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Once again Victoria's secret has discontinued the only fucking bra in the world that fits me. Bio-fit bras now have a specially textured inner cup to make the bra stay in place. It feels disgusting against my skin.

Fie upon thee

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ETAIf you have bra suggestions, here are my requirements. There are other far more well-endowed ladies in the comments who will take recommendations as well. Victoria's Secret has not just discontinued my preferred Bio-Fit but also the Incredible Line The problem with my size [36B] is manufacturer's assume I want enough padding to look a cup bigger AND that I want it pushed up to my nose. I don't want either of these things actually. I want a bra where: * the cup fits -- sounds simple but it's a problem for me, A's are all too small. A lot B's are too big, I nearly always have to buy a demi-cup to get the right fit for my breasts * the cup is *lined* so my nipples don't poke out * The straps are about 1/4 inch wide, any narrower and they cut into my skin, any wider and it's over-kill and shows under my v-neck t-shirts * under-wire * the elastic in the straps and band don't wear in 3 months. Maybe I need to write a letter to all bra makers every where.

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WHY does that happen??? I will buy a VS bra and it will fit like heaven, I go back to get another and it's been discontinued. Buy what is suggested as its replacement and it's not the same thing at all. I've also found it impossible to find a t-shirt bra (lightly padded) in a DD that my boobs don't go climbing out of. WHY.

I'm wishing you happier over-the-shoulder-boulder shopping!

Larger boobs have their own problems. I'm sorry for that for you and Sal. And all the other well-endowed ladies.

Yeah, what they suggested for a replacement wasn't at all the same. One was so padded I would have looked like a "C" cup, which means none of my clothes would fit and if anyone ever grabbed the real thing they'd be seriously disappointed, and the other one had fabric that I didn't like the feel of either.

I think I hurt the sale's girls feelings. Then again there have probably been people more pissed off than me. I gave the girl the coupon I brought in with me and said, "guess I'll try back in a year or two."

::sighs::

It is super frustrating. I just want something that has support, style, color, sexiness and comfort. I think VS wants everyone to be a C cup and they really don't understand or care for people who are more petite or more endowed. Meh.

I think you're exactly right about that "c" cup thing. Their designers are clearly designing for one size and then sort of half-ass the rest of it. Stupid bra makers.

I've also found it impossible to find a t-shirt bra (lightly padded) in a DD that my boobs don't go climbing out of. WHY.

Yep. I hear you on that. 34DD here and last year all I wanted was a simple cotton bra for days off and such, when I just want support cleaning the house and all, but don't want to sweat in my nice bras. Nothing. And the "new" (then) T-shirt bra (as well as other styles) are not made in my size at all (not even online for some). So annoying since I don't even think of my size as a specialty size. It's not like I'm a 32G -- that's a specialty bra. 34DD should not be a specialty bra. And I want more colors than white and black, please. /rant

I'm a 36DD and dear Lord do I hear you on the more variety than black and white! I've actually had good luck with eBay recently -- I bought a purple lace VS bra that fits great, but it's a pretty bra. Lilyette is another brand that works for me, they have the one t-shirt bra (and it's purple!) that I don't climb out of until the end of the day. The straps are also padded and super comfortable. I've never had luck finding a sports bra that actually supports me without bounce while I work out, how 'bout you?

For sports bras, I highly recommend going to www.titlenine.com. You can shop by cup size and support level. And they use real women to test the bras every year. I like Moving Comfort bras and have picked up a couple that hold me down. And the nice thing at T9 is they've got more than just the pull over styles. It might be easy to pull a bra down over As or Bs, but with DDs I find them really hard to get out of. So I like bras that have a clasp in the back.

Check out this one: http://www.titlenine.com/product/sports-bras-at-title-nine/shop-sports-bras-by-cup-size/dd-cup-bras/310125.do?sortby=ourPicks&page=2

And T9 is really easy with returns too.

Thanks, Sal! And I agree -- peeling off a DD bra after working out is unpleasant.

I'm the same size you are (36DD) and oh my GOD, finding comfortable, lined bras that aren't designed to put my cleavage up to my nose are a pain in the ass to find. As are great workout bras (although I did find an amazing one at Ross once, go figure - I can do jumping jacks in the damn thing, that's how awesome it is) that don't make me feel like I'm bouncing all over the place.

I'll definitely check out Lilyette.

This is the lined bra I bought from Lilyette: http://www.maidenform.com/bras/styles/all-bras/lilyette-custom-lift-full-support-bra-0812?cm_mmc=Shopping-_-0812-TLN-36DD-_-Lilyette-_-0812-TLN-36DD&srccode=cii_13736960&cpncode=30-28769750-2

That website has great prices, too. When I buy Lilyette from department stores, they run $30 to $40. They also have (hold your pearls!) comfortable minimizer bras. Yes! I know it's an oxymoron! But they work and they don't squish, so great for form-fitting blouses or the smalls I need for my arms, waist and back but can't wear for my boobs!

I, too, have found random "finds" at Ross, never to be repeated!

Wait, what?!!! A comfortable minimizer bra?!?! Okay, you have officially made my day, no lie. I'm so checking out the website & doing some shopping when I get home. :D :D