Life changing
June 5, 2007 | Filed under: An ass the size of Rhode Island, Whoopdie Doo
“Just around the corner in every woman’s mind - is a lovely dress, a wonderful suit, or entire costume which will make an enchanting new creature of her.” ~Wilhela Cushman
A while back, I was discussing genetics with my aunt and to sum it up, apparently while we women are all well endowed, we just got the short end of the stick when it comes to the perky department. In short, I have pretty crappy boobs. Something I long ago accepted and have always said that if there were any plastic surgery that I would get breast augmentation. Not that it’s a huge debilitating problem, but they always just look so sad and depressed. But I would be sad and depressed and practically on the floor if someone kept attempting to squish me into an area the size of a ramekin each and every day.
Suffice it to say, with the new and improved job and new and improved paycheck, I can now afford to not walk around hoisting my bra up or having boobs down to my knees. This is of monumental significance when you are 23 and thinking that at some point, you would like to get pregnant and really the problem will only perpetuate itself, so it should be alleviated as much as possible now. I like to take somewhat preventative measures with most everything. It’s part of my charm and chronic, genetic neuroses.
I went to Nordstrom the other day, after realizing that driving to Rhode Island for a bra fitting is a might ridiculous, but it had to be done and Nordstrom is what Oprah said. Obviously then we all must do as the Queen says. Contrary to popular belief it was not the least bit awkward. Even that part when the woman told me to take off my dress and I was left practically naked. You just do it, get it over with and leave $250 poorer but with breasts that have suddenly found new meaning in life what, with their new accommodations and all. And I’m happier as well now that my boobs are no longer acquainted with my knee-caps.
Jen says:
I recently had a bra fitting for the first time, too! And I have to agree, it was life changing! I had mine done at Macy’s, and while a bit awkward, mostly just the standing around in the fitting room while half-naked part, it wasn’t at all traumatic. Now my husband watches in awe as I fasten my new bras, and voila, my boobs suddenly look amazing. Not to mention, the cleavage, too!
When I wrote about my experience here, I really wanted to post a pic of my new cleavage, but didn’t because I just couldn’t handle all the horny Google Image searches.
Bravo to you for being so brave! You look gorgeous!
Dude, totally not awkward. In fact I had no problem standing there practically naked from the waist down and then taking off my bra as my Fitter (is that what they’re called??) opened the door. So then EVERYONE could see my boobs. But I totally didn’t mind.
Sandy says:
I’ll drink a mojito in celebration of your new “lift” tonight. Okay, so I just needed a reason to drink massive amounts of alcohol on a weekday, but I am still very happy for you.
Why thank you. I’m going to have some beer to celebrate just how great my bras are. And did I mention the really cute blazer I bought from Nordstrom as well? God, I love that place.
Erinn says:
yes, lawd. The beauty of a great bra. My momma always told me never buy cheap bras and panties.
You’re momma is a smart woman. And can I say that it’s slightly awkward to be responding to someone who has known me for decades. Which means that you’ve known me since way before bras were even a thought in my mind. Crazy.
Abi Jones says:
You’re looking sassy. Congrats on the bras.
Gracias. And I almost went to Zoe & Company. I really almost did, but then Nordstrom was closer and I’m really freaking lazy.
GreenCanary says:
The girls look great!
Thank you! They’re looking mighty perky these days.
token says:
I, too, can appreciate the look of a good fitting bra. You look marvelous! And the girls look quite fetching, too.
Thank you. I wish there were some variation of ‘Thank You’, but ummm there isn’t. So, THANKS! (ooh, caps and an exclamation point)
Susan says:
You are so incredibly beautiful. And YES it was TOTALLY worth it to drive to Rhode Island for that bra. I would actually go to Rhode Island if my boobs would wind up looking that terrific afterwards.
Nice work.
I didn’t end up going to RI for the fitting. I just went to regular old, Oprah suggested, Nordstrom. The woman was fantastic and my boobs look great. Hey and remember that time you said you’d buy my booze at BlogHer if I got a proper fitting bra?
leahpeah says:
Nice Knockers!
: )
xo
Dagny says:
Congrats on the fitting. I hope that you recorded the bra maker and style as well as an alternative. Because all I can think of right now is Peg Bundy on the episode in which her bra of choice was discontinued. Marcy asked her if she had a list of alternates. (This bra did the proper amounts of lifting and separating, according to her.) She didn’t. And Al scored by finding the only store in a tri-state area that still carried Peg’s bra of choice. He bought out the stock in her size. Now if that isn’t love, I’m not sure what is? Then again, maybe he was afraid of the sight he would see otherwise.
I think that I might be too shy for a fitting. Thankfully I have been sewing for years and know how to measure myself correctly.
mdvelazquez says:
Nice rack
I’m in desperate need to do the same. I promised myself that I would go to Fleishman’s this month and give the girls a needed and expensive lift.
Gooseberried says:
I totally dig those boobies. Can I touch em?
Liz says:
I recently discovered that I’m a cup size larger than I thought. It’s like my universe has imploded.
I’m going to call you Perky Barmore from now on.
Spazz says:
Bonjourno from Rome! Your boobs seriously look so great. If a fitting makes your tots perkier, maybe I can get an ass fitting??? So as to make it smaller? I’ll let you know how that works out.
brandy says:
I think i may have to use you as inspiration and get fitted myself!
Jay says:
Yay happy boobies!
I actually used to do that myself - give fittings, I mean. Fun fun fun.
LisaBinDaCity says:
Oprah knows all!
Amy says:
Hooray for perky, happy boobs!! I have pretty good sized ones myself and without the proper support, well, depressed is a good way to describe it.
I’ve been contemplating a professional fitting for a while but haven’t wanted to find out that I’m bigger than I tell myself I am. But you’ve given me the courage. Here’s to uplifting experiences!
nopasanada says:
Who knew that my crappy boobs could inspire so many? Seriously y’all, go forth and get fitted.
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