Are you Frugal with BRAS And UNDERWEAR?

**Mamaof2rugrats** · 06-20-2008, 07:57 PM

Curious after I saw that other post about the gal's new bra. Are yall frugal when it comes to bras/underwear etc etc? Do you pay extra because you feel it's worth it? Where do you buy?
If you're a larger size, where do you get your "frugal" bras? I swear I get sick of paying upwards of 60-70 a bra!

**nuisance26** · 06-20-2008, 08:07 PM

~I try to get overstocks/outlet stuff on Ebay. I can buy my fancy shmancy $50 bras for less than $20 that way. DH always gets me a little pink gift card for my birthday which I use for something fun and some 5 for $25 undies. I can't stand cheap undies.~

**dolphin** · 06-20-2008, 08:19 PM

I buy the $18.00 bras at Walmart and the .88 cent undies!

**Ebbie** · 06-20-2008, 08:22 PM

Yes I'm frugal with both. I got my bras from my mother several years ago and I still wear them (very simple, no underwire or overly stretchy parts). I get my underwear from a dollar store...but they are actually very good quality. 1" elastic at the waist, gusset lining etc. and hold up well to washing.

**Clutterbug Jen** · 06-20-2008, 08:25 PM

Wow - I was starting to feel really cheap when I see some buy bras from 50 dollars and up.

As for myself, I buy them at Walmart for about the price that Dolphin pays.

Jen

**Clutterbug Jen** · 06-20-2008, 08:25 PM

Come to think of it - I desperately need a new one so I guess I'd best write it down so I don't forget again this coming month to buy one.

Jen

**Frugal Nurse** · 06-20-2008, 08:38 PM

Do people still wear underwear and bras??
http://www.susunweed.com/An_Article_Bra-disease.htm
http://chetday.com/breastcancerandbras.htm

The most frugal method (and the healthiest) is to go braless! And to heck with the undies.. I mean.. really the thongs cost more than ever for a small patch. You've weaned yourself that far.. might as well wean all the way... you won't notice the difference.
THAT'S Frugal.

Once a month doesn't apply.

If you have to wear a bra cuz you're flopping... your breast health is important. A good fitting, well constructed bra is essential for everyday wear.
If you want to have a naughty bra and it's not going to be used for support or for very long

- go with the walmart sexy look- but otherwise - don't scrimp on an important detail.
http://www.007b.com/bras_breast_cancer.php

As for larger breasts. Lady Grace, Cacique, lane bryant are good sources.

**Mamaof2rugrats** · 06-20-2008, 08:41 PM

Ugh how I wish I could wear WalMart bras. I rarely see them above a D. Lane Bryant is rather pricy but still not too bad I guess.
I've tried VS bras but their DD is really small it seems. I don't know if their products are just cut smaller or what.
Ebay is a really good idea.
Underwear by the way for me is bought from walmart for an average of about 2.00 a piece so I'm pretty cheap on that.

**angelbumpkin** · 06-20-2008, 08:47 PM

I absolutely must wear a bra. I get mine at Lane Bryant. As for undies I get them at walmart.

**McD** · 06-20-2008, 08:55 PM

I usually buy mine at VS during their semi-annual sale but they last me for years.

**heartofmine** · 06-20-2008, 09:04 PM

I only buy Playtex but I always watch for a sale. JCPenny is really good about having sales on them. The last time I bought them there they were less than $13.00 each. I have to have a good bra because I need the support. For undies I usually buy the packages from Wal-mart. I usually wait for a sale on those too.

**tbs727** · 06-20-2008, 09:05 PM

I'll buy Hanes undies, but I have to be much more particular on bras. I'm pretty busty and I try to wear minimizers. Sometimes I can find a good bra at TJ Maxx, otherwise I'll order online.