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Polly Hennessey

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7. You are singing my song, ladies. I have often wondered

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 01:51 PM

Dec 27

why so expensive. We are a captive audience though, right. Suppose we could all go braless. Would that be frowned upon. 🫣

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DU women: why are bras so expensive? $80 for my old favorite Mary of Sweden bras! [View all] CTyankee Dec 27 OP

Depends on what you are looking for in terms of style, features, fit... hlthe2b Dec 27 #1

I require a D cup so that is a bit more fabric, I guess. I just want a smooth look under clothes. I wear size 18 now. CTyankee Dec 27 #3

True. More supportive styles are more costly, I've found as well... hlthe2b Dec 27 #5

Women's clothes are always more expensive than men's. Ocelot II Dec 27 #2

You are singing my song, ladies. I have often wondered Polly Hennessey Dec 27 #7

Not to mention a bit uncomfortable if you're running braless. wnylib Dec 28 #25

Not only expensive, but most are made from fossil fuels. pandr32 Dec 27 #4

I know! When Macys offers a sale on "lingerie", no_hypocrisy Dec 27 #6

Try Kohls - they have great sales SheltieLover Dec 27 #8

I buy my bras at Aldi NJCher Dec 27 #9

We don't have Aldi stores out here... I thought they were grocery stores... hlthe2b Dec 27 #10

They are mostly a grocery store, but they do have a couple of aisles of... 3catwoman3 Dec 27 #13

I had no idea Aldi carries bras. Do they usually, or is it... 3catwoman3 Dec 27 #11

yes NJCher Dec 27 #15

I make mine from kale and asparagus. milestogo Dec 27 #21

Slightly off topic, but your post reminds me... 3catwoman3 Dec 28 #27

Yeah I saw that being discussed on Facebook by some young mothers milestogo Dec 28 #31

Non-female contributor here. Sticking my neck out... True Dough Dec 27 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author Nanuke Dec 27 #14

Women's underwear is insanely expensive. Diamond_Dog Dec 27 #16

I've never bought briefs at Walmart, but I have bought bras for my wife at Victoria Secret. They weren't dem4decades Dec 28 #29

It's about the same price for women. Basic cotton bikinis. LeftInTX Dec 30 #40

For years, I used to buy a Bali minimizer bra SharonClark Dec 27 #17

Those were my fave! I was so bummed when they phased out! It's so difficult to find Clouds Passing Dec 27 #19

I never heard of Mary of Sweden bras so I googled it. SharonClark Dec 27 #18

The price isn't important. Aristus Dec 27 #20

Mine are precious. Really. CTyankee Dec 27 #22

... Aristus Dec 27 #23

Well, that's so corny I had to laugh! Never saw that one before... CTyankee Dec 27 #24

Good news for Men! Jock straps & cups are still low priced!! Jacson6 Dec 28 #26

You have a nerve to complain,... magicarpet Dec 28 #28

No underwire for me after I had breast cancer KansasFreeState Dec 28 #30

I'm so sorry that you have endured breast cancer. I hope you are recovering and you have a good prognosis going forward. CTyankee Dec 28 #33

Costco has cheap bras (no underwire) and they're cute. fierywoman Dec 28 #32

I wish I could find one near me. That would help a lot! CTyankee Dec 28 #34

The same reason everything is expensive now. Groundhawg Dec 28 #35

Why are they so expensive drmeow Dec 28 #36

Thanks, that's helpful. Actually, I can get quite a bit of wear from my bras since I am retired and not too active... CTyankee Dec 29 #37

Because there are a whole lot of sizes of bras, and they sell at different velocities jmowreader Dec 30 #38

I've discovered that bra's are expensive due to several reasons Niagara Dec 30 #39

That seems about right for a good bra. I tend to buy a few dollars cheaper, but I buy mine at Walmart or Target. LeftInTX Dec 30 #41