew this a long time ago. Just another way to get women to waste more money. we can do it Apr 2013 #35

But wearing something like the AHHH Bra, like I am doing right now, feels more catbyte Apr 2013 #37

Got a non-stabby underwire at this shop. it's possible to find comfy underwires. Manifestor_of_Light Apr 2013 #45

Totally, I kind of need one, but I can't wait to get it off at the end of the day and smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #161

A semi-funny underwire bra story. Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #219

Tittilating tresearch threads take tsience to a whole tnew tlevel pinboy3niner Apr 2013 #41

I suspected that was the case... so glad to see this! redqueen Apr 2013 #43

Post removed Post removed Apr 2013 #46

I remember learning from some model they brought to our school treestar Apr 2013 #58

Putting something on your face that clogs your pores keeps your pores from clogging. we can do it Apr 2013 #116

that foundation thing is bogus BainsBane Apr 2013 #211

This thread is useless without pics. baldguy Apr 2013 #59

... Mnemosyne Apr 2013 #65

I agree Baclava Apr 2013 #204

I so totally disagree. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #64

Ann Landers said if you can't hold up a pencil you don't need one - I agree. we can do it Apr 2013 #68

I haven't passed that test since I was 13. :^( GreenPartyVoter Apr 2013 #103

I still pass after nearly no bras for nearly 20 years. we can do it Apr 2013 #115

I bet that's really nice. :^) Life was a lot more freeing back GreenPartyVoter Apr 2013 #167

me either BainsBane Apr 2013 #145

It is the bane of any pendulous type lady, for sure. GreenPartyVoter Apr 2013 #165

I can still pass it at age 56 Skittles Apr 2013 #158

The only time I enjoy these things is when I am flashing a little cleavage, provided GreenPartyVoter Apr 2013 #166

on the rare occasion I wear anything form-fitting Skittles Apr 2013 #168

LOL GreenPartyVoter Apr 2013 #170

Who asks you that? Bay Boy Apr 2013 #224

anyone who knows me well Skittles Apr 2013 #229

Mine were used as the Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #220

And then there are those of us who only wear bras to hold up prostheses... Contrary1 Apr 2013 #81

That's ok, we are glad you are here! we can do it Apr 2013 #117

bras dont help, but arnt they made for comfort? RedstDem Apr 2013 #83

And they needed a study? BanzaiBonnie Apr 2013 #84

Since old age has sent my Ds down to my knees, Cleita Apr 2013 #88

Like if breasts were their own person............ nolabels Apr 2013 #104

"After 15 years of meticulously studying the breasts of 130 women" PD Turk Apr 2013 #108

That guy's power point presentations must be a hit at conferences. JVS Apr 2013 #111

yeah PD Turk Apr 2013 #209

I don't think anyone thought it "Helped breasts" kdmorris Apr 2013 #109

Nursing HockeyMom Apr 2013 #183

I think Duct tape would work better! (LOL) n/t kdmorris Apr 2013 #186

Set 'em free, I say... Blue Owl Apr 2013 #112

Me too....Be free little friends we can do it Apr 2013 #118

way? robinlynne Apr 2013 #126

I always knew this Generic Other Apr 2013 #127

Best reply stopwastingmymoney Apr 2013 #189

To ask MEN HockeyMom Apr 2013 #135

Not a man but I'd say support like some of us larger breasted women. maddezmom Apr 2013 #149

The strap is for sports and it holds a protective plastic cup in place so that your balls don't... JVS Apr 2013 #190

How interesting. I know I won't leave home without one Number23 Apr 2013 #173

I thought it was nearly universally understood Wednesdays Apr 2013 #201

Loving this thread... Aristus Apr 2013 #203

I've hated bras Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #215

yay, I never wear one, I was a rebel. riverbendviewgal Apr 2013 #227