Are Victoria's Secret bras really worth it?

[xsweetsilencexx]

VS bras, well the one I own are really scratchy, and not comfortable at all.

If you think you're going to be putting off that weight soon, I'd recommend a bra extension strap. It's a lot cheaper than buying a several new bras, wearing them a couple of times and throwing them away.

 

[MzzRach]

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Originally Posted by HeavenLeiBlu In short, no. In my opinion, the sizes aren't even correct. VS is more of a glamour brand, and while they do a lot of cute bras, the quality has declined over the years. If you're a small to medium sized girl with a C cup and under, with little need for support, then VS bras are fine. Anything better than that, Only go to VS for something cute. For anything else, I say go for it, but for durable bras, get fitted at Nordies, Dillards, or a department store that carries prestige branded lingerie, buy a couple bras there, and keep the standards of those bras in mind when you go shopping for bras elsewhere. I find good bras at Target actually, but I don't hold them to the same standards that I'd hold a bra that retails for the standard range at VS.

Completely agree!

 

[laraVENGEANCE]

i have a few victorias secret bras and theyre not all that great. they seemed to warp out of shape. i prefer my la senza bras. maybe theyre the same thing but a different name like someone has said, but i feel like my la senza bras are much higher quality and fit better.

 

[MissAlly]

I find them worth it,really.I've got some rather large mounds of flesh,and they fit and feel fine.

 

[spacegirl2007]

i like them.
i have several ipex bras and i love them. ive had them all for like more than a year and they're all in great shape still. i think the body by victoria bras have great support and are well-constructed.
i get one of those $10 off cards in the mail every month, so i just use one of those when i want to buy a bra.

 

[L1LMAMAJ]

the answer is: only when they're on clearance/sale on the website or during their semi annual sale. i wouldn't even think twice about buying a bra full price at VS. it's a rip-off.

 

[blazeno.8]

They're not really all that great, I found myself still looking at other brands while I worked there. Not only were other brands cheaper, but I just got a better product that fit. And I'm an average size so you would think that they would have a lot that would fit me just fine, but they had next to nothing.

 

[wishingforsn0w]

Jezebel is cute and also works reasonably well! you can find them at macys, some of their designs are similar to vs's (i bought one of the sexy lil things bras, only to find almost the exact same thing at macys a few months later which kinda pissed me off). they start out cheaper, and since its macys, theyre relatively easy to find on sale. good luck w trying to lose the weight btw, i totally know how you feel - damn college made me go from a 34A to 36B..... which i wouldnt mind if it wasnt for my icky back fat that came along with it =(

 

[Dreamergirl3]

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Originally Posted by L1LMAMAJ the answer is: only when they're on clearance/sale on the website or during their semi annual sale. i wouldn't even think twice about buying a bra full price at VS. it's a rip-off.

Ditto!

And whatever you do...DO NOT BUY THE 100 WAYS BRA! I only had it for a few weeks, never even got the chance to try out 100 ways let alone FIVE before the stupid clear center front BROKE and burst WHILE I was wearing it!

Biggest waste of $55 dollars EVER! Beware...

 

[Mizz.Coppertone]

Their panty sizes are off by about an inch too. I'm the same size everywhere except vs. If I had an inch more of fabric they'd fit me perfect. So def go a size up if u ever buy any lingerie bottoms!

 

[L1LMAMAJ]

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Originally Posted by Dreamergirl3 Ditto! And whatever you do...DO NOT BUY THE 100 WAYS BRA! I only had it for a few weeks, never even got the chance to try out 100 ways let alone FIVE before the stupid clear center front BROKE and burst WHILE I was wearing it! Biggest waste of $55 dollars EVER! Beware...

The 100 ways bra is stupid. the clear strap in the middle is so cheap and WILL snap. i like the idea but it wasn't built well.

 

[X4biddenxLustX]

I actually found a bra that fits me PERFECTLY!!!! It's from VS. It's their Body or Body Bare line...? It has a little bit of padding just a bit in the cups for a little oomph but not enough to be a pushup. Great t-shirt bra, but the best part about it is that not only do the cups fit me amazingly, it's not too loose or too tight either in the back strap area! Just got to adjust the shoulder straps and voila! I'm in love! I got 3 and I will def be handwashing these babies.

