Those who have large BooKs, what shelves do you prefer?

[hsmom]

Well I did not really know how to word that one...:D ((gosh I hoped I used the right wtm hive wording on that)) Any favorite brands, styles, etc? I am in need of new shelving ;) and looking for quality shelving that will last longer than a month or two.

 

Thank you for your help.

Edited October 5, 2011 by hsmom

[Joyofsixreboot]

Expensive, but a truly high quality booK shelf.

[vettechmomof2]

I have had best luck with ones from Title Nine. I prefer the Tech Athena and wear them as my everyday ones but also have the Last Resort one and am happy with that one as well.

I wear them through hours of karate and cardio kickboxing plus everyday life and they are very comfy and the best is they wash well in the washer!!!

So that is my recommendation.

[hsmom]

Expensive, but a truly high quality booK shelf.

 

Well good to know I just ordered an Elomi.

[UnsinkableKristen]

I've had great luck with Soma - the ones I bought lasted 5 years and two pregnancies and are still going strong.

 

 

http://www.soma.com/store/home.jsp

Edited October 5, 2011 by UnsinkableKristen

[jennsmile]

I really thought you were talking about books:blushing:

[Beth in OH]

I love this one: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/fantasie-4510-smoothing-molded-cup-underwire-t-shirt-bra/2893192?origin=category&resultback=657

[kiana]

I like the Playtex cross your heart ones. Some of mine are 5 years old and they're looking pretty ratty but still hold the books in place.

[Karenciavo]

I love this one: http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/fantasie-4510-smoothing-molded-cup-underwire-t-shirt-bra/2893192?origin=category&resultback=657

 

:iagree: And they have them at The Rack! $35.

[McKay]

You might want to look at the Panache brand. The Panache shelves worked for a friend of mine.

[Jen in PA]

Calvin Klein. They have attractive styles for gals with large bOOks but small rib cages,

[SeekingHim77]

I won't use one unless it's a minimizer. Otherwise............

 

I like Bali. They bring you down a cup size or so.

[Once Again]

No suggestions, I just had to post how much the title of this thread made me laugh. (At 6:30AM when everyone else is still asleep and I'm supposed to be quiet)

[nukeswife]

How big are we talking here. I went for a real professional fitting last year and although the playtex/Bali/hanes store fitters had all told me I was a 40f, I'm actually a 34J. She put me in a panache tangoII and it was amazing! There were actually two nice, individual books on my shelf, who knew?:tongue_smilie: Suddenly my bOOks didn't hang off the shelf or merge into one extended volume.

 

I found out that amazon carries them for the same price as the store, but getting someone to fit me properly was something I'll never regret doing.

[Kim in Appalachia]

My dd's new favorite is by Fantasie. She can't believe how much better they fit.

[hsmom]

How big are we talking here.

 

 

Well I would say a nice size dictionary not the whole set of encyclopedias. lol:D

 

Yeah I did the whole measure thing it stated I was a 44H????:001_huh: Then I read the fine print large bOOks need professional sizing help.

[Nakia]

A good friend of mine has really large booKs and she swears by the bras at Lane Bryant. Her booKs look amazing in clothes! I'm envious, lol.

[KS_]

I buy my everyday shelves at Decent Exposures:

http://decentexposures.com/

 

Very comfortable and quite supportive, and they last a long time. The company is great to work with and you can order and then have one free adjustment if it doesn't fit exactly right. I need a smaller number and larger letter and so most of the time can't find any other ones locally, but did find some on clearance at Dillard's a few years ago and bought all of them that they had in my size. Those make a nicer line under dresses and such, but they're not nearly as comfortable.

[brendag]

Well good to know I just ordered an Elomi.

 

:iagree:

 

The website "herroom.com" has a ton of bras, comparisons, true sizing info, etc. They have sales regularly as well. Don't forget coupon codes! :001_smile:

 

Brenda

[Starr]

Flower Bali, at the outlet store. This has been in production for as long as I can remember. lol Much cheaper than others, great support and great quality.

