I wasn’t able to get to Lane Bryant until this past weekend. I’m glad I went when I did and made sure to go to my favorite store because I discovered something that I’m really excited about. Let me tell you about the new demi bra as I promised I would, though.
So, you’re well aware by now that there’s a new demi push up bra. Since I’m between sizes (a large C cup or a small D cup, depending on the shape of the bra), I grabbed three different sizes to try on. I think the 44C fit the best. I do really like the demi overall, which is interesting because that demi shape doesn’t generally work for me. I wish the bands were stretchier but overall, it’s a pretty bra that I wouldn’t want to rip off after having it on for more than a couple of hours.
If you’re looking for a feminine bra in nice colors (including grey, which is pretty unique as far as lingerie goes) that has an uplifting shape without being terribly uncomfortable, I would recommend the demi push up.
The website has it in sizes 36C – 44DDD. I don’t think the demi shape would work well for sizes much larger than that because of the way the cups are shaped. You’d spill right out of the top of it and the straps aren’t thick enough. So I understand why the sizing is limitied.
While I was trying that on, the manager asked me if I had seen the new tee shirt bra they’re testing. Uh, no, gimme! She said that store is one of only two stores in all of Chicago that have it. I love anything new or limited or special so I grabbed three (like I said, between sizes) and got to work.
The 44D was very comfortable but a little too big in the cup so I tried a 44C. Bingo! This is the most comfortable bra I’ve ever worn that has an underwire and gives me actual cleavage.
It has very light padding in the cup for smoothness and the outer and inner fabric is cotton/spandex. I only saw black, white and beige and I’m pretty sure the largest size I saw was 44DDD but I didn’t look too closely. I grabbed two at $30 because I just really don’t want to be without this bra. I might go back for two more.
I wish I had a picture but it’s not anywhere online yet. All I know so far is that it’s being tested in limited stores and Lane Bryant hopes to release it in 2010.
People, seriously, if you have a chance to try on the tee shirt bra, DO IT. I have no idea which stores are carrying it (other than the one in Chicago, downtown on Wabash) so you may need to call around. I’d guess that a big, flagship store is more likely to have it but you never know.
All I know for sure is that I love it and I really hope Lane Bryant decides to carry it. And I’d be extra happy if it came in cute colors and patterns but I would settle for boring beige, quite happily.
And I’d be extra happy if it came in cute colors and patterns but I would settle for boring beige, quite happily.
I'd be extra happy if they did it in the full range of sizes. If I have to keep listening to you talk about how fab this bra is without EVER getting my own, I'm going to be pissed.
Posted by: Kate Harding | March 18, 2009 at 12:30 PM
I can see it being a really good shape for a lot of different sizes. Hopefully, the nice folks at LB will read this and decide to carry the full size range.
Posted by: Colleen | March 18, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Awww, I'm jealous of the t-shirt bra! It sounds perfect!
I tried on the demi bra last weekend and it really didn't work for me (40DDD). A bit too much spillage for me.
Posted by: Elissa | March 21, 2009 at 02:04 AM