And oh yeah, I would NEVER buy any of their bras unless there is a special going on. Absolutely ridiculous pricing! I seen a bra there today for $68, it was cute and a pushup but sorry no $68 is going to give me a perfect bosom lol. I get a lot of those $10 off and free panty coupons so I use those everytime I can. I just hate that they won't let you combine coupons or promotions, not even from the VS credit card savings passport booklet meh.

I was considering getting this multi-way leopard print pushup bra. It was $53 though but I had a coupon and was really considering it. But it had those gel inserts for the cups and all I could imagine was wearing the bra and having one of those inserts popping open...yeah not good lol. They had a regular pushup one though in that style and print, but was a lot cheaper than the multiway one. Might get that next time with coupon.

I seen those 100 way bras in their catalog and yep it didn't make sense to me why they had a clear plastic strap in the center. Plus it kind of makes it look cheap in a way IMO.

I actually LOVE LOVE LOVE the VS and Aerie undies, the ones that have the lace bands/trim to them. I find them super comfortable cause there a lot more stretchy. I had a problem finding undies that fit me properly also due to weight gain grrrr. And a SA from VS suggest trying a pair of the lace trimmed undies and I no longer get those red marks or irritation at the end of the day from the bands pressing into my skin. I did have a little issue getting a good fit with the reg undies and thongs in the lace line though. But I figured out that I could do a large and sometimes possibly a medium in the thongs while I need a medium in reg. undies.

 

[monter]

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Originally Posted by X4biddenxLustX I actually found a bra that fits me PERFECTLY!!!! It's from VS. It's their Body or Body Bare line...? It has a little bit of padding just a bit in the cups for a little oomph but not enough to be a pushup. Great t-shirt bra, but the best part about it is that not only do the cups fit me amazingly, it's not too loose or too tight either in the back strap area! Just got to adjust the shoulder straps and voila! I'm in love! I got 3 and I will def be handwashing these babies. And oh yeah, I would NEVER buy any of their bras unless there is a special going on. Absolutely ridiculous pricing! I seen a bra there today for $68, it was cute and a pushup but sorry no $68 is going to give me a perfect bosom lol. I get a lot of those $10 off and free panty coupons so I use those everytime I can. I just hate that they won't let you combine coupons or promotions, not even from the VS credit card savings passport booklet meh. I was considering getting this multi-way leopard print pushup bra. It was $53 though but I had a coupon and was really considering it. But it had those gel inserts for the cups and all I could imagine was wearing the bra and having one of those inserts popping open...yeah not good lol. They had a regular pushup one though in that style and print, but was a lot cheaper than the multiway one. Might get that next time with coupon. I seen those 100 way bras in their catalog and yep it didn't make sense to me why they had a clear plastic strap in the center. Plus it kind of makes it look cheap in a way IMO. I actually LOVE LOVE LOVE the VS and Aerie undies, the ones that have the lace bands/trim to them. I find them super comfortable cause there a lot more stretchy. I had a problem finding undies that fit me properly also due to weight gain grrrr. And a SA from VS suggest trying a pair of the lace trimmed undies and I no longer get those red marks or irritation at the end of the day from the bands pressing into my skin. I did have a little issue getting a good fit with the reg undies and thongs in the lace line though. But I figured out that I could do a large and sometimes possibly a medium in the thongs while I need a medium in reg. undies.

Just real quick: I saw you had a problem with a Pink bra; those do tend to run about a half-size small in the band. Most of the other bras will probably fit you fine in the band.

I've been working there for six and a half years, and I've NEVER had anyone come back with a busted gel insert so I wouldn't worry about that.

That multi-way you're talking about is a LOT of padding, but it's great for special occasions, especially because you can wear it with low-back tops/dresses. I definitely recommend the regular VS pushup (the one that looks like the multiway), though. That's a personal favorite of mine (and a lot of my co-workers).

The 100-way bra was a joke. I'm so glad it got DC'ed in the store. It was a good idea (that VS is actually being sued over, oops), just poor execution.

