Big rack, sheer tee

Hi there,

I know you are a destroyed-t shirt aficionado, and I know you have access to wise women with big racks. I just moved from San Francisco (no summer) to Oakland (full summer), and am buying my first t-shirt wardrobe. I lean towards sheer, destroyed and/or drapey. 

I am a 32DD, and all of my bras are dorky (purchased two Christmases ago when my mom took me shopping at a Soma outlet, tbh). Nothing looks cool showing under sheer or off-the-shoulder shirts. I wish I could wear a fancy bandeau or bralette thing like the kids wear, but I need an underwire, and I am not 17. Can you help?? Someone tell me where to look and what to buy. 

Thank you for your assistance!
xo

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I've been wearing the shit out of this sports bra I bought at Target. Good for verrrry sheer tees or also when you just can't be bothered to wear underwire.

For a slightly-less-sheer tee that needs a shaplier boob, go with a plain black t-shirt bra. Chantelle is pricy but worth it (thank you, Celia!).

I *do not* recommend a lace bra under a sheer tee. We'll leave that to the a + b cups.
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Raquel Allegra Crochet Tie Dye Stripe Tee (sigh) from Heist

Dear ESB: The BOOBSCAST

In which guest expert Celia addresses your pressing questions about boob wrinkles, bra washing, and how to stage a breast-ervention. And I do a lot of giggling.

Also, C and I reveal more than you ever wanted to know about our own personal bra-wearing habits.

Happy #BOOBSWEEK everybody!

HOLY G-CUP, BATMAN

I have a C-cup complex. As in, no matter how many times the nice ladies tell me I'm a DD, I always seem to backslide. (They just don't look that big to me. And why should the little girls get all the good bras??)

No more. I went to Nordstrom Rack last night and bought a couple of decent bras way on sale. (Calvin Klein makes a 32DD? Who knew?)

But my next bra purchase will be an Elle Macpherson Cloud Swing D-G Cup Bra.

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeow. And thank you, Meg.

Sooooooooooooo............

 

The Yigal Azrouël won the oscar-worthy frocks vote.

But. Being as how our girl TOLD US going without a bra is not an option....

I sought an expert opinion.

Linda the Bra Lady* says: That dress is gorgeous. But does require a stick on kind of thing. OR a sexy bustier that you don't mind showing. (Which, no. Not for this dress. Not for the OSCARS.)

Truth is: stick on bras will NEVER give the same support as a bra with a back and straps.

Uh. YEAH.

The Yigal is clearly made for a) a perky-as-hell 19-year-old or b) bionic-boobed Naurnie, who loves to run around with no bra on.

Oh well.



First and second runner up are the Aidon Mattox and the (dowdy) Max & Cleo.

The dress I voted for came in dead last.
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*Lady has got styles going up to J and L CUPS. Seems like a good lady to know.

And damn you, Garance

Now I need to go bra shopping.

I've been wearing the same two Target bras (one black, one grey) I bought a year ago. They've held up incredibly well. But let's face it, I could sex it up a little in the lingerie department.

Anybody have a favorite (discount) place to shop for bras in LA? I've learned the hard way that ebay just doesn't work. Even if you think you know exactly what you're getting, you have to try that sh*t on.

(Photos by Wai Lin Tse)

La Perla loses out to Target

According to Consumer Reports, the $12 Gilligan and O'Malley padded demi bra (sold at Target) outperformed a $127 La Perla Vintage and a $45 Victoria Secret Ipex Demi for comfort, fit and durability. Via New York Magazine.

I hate that grandma nude color, but maybe it comes in black... (And, surprise! They're out of stock online.)

(Image courtesy of New York Magazine via Consumer Reports)