So before getting KU, I was a 36D. About two weeks ago, I had to go up to a 38E and I'm even starting to bust out of that cup size a little bit. I was told that I should invest in a sleeper bra to prevent sagging. I'm a novice to all of this, so I was wondering if you could recommend your favorite sleeper bra, why you like it, where I can find it, and about how much it costs?
Ugh, I can't imagine wearing a bra 24/7! But if it has to happen, I guess it has to happen. Thank you, ladies!
TTC since Aug 2011. BFP #1 on 10/28/2011 EDD of 07/02/2012 Natural MC on 11/22/2012 BFP #2 on 10/28/2012 EDD of 7/13/13 Judah Ari born on 7/11/13.
I'm a 34DDD now and can tell these are starting to get a bit small. I like to go to Dillard's and get fitted. They measure you and find bras that work for you etc. It's seriously the way to go.
I also wear a nursing sleep bra at night....I've done this since I had DS and nrused and now I'm just in the habit. I LOVE the bravado bras for sleep. It's non underwire and SUPER comfy. Plus then it doubles for being able to use it to nurse later. I have a medium ( I think) and I've worn it when I was a 36H (after delivery) adn when I was a 32DD and it still fits great no matter what.
I honestly think its better to wear a bra all the time.....but that's just me
For non-maternity bras, I definitely would go to the biggest Dillards in your area and get fitted, and my favorite brand in Freya. You can get them from Wacoal.com & Bare Necessities (also a website). Hope that helps!!! I'm a 36G (USA size, 36F in UK sizes, which Freya is) so I TOTALLY get you on the big boob issues
I second BareNecessities, mainly because I'm a weird size that's hard to find in stores (32DDD). I love the brand Panache, and you can get a good deal. But I never sleep in bras! Is sagging really something I should worry about when I'm sleeping??
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I am a 38D pre-preg and only started to grow in the third tri.
I also get fitted every single time I do to buy. If you try a nicer department store they will actually be able to tell you which brands fit better for your figure. Not all 38Ds are created equally, Dillards is a good one.
For the sleeping bra, I can't sleep in a bra but I do sleep in the bra shell tank tops (Old Navy usually b/c they are cheap). They are nearly as supportive as a regular bra but help at night without being dreadfully uncomfortable!
Me: 37 DH: 40 TTC since 9/09
#1 BFP 1/10/11; missed m/c discovered 7w5d IF Dx: Endo, hetero MTHFR mutation, poor morphology #1 IUI: 1/18/12 = BFN #1 IVF/ICSI 4/2/12 = 2 x 7-cell and 1 x 5-cell transferred (3dt) = BFP!!
H was born at 41w2d on 12/29/12 - be still my heart! #2 IVF/ICSI 1/19/14 = 2 x 8 cells transferred (3dt) = BFP!! EDD 10/09/14 M&W born at 37 weeks on 9/18/14 - I am the momma of 3 boys!!!
With my last pregnancy, I was a 36-38DD to start, and by 26w was measuring a 40H US.. it was RIDICULOUS! I ended up wearing nursing sports bras because it was the only thing I could find big enough in the cup size, but the band was huge! Now, I started at a 38DDD.. slightly terrified to see how big these bad boys get!!!
I personally order mine online from a store based out of london. Bravissimo. Im a 36H though . They are AMAZING and they also selll sexy nighties, supportive sleepwear and swimsuits.
**Edit** didn't read through responses before posting, the brands mentioned by other posters, (freya, panche are awesome they are some of the brands offered by the bravissimo store I mentioned.) Basically Bravissimo did all the research and offers the best most supposrtive brands for large ladies (D-KKcup) all in one place!
Re: Bigger Busted Gals -- need bra recommendations
I also wear a nursing sleep bra at night....I've done this since I had DS and nrused and now I'm just in the habit.
I LOVE the bravado bras for sleep. It's non underwire and SUPER comfy. Plus then it doubles for being able to use it to nurse later. I have a medium ( I think) and I've worn it when I was a 36H (after delivery) adn when I was a 32DD and it still fits great no matter what.
I honestly think its better to wear a bra all the time.....but that's just me
PgAL/PAL welcome, always!
TTC since Aug 2011. BFP #1 on 10/28/2011 EDD of 07/02/2012 Natural MC on 11/22/2012 BFP #2 on 10/28/2012 EDD of 7/13/13 Judah Ari born on 7/11/13.
I love my rainbow baby!
My current face daytime underwire bra is Chantelle. It's got a bit of lining which I like.
The bravado one I like I think is bliss
Good luck!
PgAL/PAL welcome, always!
I am a 38D pre-preg and only started to grow in the third tri.
I also get fitted every single time I do to buy. If you try a nicer department store they will actually be able to tell you which brands fit better for your figure. Not all 38Ds are created equally, Dillards is a good one.
For the sleeping bra, I can't sleep in a bra but I do sleep in the bra shell tank tops (Old Navy usually b/c they are cheap). They are nearly as supportive as a regular bra but help at night without being dreadfully uncomfortable!
#1 BFP 1/10/11; missed m/c discovered 7w5d
IF Dx: Endo, hetero MTHFR mutation, poor morphology
#1 IUI: 1/18/12 = BFN
#1 IVF/ICSI 4/2/12 = 2 x 7-cell and 1 x 5-cell transferred (3dt) = BFP!!
H was born at 41w2d on 12/29/12 - be still my heart!
#2 IVF/ICSI 1/19/14 = 2 x 8 cells transferred (3dt) = BFP!! EDD 10/09/14
M&W born at 37 weeks on 9/18/14 - I am the momma of 3 boys!!!
With my last pregnancy, I was a 36-38DD to start, and by 26w was measuring a 40H US.. it was RIDICULOUS! I ended up wearing nursing sports bras because it was the only thing I could find big enough in the cup size, but the band was huge! Now, I started at a 38DDD.. slightly terrified to see how big these bad boys get!!!
PP's thanks for the Dillards rec!
Fredericks of Hollywood goes up to a DDD/E.
I personally order mine online from a store based out of london. Bravissimo. Im a 36H though . They are AMAZING and they also selll sexy nighties, supportive sleepwear and swimsuits.
**Edit** didn't read through responses before posting, the brands mentioned by other posters, (freya, panche are awesome they are some of the brands offered by the bravissimo store I mentioned.) Basically Bravissimo did all the research and offers the best most supposrtive brands for large ladies (D-KKcup) all in one place!