Finding my very own Over the Shoulder Boulder Holder

By Elisabeth

A couple of weeks ago I went to Nordstroms to have my ladies official measured. I had asked my mother for a gift card for Christmas so I would force myself to spend good money on a good couple of bras. I deserved it and so did my ladies.

I mean, come on, after a roller coaster of three pregnancies, they might have returned to somewhat normal status, but let's just say they have lost a bit of...air, mind you. So, my go-to type of bra is a form of a push up to give my ladies that perky lift most 18 year olds take for GRANTED. (Just saying.)

In the past, I've taken myself to Victoria's Secret and had some young gal measure my bust line and hand me a handful of bras in the range she believed I was based on her glance. So, that basically left it all up to me to figure out if one of their sizes worked for me. Over the years, I have come to find out they really don't. I'm not typical. Or 18. Or have bodacious ta-tas.

Now, let me say something about being fitted at Nordstroms. If you can swing it, GO THERE. (or anywhere to get a real FIT.) The gal who helped me, Robin, put me in a few "sizer" bras to see exactly what I measured around and out in front. They weren't pretty, by any means, but we found what we needed. Funny enough, my size was the same as it's always been. It's just I didn't have the right kind of bra. A GOOD one.

The first one I tried on ended up being the one I went with. By the way, the fitting is not awkward or uncomfortable. She put every bra I tried on over my head standing behind me. Yes, there were angled mirrors, but I wasn't standing face to face with Robin with my ta-tas hanging out.

Now, these babies did cost me. $78 a bra to be exact. I got two. A pink and a black. Using my gift card helped out the final bill, but even if I didn't have it, it wouldn't have stopped me. I'm THRILLED with my new bras. See?

Isn't it lovely?

(I look just like this when I look in the mirror while wearing my new bra and just another pair of underwear I own.)

Bottom line: Get your girls measured correctly!! You may be measuring wrong OR just not wearing the right bra.

Enjoy the new you.

 

Tell me, who has had a bra fitting before? If so, what did you think of it?

 

{photo credit: Nordstroms.com}

 

 

 

Comments

[Jen]

I've had my girls measured for many years (everytime I buy bras). I usually spend about $80plus on each one, but I get them from a boutique here that is AWESOME. They measure you, ALTER bras for you (for instance, I have sloped shoulders so they move straps in for me to keep them from slipping) and they special order for you for no cost. Glad you had a good experience. They are an investment, but if you hand wash (or lingerie bag them in the washer) and let them air dry, you'll be golden!

[Heather]

I had a bra fitting at Victoria's Secret about a year ago, and after trying EVERY style in the store, realized that only ONE STYLE actually fit me. How in the world do I have such an odd boobie type/size?

[Caitlin]

I'm so glad you did this! After wearing the same crappy bras for the last...too many years to count, this summer I finally got fitted at Nordstrom and OH MY. It is life-changing. I feel so much more confident, and everything looks so much better. For something I wear every day, they're worth every penny to me. And Nordstrom has the best customer service around so I always feel comfortable spending money, knowing I can get it back if anything goes amiss. (I swear I don't work for them, I just really really love them.)

[auntie]

I hadn't thought about it before, but you're right...the TYPE of bra you need changes over time (whether or not you've had kids). I've been the same size for quite a long time but I noticed maybe a year or so ago that the style of bra I'd worn forever suddenly just didn't fit quite right. I don't know why I didn't put two and two together, but now that the lightbulb has gone off, there's no stopping me!

[elz]

I got measured at Nordstroms and Victoria Secret last year (VS was all WRONG). Nordstrom was worth every penny. I was 2 cup sizes and a band size wrong. Better fitting bras feel so much better. PS, try Nordstrom Rack for good bras at much cheaper prices.

[Darcey]

I got fitted almost two years ago (holy crap, I can't believe it was that long enough!) at Intimacy, which advertises its bra services regularly. I ended up buying 3 bras and 2 pairs of matching underwear (yes, I'm that girl) and spent nearly $600. I KNOW.

But all 3 bras are holding up nicely with washing in the lingerie bag and line-drying, and I always feel cute when I wear my "fancy-pants" sets.

Then again, I've recently lost about 20 pounds (with 15 more to go), so I'm sure I'll need to be measured again.