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I’m a new woman!
With "new" Girls. After reviewing my vacation pictures, I was pretty shocked at how, um… succumbing to gravity a particular part of my body looked. I didn’t think my bras were that bad! I mean, they’re under wire and everything! Apparently, being a 44DD means that I have to try a little harder to keep “the girls” where they need to be (especially as I age). I’m not one to throw up my hands and show defeat. Upon returning home, I took my sad girls shopping. Thank goodness for Lane Bryant! Home of the voluptuous woman and a great place to find sturdy, sexy bras. I hustled on over and started shopping away. I had an idea what size I thought I was, but tried a few different styles and sizes on just in case the weight loss had shrunk me. The whole experience was surreal. It really brought me back to my first time shopping for bras and reminded me that I need to take better care of myself. If I take the time to dye my hair, wear makeup, dress nice, why did I skip the super support that I need to look my best? Because a good bra is expensive, and I am very cheap with myself and my clothes. The only exception to this rule is purses and jewelry (don’t ask me why!) Lucky for my cheap side, they were having a good sale, so the four I ended up with were pretty reasonable. Now something funny is happening. I’m not used to my own chest, at all! They are high and great and just where they should be, but I feel like I’m now ALL CHEST! Like they’re all anyone can see when I walk down the street. I mean, I knew they were large, but I feel like Dolly Parton! I’m adjusting and getting used to this “new” part of my body, but it feels much stranger than I anticipated. Like a teenager lisping through their new braces, I’m smacking my “new” girls into plants when I garden, hitting them with my arms when I drive and just feeling they are “in the way.” Deep down I know this is silly and they look great. I’m just still adjusting. Check out the “before” and “after” pictures in the same t-shirt. One on our vacation, and the other last week. BIG difference, eh? (No pun intended) 15 comments from 9 users
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posted by
MiaMama
on Apr 7, 2008 at 01:40 PM
Oh yeah! Big difference. You look great! It always feel good to get a new bra. I just recently got a new one because my "girls" changed drastically from the pregnancy! I'm still getting used to them :)
posted by
Rinkus68
on Apr 7, 2008 at 01:46 PM
You go girl! It's amazing what happens when we get them off of our belly huh!!!??? You look awesome and good for you! I have the exact same issue (always buying for the kid and I'm still wearing the same bra's I have had for 2 years...) do you mind telling us which brand you fell (or should I say lifted) for? (smile!)
posted by
Mama26
on Apr 7, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Looks good! Def upgrade :) I will inform my girls (kids) when they are old enough that they did in fact ruin my breasts (and stomache, created veiricose veins, not to mention my shoe side going up twice, etc, etc) at a very young age so they better think twice before having kids ANYtime soon! I'm def not one of the fortunate ones <sigh> who look like they did before bearing children. Do you all make a deal with the devil or something? You know who you are! posted by
blahblahblah
on Apr 7, 2008 at 04:33 PM
Isn't it amazing how much bras can make a difference? The girls look fantastic, btw. :) Even with all my weight loss, I've only gone down one cup size. This does not bode well for future weight loss. There's some place in Town & Country Village that does amazing fittings. Like, you try on bra after bra after bra. And their prices are good! I'm waiting (hoping?) to go down a bit more before I head in. Congrats, creatress!!!! posted by
creatress
on Apr 7, 2008 at 04:42 PM
I got two of these (1 black, 1 white) http://lanebryant.charmings...And 2 of these (1 black, 1 white) http://lanebryant.charmings... Thanks ladies for all the compliments. If you are on the more endowed size, they do also have nursing bras. That's pretty cool! When I was nursing, I had to have my nursing bras special ordered. Ugh! posted by
ktja
on Apr 7, 2008 at 11:34 PM
How cool! A noticeable difference without going to see Dr. 90210. You look great.
posted by
creatress
on Apr 8, 2008 at 07:37 AM
Update:I went to my Sacramento Craft Mafia club meeting last night and not one, not two... but three different people noticed and said how great the girls look! (we all know each other well and speak our minds there). One lady even said she couldn't help staring cause they look so great. So I was correct to think that people stare. Ah well, I guess as long as they stare because they look good, not because they swing freakishly low, it's all good! posted by
creatress
on Apr 8, 2008 at 07:38 AM
Hahaha, thanks ktja! Much cheaper too!
posted by
Rinkus68
on Apr 8, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Hey Creatress! I read the article on Craft Mafia and I would love to know if you guys are planing a "sale" somewhere. I am not crafty AT ALL but I'm all up for supporting my fellow moms/women, etc., and would love to buy some great stuff! Keep us all posted if and when it comes up okay? Thanks!
posted by
creatress
on Apr 9, 2008 at 09:23 AM
Thats so sweet of you Rinkus68! We're doing an Earth Day show here in a few weeks. I'll post all the details soon under "Topics" and "Shopping For Me." That's usually where I put them. Or check my personal/business blog at creatresscreations.blogspot.com.I talk a lot about jewelry, crafting, business, and all my creations there. It's a good place to check into if you want to know where I'm selling at in-person and what goodies I've been creating. I'll be sure and post the dates here too though. posted by
MamaSeaShell
on Apr 10, 2008 at 01:24 PM
Love the "Before, After...Before, After" pictures. helarious! posted by
creatress
on Apr 10, 2008 at 02:39 PM
I know. I had fun clicking back and forth! They do a little dance. It also looks like the skull is smiling much bigger now! HAhaha.
posted by
lenadawkins
on Apr 10, 2008 at 07:46 PM
wow! its amazing! Congratulations!I love stickable silicon bra. you can just stick them on and looks natural. I would love to visit you guys on earth day. when is that? posted by
wiltondi
on Apr 11, 2008 at 04:28 PM
AAARGH, MATEY! The Jolly Roger be aflyin' proud and free!
posted by
creatress
on Apr 11, 2008 at 04:41 PM
Hahaha! You made me choke on my gum!
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