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Trying On Bras

Ok girls, we know we hate doing but the best thing to do when shopping for a new bra is try it on before you buy. Nothing sucks worse than getting a bra in your size, get home and find out it is too small but many of us are very shy about trying on bra.  So today I tried out 3 local places to try on bras while in guy mode. 

First was Kohl's.

  They are probably the easiest and best place to go bra shopping.  There is no one guarding the dressing rooms and they have a lot and lots of bras to choose from, from Warner, Bali, Playtex, and Olga to name a few.  And best part they are often marked way down.  So I picked out 3 different bras and marched right into the dressing room.  No fuss and no issues.

 

Kohl's  4 out of 5 stars!

 



Next stop was Target. 

Target is an ok place to buy bras.  There selection can be hit and miss in my opinion but trying on a bra is a must as it seems the sizing of the Xhilaration and Gilligan -O'Malley bras can sometimes run small in the band size. 

The Target near where I live almost always has a dressing room "guard."  But I did not let that deter me from trying on a few.  I picked out a couple Gilligan-O'Malley and headed to the dressing room.  I held up the two bras to the "guard" and she gave me an odd look but let me go on in to the men's fitting room.  I did care for either of the bras but was quickly in and out of the dressing room. 

 

Target  3 out of 5 stars

 

The final stop of the day of Victoria's Secrets.  

I went into the store when there was very little customer traffic.  I was greeted by a very helpful sales woman, Mandy.  I told I was wanting to look at Body Bra and she showed me to the drawers where they were, I found one in my size and said if I needed any help to let her know.  I spent the next few minutes seeing if there was anything else I wanted to try on.  I saw a Perfect Shape T-shirt bra that was just calling my name.  I have the T-shirt demi and unlined bra and love them so I had try to the Perfect Shape one as well.  Once I picked out one I found Mandy and asked if I could try these bras on.  Without a bit of hesitation she walked me to the fitting rooms just like if I was one of the girls. 

  I ended up buying both bras and I am wearing the T-shirt bra tonight and I will post a review in a few days. 

 

Victoria's Secrets 5 stars!

 

So from this fun filled day of shopping I learned that in general people care what you are wearing or buying, we are the customer and we are what keeps them in business.  So girls, go shop and have fun. 



Black Bra Under White Shirt

The biggest fashion faux pas out there is wearing a black or dark colored bra under a white shirt.  I say so what!  Today I spend most of day running around in a white T-shirt and Victoria's Secrets dark gray unlined T-shirt bra (unlined and T-shirt bra seems oxymoronic, but I digress) and I felt free, sexy, and little bit sassy.  I say if you got, flaunt it!  Of all the things that people do to stand out- tattoos, piercings, multicolored hair- showing a little bra is fairly low on the scale. 

 

 



How Old Is Your Bra and When To Retire That Bra

I read this post at https://vsjulia.wordpress.com/ about how to find the age of your Victoria's Secrets bra.  Today I have on a VS Biofit bra that I love.  I have a couple of the Biofit bras and sadly Victoria's Secrets has not sold them in a few years.  They do a very good job of giving lift and cleavage without feeling like I have couple pillows on. So I checked my bra's birthday, August of 2010... WOW.. I did not realize I had this bra so long.  I will have to check to see how old some of my other bras are. 

 

 

So when do you know it is time to retire your bra? Your bra won‘t last for years.  Here are some signs that your bra has to go:

• When you have to wear your bra on the tightest hook and it’s still roaming around or riding up your back
• When the elastic is so stretched out that it doesn’t bounce back anymore
• When it’s covered in stains or splotches
• When your band or cup has holes in it
• When your body has changed and you need a new size (for us guys, that means we have been having that extra beer a night)
• When molded cups have lost their shape
• When wires poke through the cup or break
• When the hooks are broken or ripped out

What factors affect a bra’s lifetime?  The typical answer for a bra’s lifetime is 6-9 months. But there are  a lot of factors that go into this. Some things help bras last longer, and some will kill them faster.

