Over the shoulder boulder holder

Yup, let's talk about boulder holders, bras, braziers...you get the picture. I don't know that "boulder holder" actually fits the terrain here, but regardless I wanted to blog about bras. Strange choice. I know, but just bear with me. I'm sure some of you have an opinion.

As I've mentioned before, I'm not to blessed in the bosom area, which is fine, but facts are facts. We (women) all wear bras in all different styles and sizes. Have you ever noticed how many styles there are? Holy crow.

Well with my um bosoms it's quite difficult to find a good bra. You would think that being as small as I am that would not be as much of a feat as I'm certainly making it out to be, but it is. I assure you, it is. I know well endowed women have their own trouble, but us petite folk have our troubles too. For instance...

* strange cups. You bend over and they bow out. Umm not really going to work.

* too much padding. I know I don't have much and a little uplift is great, but I really don't want to feel like I'm strapping a pair of boobies on thankyouverymuch!

* no umpf. People. We need some help in the uplift department. If I'm buying a bra, I don't want to feel like it's a cut-down version of a sports bra.

* itchy and uncomfortable. No one wants to spend 10+ hours feeling like their bra is digging into their sides or is so uncomfortable that all you can think about, all day long, is getting that wretched thing OFF!

I have three factors when I'm buying bras: 1. Does it fit. 2. Do I look great in it? 3. Is it comfortable? Pretty standard right? I can't tell you how many bras I've bought that fit at least two of these criteria. Then after a few washes the underwire pops out, they aren't as comfortable or the the cups have deformed into mountainous lumps - and I use a lingerie bag! Frustrating I tell you. Ask my husband. I buy bras, wear them a few times, then I hate them. Money. Wasted.

I have a few that I really like, but I wanted something awesome. My Sister-in-law {who's newly engaged by the way! yahoo!} loves Victoria's Secret bras. First, she has the "equipment" to look like the models do. I - do not. So it's hard to gauge how it will actually fit me. I ordered a swimsuit from there once and it was a horrible catastrophe. Another story for another day. So in my experience of trying on their bras they were either uncomfortable, didn't fit right - at all, or just didn't look good on me. Slightly depressing. Also, I could never really afford their bras and refused to pay upwards of $50 for one.

I got a little card in the mail for a free panty and $10 off a bra. I decided I was going to buy a bra and just pay whatever it was as long as it fit good. I dragged hubbs out with me to our local VS and sought out VS associate. I got measured {much to my dismay...it's not hard to figure out} and gave the girl a pretty comical idea of what I did and did not want in a bra. She gave me the BioFit to try on. I shrieked at the price tag, but told myself it was a treat for the ladies.

Oh.My.Goodness.

Hello little ladies. Hello comfort. Hello softness. Hello it-doesn't-even-feel-like-I'm-wearing-a-bra.

Needless to say I'm in love. Apparently I can look good in VS bras and despite the ugly price tag, it's completely worth it. I might not look as voluptuous as this lovely lady, but I look good and by golly I feel good.

Dear VS,

Thanks for making my ladies look good. They {and my husband} appreciate you.

Your new bra loving diva,

V

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Sooo anyone have a comment?

What's your favorite bra? Favorite style?

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