[saraha]

Where do you get professional fittings?

[nukeswife]

Where do you get professional fittings?

 

Amazingly enough my dh found the place for me when he was sick of me complaining that no matter where I went they never fit me right. I'd tried Nordstroms, Macys, Lane Bryant and others, what a waste on all the ill fitting shelves.

 

He just googled "professional bra fitting and our city name", Voila a place about 25 minutes away.

 

I agree that large bOOks need a professional fitting, because most mainstream suppliers seem to think that if your cup size goes up then your band size must as well, not always the case, some of us are just cursed.:tongue_smilie:

[Hunter's Moon]

http://www.hanes.com/clothing/women/hanes-pink-collection/hanes-concealing-petals-underwire-bra

 

These are comfortable and they actually make my BooKs look smaller. I can actually move around in it without "spillage" :lol:

[Green Vixen]

I really like my Natori brand bras from Nordstrom. I am a 32DD-DDD which can be difficult to find but they make them. After all the suggestions here for Panache I may check them out as well. On the Nordstrom site they even have 30DDD which may fit me even better. Thanks ladies for all the info :)!

 

Marisa

[hsmom]

 

http://www.herroom.com/search.aspx Here is 377 styles in the 32DDD and 151 in 30DDD. I really like this site and the selection. Also there are so many reviews from ladies on there, and with their sizes so you kind of get an idea of how it fits on such size.

[Negin]

Amazingly enough my dh found the place for me when he was sick of me complaining that no matter where I went they never fit me right. I'd tried Nordstroms, Macys, Lane Bryant and others, what a waste on all the ill fitting shelves.

He just googled "professional bra fitting and our city name", Voila a place about 25 minutes away.

I agree that large bOOks need a professional fitting, because most mainstream suppliers seem to think that if your cup size goes up then your band size must as well, not always the case, some of us are just cursed.:tongue_smilie:

What a resourceful and wonderful husband you have! :D Sounds like mine. I googled the same thing when we were visiting Wales, of all places, this summer. I had THE best fitting done.

Yes, everyone should ideally get a professional bra fitting once a year. Ideally. Larger bre@sts need them, for sure. Very, very important. The right br@ size can make your waist appear smaller, etc. Everything looks so much better.

 

Some more tips/info for anyone who's interested:

 

Measure your bra size every year - more frequently if you have major body changes (e.g., weight loss or gain, pregnancy, etc.).

Replace your bras every six months. Most bras get worn out from laundering and wear after about six months. Check your bras occasionally for signs of wear and tear like stretched out straps and/or underwires that poke, which signal that a bra is ready for retirement.

Just a Few More Bra-Shopping Tips

 

When you look at yourself in the mirror the band should be level all the way around. Most women don't wear the band low enough in the back.

 

In the side view the center of your bre@sts should be about halfway between your shoulder and your elbow. The bra should be level. The part just below the bre@st should be level with the part on your back. This gives you support and lift. Women are generally wearing their bras too high on their backs.

 

Speaking of the sides, if your cup runneth over and your bre@sts are pushing over the sides of your bra, go for the next larger cup size.

 

Your bra should be level front to back so you get a lift and it looks beautiful in the front.

 

The biggest part of the bre@st should be between your armpit and your elbow.

 

If the cup puckers it's too big, if you spill out it's too small.

 

There are obvious clues your bra is the wrong size:

 

If your cups runneth over, it's time to go up a cup size.

If your cups dimple, it's time to go down a cup size.

If you have the dreaded back fat, you probably think your bra is too tight, but you're wrong—your bra is too big. Wearing the bra lower on your back with a smaller band size will completely eliminate the back fat.

If your strap falls down, that means your bra band is riding up and you probably need to go down a band size.

 

Buy a bra that fits when you put it on the first set of hooks. That way as it ages and stretches you can keep moving in on the hooks and still have a great fit.

