tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post7273382491429683471..comments2024-02-27T07:37:46.350-05:00Comments on K-Line: In Which I Remind You That You Can't Judge A Bra By Its SizeK.Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-23956364116488470482011-11-15T13:06:06.484-05:002011-11-15T13:06:06.484-05:00I love bras! And undergarments, in general.
I ac...I love bras! And undergarments, in general. <br /><br />I actually was unusually put off by Gertie's post. It seemed like she was talking about push up bras rather than t-shirt bras. Don't get me wrong, there is definitely a lot to say about push-up bras and our culture. But I was surprised by some of the language she used - grapefruit, basketballs, slabs of foam... it was unusually hostile wording from her. Honestly, I felt like maybe she had recently had a bad shopping experience. I know from some of the smaller-breasted women in my life that it's incredibly frustrating and offensive that large retailers like VS seem to think that if you are an A cup, you obviously must want to appear larger, as if there is something wrong with smaller breasts. <br /><br />I'm pretty medium in size (at least in my own mind), but have a rounder shape. So, pointy does not work for me. I am pretty picky about fit, but I have bought bras on line in brands and styles that I already own. I think it would be a lot of trial and error if I ordered without knowing in advance.Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-86004869474954627262011-11-11T16:56:25.679-05:002011-11-11T16:56:25.679-05:00Laura: I totally agree! Great info about where lon...Laura: I totally agree! Great info about where long lines can be got...<br /><br />A: I wouldn't do it if the sale was final - I'm not that brave :-)<br /><br />Mardel: I have to check that one out. I don't tend to love the fit of Wacoal, but maybe this one would be better on me...<br /><br />Amy: I do find the longlines fit large. I've tried a couple of times and I've been disappointed in the sizing. Seems there's not a lot out there for narrow, busty frames in the long line dept. I would have thought the minier boobs would have more luck. You should def try the pointy. Agent Provocateur and Princess TamTam are awesome for small boobs. The latest Huit range is also terrific. Those brands aren't cheap, but they are gorgeous.<br /><br />Margaret - it is a pain, but I learned so much (and found that lovely sweater clasp) so it's all ok :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-47282086614380907122011-11-11T16:12:01.867-05:002011-11-11T16:12:01.867-05:00I bought a Cosabella long-line strapless bra onlin...I bought a Cosabella long-line strapless bra online for a dress and returned it for a smaller size which was still too big so I'm still wondering about online buying. But I'd seriously love to find that one all-around bra in a few colors for daily wear. I garden a lot and need something that can go from nice clothes to changing quickly into outdoor comfort. I don't know if I can do a pointy silhouette and I often buy demis because I'm small and um, low with no volume at the top. But I really need to branch out and try something new.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00404449004824638306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-81101659019864153002011-11-11T10:29:27.680-05:002011-11-11T10:29:27.680-05:00I'm tempted to try Doreen also; I may have bee...I'm tempted to try Doreen also; I may have been tempted after your first report but never got around to it. Considering that my current favorite bra is Wacoal's Retro Chic bra, it may indeed be something I like.<br /><br />I mostly buy bras online, as I don't have much choice in my size where I live.Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850551308931710502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-7903088039856780452011-11-10T15:24:01.484-05:002011-11-10T15:24:01.484-05:00I have never brought a bra online. I feel like th...I have never brought a bra online. I feel like that might be the one thing I need to do in person. Try that sucker on. For instance, I bought a swimsuit from J Crew at the end of the summer and the bra top did not correspond with my bra size, even though it was supposed to. Now I am left with a top that is swimming on me (final sale). Damn.etoilee8https://www.blogger.com/profile/07267205544780686085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-31079857919272580322011-11-09T23:48:27.235-05:002011-11-09T23:48:27.235-05:00Oh, I'm sorry to hear there are underwear comp...Oh, I'm sorry to hear there are underwear complications with your beautiful new sweater (although I suspected that might be the case.) It sucks to have put that much work into something and then have to put work into the wearing also. But it is really lovely.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11693240302469614241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-69044847165771781462011-11-09T23:19:08.904-05:002011-11-09T23:19:08.904-05:00I love a wirefree pointy cup, because no other sil...I love a wirefree pointy cup, because no other silhouette can make you look hourglassier imo. I also love how pert I look in my longline pointies. I bought both of my longlines online through Women Within, and love them since they are so exactly like the longline vintage bras I used to find thrifting when I was a much smaller lady.laphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129728708993920747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-46919840951986143412011-11-09T20:41:07.772-05:002011-11-09T20:41:07.772-05:00Susan: Love the Madison bra. I haven't worn it...Susan: Love the Madison bra. I haven't worn it, but I think it looks great. I sense the Doreen is much more hardcore than it. Will not slip.<br /><br />enc: I find it interesting that, last year I said it fit small and this year I say it fits large. I'm not substantively different, bust size wise. Goes to show that you have to wear something to really understand it.<br /><br />Margaret: So glad you brought that up! I actually had to wear a strapless bra yesterday when first I wore the keyhole tee sweater. Total PITA. I'm going to have to come up with another solution but it isn't going to be this bra. The thick strap would be ridic observable. I think a clear strap is the way to go. I'll see if I can find them to add on to my strapless bra (that has clips for straps).<br /><br />For that reason alone, I would not remake this sweater. I love the look but it's too high-maintenance for me.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-19701961073876359302011-11-09T20:36:12.625-05:002011-11-09T20:36:12.625-05:00I really love both of these choices, especially th...I really love both of these choices, especially the vintagey one. May I ask, are the new nude bras going to be worn under the new sweater from the last post? Because I am very curious to see how that open shoulder bit actually works with a serious undergarment. I love the sweater, and own the pattern book, but have not attempted it because I'd been worried about the look being spoiled by a big visible chunk of industrial grade bra strap.Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11693240302469614241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-41181724146469359082011-11-09T20:02:37.834-05:002011-11-09T20:02:37.834-05:00I've bought bras online, and always been disap...I've bought bras online, and always been disappointed. I'm tough to fit, so I don't do it anymore. <br /><br />I've heard the Triumph line is great, but after reading about your experience, I'm not so sure. <br /><br />xo<br /><br />encElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132893252354008820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-77574309125433892322011-11-09T19:06:10.896-05:002011-11-09T19:06:10.896-05:00I'm tempted to try the Doreen.
I've been ...I'm tempted to try the Doreen.<br /><br />I've been incredibly happy with the Prima Donna Madison Full Cup bra, much happier with it than the Simone Perele Andora, but the straps on both bras tend to slip, especially if I'm wearing layers. The Doreen looks like it might not slip as much.Susan Tinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11900811284963063686noreply@blogger.com