tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post7649913188386439035..comments2024-02-27T07:37:46.350-05:00Comments on K-Line: In Which I Tell You That I Went For a Bra FittingK.Linehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-68799911598361556332013-09-23T20:09:14.266-04:002013-09-23T20:09:14.266-04:00I do know about Zazie78 - excellent vendor. The ke...I do know about Zazie78 - excellent vendor. The key is to get there while the sizes are still available :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-7304542745914519122013-09-09T16:29:18.103-04:002013-09-09T16:29:18.103-04:00hi, u can purchase Empreinte bra styles from the y...hi, u can purchase Empreinte bra styles from the year before for like $50 on e-bay, new with tags attached. Ships from France. I bought like 4 of them for 200 bucks, it was a steal. I am in Canada and I didn't have to pay customs either, so it was pretty great.<br />The seller I buy from is called zazie78.<br />I love empreinte, best bra ever. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-15304047967953262252013-08-18T19:08:21.795-04:002013-08-18T19:08:21.795-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-69468544377804734472013-02-15T20:49:28.293-05:002013-02-15T20:49:28.293-05:00Oh, that's too bad. The 4-5 at the underbust i...Oh, that's too bad. The 4-5 at the underbust is SO wrong (99 per cent of the time).K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-57630391666168164762013-02-15T19:12:13.305-05:002013-02-15T19:12:13.305-05:00Margaret, I'd been buying 30Fs from Nordstrom ...Margaret, I'd been buying 30Fs from Nordstrom Valley Fair and Palo Alto, because they carry Fantasie, Panache, and Freya. Kristin, you are correct the offerings are quite limited. They have only a handful of 30 bands and cups above an E. I'd say their prices are reasonable and, if your size makes it to the sales, quite attractive. I got the Freya Piper half cup longline for about $45, for example. I got two Fantasie Rebeccas in a gorgeous purple color for about $45 each.<br /><br />Unfortunately Nordstrom doesn't carry Fauve in stores or online. I've had to search high and low online for Fauve bras. I was even thinking of ordering from an Australian store with a $25 shipping fee! (I'm going to add the online retailers I've used to the Bustyresources wiki page at the abrathatfits subreddit at reddit.com.) Margaret, the answer to your question really depends on what are your most common sizes? Let me know, and I'll try to give you a better answer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-15200703301353063702013-02-15T15:49:32.167-05:002013-02-15T15:49:32.167-05:00I guess I haven't been reading long enough to ...I guess I haven't been reading long enough to have experienced your bra making! They did the initial measurement with my shirt and bra on. They got pretty close to what I had expected from reading, but they seemed to be using the old add 4-5 in to the underbust measurment.VictoriaRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-70626789103979321762013-02-15T13:36:51.794-05:002013-02-15T13:36:51.794-05:00I agree! :-) (Thanks!)I agree! :-) (Thanks!)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-11773462108187960172013-02-15T13:36:40.793-05:002013-02-15T13:36:40.793-05:00I do too! I read all the lingerie blogs! I urge yo...I do too! I read all the lingerie blogs! I urge you to stay away from the Empreinte Jane. No good can come of it. Especially with your propensity for the best bras :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-51065284517089566902013-02-15T13:35:47.991-05:002013-02-15T13:35:47.991-05:00Ain't it a bitch!? And I am so happy to have f...Ain't it a bitch!? And I am so happy to have figured out that it's not simply me. I mean, I might be in a phase where I need more hands-on purchasing. That's ok. But I was really starting to wonder what the hell was going on.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-71592449778417774012013-02-15T13:34:51.106-05:002013-02-15T13:34:51.106-05:00Do you mean that they took the initial band measur...Do you mean that they took the initial band measurement with a shirt on? Or that they tried to put the bras on you with a shirt? (That's bizarre, if yes.)<br /><br />V, not sure if you've been reading for a couple of years, but I did make quite a few bras. Even very nice ones. But they weren't sturdy enough because the fabrics and notions I have been able to find are inadequate by comparison with those in high-end RTW. I did set this as one of my long-term goals - when I find better materials and as I learn more about my specific fitting needs (fitting for close set breasts is quite challenging).K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-55579651041286623622013-02-15T13:32:24.495-05:002013-02-15T13:32:24.495-05:00Sometimes you need to know it fits and you need it...Sometimes you need to know it fits and you need it now. That's why we have bricks and mortar. I sense that, until I figure out the changes in my staple brands, and my own changes, that I might be buying in store more often in the near future.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-69926018415509750622013-02-15T13:23:38.605-05:002013-02-15T13:23:38.605-05:00Thanks so much Sam. I went to the site and the pri...Thanks so much Sam. I went to the site and the prices are great. Alas, they really don't have many 8 band sizes - and none of the 8s are in the styles I really love. (That's the band I need...)