Ladies, now that your boobs have morphed into different shapes, what do you do about bras?

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Phoenix

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(I don't know if this is the right place to ask this or not.) It's been happening over a period of time of course, but I finally had to accept that the underwire just isn't the right choice anymore. Any suggestions?
 

My BREASTS haven't morphed into anything. I wear the same size bra I have for decades. I have never worn an underwire because they are horribly uncomfortable.

I hate the word "boobs" referring to women's body parts as I hate "junk" referring to men's. I have a more positive body image than that! :)
 
So you are saying you don't sag at all and they are the same firmness as they had when you were twenty? How did you manage that? I always liked underwire because they didn't/don't ride up. And they were not uncomfortable for me. I still wear the same size bra. And the items in question are in pretty good shape for an old lady, but when I took Lipitor it gave me little bumps all over the place, especially the places where the bra hit me. So I'm looking for a different style. My question was about style -what works best for you?

As for boobs, I like the word. I have a positive self image. I don't like the word breasts. It's too technical and impersonal. It's just a matter of personal preference. A word is a word is a word.
 

Man if they ever have to zap me during a heart attack I will fight them trying to cut off my underwires. I haven't been perky since fourteen. Let me die with some vanity left please. Underwire night and day thank you.
 
Mine are not perky anymore that's for sure! I never liked underwire bras, have always worn comfortable sports or cotton bras. I would rather go without one but feel funny about them jiggling around. lol
 
Phoenix said:
So you are saying you don't sag at all and they are the same firmness as they had when you were twenty? How did you manage that? I always liked underwire because they didn't/don't ride up. And they were not uncomfortable for me. I still wear the same size bra. And the items in question are in pretty good shape for an old lady, but when I took Lipitor it gave me little bumps all over the place, especially the places where the bra hit me. So I'm looking for a different style. My question was about style -what works best for you?

As for boobs, I like the word. I have a positive self image. I don't like the word breasts. It's too technical and impersonal. It's just a matter of personal preference. A word is a word is a word.
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LOL if a word is a word is a word then you should be fine with the word "breasts" and not dislike it! LOL

(Oh, well, when argument lifts its leg, logic flies out the window.)

These days I am wearing some leftover sports bras from my riding days, not the racer-back style but the regular hook-in-back style. I have a could of newer bras that may be "leisure" bras but are supportive enough for me. The sports bras are all cotton or mostly cotton; the others aren't but they are as comfortable as the sports ones. I might like a little more separation and lift, but for the price and the comfort I'm happy with these. Not gonna pay $30-$40 to look like Jayne Mansfield. Mine never were particularly perky, now they're not particularly droopy. They're just ... there. B for breast. ;)
 
I stopped wearing underwires when I heard it might cause cancer. Don't know if that is true or not. I was quite surprised when about a year ago my husband commented that most women my age had sagging breasts and that I did not. I had never given it a thought but glad he thinks that's how it is.

What is the question? I forget.
 
"Brassieres" I believe were invented by a male who obviously never had to wear one. Personally I think they should be removed from existence. I am not a small size but at home and in our semi private yard I won't wear one. When I get home from work, it's off. I know there are women who have to wear them or it would cause back/shoulder issues. For me, I prefer to go bra-less.
 
Guitarist you said you hated the word boob. I wasn't being argumentative. We all have words that bother us for whatever reason. I'm glad for bras. If there were none, I'd make my own. I'm a pretty good seamstress. Having my boobs flopping around feels awful. To each her own.

Could those of you who like sports bras provide a good name brand? All of them are not created equal. I'm in the process of trying different brands. The Bali one I bought cut into the squishy flesh that now lives under my arms. The elastic under the boob and along the side rolls up, even though it's not supposed to. I am not overweight, so that's not it. We all have the squishy flesh at this age unless we are emaciated or work out six hours a day.
 
jnos said:
"Brassieres" I believe were invented by a male who obviously never had to wear one. Personally I think they should be removed from existence. I am not a small size but at home and in our semi private yard I won't wear one. When I get home from work, it's off. I know there are women who have to wear them or it would cause back/shoulder issues. For me, I prefer to go bra-less.
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Same with me, as soon as I get home, I can't get it off soon enough, but, I'd never leave home without one on.

