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I have always found towards the end of the day my bra is getting a little uncomfortable. I suppose I don't mind so much as it reminds me I have one on and triggers a happy thought that I'm having time as a woman right now. When I take my bra off there are always the red marks and indents. I have always bought my bras from cheap department stores like Kmart or Target and paid about $15 on the average.
At a dinner party a wife's friend was raving about the lady who did a bra fitting for her and found for her the most comfortable bra she ever owned. Little known to everyone I was listening intently to find out where exactly it was where she went as I thought to have someone who knows what they are doing find a bra for me would be a good thing.
Remembering the name of the store (after I heard it, it was burned into the back of my brain) I arrived as Olivia and Saw the sales assistant who introduced herself al Melody. She asked my name and It still brings a little smile to me to say to someone "I'm Olivia". I then said I'm looking for a bra to wear under thinner blouses. She said "so your nipples don't show through" and I said "yes". The nipples on my breastforms are quite prominent so she immediately said a soft form bra is what you want. She looked at me and said you are a C or D cup but what is your size. I told her and thought I'd better come clean here and be up front. I said there is another thing you may want to consider and that is I'm trans and I wear breastforms. Melody said don't worry about that darling we help everyone here and then went to the rack to pick out some bras for me to try.
She came back with two bras and guided me to the fitting room. Told me which one to put on first and said the door can only be opened from the inside so she will be back in a minute. I had to take my wig off to take my blouse off then put the bra on then put my forms back in the bra and OMG!!!!!!!!. This bra didn't squeeze around me and dig in at spots like all my other bras. It was like a soft gentle hug around me. My breastforms fitted perfectly into the cups without any hollow spots or poking out anywhere. It even looked perfect in the mirror. I hadn't known a bra could feel this comfortable. This felt like heaven.
Melody then got me to sit down, stand up, raise my arms, put them down all the while looking at me checking the fit. She asked me how is it for you. I said this is amazing. The best bra I have ever worn in my life. Melody then got me to try two other bras to be sure each time leaving me in private to change neither of which were as good as the first. I looked at the price of the first bra and it was $110. It was worth it. I thought I can skimp on other girl things for a while to get something so good. Naturally Melody was happy when I said I'll take it. She was fantastic. She treated me throughout the whole process just as she would any other woman which for me was special in itself.
I know that is one mighty expensive bra. I do remember my wife paying $90 for a bra once and saying with bra's you get what you pay for. She is so right. The only thing I would say is for the girls who are dressed all day or at least most of the day by my experience it is worth the money to buy an expensive bra. If you are someone who can only dress for a short period of time like only a few hours it may not be worth the money.
Has anyone else had a bra fitting? I'd love to hear if you have how you found the experience. Also are you one for cheaper or more expensive bras. Are there any cheap ones out there that fir like a glove. Love to hear about your experiences and your thoughts.
I was lucky in that the first bra I bought, a Bali t-shirt bra, was so comfortable that they're all I wear. For me, comfort is the most important requirement because I wear a bra and forms virtually 24/7. They only come off when I wash up or shower. They get a lot of positive reviews for comfort from genetic woman as well. You can often find them for sale around $22 US, a very reasonable price.
Hi Olivia!
I am happy to hear of your positive experience. Thanks for sharing it.
I have never had a bra fitting. Maybe one day.
My current favorite is also the most comfortable bra I own and is also the most expensive I have ever purchased. It's the Soma Perfect Coverage Bra and goes for $49 online. They offer a BOGO 50% off as well.
Hugs,
Autumn
Thanks Autumn. I forgot to mention the brand of my new bra was a Simone Perele.
I have had to formal bra fittings, but have tried bras and had help from SAs many times. My first was at VS and it was very fun. I tend to go for sexy bras so most are not that comfortable compared to some of the plainer, but built for comfort bras. My second fitting was at Soma Inyimates and I brought new forms with me. The SA could not have been more helpful and we tried a few bras to get the best fit with the forms. I even got to come out onto the sales floor where the other Sa gave her opinion. There was nobody else in the shop, so it was fun to parade around in my new bra and panties with my forms in place.
G'day Olivia
see https://www.crossdresserheaven.com/bra-shopping-my-cups-runneth-over/
and
https://www.crossdresserheaven.com/a-cd-daily-double-bra-fitting-and-dinner-out-part-2/
One of the most femme things we CD's can do, I love every second
I also went bra shopping without a fitting at Westfield Tullamarine, if you look through my articles, you'll find that one too
Happy (Bra) dressing and shopping as well
I'll PM you tomorrow with more
Caty
PS Simone Perele have always been a favorite of mine and I bought a gorgeous one at my first fitting. I bought a Lingadore at the second fitting. Illusions especially mentions bra fittings for men on their website
I'm not sure if I should mention this, since they might not be considered proper bras, but the only cheap bras I've personally found that are comfortable for long periods are bralettes, sports bras, and bikini bras.
I might have my size wrong, though.
I always thought about having a fitting, but I've been doing this so long I don't think it's necessary any more.
I've been wearing different brands in 2 sizes over the last 20 years and never feel uncomfortable in my bras. In fact at the end of the day I kind of hate to take it off. I suppose that wouldn't be an issue if I had breasts, but since my forms come off as well I feel sort of naked when I remove it.
It turns out I found the right size (38C) for myself plus my forms, on my own. I'd already bought an old-stock Marks & Spencers bra online - bastion of UK retail and reliable everyday lingerie, that they are 👍. But the day just before last Easter that resulted in my coming out, included a visit en femme to my nearest M&S for a fitting. Straightaway she found the right model where that size fitted me absolutely perfectly. She had me try others, and other sizes to make sure, but that was the one. It was so comfortable, much much better than the one I had. I walked out with two of them, amongst other items, and I recently came back for another one in a different colour. They're only £22 in store over here, whereas I see M&S online have them at $40 in the US.
I have known all my life that I was supposed to be a girl. Growing up I was quite familiar wit my mom's undies and learned early on how to put a bra on. Coming to that stage in my life where I realized I was transgender and was going to transition, a proper bra fitting was a necessity. I contacted a local business that specializes in mastectomy forms and fittings, told her I was a trans woman, and she had no problems with it. When I arrived she greeted me and we went in for measurements and determined proper band and cup sizes. She told me that when I came through her door she saw a lady and asked if I had an appointment, as she was expecting "a tranny." She told me that I don't need to be concerned about passing as anyone will see me as a woman. It was a very nice experience and I highly recommend getting a proper bra fitting!
hugs,
Ms. Lauren M