The weekend is upon me and I do not feel ready. My ear aches and my balance is a little whacky. It will not prevent me from carrying on with things ...
Having recently lost some weight, I am finding that my clothes are baggy. I am loathe to purchase a new wardrobe and have been busy altering my current one. Some solutions work and some fail. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I can toss the failures and live in the successes. But, under garments are not so easy.
Finding a bra that works has been a challenge. As everyone knows, I don't get out much. Shopping for clothing is tedious to me and I usually do it on-line. There are far too many options out there, so I decided to stick with the tried and true. Playtex 18 hour bra. I am quite familiar with this brand and thought it would be safe to order one.
I was going to order 3, but I am so glad I didn't. The quality of the materials used is not at all what I had expected and the sizing seems to be different. Let's just say that if I had to wear this torture device for 18 hours, I would consider suicide! Keeping in mind that I have worn this same style before and found it to be comfortable.
My cup size has not changed, just the "around my torso" size and not by much. Bras have three rows of closures, giving one three options of snugness. None of the options were comfortable. When I compared it with an older bra, it was at least 4 inches smaller! I checked the label and it was the correct size. I measured it with my handy measuring tape to find that it did not match the size on the label.
Whether it was mislabeled or sizes have changed again, as they frequently do in women's clothing, I will not be ordering another 18 hour device.
I have worked diligently in several gardens for the past three days. Mornings are cool enough to get a good start and then when the sun goes down I can get more done. Today I have decided to just stay in my lair until time to open up. Conserving my energy and getting some housework done. The kitchen looms large in my plans as I intend to cook up a few meals to freeze. After another cup of coffee.
Speaking of sizes, I was going through my cupboards and found the stained white coffee cup that was my Dad's for ages. It hold 6 ounces! My mug holds 12 ounces. Times have changed, haven't they?
9 comments:
Bra sizing is just the work of the devil. I ordered 10 of the same bra at the same time from Herroom and there was variation between all of them in the size of the chest band. About half of them went back. It just should not be this difficult. I wish you good luck with the search.
Bras have altered dramatically. As have clothes. I am a pretty big chested woman, and finally have gone to over the head sport bras. Took a few tries to find a size, but I am super satisfied, and that's not easy.
I am not a fan of buying clothes online because hit & miss it is.
I did buy three new bras, all same style, and each one fits differently! Annoying. Hope you feel better.
I would find the time to do in-person bra shopping. When you find one that fits, buy two. Wash them by hand and they will last a long time
This reminds me of the "binder" scene in "The Trouble With Angels."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-6dKFlBdgM
one of the main reasons I like being (very) small breasted is that I do not need to and haven't worn a bra since I was 19 or so. and I do not buy clothes online for the very reason you mentioned. can't trust that the size will fit and poor quality. and I hate shopping for clothes so I wear mine until they are rags.
We can't use the dressing rooms in stores so making a clothing purchase is like buying online.
I spend more time returning items than actually keeping any. I too have noticed the sizing is all off. Making a bra purchase is as stressful as buying a car. I am in great NEED of a couple of new bras - they are thread-bare and the thought of buying them, returning them, and back and forth leaves me faint. Times like that are when I realize, I really need a clone!
I cannot think of any worse task than having to find a reasonably-priced, comfortable, well-fitting bra. UGH. I have to buy in-person because my OCD and fibromyalgia require me to test for type of fabric (MUST be extremely soft) and minimal seams (none is best... cannot be any thread that feels like fishing line!). Good luck in your endeavor to find one you like! I too have found sizes and such have changed. Be blessed, Kathy!
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