Until a week ago, if you asked me how much I'd spend on a bra, I'd say around $30. Period.
I've always chosen my everyday bras based on what's on sale, and they've all worked out well enough.
A bra is a bra is a bra. Right? Well now, I'm not so sure.
I was sent a bra to try out this past week (from a COMPANY- get your mind out of the gutter!). It was a bra I've heard raves about over the years and I'd always wanted to try it, but there was only one problem.
It cost $62.
When I put it on, all my theories about bras went right out the window.
Want to know more? Read on ....
The bra was the Spanx Bra-llelujah, which has an elastic-free design and promises to banish back fat (not that I, uh, have ANY back fat).
This is the bra.
As I said, friends have raved about it, so I was eager to give it a test drive. I put it on and ...
Well, there's no overestimating how wonderful it felt. It is hands down the most comfortable bra I've ever worn. It is the softest-ever-mens-t-shirt of bras.
At the same time, it also offers a lot of support and a welcome little lift. And? No back fat!
I would like to be more critical, but I have to be honest with you -- I can't think of anything I'd change about it. Now if it doesn't hold up in the wash, I'll get back to you, but as of this moment, I'll be honest -- I can't imagine wearing anything else!
THIS BRA ROCKED MY WORLD.
That's not to say there aren't cheaper bras out there that are just as awesome, it's just that I haven't found one. And since I've never been partial to any one brand, I have tried a LOT of cheaper bras.
Anyway, this whole experience begs the question --- How much would you pay for a really good bra? And have you found one that you absolutely love and couldn't live without?
Dish!
Images via Daquella Manera/Flickr and Spanx
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I have a "special" size so if I manage to find the right brand at TJ-Maxx (or other stores like that) then sure, I get a really good bra at a decent $20 which is awesome. If I can't then I have to haul myself into a department store and probably spend about $70-$80 on a bra. It's worth it though.
I will also highly recommend that you push for getting a bra fitting.
O man this makes me want to try one :) I've never heard of them till now but anything comfy gets a big thumbs up from me Hard to find good bras that won't break the bank when you're chesty
Its really hard to find a cheap bra when you have huge boobs, so my bras usually cost about 60 dollars anyway and when they finally fall apart, so do i cause i dont want to spend the money for another one lol :) But Lane Bryant usually has good buy one get one half off deals, thats where i get mine at.
You had me at the back fat. Maybe I'll ask Santa to bring me a new bra.
I second the Lane Bryant comment. Even though I'm not plus-size, I've been happy with the bras I've bought there. They have band sizes as small as a 36.
I have to 2nd for Soma bras. I found some good bras there.
The only bras I wear are Eurpoean sizes and are properly fit. I have spent to many years in the wrong size to go back now.
I knew when I first read this story there was no way it would fit a women with a large chest. Maybe one day manufactors will get a clue and make real sizes for real women.