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- I don’t know about you girls but I got burned buying bras. I know my size band and cup. Saw some really nice looking one sold in packs of 6 at a low price. Unfortunately when they arrived they said my size but in reality they were way too small.
Lesson learned. Shopping in person is so much better and you know if it fits before you buy. Uggghhh.
@rosiebeth I've bought other things online that don't fit, so prefer to shop in person. That said, it's not always possible to try stuff on. My wife is the proud owner of a new and beautiful LBD that fits her perfectly. It's my LBD, bought this week and is to tight in the chest. My loss, her gain......
@annaredhead A couple of unforseen things were sleeves that I couldn't get my arms into and a fixed waistband that wouldn't go past my chest.
Having the chest area itself being too tight is a new one for me.
@harriette I can wear it, but would not be able to put a bra and forms on. I am broad-shouldered and chested with a narrow waist.
@harriette The sleeves thing has caught me out a couple of times and whilst I have got quite good at knowing my size and checking size charts they never give sleeve width or wrist cuff size.
@butteryeffect Yeah, we might get a clue from a picture, but there was no problem from the last sweater that I bought. It was so oversized that I went down one size and it still is too big. Even the cuffs fall out from under my winter coats.
@rosiebeth If you find one that fits I would check eBay. I buy my Warner's there and get 2 for under $20. Same when I was buying Bali.
Those discount vendors and cheap bras do us no service.
Walmart carries some brands and the prices aren't bad at all.
@rosiebeth I bought bra extenders and that did the trick for me. They’re inexpensive and is a lot more comfortable without having to return everything. Imhave bras I,love that are a little,tight and now I can wear them
I believe that a few of us have had the same experience, reason I stick to maidenform, always fits, very comfortable and great selection.
- @carlafirst11 lol. That’s too funny but MaidenForm is the bra that fits me best. I just ordered a couple of them. I think I’ll just stay with those. I ❤️ them. I was trying to save a dollar.
Sorry you got burned.
It happens to all of us sooner or later.
In the future make sure the online retailer has a good returns policy.
Hi Rosiebeth,
Very sorry that you got burned on your purchase. If your purchase was from a Chinese manufacturer the sizing can run much smaller than the size stated. You can donate them to a womens shelter to aid a good cause.
Alice
@aliceunderwire that’s exactly what I was planning on doing with them. Great minds think alike. Lol
While I have purchased a variety of bras on-line, rarely have they not fit right. I go over their sizing charts, comments and tips carefully.
Something that cannot be accounted for, for example, is having bra cups placed too closely together. Looks weird on a barrel chest.
I wouldn't let one purchase stop me from buying on-line, though. There is just too much interesting variety out there. Their cost can be low enough that we can experiment without breaking the bank.
Burning bras?? Reminds me of the 60's.... smile...
Totally agree about shopping in person if possible. The good news is, this is “the most wonderful time of the year” when you can shop in drab mode if necessary for things like bras and panties, and no one gives you a second look!
I always go for named brands and my wife’s advice. Amazon is brilliant, just make sure the item is free to return.
Welcome to the world of women's wear where sizes are only guidelines. One thing men's wear gets right is a medium is nearly always a medium, unless buying from a foriegn market. A European medium is an American large.
