Nordstrom for a fitting for Natori or Chantelle or Wacoal

I don’t know DC boutiques stock but I fell in love with Marie Jo bras at a little place in Portland ME

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Average 34D/36C. Looking well fitting, supportive lined bras. Not looking for sexy and padded. Thx.

Soma at Montgomery or Tysons

I just go to a big department store like Macys and try on like 50 bras.

The women in the lingerie section at Bloomingdales in Chevy Chase are wonderful. They will measure you and bring in as many bras to try on as you need.

OP here. Average 34D/36C. Looking well fitting, supportive lined bras. Not looking for sexy and padded. Thx.

Anonymous wrote:It depends on size. If you are A-C don’t bother trying to get a bra in person. Few stores carry much inventory in smaller cup sizes. Though maybe they will convince you that you are actually a 28DD or something

Yup, this is exactly what happened to me the one and only time I went to a bra fitting place. I had to argue with the lady. I’m an A/b and she wanted me to buy a DD and not only was it big, it added about 10 lbs to the way I look.

Anonymous wrote:Trousseau in Vienna

Anecdotally I had a terrible experience here. I had an appointment and they were so rude.

I started wearing Neiwai and haven't looked back. I hate that I wore underwire for so long.

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Anonymous wrote:It depends on size. If you are A-C don’t bother trying to get a bra in person. Few stores carry much inventory in smaller cup sizes. Though maybe they will convince you that you are actually a 28DD or something

Seriously? It’s hard to find a bra in a store if you’re A-C?

I haven’t shopped for bras in a long time, so I guess I’m just behind the times.

I’m a 34B, so I guess I’m SOL.

It's more that at 34B you don't actually need an expensive bra to provide support and look good under clothes. You could probably go to Target or Macy's and try on 5 different brands and come out with one that works well. The expensive specialty shops get more business from the hard to fit sizes that need a lot of support.

Anonymous wrote:It depends on size. If you are A-C don’t bother trying to get a bra in person. Few stores carry much inventory in smaller cup sizes. Though maybe they will convince you that you are actually a 28DD or something

Seriously? It’s hard to find a bra in a store if you’re A-C?

I haven’t shopped for bras in a long time, so I guess I’m just behind the times.

I’m a 34B, so I guess I’m SOL.

It depends on size. If you are A-C don’t bother trying to get a bra in person. Few stores carry much inventory in smaller cup sizes. Though maybe they will convince you that you are actually a 28DD or something

What size are you? Different places are better for different sizes. And what type are you look for, daily drivers, feminine, sexy? Budget?

Trousseau in Vienna

My favorite is le Bustierre. I go to the one in Adams Morgan, but they also have a storefront in Bethesda.

Where is the best place in the area to try on bras? Best selection and/or best staff. I prefer Wacoal but would consider other good quality brands.