How Much Would You Pay for a Really Good Bra?

on November 12, 2011 at 2:28 PM

Bras 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).

SPanx 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

Filed Under: lingerie, figure fixes

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Comments (39)

sodium_chloride

on Nov 12, 2011 at 2:39 PM

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.

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AkashaGermaine

on Nov 12, 2011 at 3:09 PM

I can't find my bra size (38 L) anywhere but a specialty bra shop. Well and the net. And the usually cost $60 to $80. Wish it were easier to find good bras :-/

eberkshire

on Nov 12, 2011 at 3:54 PM

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

Nonmember comment from Becky

on Nov 12, 2011 at 3:59 PM

I'm also an uncommon size (32DD pre-pregnancy, currently 34H/34FF @ 19 wks preggo), so the 'net is about it for me. My fave bras are about $50, but I've gotten them on sale for about $40 before. Worth every penny. If they went up in price I'd definitely still buy them.

spacebunny82

on Nov 12, 2011 at 4:22 PM

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.

Sidthe

on Nov 12, 2011 at 4:30 PM

Most of mine are from Aerie and VS and VS doesn't take the $10 off coupons online which is where I get most of my bras from... so yah whatever it costs at VS or Aeries I guess... though Aerie usually has redic good deals like right now it's something like 40% off...and if you ahve a 20% off like I do that 60% off a bra!! Or 2 or 3...LOL No money no money :bad: back away from the computer!!

Nonmember comment from Josi

on Nov 12, 2011 at 4:52 PM

Try Soma bras. They range between $20 and $60, and are better made than VS. And they have one called the invisible back or something like that.

MarshaCWP

on Nov 12, 2011 at 5:13 PM

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.

Facebook comment from Elizabeth Pattison

on Nov 12, 2011 at 5:16 PM

I have to 2nd for Soma bras. I found some good bras there.

thebailiffs

on Nov 12, 2011 at 5:21 PM

Of course it only goes to a 42 DD. not for many, many women who are larger than that and more women who are not properly fit and should be larger than that.
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.