And to answer the question in the original post... are VS bras worth it?

Me, my mom, and my sister have all been wearing exclusively VS bras since I started working there in Nov of 2002, and none of us have ever had one snap or had an underwire come out. They're pricier than some other brands, but they last forever if you treat them right. My mom even washes hers in the washing machine - just throw them in a pillowcase first so they don't get tangled up. Don't use Woolite (for some reason, it eats our bras), and NEVER put them in the drier. Just lay them flat on top of the drier while you're drying other stuff; the heat will dry them out faster but won't damage them like a trip inside the drier will.

 

[KittyKosmetics]

Can anyone here recommend a bra that'll give good clevage from VS? I have a huge problem with their bras "holding" my clevage. I'll have amazing looking boobs for like an hour or less then my boobs move out of place again. It's so annoying having to readjust my boobs so often . I think I might have been measured incorrectly

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Does anyone else have this problem?

 

[luvsic]

^ Ha! An hour! Try ten minutes! I wear wonder bras and I can't get cleavage for the life of me. Even when I wear inserts it seems like my boobs keep "falling" to the sides...t's so freakin' annoying. I'm a B cup but I look like an A because I can never get my boobs to stay in their place!

To answer the question, every Bra I have purchased from Victoria's Secret has not been up to par. I just think the sizing is off when it comes to my body, every bra I've tried on there slips and slides around, even though I've been fitted there before. Like someone said before, it's more of a glamor brand, but in my opinion it's not the place to shop if you want something practical. Maybe I should just go in one day and try on things, just to see how they fit. I'm probably going to make myself get out of the house tomorrow to *just* window shop, so I'll stop by there

I DO love the PINK undies though, mostly for a cuteness factor. I also bought a blazer from PINK too (that I still have to get back from some dude's house...ugh different story all together) and I get so many compliments on it when I wear it. It's tres adorable! <3

overall I think VS is a little overrated, and it seems like a lot of the girls on here agree with me too. But hey they have great marketing techniques, I find myself guiltily giving into them sometimes, afterall

Oh, but if you do want cute bras for cheap seriously check out forever 21. Not every store has a cute lingerie section, but I have bought 3 of the most ADORABLE bras from there, and matching undies, and trust me, they're so so so so soooooooooooooooo cute and sweet. I am weird, but I feel like if I need to do laundry, wash dishes, or do chores or something and I want to feel cute instead of frumpy, I'd love to just throw on a cute bra and panty set (or a nightie set) from that store (they sell the CUTEST nighties!) with some gorgeous jewelry, and it'll inspire me to do these tedious things and be able to feel *PRETTY* while doing so. I'm going to reserve doing this for being back at school though ...uh yeah. Not doing this around my parents lmao.

here are some examples of stuff I want!

I love to wear like a pretty silk kimono robe or a nice fuzzy cardigan over it

I'm just one of those girls who loves to be girly sometimes, and this is a nice outlet for me to do so.

 

[X4biddenxLustX]

Monter: Thanks for giving me some VS insider tips!

Those PINK bras are just oh so cute and much cheaper too but sadly yep they do run A LOT smaller in the band. Idk why that is, do you happen to know why? It just seemed really weird to me. I swear I was missing like at least an inch of band when I had went to try it on. It made me feel sad and fat lol cause I had just tried on the new Perfect One bra on in a 36C and the fit with the band was very good. So I was just like wtf? So was the SA who helped me out. She thought I was crazy at first when I told her that but she ended up comparing the band sizes with the PINK and regular line bras and nope I wasn't crazy lol!

The 100 way bra was a very good idea but I do agree they made it really impractical with that clear strap in the middle. If they improved on it and hadn't stolen it from someone, I *may* invest in it. But so far nope lol.

And the idea with the dryer is a great one!! I was originally going to just hand wash them and try to squeeze as much water out as I can without wringing or twisting them and then just hanging them up on my railing upstairs to dry. But I can see how that can easily make the carpet up there in a wet mess! I was also told by an ex-VS employee that woolite does ruin the fabrics of VS garments. She told me to try the VS laundry detergent instead, it'll only be $4 for the bottle with a $10 off coupon I have so I'll give it a shot.