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-43888285416768633562013-02-15T13:22:44.455-05:002013-02-15T13:22:44.455-05:00At this price, they'd better!At this price, they'd better!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-9564123749936386382013-02-15T13:16:09.569-05:002013-02-15T13:16:09.569-05:00It really shouldn't.It really shouldn't.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-48721517909903961022013-02-15T12:57:01.790-05:002013-02-15T12:57:01.790-05:00I've never found lace fabric that approximates...I've never found lace fabric that approximates this in weight or drape, unfortunately. But I am keeping my eyes open!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-57174858592930989962013-02-15T12:56:19.663-05:002013-02-15T12:56:19.663-05:00Margaret - I sure hope someone can provide you wit...Margaret - I sure hope someone can provide you with good feedback. Nordstrom is where my mother goes, but there's not a lot of options, IMO, in the 30 bands or in cups above an E.K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-82707549704101397142013-02-15T12:55:16.315-05:002013-02-15T12:55:16.315-05:00Anon: I did used to support this (and other) brick...Anon: I did used to support this (and other) bricks and mortar stores exclusively. But the prices are through the roof - for all brands. And I can't believe you've got 7 new bras. Woohoo!K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-59582065707011580562013-02-15T11:56:57.010-05:002013-02-15T11:56:57.010-05:00You have such great taste in bras!You have such great taste in bras!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07132893252354008820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-60086375850442937232013-02-15T11:41:23.744-05:002013-02-15T11:41:23.744-05:00I find in depth lingerie posts endlessly fascinati...I find in depth lingerie posts endlessly fascinating and this one is no exception, thank you! Thanks for the inside info re Freya bras, I've had great success with them in the past but I'll be inspecting the quality of their materials like a hawk from now on. I'm really making myself NOT investigate Empriente bras after reading this post as I know I'll be tempted to buy, buy, buy. Glad you found your perfect match. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-87246757150417611572013-02-15T11:08:50.370-05:002013-02-15T11:08:50.370-05:00Another SF Bay Area reader here: where DO you go f...Another SF Bay Area reader here: where DO you go for your lingerie needs? I am a Nordstroms's gal (I was fitted 18 months ago and was very pleased with the time, attention, and results) but could use some other options!Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327909184795545590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-61044297248457498862013-02-15T10:47:30.218-05:002013-02-15T10:47:30.218-05:00Gravity and time both only work in one direction. ...Gravity and time both only work in one direction. So, if the bra fits, the cost is worth it. I've paid that much in the past. Plus, these are all so pretty! Good that you found out what the story is with Freya. Nothing like a series of bad shopping experiences to make you feel off your mojo! Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-76241827168830041512013-02-15T10:43:55.428-05:002013-02-15T10:43:55.428-05:00I'm glad you were successful. I went for a fi...I'm glad you were successful. I went for a fitting a few weeks ago at a local botique. I was not impressed with the fitting (done with my shirt on), but the bras were nice. I have embarked on bra making as my sewing chalenge in 2013. I think you should consider this, as well. It would result in custom fitted bras, not to mention that if you made them, they would be gorgious.VictoriaRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-24343971492243789902013-02-15T00:49:17.179-05:002013-02-15T00:49:17.179-05:00I'm thrilled that you have been fitted, and go...I'm thrilled that you have been fitted, and got what you wanted/needed (albeit at a price)!<br /><br />This is incredibly timely for me - I haven't been fitted in a bra shop for years (much the same reasons as you). But tomorrow I'm planning to go to a boutique to find a potential wedding-dress bra... I need to start on a muslin but need the underpinnings first, and can't be bothered to deal with shipping times...Kathttp://www.engineersotherlife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-77798404462730478582013-02-14T21:51:48.795-05:002013-02-14T21:51:48.795-05:00I'm a dope. I forgot to include a link in cas...I'm a dope. I forgot to include a link in case you do considering buyiing:<br />http://www.morethanahandful.com.au/manufacturer/15-empreinte.aspx?pageindex=1<br /><br />SamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1606088928583067206.post-7931979971419897142013-02-14T21:51:06.221-05:002013-02-14T21:51:06.221-05:00Oh my goodness! I hope they last (and last and la...Oh my goodness! I hope they last (and last and last)...They do look great.<br /><br />Without knowing what size you are, there's a store over here in Australia selling a couple of those bras for $35 and $40. It could be worth the postage!<br /><br />SamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com