 

If your straps leave deep, red marks or dig into your shoulders, you probably need more support. Look for a bra with wider straps, a wider band at the bottom and more support at the sides, too.

• If you have big bre@sts - it's essential to wear a bra that fits you properly; a good bra will lift the boobs and give definition to the waist.

• Balcony bras look great on girls with large chests.

• Avoid thin back straps unless you are totally fatless or you will end up with unsightly back bulges under your clothes.

 

When you go in be sure to ask specifically for the fitter - not just any sales associate.

If they just stick a tape measure over your clothes, they’re most likely not very knowledgeable at all.

Be prepared...a good bra fitter is not shy about just reaching her hand right in and adjusting everything.

Make sure the person fitting you can tell you why she is recommending the bras she shows you and ask -and expect to receive good answers.

Walk out (nicely, of course) if you have doubts - you don't have to buy to please them - just you.

 

Smaller independent specialists lingerie shops - I found the smaller shops to be the best. The lady was so good she actually told me my bra size just by looking at me. She did the proper measurements after to prove it & was spot on

 

Finally, just to add a bit of humor to the whole experience, I read this on the SL forums years ago.

A homeschooling mom wrote how she was in Budapest or maybe somewhere else in Hungary. She was at one of those outdoor market type places. Now imagine a rosy-cheeked, round-faced, plump Eastern European lady selling bras. Homeschooling mom is looking at them. Eastern European lady doesn't speak English and the mom doesn't speak Hungarian. Hungarian lady grabs her br@easts (all in the public and outdoors mind you :lol:), hands her a bra. She buys it with some skepticism. Then she wrote that never, ever did a bra that fit so perfectly as that one. :lol: Guess we all need to find that lady in Hungary :D :lol:.

[pfamilygal]

What a resourceful and wonderful husband you have! :D Sounds like mine. I googled the same thing when we were visiting Wales, of all places, this summer. I had THE best fitting done.

Yes, everyone should ideally get a professional bra fitting once a year. Ideally. Larger bre@sts need them, for sure. Very, very important. The right br@ size can make your waist appear smaller, etc. Everything looks so much better.

 

Some more tips/info for anyone who's interested:

 

Measure your bra size every year - more frequently if you have major body changes (e.g., weight loss or gain, pregnancy, etc.).

Replace your bras every six months. Most bras get worn out from laundering and wear after about six months. Check your bras occasionally for signs of wear and tear like stretched out straps and/or underwires that poke, which signal that a bra is ready for retirement.

Just a Few More Bra-Shopping Tips

 

When you look at yourself in the mirror the band should be level all the way around. Most women don't wear the band low enough in the back.

 

In the side view the center of your bre@sts should be about halfway between your shoulder and your elbow. The bra should be level. The part just below the bre@st should be level with the part on your back. This gives you support and lift. Women are generally wearing their bras too high on their backs.

 

Speaking of the sides, if your cup runneth over and your bre@sts are pushing over the sides of your bra, go for the next larger cup size.

 

Your bra should be level front to back so you get a lift and it looks beautiful in the front.

 

The biggest part of the bre@st should be between your armpit and your elbow.

 

If the cup puckers it's too big, if you spill out it's too small.

 

There are obvious clues your bra is the wrong size:

 

If your cups runneth over, it's time to go up a cup size.

If your cups dimple, it's time to go down a cup size.

If you have the dreaded back fat, you probably think your bra is too tight, but you're wrong—your bra is too big. Wearing the bra lower on your back with a smaller band size will completely eliminate the back fat.

If your strap falls down, that means your bra band is riding up and you probably need to go down a band size.

 

Buy a bra that fits when you put it on the first set of hooks. That way as it ages and stretches you can keep moving in on the hooks and still have a great fit.

 

If your straps leave deep, red marks or dig into your shoulders, you probably need more support. Look for a bra with wider straps, a wider band at the bottom and more support at the sides, too.

• If you have big bre@sts - it's essential to wear a bra that fits you properly; a good bra will lift the boobs and give definition to the waist.

