The lingerie thread - Page 24

barbaraaa · 03-02-2013

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Originally Posted by fashionista-ta

i imagine it's due to the nipple factor. my sister once overheard several male coworkers discussing a female coworker in some detail, & immediately went out & stocked up on industrial-strength bras. there was a time when i didn't care, but now it's a distraction i just don't want to arise, as it were--and so many workplaces are freezing cold.

For that, I personally prefer lined rather than padded or moulded bras. Lined bras are thicker and prevent the nipple factor, but still adapt to the shape of the breasts - padded or moulded bras usually have a very firm shape of their own that not everyone can fit into.
I used to have the same nipple issue, but I overcame it when I realised that I was a 34E and not the 38B I thought I was. Knowing my actual size was life changing. Learning about better fitting bras also taught me how much better for my shape balconettes are (rather than plunge bras) and lined or simply underwired bras (rather than moulded).
Panache and Freya are brands I know that make lined or underwired bras, but offer some moulded options too.

Jinadaze · 03-02-2013

I am sorry, but - how did you even fit in 38B if you are actually a 34E?

barbaraaa · 03-02-2013

A 38B and a 34E have the same cup volume, on a different lenght back band. They're called "sister sizes". If you pick up a 32B and a 38B, for example, they won't be the same size

I'll leave this link as an example with D cups (I hope I can link this? not my blog by any chance, but it is very educational): http://blog.butterflycollection.ca/2...same-size.html
Another link, although I think this one is with Australian sizes: http://broodsbigbrasblog.com/2012/05...are-huge-myth/

Most people are wearing too small cup sizes and too big band sizes due to the "measure your back and add x inches" myth: your back measurement should be your band measurement. I recommend to everyone to get fitted by a professional (no Victoria's Secret or anything like that). I also recommend visiting the website Bratabase.com, where you can see pics of women wearing, for example, 30G bras despite not having huge breasts

Jinadaze · 03-02-2013

Oh, I see, but would never think the cup sizes are so similar between those two. Thank you!

fashionista-ta · 03-02-2013

i think what i usually end up with are molded not padded, but they are def lots thicker than some i've had in the past, which were just fabric ... i think it's pretty challenging to find a padded bra in my size.

i guess i was one of the small percentage wearing the correct size

i still like shopping places where they have real fitters when i can.

Jinadaze · 03-02-2013

The Helena Christensen for Triumph collection is on Net-a-porter now, the prices are pretty high.

**Petit Lucille** · 04-02-2013

they are niiice thought.
Thanks Ta-ta for an answer on my long list of questions about life!!! I do remember now reading in a lot of product descriptions of VS with something about preventing nip action or similar. There should be a technology that didn't require the stiffness that padding brings. I'm NOT a fan.

barbaraaa · 04-02-2013

Some lined bras will ~prevent nip action~ without being stiff with a moulded shape of their own

if you go to a good lingerie store they will probably be able to help you!

brooksie · 07-02-2013

If anybody wants slips, you can look for the Vanity Fair or Dixie Belle brands. Of course there's incredible vintage ones out there for a steal. If you're going for a full slip, you choose the size based on your bra size...if you wear a 36 bra you wear a 36 slip. That said, I've found you can go a size up (36 to 38) or down (36 to 34) and still get a nice fit.

A half slip tends to go by your waist size.

fashionista-ta · 16-02-2013

how cute is this? just ordered, hopefully will fit ...

barbaraaa · 15-04-2013

I just got these two... I bought them from Figleaves and I must say the customer service was perfect (there was an issue with the card and they called me all the way from England to sort it out), and the package arrived super fast too (shipped wednesday, got here today!):

figleaves.com

Jinadaze · 15-04-2013

^ Beautiful, especially the first. I have a similar one from Intimissimi, totally unpadded and with wider straps which I find super elegant and supportive.

One of my favourites.

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Jinadaze trendsetter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Gender: femme Posts: 1,072	I am sorry, but - how did you even fit in 38B if you are actually a 34E? __________________ It never gets easier, you just go faster. (LeMond)

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barbaraaa rising star Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lisbon Gender: femme Posts: 173	A 38B and a 34E have the same cup volume, on a different lenght back band. They're called "sister sizes". If you pick up a 32B and a 38B, for example, they won't be the same size I'll leave this link as an example with D cups (I hope I can link this? not my blog by any chance, but it is very educational): http://blog.butterflycollection.ca/2...same-size.html Another link, although I think this one is with Australian sizes: http://broodsbigbrasblog.com/2012/05...are-huge-myth/ Most people are wearing too small cup sizes and too big band sizes due to the "measure your back and add x inches" myth: your back measurement should be your band measurement. I recommend to everyone to get fitted by a professional (no Victoria's Secret or anything like that). I also recommend visiting the website Bratabase.com, where you can see pics of women wearing, for example, 30G bras despite not having huge breasts Last edited by barbaraaa; 03-02-2013 at 03:05 PM.

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Jinadaze trendsetter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Gender: femme Posts: 1,072	Oh, I see, but would never think the cup sizes are so similar between those two. Thank you! __________________ It never gets easier, you just go faster. (LeMond)

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fashionista-ta Power to the 99% Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Hardly ever at Barney's Gender: femme Posts: 13,029	i think what i usually end up with are molded not padded, but they are def lots thicker than some i've had in the past, which were just fabric ... i think it's pretty challenging to find a padded bra in my size. i guess i was one of the small percentage wearing the correct size i still like shopping places where they have real fitters when i can. __________________ Luxury is living a simple, elegant, and responsible life. Luxury is a reduction. --Steven Volpe

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Jinadaze trendsetter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Gender: femme Posts: 1,072	The Helena Christensen for Triumph collection is on Net-a-porter now, the prices are pretty high. __________________ It never gets easier, you just go faster. (LeMond)

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Petit Lucille unspecified Mod Squad Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Buenos Aires Gender: femme Posts: 2,143	they are niiice thought. Thanks Ta-ta for an answer on my long list of questions about life!!! I do remember now reading in a lot of product descriptions of VS with something about preventing nip action or similar. There should be a technology that didn't require the stiffness that padding brings. I'm NOT a fan. __________________ sell crazy some place else, we're all stocked up here. http://pilchero.wordpress.com/ - Very Personal Style

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barbaraaa rising star Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lisbon Gender: femme Posts: 173	Some lined bras will ~prevent nip action~ without being stiff with a moulded shape of their own if you go to a good lingerie store they will probably be able to help you!

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brooksie windowshopping Join Date: Mar 2011 Gender: femme Posts: 39	If anybody wants slips, you can look for the Vanity Fair or Dixie Belle brands. Of course there's incredible vintage ones out there for a steal. If you're going for a full slip, you choose the size based on your bra size...if you wear a 36 bra you wear a 36 slip. That said, I've found you can go a size up (36 to 38) or down (36 to 34) and still get a nice fit. A half slip tends to go by your waist size.

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barbaraaa rising star Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lisbon Gender: femme Posts: 173	I just got these two... I bought them from Figleaves and I must say the customer service was perfect (there was an issue with the card and they called me all the way from England to sort it out), and the package arrived super fast too (shipped wednesday, got here today!): figleaves.com

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Jinadaze trendsetter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Gender: femme Posts: 1,072	^ Beautiful, especially the first. I have a similar one from Intimissimi, totally unpadded and with wider straps which I find super elegant and supportive. One of my favourites. __________________ It never gets easier, you just go faster. (LeMond)

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