Phoenix, I feel your pain, I too am on the hunt for one not contain wire that give good support, they used to have some like made by just my size, but something went bad with the quality over the years that they just don't lift he girls as they use to. Nope, not taking the blame for it, it's definitely the quality of the manufacturers. :D
 
AprilT said:
Same with me, as soon as I get home, I can't get it off soon enough, but, I'd never leave home without one on.

Phoenix, I feel your pain, I too am on the hunt for one not contain wire that give good support, they used to have some like made by just my size, but something went bad with the quality over the years that they just don't lift he girls as they use to. Nope, not taking the blame for it, it's definitely the quality of the manufacturers. :D
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Isn't Just My Size for the well endowed? I always figured I was just right, but a double D I am not. I never had kids, so the girls still have form. My mom's turned to mashed potatoes. Mine didn't do that. Maybe I just need to go in to be fitted. But around here there is no such place.
 
Phoenix said:
Isn't Just My Size for the well endowed? I always figured I was just right, but a double D I am not. I never had kids, so the girls still have form. My mom's turned to mashed potatoes. Mine didn't do that. Maybe I just need to go in to be fitted. But around here there is no such place.
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Maybe, I'm thinking of a different brand, it's been a while, but the brand I'm thinking carries c as well as d, maybe even b, though I do where the d
 
AprilT said:
when I was in my twenties, I wore this one, it comes in a b, c, it held the girls up great, it isn't the same quality anymore, I know it's inexpensive, but, it really was quite comfortable and had good form back then. Now I buy more expensive, but, it I could get a quality plus comfort in a wireless, I won't mind paying higher prices.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Just-My-Size-Full-Figure-Satin-Comfort-Wire-Free-Bra-Style-1960/880784
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I have these and some others now

https://www.amazon.com/Playtex-Perf...2&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=4747+playtex+bra

https://www.amazon.com/Playtex-Secr...582058&sr=1-1&nodeID=7141123011&keywords=4732
 
I'm just reminded of an Erma Bombeck story where someone gives her a "Hello My Name is..." sticker and she says " Oh goody, what shall we name the other one?";)
 
Things do change as we age and as my weight goes up and down, I keep all my bras that are still in good condition, and have about 4 different types, none of which are underwire, as I find they ride up and hurt. Never wear a bra at home anymore, except when I have company. I think of them as boobs, but when speaking with a professional like a doctor they are known as breasts.
 
I think of them as boobs, but when speaking with a professional like a doctor they are known as breasts.

I nursed little people for a bit more than ten years combined...I still think of them as " nummies"
 
Boob -- US -- a foolish or stupid person. UK -- an embarrassing mistake. From an online dictionary.

From another online dictionary: boobs -- things that guys like to play with; a woman's sex tool to make men do what she wants them to do.

I'll stick with "breasts," thank you very much! :)

I don't much care for "tits" but at least it's a logical segue from the correct "teats."

Whatever happened to bosom and bosoms?
 
Bosoms died with the Victorian ladies attached to them, I think. Lol. I kinda like tits--in the right company of course. Goes with the titsalina bum fluff persona I love to satirize from time to time. Hey, girls just wanna have fun. Perhaps I should name mine.
 
jnos said:
"Brassieres" I believe were invented by a male who obviously never had to wear one. Personally I think they should be removed from existence. I am not a small size but at home and in our semi private yard I won't wear one. When I get home from work, it's off. I know there are women who have to wear them or it would cause back/shoulder issues. For me, I prefer to go bra-less.
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Jnos, it sounds as if we're related! I've said for years a man must have invented them. I HATE them and I refuse to wear one unless it's absolutely necessary!!!! When I go for my walk in cold weather, I don't wear one because I have a coat on and you can't tell I'm bra-less.
 

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