jenn- Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Yeah title says it all. I'm of a "normal" to "small" size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwoodsmama Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Try the genie bra- Its in the As Seen on TV aisle at Walmart- I'm similarly sized, I removed the optional pads. It's like a sports bra but not nearly as confining. I would say not much support for larger sizes but perfect and comfy for me! It's by far my favorite br@! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 No. Why would anyone want to do such a thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I buy the cheap three pack of Fruit of the Loom sports bras at Walmart. They're very comfy. I think they're about $10 or so. Edited to answer Amy's "why" -- I had a LOT of pre-menopausal breast aches and pains. Wearing a bra with just a tiny bit of support at night really helped relieve some of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Thank you for the suggestions so far. No. Why would anyone want to do such a thing? I get pretty intense chest aches when my cycle is about to start and throughout it. I can sleep in my heavy duty workout sports bras, but they are very restricting and let little to no air flow around there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Target has nursing bras that are really just sports bras made of a thin, stretchable t-shirt material. No fasteners at all. They keep things in place but are super comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I'd look into a cheap sports bra in a larger size than you normally wear -- this should avoid buckles and straps and stuff irritating your skin at night. (I'd also buy it in a different color than your regular ones so that you don't accidentally try to wear it to work out). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I have always bought sleep bras. Do those not exist anymore? You should be able to get them at JCPenney or Sears. They just soft cotton knit, so they don't rub or squish. ETA: I just googled "sleep bra" and got 10 pages. You shouldn't have any problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 I'd look into a cheap sports bra in a larger size than you normally wear -- this should avoid buckles and straps and stuff irritating your skin at night. (I'd also buy it in a different color than your regular ones so that you don't accidentally try to wear it to work out). That would definitely be bad. There may not be much there, but what is there needs some serious support for exercise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I like a bit of support and sleep in a tank with shelf bra, which is comfortable and perfect for my needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Try the genie bra- Its in the As Seen on TV aisle at Walmart- I'm similarly sized, I removed the optional pads. It's like a sports bra but not nearly as confining. I would say not much support for larger sizes but perfect and comfy for me! It's by far my favorite br@! I've seen them at Walmart and have wondered about them. How do you find them for sizing? My measured size and what I actually buy (sister size up for the band because the measured one is just a hair too snug for my sensory issues), are on two different sizes for the brand. If the band is pretty stretchy, I'll go with the smaller option. If it is tight without much give, I'll have to go with the larger one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ananda Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I second the Genie bra. The whole bra is soft and stretchy, if that helps with your sizing concern. I find them perfect for night. I also like that I can just throw them in the washer & dryer with all my other laundry. Ananda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I've seen them at Walmart and have wondered about them. How do you find them for sizing? My measured size and what I actually buy (sister size up for the band because the measured one is just a hair too snug for my sensory issues), are on two different sizes for the brand. If the band is pretty stretchy, I'll go with the smaller option. If it is tight without much give, I'll have to go with the larger one. I might go up a size. I currently have a 4X and it is comfortable. I wear them around the house, etc. Not supportive enough to go out in public, but comfortable. I think I measure a 2X though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I like support to sleep too. Nursing tank tops are great for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfmeis Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I clicked on this thinking it was about actual bookshelves. :lol I'm definitely in remodeling mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 I clicked on this thinking it was about actual bookshelves. :lol I'm definitely in remodeling mode. Sorry about that. It's another one of the sites code words to keep some of the less desirable bots from pinging us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn- Posted February 11, 2015 Author Share Posted February 11, 2015 Billy from ikea. Lol The answer for all those other bookshelf questions...lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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