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You could try Macys. I have a terrible time finding my size and they had quite a selection when I went. I didn't try any of the strapless ones though. I suggest going to their site and using the find in store option.
I was going to recommend Bravissimo but if you don't have time to order it online that won't help much. But they may be a great option for a strapless bra for the wedding day if the one you find isn't totally comfortable.
I've heard good things about Nordstrom's selection of larger sports bras. Maybe they have good strapless bras too?
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get a fitting- it will make a world of difference
If you are near a Nordstrom's, that's the place to go. The more experiencecd sales women are especially knowledgeable and helpful. They have the best selection of brands for the over-D cup sizes. You proabably want a "longline" style that I read about in these threads.
I just saw some at Kohls if you have one close to there. JcPenny carried them as does Dillards and Yonkers.
Unless you need a regular strapless for sundresses, etc., don't invest in an expensive one until you buy your dress. You may need something completely different. With your bust size, you will probably need to go longline for support issues. If you do buy a longline, I got mine at David's Bridal, but it's Dominique which is also sold on-line at several websites. They have a very good range of sizes (I'm a 32DD). I liked that one because it is longer--some of the longlines hit right about the belly button and push all your pudge down into an unattractive bulge below. Even if you don't really have pudge...
specialty bra store. i went to a place called Ann's in st louis--they sell online, by the way!
@Birdie Love: I would recommend that you get fitted if you haven't bought a bra or strapless bra in a long time--DEFINITELY get fitted once you buy your dress.
You can go one of two ways: cheap (which is fine, especially if you don't know your size and if all you want is something just for trying on) in which case any department store is fine or expensive (which I think is the better way to go because everyone could use a good strapless anyway--BUT if you're going to invest, you should get fitted for your proper size). In the latter category, would recommend a specialty bra store (as a PP suggested)--you will pay more and they're not as convenient in terms of shipping etc., but they are more likely to have a variety of sizes. Online purveyors that have a variety of sizes include Fig Leaves, Linda's Online, and La Petite Coquette. I recommend Linda's for the more "utilitarian" as opposed to "frilly" lingerie needs.
One tip a fitter once gave me is that if you are blessed with more on top, go down a band size and up a cup size for strapless bras--for you, that might mean a 34F/34FF or G. It's very close to your usual size, but you need the band to be tighter to give you more support from below.
I second the recommendations for a longline and for a fitting. While Bravissimo has some great choices, it's a pain to ship back and forth from the UK if it doesn't fit.
If you don't have time to go to a speciality store before your first dress trip I would wear a well fitted bra with straps. Personally, I would be more distracted by sagging from an ill-fitting strapless (since some stores lend you one to try) then from straps,
I would say Nordstroms... My favorite place to go bra shopping... and I am a 34DDD.
I've heard Nordstroms is a great place to go...I also really like Fredericks of Hollywood. I tend to shop there frequently (considering many other places, including Victoria Secret don't have my size.)
They'll do measurements for you, and have a lot of good sizes. And whenever I go to the stores, the sales people are always pretty helpful.
I know that strapless don't always work well for the bigger gals, (well, speaking from personal experience) though it seems like many wedding dresses have a lot of internal support (I was surprised how supported I was when trying them on). So, maybe getting an OKAY enough bra will work the day of.
Good luck though! And definitely get measured and make sure you feel comfortable! :-)
Here's 10 36DDD Strapless bras:
http://www.figleaves.com/us/nsf/qwiseranswered.asp?dept=&searchhandle=A%3dwomenswear+not+in+olet~B%3dwomenswear+not+in+olet~D%3d12~E%3d0^0^2^LifeTime~G%3d11191^2^11161^2~K%3d4~L%3d1~M%3d2~N%3d6~&originalquery=Womenswear%20not%20in%20olet&answerhandle=14218&oqmc=&answerhandlecrumb=&colouranswerselected=&sortorderrequested=&cm_re=lhn-_-Size-_-cta30_36DDD/E&pagesize=&removetextsearch=&answer=1%201%2014218%201&hd=true&productid=&productcolour=
Here are 8:
http://www.freshpair.com/womens/bras/strapless-bras/size-36DDD.html
Freshpair has great customer service.
Here's the first link again: http://tinyurl.com/25hqy29
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Great thread, had no idea Nordstroms sold larger bras. I'm so going there today. :)
Ended up going to Nordstrom today. They measured me and turns out I'm a 38H instead of the 42DDD i thought I was. That said, they definitely don't carry longline bras in my size so I have to continue my hunt. :-/
@ejoyb: nordstroms will order bras in your size by the way - im a 32GG - i either get them from Nordstroms (they carry Panache, Fantasie and Freya - all lines that go up in the alphabet for the girls)
or you can order online from figleaves.com or herroom.com
keep in mind your bridal longline bra will not be the same size as your regular bra since it should fit according to your waistline.
I ended up getting two corsets/longline bras:
this one: http://www.herroom.com/Panache-4547-Harlequin-Hestia-Basque-Bra.shtml
which was gorgeous and i still own, but the back was not able to be altered for my low back dress
then got this one: http://www.herroom.com/Va-Bien-513-Full-Figure-Long-Line-Bustier-Bra.shtml
which was able to be altered in the back to follow the lines of my dress.
the panache one was true to my bra size (32GG) because it was a corset. but the longline from va bien was a 36DDD - because its less of a corset (has bra hooks in back for closures) and had to be fit for the small of my back not right under my boobies...
looked great and worked like a charm - no pulling up at all of the bra!
@spaganya: No pulling up is what I'm looking for. I will try the Va Bien and hopefully that will be the end of my bra search. Thanks!
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I am so thankful to have so many bees to help me with the plethora of questions I seen to have these days!
Anywhoooo....I need a strapless bra for dress shopping. In hustle and bustle of daily life, I completely forgot about getting a bra. Dress shopping begins this Saturday.
I haven't worn a strapless bra in awhile. Does anyone have suggestions on where I can buy a strapless 36DDD bra? Buying something online isn't an option at this point just because of the time issue and I don't want to pay for overnight shipping.
Thanks so much!!