Momling Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 We are so frustrated! There is literally no bra in our county that works for my dd. She measured in at a 30C. We found some 30As in girls depts. I could find a few 32Bs in the teen depts. But 30C is not only not in stock, but appears not to exist as a size and can not be ordered. I have googled high and low and only found some push-up types, but we're looking for more functional/less sexy. She's fine with underwire and lightly lined. Please don't suggest VS, Kohls, JC Penny's, Macys, Justice... I went to every shop in our local mall and they just don't have that small a band in a C cup and no one could order it even. Currently she's wearing a 32b from target that I altered. In general, the problem isn't the band as much as the distance between cups. Also... I can't imagine paying more than 30 or so dollars for someone who I assume will outgrow it. My 11 yr old has pretty much refused to go bra shopping any more and I don't blame her. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I wear this. http://www.barenecessities.com/anita-maximum-comfort-bra-5490_product.htm?pf_id=Anita5490&search=30C&manual_cm_sp=SlotLocation-_-R1C2-_-Anita5490 In a 30 D. Expensive I know. Specialty bra shops are a Godsend if there is one in your area. I have 2 bras(excluding my running bra). I wear one and hand wash the other. Note some of these are European sizes you need to convert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skywards Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Not exactly in the 'under $30' catagory but there's at least a few options here http://www.thelittlebracompany.com/bras/smooth-cup.html?bra_size=212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Um_2_4 Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I feel for her. I was a hard to find child as a teen. try ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-AFTER-EDEN-Soft-Comfort-Contour-Convertible-Straps-UW-Bra-2-5800-sz-30-40-/141053173617?pt=US_CSA_WC_Intimates&var=&hash=item20d76c9f71 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Le-Mystere-Tisha-Bra-30C-Nude-T-shirt-Bra-/261376462367?pt=US_CSA_WC_Intimates&hash=item3cdb404e1f I just searched 30c bra new and got tons more, some may not be styles you want, but there are some workable ones.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbmamaz Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Barenecessities lets you search by size. i get my bras from decent exposures, and they make them custom - but they do look rather like sports bras and arent cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 I find that if you want an unusual size bra you have to pay. I got mine on sale. Regular 145 dollars, only 109. :p I just bought the one that fit. I am a 32 H. Give it 50 years and we will all own 3D printers and we could just print ourselves a new bra. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimomma Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 NM. I was wrong. They no longer carry 30:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Searching on amazon, there are several in that size under $30. Here's the first one: b.tempt'd by Wacoal Womens B.wow'd Bra, Candy Pink/Nectarine, 30C http://amzn.com/B00B00C26O I'm different sizes in different brands though. Maybe one that runs small would work in a 32? The back of a band is easy to alter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 You'll have to order online. There's some relatively inexpensive ones at figleaves.com and ASOS. She also might be happy in a sports bra. It's not necessary to be so accurate with sizing for those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 You usually have some give in sizing. Has she tried a 32B? it should be a rough equivalent and much, much easier to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfknitter.# Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Where did you get her measured? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillian Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Can you check a sister size, i.e a different band size with a different cup. Have you checked soma intimates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Thank you for all your ideas and commiseration! I hadn't even thought to look at ebay. Also, those nice plain expensive bras would be perfect except for the price. I had her measured yesterday at two shops (Macys and VS) and both said 30C. We don't have a specialty bra store. The biggest city nearby is about 5 hours. As I mentioned in my post, for the past 6 months or so, she's been wearing a 32B bra because the cups fit, but I had to alter it in the front between the cups and move the hooks over. I had her try on 32A's and 32B's and the band was actually not far off, the problem is the distance between the cups. I can do the same thing again and try to alter another bra, but I didn't do that great of a job. The 30A girls' bras are way too small in cup size. She has a sports bra but doesn't like it because she thinks it looks goofy under her clothes (she's not a sporty or casual dresser). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsmm Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Do you have a nordstrom nearby? They were able to accurately measure me and find several bras that worked. I am a 32D, also hard to find in many stores. I bought one from them and then ordered from bare necessities online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenamiles Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 The only place that I've found my size that I can walk in and buy is at Dillards . I am a 32DD and the smaller band sizes are next to impossible to find in larger cups. Prices are reasonable and you can order online. I'm with another poster. I only own two daily wear bras and rotate and then one sports bra. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 The only place that I've found my size that I can walk in and buy is at Dillards . I am a 32DD and the smaller band sizes are next to impossible to find in larger cups. Prices are reasonable and you can order online. I'm with another poster. I only own two daily wear bras and rotate and then one sports bra. Good luck! :p I counted myself lucky to be able to walk in and get a 32H. They even had bikini tops in my size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momling Posted January 20, 2014 Author Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hallelujah! We're almost there... We have no Nordstroms or Dillards locally, but thanks to you -- I found this bra: http://www.dillards.com/product/Jasmine-Ginger-Microfiber-TShirt-Bra_301_-1_301_503296692?df=03800947_zi_purple_sage in size 30C. Not plunging, pushing up, or overtly sexy. Just a nice pretty bra in the right size for 20$ with good reviews. I ordered the cream color. They even have a wireless triangle type bra in the same line, though my girl says 'no way, yuck'. Well-trained-mind forum, I love you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 I feel your pain. We need a 30 C and a 32 DDD here.......neither is an in store purchase. Ebay was our friend once we found one that fit well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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