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Old 06-01-2006, 02:23 PM
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I haven't done any bra shopping in Philadelphia, but can recommend you get one of those corset type bras that is strapless and kind of fastens mid-back. I don't recommend stickys.. you'll probably be a bit uncomfortable with those. When I got married, I was initially opposed to a bra like the one I described, but learned they are actually very comfortable and do outstanding things for people's figures. I think Warner's makes a decent one that is seamless.
When my friend got married several years ago she went to a lingerie shop in L.A. for a bra like that. She tried it on and said to the elderly saleswoman "no, it's too uncomfortable." The saleslady replied in a heavy Russian accent, with shock "But my dear, you must suffer to be beautiful." That line has become a running joke with my friends.

To the OP - if you strike out here, there's a wonderful bra shop in NYC called the Towne Shop, on the Upper West Side. They'll fit you and help you find any specialty bra you need.
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Just curious: are you gay?
No, just the guys that I dated were.
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No, just the guys that I dated were.
I think the poster thought you were male.
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I have a related question: where can I get a ticket to this dinner party — eBay? Stubhub? If I donate $500 to your favorite charity? (Sorry to interject, but I thought I’d mention what every guy who read your post just thought. Best of luck with your search.)
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...and I have a whopping pair of 34DDs. Does anyone have any suggestions for good U shapped plunge bras or stickies or anything like that? I have no idea where I would even get anything like that that would support me. Any suggestions will be welcomed. I work in CC and live in S. Philly so anything around those areas would be best
The Inquirer was running an ad for bra fittings last week, I didn't pay attention to it, but if you haven't recycled yet, I do remember that it was a boutique in Center City. You may want to google wacoal.
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Old 06-01-2006, 04:29 PM
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I don't love this store, but you can try Coeur on 17th & Samson or Touchables in Manayunk. There is a store in NJ called lingerie by Susan. It's far, but you can order online and they the BEST bras for all sizes. The brand "va bien" is awesome and I've only seen that brand in their store. I'd check out their website...It's way better than Coeur or Touchables, but if you want to try something on...
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No, just the guys that I dated were.
In your post, you said you were a guy, but then seemed a little too versed in purchasing lingerie, that's why I asked.
Not that there's anything wrong with that....
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Old 06-03-2006, 09:59 PM
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I feel your pain.... I'm a 34D, but am also 5'1" and weigh 105 pounds. So they don't quite go with the rest of my body. :o

I stop off and look at bras almost anytime I am shopping, and snatch up anything that looks good and is reasonably priced. It's so hard to find something that fits and feels good and looks good.
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I'm really trying to behave , each time I see this thread come up. Honest I am!!!
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I'm really trying to behave , each time I see this thread come up. Honest I am!!!
I am so glad I decided to stay home tonight.

You crack me up, and I would have missed this.

I can only add this is a serious issue. Oprah has told us what grandmom's across the country have been telling us all along. You need a good bra.

I'm endowed just fine, but my daughter is very busty. Is that PC to say "busty"? She's also petite. The bra drama is never ending.

I can tell you that a supposedly experienced fitter or whatever they are called in the VS over in Cherry Hill got over $100 off of me, and when we got home suddenly the bras weren't supporting quite right.

Now that a friend of ours had a successful, and apparently pain free reduction my daughter wants one.

Dang that Oprah. I tell ya DFB you best mind yourself. LOL I enjoy the racks, and racks of undergarments at Marshall's. Like shoes if it's hot, and looks good I'll fit myself into it or wear it big. I do have sympathy for my sisters though who have back problems, and have to choose clothes so carefully, and like my girlfriend since we were kids had to say to guys:
"Excuse me, but my eyes are up here along with my brain". Meanwhile they just kept on staring at her chest. Worked a nerve.
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Old 06-03-2006, 11:20 PM
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I'm really trying to behave , each time I see this thread come up.
Me too!

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I enjoy the racks
...but ACE is not making it easy.
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