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Mrschan

Ladies I need a new bra!

So the deal is I just started working overnight at Target. There's a lot of heavy lifting involved, as well and bending and crouching. I was wearing my standard under-wire and padding bras but they gave me terrible bruises where the wires were getting pressed into my skin by the boxes (I assume). So I went out and got myself a sports bra (figured no wires, no problems). The damn this irritated my skin so badly that I can't wear it. I got a terrible rash from it.

So now I'm a little intimidated by bra shopping. I'm not a frilly lacy undies type of girl. I need something that's very comfy for a manual labor job. I would like something wireless, padded and supportive. I don't exactly trust my local Victoria's Secret to give me the best product for my situation.

So now I look to you wise women of reddit. Does anyone know of a good bra from me to wear to work? I'm currently going without anything, and opting for a tank top which is not really all that comfortable either. :/ Thanks for your help gals!

Posted Jun 12, 2010, 9:10 PM UTC

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Sommiel•

It sounds kind of silly and old fashioned, but Playtex does make comfortable, supportive bras that are not frilly or outrageously expensive. Their 18 hour bra line has been successful for 50 years, on that strength.

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[deleted]•

I just bought a Coobie recently and have worn nothing else for 2 weeks :P

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Sommiel•

I hope you have washed it!

Doesn't work for women over a D cup. Once again we are left out.

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Sommiel•

I am a 38 F. Not going to happen.

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tehimpact•

For anyone under a size C, you're already in the right place. Target and Walmart both have amazing bras. I feel like they fit me and comfortably hold me in place better than VS even.

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[deleted]•

I know you said you don't trust VS but I really like their VS Cotton wireless bra (it is lined but not padded). My local VS does not carry it so I order online (2/$45).

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dancer101•

I just recently bought this bra and I would never go back to a wired bra...it is that amazing.

Hope you find one that works for you.

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[deleted]•

Nordstroms has a great wireless selection

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purplemonkeys•

La Vie en Rose has two types of wireless bras: padded with typical straps that can be clipped together in the back, and one one without padding with straps that connect in the back. I recommend the latter as it's a lot more comfortable, and even though it doesn't technically have padding, the material's thick enough that nipples won't show.

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dakotachrome•

Soma has a wide variety of wireless, but this one is nice.

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[deleted]•

My boyfriend just bought me two of these wireless bras and I love them. I haven't worn any of my other bras in weeks.

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kstj•

Make sure you are getting all the soap out when you wash your bras. That can be very irritating. Also, you may want to use unscented detergent.

You also may need a professional fitting. I have always had good luck with the ladies at Dillards; they also have a variety of styles available. The people at Victoria's Secret SUCK at proper fittings.

Once you have someone help you figure out the proper size, and how to tell if a bra fits properly, then you will be better able to buy the right size for yourself and use your Target employee discount!

Oh - and cotton bras are generally much comfier than the ones made from artificial fabrics.

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nwtreeoctopus•

Check out Bare Necessities. My partner has, to put it lightly, huge breasts, and with their thicker bras, she can still do heavy lifting/light construction work without too much trouble. I'm not saying that they'll be a 100% match for you, but they've worked well for her and a couple of our friends.

Additionally, you might want to try a different sports bra. Some people don't react well to certain fabrics and the like.

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poonamana•

sports bra?

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