My usual measurements are 36 under the bust and around my rib cage, and 42 around the bust, so all my bras are 36F. I am currently pregnant with our third baby, however, and my cup size pretty much went up two cups overnight. I swear, I could feel them expanding, and Lawd save me- I’m only thirteen weeks pregnant. I am still a 36 in band size, but have blossomed into an H cup with a bust measurement of 44 inches.As a busty woman in her mid thirties, I don’t mess around with garbage bras. No Lane Bryant crap for me either- if it doesn’t last and do the job for at least three years, I’m not wasting my money on it.My favorite bras are Elomi (I also have had luck with Anita and La Mystere) which I frequently find on sale (look online, and they can often be found in the $30-50 range, which is excellent) But. I’m pregnant and have six months to go, and who knows what these beauties are going to do once my milk comes back in. I need something to carry me through the next six months, and then my size is likely to change again.I’ve ordered (and returned) quite a few bras in the twenty dollar range off of amazon already, and here is what I can tell you:The Vanity Fair bra looks nice but isn’t the most amazing bra I’ve ever worn, it seems sturdy enough with decent enough fabric and stitching that it should last a couple years. It’s perfectly smooth, so it will work with Jersey knits and under thin fabrics. The bra is true to size, has great lift and shape, and gets the breasts looking perky as well. It’s comfortable, and seems like a work horse kinda bra- not too flashy, but gets the job done. The only slight oddity with this bra is that on me it seems to push my breasts slightly outward so that they are pointing more to my left and right than usual. Because I really need bras that fit RIGHT NOW I am going to overlook this minor glitch, because my husband didn’t think it was noticeable and he was really staring. Bless his heart. I’d give this bra three stars normally, but it gets an extra half star at the moment because of the low price and it suits what I need right now.The Bali Passion For Comfort minimizer bra was the worst on me, smashing my breasts flat in the center and then turning them to the east and west corners of the globe... odd effect.Lilyette by Bali Women’s Beautiful Support Lace Minimizer is well made with sturdy fabric, and seems like it will last a while, but I don’t entirely love the minimizing effect. True to size- It has decent lift, but does flatten them slightly, which probably just isn’t for me. If you DO want to look a cup size smaller this would be a good pick.The Lilyette by Bali Women’s Enchantment Three Section Minimizer Bra looks lovely on. It is true to size, and is a pretty bra, comfortable to wear, and gives excellent lift and shape. No spilling out over the top while I’m gardening, chasing my kids, and walking, and no digging in or discomfort. It has zero minimizing effect on me at all, so I’m not sure why it was labeled as a minimizer. Although this has been my favorite twenty dollar amazon bra thus far, the problem I foresee with this bra is that the lining is super thin and flimsy- this bra can never go into a dryer, and honestly you NEED a garment bag to wash it in or it will likely come apart and snag in the wash. I’m going to hand wash and line dry these. Because I only need it for six months, I believe it will hold up with extra care. I sincerely doubt the bra’s ability to last over a year though, if that.Delimira women’s full coverage non-foam floral lace underwired bra: oh wow, this bra is pretty on. I got it in my current size, but the lace on the cups is so stretchy and loose that the cup itself provides no lift or support. The back band is also extremely stretchy, so even on the tightest set of hooks, it feels a bit loose, and no real support is happening here. All the support rests on the shoulder straps, which are also verrrrrry stretchy. This bra looked so nice on me I wanted to keep it, but realistically once I wore it a few times it would stretch out to the point where it would be utterly useless. I am going to go down a band size and see if that helps, but I can’t currently recommend this for an all day wear if you like a lot of lift. This would be a wonderful bra for wearing around the house and looking sexy in!Delimira Women’s Beauty Lace Non Padded Minimizer Full Figure Underwire Bra - Delimira seems to be slightly off with sizing, and they love crazy stretchy fabrics. I’m working on getting the sizing right, and will review the Delimira bras later on this week.Hope this helps!!!
