Does an expensive bra mean a better bra?
This question popped into my head recently. I have noticed the recent proliferation of expensive lingerie popping up at the more exclusive department stores. If you go to the Parkson store at the Pavilion Shopping Centre, you’ll notice a huge section dedicated to lingerie and you’ll find some pretty expensive (but really really pretty) lacy bits hanging from the hangers.
One would expect a brand like La Perla or Agent Provocateur to carry the best bras in town. But according to a report, consumers don’t quite agree. Here’s a report from ConsumerReports.org that gives you an idea about whether the most expensive bra gives you the best deal.
Brands tested were La Perla, Victoria’s Secret and Gilligan & O’Malley (I’ve never heard of the last!) and by common consensus, it was agreed that the cheapest i.e. Gilligan & O’Malley at US$11 offered the best deal in terms of price, comfort and fit!
So, I reckon nice lacy expensive bras are great for a once-in-a-while thrill, but for everyday value, a comfortable cheap bra with a good fit will offer you a much better deal.
Locally, I like Sorella for a cheaper option. They can get pricey too, but I used to get mine at their warehouse sales for something like RM10 each and they’ve held up well too after repeated washing. Going up the price scale, Triumph and Wacoal offer quite a good deal for everyday wear too as I find their quality is good and you can get good deals at sale times.
My best bra deal so far is a comfortable well fitted bra by Marks & Spencer which I bought in London in the clearance rack for GBP2. Its kept its shape and comfort for years with its elastic still strong and comfy. Value doesn’t get better than that! 😉
What’s your best deal bra?
Stay beautiful,
Yea Sorella is all time fav few years ago. But i forgot why i stop purchase this brand i think is quality.
Anyway for push up bra i rili preffer Triumph Maximixer. It does pretty good job. Beside that i love love love Bangkok Wacoal! They are resonable price, nice and comfy quality, and the shape also perfect stay n suit me.
Vistoria Secret’s bra cutting was too big(even smallest size) and too ‘wide’ for me.. may b they dun really market asian breast? Anyway thier panties is super nice n comfy.
i actually find it really hard to find bras for my size, nobody ever carries cute bras in 38C. (hello, i’m no makcik!) i actually do love VS’s body by victoria demi bra, great support, nice shape (not pointy!!) and very comfy. and it’s true that it’s wider than brands in malaysia… which means that brands here don’t fit me well!!! :((((
I’m in the US and I think the bras here are horrible. I like bras sold in Asia that are made to suit the Asian body. Triumph, Wacoal, Swear are all good brands. Some other brands from Japan are also good and give you the UPS. So I do feel that although they are somewhat pricey the quality is superb and are much better. The brands I mentioned have the $20-30 or 2/$50 bras but when you wear their 40-$50 bras you can tell the difference, quality, and feel on yourself. VS bras give lil’ to no support despite what people think. And they dont fit the way our body so there is always a huge gap. I don’t hate VS because personally I shop there weekly for the Pink & Beauty line.
While I hate spending $40-$50 bucks at Lane Bryant (Cacique) for their bras… they really give me the support I need. I recently purchased a La Perla on eBay for $.99 (original retail $144) and I’m glad I didn’t spend more! While it is a gorgeous bra and it fits wonderfully, it does NOT give me any support.