KittyKosmetics: I use to have the same problem alot with bras as you! I think it was cause I had the wrong size and wrong fit when it came to my bras. So it was moving around everywhere on me and I would have to constantly nonchalantly fix during class, in front of people, whereever lol. I would try to get sized up there or wherever you plan on shopping for bras. Sometimes a bra that is perfect for you won't feel right until you do a bit of adjusting with the band and straps. You can try that with a bra and if nothing fits still, just move on to the next one lol!

luvsic: Those forever 21 bra and undie sets look sooo cute!!! I have never actually been to that store before yet though cause they don't have one around where I live =[ But I have heard such great things from all my girlfriends who do shop there though about the cute selection of clothing and the good prices.

I know what you mean about feeling all cute and pretty when you have nice bra and undies on! I use to be like whatevs when it came to that and now I totally appreciate it. Now it doesn't have to be strictly from VS or anywhere expensive. It just has to look nice, fit properly and feel comfortable. I have found so far that the VS bras' bands fit me okay while all the other bras I've tried in a 36C and different sizes are too tight and end up being too big in the cup area. It's just been so much easier to grab a 36C off the hanger or drawers from VS and just check out. But I have enough bras from them to last me a good bit and really don't feel like spending anymore money there (Ugh, they are horribly overpriced I think...). But who knows, maybe I can lose this back flab and start fitting into the first bra I can grab from any store? Aerie's bras I like but there really just okay when it comes to the fit, I'm a 38B in them and feel like in some areas it's too big for me and that the straps are too short. The bands in their 36C were too small for me but if they weren't the cup size would of been almost perfect.

Have you tried their one size fits all panties yet? I have been really curious about them but not willing to fork out the $14 for just 1 pair or even pay the 3 for $30 deal (again ridiculous!) for them. Truthfully they seem just as stretchy as the regular lace trimmed undies from the regular cotton line and PINK. But Idk since I've never tried.


I wish they could make customized bras that they could make from molds of our boobs lol. Sounds stupid but I feel as if it's the only way for some of us to get that totally "perfect" fit cause everyone's body is so different.

 

[monter]

I don't think we've ever officially been told by corporate why the Pink bras run smaller, but I think it might be just because it allows the company to market a bra to tiny twelve year olds. For some kids, a 32 is even too big a band, so they just kind of sized down the whole collection, I'm guessing.

Someof the sweatpants run about a half-size small too, I'm guessing for the same reason.

 

[SparklingWaves]

I have only a few things from VS. I like to browse other department stores - Dillards, Macy's or JCPenney. I like a variety of undergarments to go with different attire.

 

[AliVix1]

haha i have a vs card and the bill goes to home (im away at college) and my dad always gets the bill and is like "alison why the hell do you need a $50 bra from victorias secret... what comes in those things.. diamonds?!" to which i respond "dad they come with boobs i buy my boobs from vs, its either this option or the surgery one" haha and he lets it go real quick!

ohh and about the cleavage thing.. i always just get vs and "adjust" but my best friend from high school had this thing we used to call "the boobs" she actually got it from victorias secret its called the style secrets invisible bra i think its the push up not the uplift but i dunno this was a while back so its prob a different model anyway.. but it like sticks to your boobs and pulls them together it seriously worked so well on her... come to think of it when i get another $68 im def buying one!... or just putting it on my vs card and having that awkward convo with my dad again.. lol

 

[stronqerx]

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Originally Posted by Simply Elegant Honestly, I don't think they're worth it. The hooks snap off or the underwire pokes through and they just don't last long. If you're plannin on losing the weight very soon, I would only buy a few because soon they won't fit you. Places like winner's and other stores like that have quality bras for $15 and less.

wow the same thing happened to me! I never treat myself to expensive bras, so I went in one day and bought 2, which cost me about $90+ after tax. I wore them a few times, and the lace on the side started to rip, and the wire pokes me! It's starting to come out. I take very good care of my bras, so I don't know why this happened. I have better bras from tjmaxx & walmart.