This weekend while Hubs and I were out of town, I took advantage of being in civilization to shop for a new sports bra. It was just time. I love the one that I have but now that I’m hitting the gym everyday I really needed a backup so that I could stop washing the one I have like a crazy person every other night.
I went to the store and grabbed a couple of styles and sizes with the help of sweet and teeny-tiny sales clerk who probably wasn’t even 21. I got into the dressing room and quickly decided which bra I wanted but The Girls were DYING. They couldn’t breathe and neither could I, so I stuck my head out the door.
Skinny Girl: Do you need another size?
Me: Yeah, this is a 38C and I think I need a 38D.
(Yes, I realize I’ve lost all sense of propriety and decency by talking about my boobs on the intranets. Ask me if I care. Hint: I don’t.)
SG disappears for a minute and comes back sticking a bra in the doorway.
Skinny Girl: Here, this is a 34D. Try it.
Me: Um. If the 38C was too small, that’s definitely not going to fit.
Skinny Girl: *looks confused*
Me: The cup size is bigger, but the band size is FOUR inches smaller.
Skinny Girl: *still looks confused* Oh.
REALLY? This is not rocket science, y’all. It’s simple math.
I'm throwing out a suggestion for you in future bra shopping – I have since fallen in L-O-V-E with Soma intimates (www.soma.com. They have stores, too. They have a sports bra – in fact I'm purchasing one today. If you are looking for bras – I recommend the Allure collection, also, I'll be bold and mention panties – the vanishing edge collection! Check it out – believe me their sales people are a bit more versed in bra/panty knowledge and you can order on-line – BONUS!
That is so funny, Debbi! I went there in Bham yesterday! I didn't get anything though, but I bet Aubrey is more well versed in bra sizing than that chick was!!
Have you heard of the ENELL Sports Bra? Might be just what you are looking for with lots of support. Be sure to measure first though: http://www.onesweetone.com
Too funny! Bless her little tiny heart, she probably can't make change either.
On another note, my sportbra looks like something out of a psycho horror flick. Seriously, it's like a beige polyester straight jacket. So damn attractive.
Guess that fantasy I have about the hot dude at the gym totally taking advantage of me when I pass out at the end of my run will have to be revised to include a NON sports bra, right?
@Kimberly and Anon, I HAVE THAT BRA TOO!!!! It is awesome and simultaneously ridiculous!!!!
SNORT at your gym fantasy!
HA! Only a skinny girl, right? I remember going to the store a few weeks after my son was born to get a nursing bra… the girl measured me and said "Um, I'm not sure if they make this size". I almost choked. Sheesh.
Check out Title Nine– THE place I have found great stuff in all sizes.
Ah yes, bra shopping. It’s a love/hate thing going on there. That’s too funny though, the clerk probably could use a little training from her boyfriend (yes, I know, I just said that, but we can’t deny it’s probably true).
I’m guilty of having only one bra. Doing the whole hand washing then drying thing so I can re-wear it, but then I got smart and I bought a second one to switch off with. Now life is just that much easier. And they’re both neutral nude, so they go with whatever I’m wearing and I don’t have to worry about the color showing through a white top or anything. LoL
Too funny. Love your blog design and that picture of you and your girls is GREAT.
Glad I found you fellow Lady Blogger. Following you!
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