Comments on: Women’s Travel Issues: The Ultimate Travel Bra

By: webmaster

webmaster — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:36:10 +0000

Hi Ms. Ferret. Thanks for stopping by and giving another thumbs up to Goddess bras. I always feel better if several people endorse a particular product. Thanks also for the tip on the boots company. It’s good to know there’s at least one option for those with calf issues.

By: Ms. Ferret

Ms. Ferret — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:08:55 +0000

I like Goddess bras as well.
Regarding boots — there’s a company in the UK, Duo, that makes boots specifically to fit a range of calf sizes (you enter both your shoe size and calf measurement to order). They are not too expensive (well, as far as high boots go) if you get them on sale. I picked up a pair of the Berns and they are very comfortable.

By: webmaster

webmaster — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:26:44 +0000

Hi Vicky! Thanks for the Royce tip. I’m enjoying the collection of resources that is developing.

By: Vicky

Vicky — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:40:13 +0000

Decent Exposure bras are comfy, but can stretch out of shape. Also, without an underwire they just don’t give much support (but make nice sleep bras.)
When traveling, I prefer an underwire-less bra, since wires get in the way and can get bent out of shape in luggage. Royce bras are the only wire-less bras that I have found that are also supportive for larger cups (and they go up to J.)
I’m enjoying all the suggestions by other readers.

By: webmaster

webmaster — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:27:57 +0000

Hi Shelly.

I’ve never heard of Avenue. Are they an online store, or just a brick and mortar retailer?

Either way, thanks for the tip!

Myscha

By: Shelley K.

Shelley K. — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:59:23 +0000

I used to work at Lane Bryant and personally love their bras for full figured women – they have all sorts of sizes and if you’re lucky enough to encounter one of their lingerie specialists, they are really knowledgable about their bras.

Otherwise, for plus size bras, I’ve also shopped at Avenue. Good luck!

By: webmaster

webmaster — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:48:00 +0000

Hi Jazmin.

Thanks for sharing. I will definitely check those out. For a D cup only ( I think that was the largest size they had ) I recently found a steel belted radial one at L.L. Bean. It was a tank style sports bra with underwire, heavy duty power netting, and boatloads of hook ‘em up hardware. But I don’t think they had anything over a D or possibly a DD.

I’m sure others who need these sizes will be thrilled that you shared the sources.

Myscha

By: Jazmin

Jazmin — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:43:58 +0000

Ahh, large size bras. A topic near (very near) and dear to my heart. I’m an H or I cup (depends on style), so I relate very well to the laments about finding it.

Try for sports style bras:
http://decentexposures.com/

For ‘pretty’ bras:
http://www.goddessbra.com/

My two favourites. Good luck!

By: webmaster

webmaster — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:58:41 +0000

Hi Shelly.

Gosh, I sure don’t. But you bring up a topic I’ve been wanting to write about for a while over at Wise Bread. Alternative sizes in fashionable styles across the board. For example, while I have smaller feet, I know of several women who don’t and finding decent stylish shoes is a real bear for them. Also, even when I was much thinner than I am currently, I’ve always had muscular calves, and stylish boots have been challenging. You’d be surprised how sticklike the fashion industry expects women’s calves to be. Unbelieveable.

In the meantime, I’d love it if you post your sources for the larger cup sizes. I’m quite certain you’re not alone on this issue. Maybe we can get a good discussion going here and develop a nice list of resources for women at both ends of the breast size spectrum.

Myscha

By: Shelly

Shelly — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:11:47 +0000

Hi. Some have the opposite problem. I have a VERY large cup – J. Yes, they make that. It is very hard to find. Do you happen to know anywhere that has that size? I find the buff or nude is much better than white.