I’ve spent $400 on bras for my L-cups in the last 4 months alone – I’m at my wit’s end at how much my boobs cost me
BRA shopping can break the bank, especially for this woman who spent roughly $400 on six bras while searching for the perfect fit.
On the subreddit BigBoobProblems, one user shared her frustration with the cost and longevity of bras.
User @Trashem349 explained how she spent about $400 in four months on only six bras to try and fit her L-cup sized chest.
The first two the woman bought were priced at $80 each.
She was devasted when she realized not only were they uncomfortable, but they also couldn't be returned.
The user said they currently have two bras that are comfortable enough for a full day's wear, but they give out quickly.
"I noticed this week that my two actually usable bras have been significantly more uncomfortable after 7 weeks of regular wear, and I’m getting horrible pain anytime I take them off after extended wear," she said.
The $240 of bras that didn't fit was the same cost as a month of internet and utilities or almost a month's groceries, she wrote.
Other Redditors shared tips, including a way to get insurance to pay for the bras.
Those who are diagnosed with macromastia, which is excessive development of the mammary glands usually resulting in discomfort, can get special bras covered by their insurance provider.
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After a diagnosis from a doctor, an orthopedic macromastia bra can start providing relief.
Reddit user @Karen_Fountainly shared her experience where she was able to get custom-made bras that would've cost $400, a gym membership, and physical therapy.
"Don't let the doc get into numbers with the diagnosis unless you have to," she wrote.
"All I got was a diagnosis and a prescription for "orthopedic macromastia bra" on a standard prescription pad."
With the hassle of shopping for bras, some women might opt to hold on to older ones to avoid the store, but when should a bra be replaced?
According to Beth Kates, the founder of underwear brand Liberty & Love, the vast majority of women aren't replacing their undergarments often enough.
The fashion whizz claimed that when you begin to notice a significant gap between the bra cups and your breasts, it can mean two things - either you need to check your cup size or they've been stretched out too much over time.
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No matter how much care you take, the back of your bra will stretch out over time - there's simply no avoiding it.
While for most it doesn't seem like much of an issue, a stretched elastic means your girls are not getting the support needed.
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