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Consumer Reports On The Best Bras

ConsumerReports.org conducted a very important bra investigation ;) recently and you’d be surprised(or not) but definitely happy to know that Cheap Bras Are The Best!

So how exactly did Consumer Reports did their research? Well, they bought 3 different brand of bras, similar styles(seamless, with lightly padded cups) and sizes(34B). CR handwashed the bras 3 times, and gave it to 3 women each wears 34B bra sizes. They also had experts and a lingerie designer to check the construction of the bras. Here are the results :

la-perla-bra La Perla Vintage, $127 :  The bra, sold at several high-end stores, boasts top-quality materials, nicely contoured cups, and flexible, well-padded underwire that won’t cut into skin. But after three gentle hand-washes, the elastic material in the back twisted and curled, and stitching on straps puckered.

 

More of the Consumer Reports bra research after the fold…

victorias-secret-bra Victoria’s Secret Ipex demi, $45 : It has cozy fabric and cups that provide coverage without bulk. But the underwire may pinch, since fabric around it is thinner than in others, and strap stitching is flimsy. Poor cut of the fabric on sides made it pucker, and the straps curled in the wash.

 

gilligan-omalley-bra Gilligan & O’Malley padded demi, $11 : Bra-vo! It has better cup molding than the Victoria’s Secret bra; the underwire is flexible and well padded, so it won’t pinch or poke. This bra (sold at Target) also held up better after washing. All three panelists found it comfortable, with a good fit.

*SOURCE. *All Images Via ConsumerReports.org Press With Permission.

There you go. If you think spending $100 or more on a bra will make you feel better, physically and financially, think again. :) .

Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 5:41 pm ET
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  3. Rosanne Morrison

    thanks

  4. DEBBIE REYNOLDS

    thanks dexie

  5. DEBBIE REYNOLDS

    appreciate the report

  6. Fay

    I think they’re comfy and great.

  7. Fay

    I love regular hanes.

  8. Fay

    Wonder if the Perla is worth all that money.

  9. BKMabrey

    i need some new bras.i think i’ll check target out

  10. Pearl

    thank you for sharing this review, i’ve been looking for the best bra out there

  11. Tanya

    my bewbs never had VS on em

  12. Dixie

    Ah bras-a seriously neglected part of my wardrobe-my only advice-when you find a great one-buy as many as you can afford-you never know when those fickle bra companys will discontinue your favorite.

  13. Jenny

    An 11.oo bra sound like a great deal!

  14. Jenny

    I would like to try the VS Ipex. I am a VS bra gal!

  15. Tanya

    We don’t have target in Canada :(

  16. Fay

    That Perla one is way too expensive.

    That Target one… I need to try that out.

  17. bkmabrey

    I’m so happy to hear that the bra sold at Target fared well!

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