• Number of bras: Have at least 3-5 good basic bras to rotate. I on the other hand have way too many, I bet I have 20 or more in normal rotation. The more bras you own, the less often you’ll have to wear them and the longer they’ll last.
• Quality: Just like clothes, some bras are made better than others. We all love those super sexy lacy styles with thin straps and sheer tulle, but those bras may not last as long. Also, some brands are just not made well. Even popular brands! A higher price doesn’t always mean better quality, but sometimes it does.
• Washing: Washing or drying your bras in the machine is the #1 way to kill them. Bra murder! Using harsh soap will also cause the elastic to become brittle which will stretch out the band even faster than usual.
• Doing the Flip: There is a wrong and right way to put on your bra. Women who do the “flip” will ruin their bras. This means putting the bra against your body, upside down and hooks the bra in front. Then she rotates the bra around so that the crushed cups are in the front and flips the bra up to meet your bust. This will cause the wire to poke out, dents the cups, and stretches out the band. Yikes.
• Basic versus Special Occasion: Let’s face it, that lace number that only comes out for your birthday and Valentine’s day is going to last a lot longer than that nude basic molded bra you wear to work almost everyday. Special occasion or specialty bras will always last longer than your “work horse” basics. Don’t expect your basic bra to live as long as that specialty bra if you wear it more often.

How to help bras last longer: All is not lost. You don’t have to think of bras as totally disposable! Want your bras to last more than 6-9 months? Here are a few ways to help them last longer.

• Have more to rotate: Especially your basic bras that you wear more often. I say 3-5, but that’s the minimum. Have a favorite bra? Buy two or more of that one so you’re not tempted to reach for the same one everyday. Also, do your bras a favor and stock up on even more to rotate.
• Don’t wear the same bra two days in a row: Just like a hardworking woman, the elastic on your bra needs a break. It’s under a lot of stress while it’s stretching around your body and hugging you all day. Giving your bras a day of rest will help the elastic relax and last longer.
• Wash them properly: So important! Never use regular detergent, and I caution you not to use most “delicate washes."  Hand wash, air dry!
• Invest in quality bras: Again, I don’t want to name names, but there’s a very popular bra company out there that is just not made well. You know you have run into a dud when you wear and wash them just a few times and it’s already stretched out. A good bra, if taken care of properly, will take much longer to stretch out. Look for sturdy elastic, reliable stitching and trustworthy material.
• Put your bra on properly: The ideal way is to put your straps on first, then lean over and place your breast tissue inside the cups. Next, hook the back of the bra behind you (It’s doable -I promise). Then adjust the cups and your breast tissue slightly so that you’re all in place. If you have to turn the bra around to hook it, it’s ok. Just be sure to start with the cups “up” and not crushed against your body so you won’t have to flip. No flipping, no crushing, no extra stress on your bra.

It has been awhile

OMG, I have not realized it has been this long since I posted.  Sorry my bra loving friends.  I have not been trying on too many new bras, just getting past the holidays and in to the new year.  Tonight I have on one of my favorite bras, the Victoria's Secrets Body Bra.  This one is sized 36A and I love its fit.   This is not from the newest Body Bra collection, it is the prior style, some times it is good to connect with an old friend.  As a crossdresser it is important for me to find bras that fit my natural shape as well as when I am wearing forms.  Tonight I am feeling natural :). 

Victoria's Secrets Very Sexy Push

Even though I am on the flatter side I am generally I am not a fan of push-up bras.  Either they tend to be a bit tighter or they add so much padding it is like wearing two pillows on your chest, like the Bombshell bra. I decided to give the Very Sexy Pushup bra a try.

 I bought the Vibrant Red Ribbon Slot Mesh bra. The color is supposed to be red but looks closer to pink.  The bra has a big cute black bow on the center gore, and the cups have a black mesh overlay with white ribbon.  It looks very cute but I would not recommend wearing it with a form fitting top. The straps are “split.”

 I have to say I love this bra. I cannot wait to take most push-up bras off, but I could wear this one all day long; it was nearly as comfortable as the Body by Victoria bra. Despite the split straps, they did not bother me after a day of wearing.
Even though it has an underwire, I did not detect the wire ends while wearing it, and by the end of the day, there was no digging or irritation.  I wear 36A and I was not expecting miracles but the padding gave me a very natural and noticeable cleavage. If you are looking for a comfortable bra with lift, the Very Sexy Push bra could be for you.

The Victoria's Secrets Unlined Demi T-Shirt Bra

I have to say I love love love this bra, so much I have two and plan on getting a couple more as every day go to bra. It is soft, very comfortable, and is a joy to wear all day long.  It is similar to the regular Victoria's Secret T-shirt bra but with out the light padding that the VS T-shirt bra (which I like was well) or most other brands have.  The cups are a bit stretchy which is good if are you like I am, kind of in between cup sizes.  I am a little less than B cup but the 36B fitts me great.  The band is a little wider than your normal bra and the seams are thinner so this bra is harder to see under most shirts and being a demi it works great for the lower cut tops.  The price ranges from $38 to $42 and comes 8 different colors.  You can find it in stores or on line at Victoriassecrets.com here.