The other day I went bra shopping
Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at 01:07PM I'm sick of spending 40 bucks at Victoria's Secret just to have my bras break in less than a month. The underwires always pop out and poke me. I have gashes in my cleavage from these things. So I either have to deal with the lacerations or sew them up every two weeks (the bras, not the lacerations), which I shouldn't have to do with a 40 dollar bra.
I decided to try JCP. Buy something that was cheaper and not as hot, but did the job. I found NOTHING! All the ones I thought could offer ample support only went up to a C cup. What is that? So I had to go to the full-figure section just to find a D*. Those were all ugly and unnecessarily supportive. Twelve feet of fabric, eight rows of clasps, four-inch thick straps. So I caved and went to VS anyway. I ended up finding a wine-colored bra in my exact size and style on sale for $25, so I bought it. Problem is I already have a black and bright pink one, plus a white one that I can't wear under light-colored clothing. Of my five bras, the only one I can wear now under half my wardrobe is the nude one which is barely more than a sling of fabric at this point anyway.
But I refused to spend 40 bucks on yet another bra that will disintegrate in a matter of months. I've bought like 3 nude bras from there in the last year, and I can't do it again. Well then I wanted panties** that matched either my wine or pink bra. The only pair I found was this lacy stringy thong thing that was a size small. Have you seen my mega-hips? I went online thinking for sure I'd find something there right? NO! Not a single pair of underwear (I looked at all but the thongs because this booty does not need to be flapping in the wind, trust me) came in hot pink or wine. What the mother fuck is that? How am I supposed to have sexy matching bra and panties? This is Victoria's Secret for god's sake! This is their thing, this is what they do!
*What do people like Jessica Simpson do with a tiny frame and huge boobs?
**Seriously, does anyone use that word in real life?
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Reader Comments (8)
I don't use the word panties because I think it sounds stupid. But it seems like every time I use a normal word for it, someone's like, what? You're a girl. Say panties. And then I hit them.
I am having a hard time finding bras right now too. I guess my situation is a little different, but damn, where are all of the bras for the larger-breasted women? I have looked a Penney's and Kohls and can't find my size. My bra right now is too small....ugh. Some women do have bigger than D unfortunately. I can't wait for them to shrink back up.
I know what you mean about Victoria's Secret. I went in there once to find a backless, strapless bra for my brother's wedding. They only went up to C's. and whenever they have their semi-annual sale the worst looking bras are in the D bins!
noel says panties :)
Of course you already know that I have the same problem, but i have to brag, I was at a going out of business store, some place like JC penney's, found a 34DD (only five to choose from) for 15 dollars! I was so excited. They had a plethora of D cup bras of all sizes... you would have been in heaven! They were sexy too! No matching panties though... I really do say that word... I also say tummy and potty, so I'm a little weird.
I don't really have this problem but I have a friend who does. When she went to Scotland, she found a store that she absolutely loved. They don't have one here in the US but you can shop online if you want to check it out. Here ya go! www.lasenza.com
Sweet I'll check it out, thanks!
How come we never hear from you anymore on LJ by the way?
You don't hear from me because I sit up where everybody can see me (so no screwing off)and I don't have a computer at "home" (wherever the hell that is right now).