• Balcony bras look great on girls with large chests.

• Avoid thin back straps unless you are totally fatless or you will end up with unsightly back bulges under your clothes.

 

When you go in be sure to ask specifically for the fitter - not just any sales associate.

If they just stick a tape measure over your clothes, they’re most likely not very knowledgeable at all.

Be prepared...a good bra fitter is not shy about just reaching her hand right in and adjusting everything.

Make sure the person fitting you can tell you why she is recommending the bras she shows you and ask -and expect to receive good answers.

Walk out (nicely, of course) if you have doubts - you don't have to buy to please them - just you.

 

Smaller independent specialists lingerie shops - I found the smaller shops to be the best. The lady was so good she actually told me my bra size just by looking at me. She did the proper measurements after to prove it & was spot on

 

Finally, just to add a bit of humor to the whole experience, I read this on the SL forums years ago.

A homeschooling mom wrote how she was in Budapest or maybe somewhere else in Hungary. She was at one of those outdoor market type places. Now imagine a rosy-cheeked, round-faced, plump Eastern European lady selling bras. Homeschooling mom is looking at them. Eastern European lady doesn't speak English and the mom doesn't speak Hungarian. Hungarian lady grabs her br@easts (all in the public and outdoors mind you :lol:), hands her a bra. She buys it with some skepticism. Then she wrote that never, ever did a bra that fit so perfectly as that one. :lol: Guess we all need to find that lady in Hungary :D :lol:.

 

I wish I could find that lady.

 

My dh told me if I can lose 40 lb (my goal) by summer, I can get a bOOk reduction. I am so psyched. I could be a C/D instead of an H/I!

[AngieW in Texas]

I have tried SO many bras. The problem is that I can't handle underwire at all. And I guess I'm proportioned differently from lots of folks because there's only one brand/style that works for me.

 

The only bra that I've been able to actually wear all day is this one:

http://www.dillards.com/product/Wacoal-Everyday-SoftCup-Bra_301_-1_301_500977267?splashlink=header_lingerie

 

Unfortunately, the largest size it comes in is F and I really need G. Going up a band size isn't an option. I need the support of the 36. I haven't found anything else that works as well as this does.

 

I'm planning to get a reduction next summer.

[twoforjoy]

The Goddess Keira is my favorite. Not too pricey for a large-cup bra, but comfy, supportive, and comes in an extremely wide selection of sizes.

 

Yeah I did the whole measure thing it stated I was a 44H????:001_huh: Then I read the fine print large bOOks need professional sizing help.

 

I would be willing to bet that you need a smaller band size and a larger cup size than you think. That is the case for many women.

[EmeraldGirl]

Underwire Minimizers. I get them on line from Kohl's with their great coupons and have used Bali and Playtex brands.

[4ofus]

Here are my 3 current favorites:

 

Panache Porcelain (30G)

Panache Andorra (32FF)

Anita Rosa Faia (32G)

 

I listed the sizes so you can see how very important a proper fitting is. It's just too hard to guess, & if you have someone knowledgable to help you, it just makes all.the.difference. I agree with the previous poster that a small, independent shop is the way to go. If I went to Dillards right now, I would probably be fitted in a 34-36 DDD/F Le Mystere. I'm guessing. Le Mystere is a very nice fitting bra if it is sized appropriately to you.

 

30 lbs. ago my favorite bra was:

Fantasie (32GG)

 

All of these are t-shirt style bras except the 2nd one which is pretty & lacy :).

 

Panache also makes sports bras that are AMAZING. As someone with an average band size, but a huge cup size, sports bras that actually HOLD THE GIRLS IN PLACE & STILL are nearly impossible to find. I think they are made for women with implants. Perfectly perky, orange sized & shaped implants. That don't move. Well, that's not me. I'm more irregular shaped too-old cantaloupe. Help a sister out PLEASE. Anyway. Panache. Answer to a prayer.