Good bra recommendations for what's left?
I'd say Victoria's Secret but since you're only 3 months out I sure wouldn't spend much money on bras. Except for going from 40 to 38 to 36 my cup size didn't change at all 'til I hit 85#. Then in the next 15# it went from D to C to B and back to C. Pretty weird but it really happened. Also now down to a 34. You might try having VS fit you and then check out clearance racks @ TJMaxx. I paid $7.50 for my favorite bra on clearance @ Marshall's.
Maidenform, Bali, and Izod bras have been wonderful for me post-op. I bought all of mine at Ross or the Beall's Outlet stores for around 3-6 bucks. After my weight finally stabilized, and I realized my body had settled, I went to VS because I was given a gift card. After trying on 18 bras, yes 18 bras every one of their styles, cuts, and 3-4 different sizes, after being sized/fitted, there is NOT one bra in that over-priced store that fit me properly. Not a single, solitary bra that fit comfortably while giving the proper support. Now, of course, my boobs are nowhere near what they were pre-op, I felt like I was rolling skin up to get into those bras, and none of them flattering. Demi cut bras work best for what I have left post-weight loss. None of the "push ups", or add a size bras look natural, or normal on me.
Band to VSG revision: June 3, 2009
SW 270lbs GW 150lbs CW Losing Pregancy Weight Maintenance goal W 125-130lbs
SW 270lbs GW 150lbs CW Losing Pregancy Weight Maintenance goal W 125-130lbs
Personally, I think VS is crap. Their bras are cheaply made despite their price tag and fall apart. Stay away. :)
Like USAF wife mentioned, Bali and Maidenform are great during transitions. Go to a great dept. store and get fitted and then go buy the bras elsewhere to save money. If you live near an outlet mall, a Hanes outlet store will sell those brands.
I have a weakness for french lingerie so that's what I buy (Two of my favs: Prima Donna, Empreinte). They are just well made and extremely supportive, albeit expensive.
Like USAF wife mentioned, Bali and Maidenform are great during transitions. Go to a great dept. store and get fitted and then go buy the bras elsewhere to save money. If you live near an outlet mall, a Hanes outlet store will sell those brands.
I have a weakness for french lingerie so that's what I buy (Two of my favs: Prima Donna, Empreinte). They are just well made and extremely supportive, albeit expensive.
HW: 280; SW: 255; GW1: 150; CW: 155.
I absolute ADORE...the Lane Bryant bras...especially the wide back straps. LB bras go down to size 36C or maybe even B you can't always get the smaller sizes in the store but they can order them and NO shipping directly to your house and they are returnable. I bought a size 40 when I was a 42 because I knew I would lose and fit with the bra soon.
Ms Shell
Ms Shell
I am very very particular about bras. I have always had pretty large breasts and after gaining and losing weight and breast feeding they're a mess. I need something to give me shape, be comfortable and have a full enough back to be supportive. I tried all of the places that I shopped before weight gain. Victoria Secret, Fredricks of Hollywood, Khols, Macys… nothing. I used the people to fit me and choose the right bras for me. Sometimes even they would say a certain bra was an "okay" fit but it wasn't. There was side boob hanging out, it didn't mean my breast bone underneath rather it floated on my boob. The straps were flimsy and didn't hold up the cups well. I went to Nordstrom and they did the same thing. She tried to bring me "cuter more youthful bras" and I finally said "I don't care what it looks likes, it does not need to be cute. Give me an old lady bra, I was something firm and supportive that comes up higher in the armpit so I don't have this ******g fat flap!" She said "let me get you the oprah bra" She brings in a plain but very HARD type of molded bra. I put it on and bam… its perfect.
This bra is by Le Mystere and is called Lace Tisha 965. I got it at the Anniversary sale so it was like 57 vs 89. Even if you don't buy it you really should try it on. Its night and day. For most of us after losing so much weight we lose shape… for me that the most important that full round look as it helps make my waist look smaller. I spent months searching. I am a total shopper and spent hours and hours searching. This is by far the best possible bra you can get after weight loss, Ive tried them ALL. I used the bali bras before and loved them. They no longer provide the support I need but I do plan to use them again after I do a breast lift as they are really good and inexpensive bras. I just cant get the lift and coverage I need from them with my excess breast tissue. I really feel like getting your breast up high makes for a longer slimmer look in your stomach area and Im so all about that ****!
Good Luck Sweetie.
This bra is by Le Mystere and is called Lace Tisha 965. I got it at the Anniversary sale so it was like 57 vs 89. Even if you don't buy it you really should try it on. Its night and day. For most of us after losing so much weight we lose shape… for me that the most important that full round look as it helps make my waist look smaller. I spent months searching. I am a total shopper and spent hours and hours searching. This is by far the best possible bra you can get after weight loss, Ive tried them ALL. I used the bali bras before and loved them. They no longer provide the support I need but I do plan to use them again after I do a breast lift as they are really good and inexpensive bras. I just cant get the lift and coverage I need from them with my excess breast tissue. I really feel like getting your breast up high makes for a longer slimmer look in your stomach area and Im so all about that ****!
Good Luck Sweetie.
This is part of a post I made on another thread today...
The biggest advice that I can give you is to go to a good lingerie shop that has a professional bra fitter. It is not cheap. My bra that I bought was $129 plus tax, but it's worth every penny. They had some that were over $200! The difference is amazing - look at the pictures on my profile.
I only got the one bra because I still have a lot to lose and I didn't want to spend more money on something that I was hoping wouldn't fit me for very long. So I try to take very good care of the one I have. The store where I bought it does free alterations for when it starts to get too big. I also used to duck into bathrooms and private areas all the time to readjust the girls. Now I go all day without fidgeting with them at all. They stay in place. And they are PERKY!!
And it's a pretty bra, too!! Not some ugly industrial looking one like I thought I'd need to hold these girls up!
The biggest advice that I can give you is to go to a good lingerie shop that has a professional bra fitter. It is not cheap. My bra that I bought was $129 plus tax, but it's worth every penny. They had some that were over $200! The difference is amazing - look at the pictures on my profile.
I only got the one bra because I still have a lot to lose and I didn't want to spend more money on something that I was hoping wouldn't fit me for very long. So I try to take very good care of the one I have. The store where I bought it does free alterations for when it starts to get too big. I also used to duck into bathrooms and private areas all the time to readjust the girls. Now I go all day without fidgeting with them at all. They stay in place. And they are PERKY!!
And it's a pretty bra, too!! Not some ugly industrial looking one like I thought I'd need to hold these girls up!