Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials for work professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic item that every woman should have.
One of the biggest things everyone buys at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is lingerie — so while we’ve got a few weeks before the 2018 sale begins (July 12 for Early Access!), I thought we’d take a look at some of the top selling bras at Nordstrom because it’s always interesting to see which products have thousands and thousands of great reviews. It’s worth noting that not every bra is going to fit everyone — in fact, my own favorite bras (Fantasie padded, Fantasie unlined, Natori, and the poorly named, Amazon-only Unbelievabra) aren’t on this list at all — and the list is FULL of things from Wacoal, a brand that I’ve never liked. (And they now own Fantasie, alas.) It’s also worth noting that a lot of these products are sold at multiple retailers — Amazon has them all (and, as Kate wrote in her review of Amazon Prime Wardrobe, trying on bras can be a great way to use their try-before-you-buy feature). Macy’s sells Wacoal, Natori, as well as brands like Bali as well; I’m sure the other department stores all do as well. (I wore this bra for yeaaaarrrrssss back when I thought I was a 36DD.) We should probably revisit our discussion of everyone’s favorite places for online shopping — I’d love to hear if you guys where you guys are getting great deals on bras or love the selection. As I’ve noted in the past, too, if you can find trusted eBay sellers who live near factory outlets or stores with sales, that’s a great way to get deals on bras.)
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2020 Update: Looking for the most comfortable bras for working from home? These are some of my favorites, as noted in our roundup of the most comfortable bras for working from home:
Pictured above: gray / black / white / navy / pink
Please note that this post DOES contain images of women in bras — so if you’re wary of people at the office looking over your shoulder, don’t click the “Read more” link below until you’re in a more private situation.
A few other things not pictured but recommended: this is the highest rated sports bra — and this was our last discussion on the best underwire nursing bras over at CorporetteMoms. We’ve also talked in the past about how to buy a bra, readers’ favorite lingerie for office looks, and proper bra care.
On to the best lingerie to buy at Nordstrom…
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disappointed a lil bit
these are all [email protected] for full-chested women (except the first and last, maybe). Also, way too much wacoal — I’ve tried that brand and it does not in fact work. also, I get the sense that these are just the bestselling [email protected] — if so, why even bother to make a post? what’s the added research here?
Anonymous
I agree that this post has very little to commend it, and it seems odd to list so many Wacoal brands when Kat doesn’t even like them.
Ouch! That hurts
I recommend on line with Her Room … they show the item with different necklines, have tons of measurements and information. Easy shipping and returns. Can be falling down the rabbit hole with searches and criteria, but it usually is very helpful.
Ellen
Kat is right. Nordstrom’s has the best lingerie, but I have to go up to Weschester for now to get these. I can’t wait until there is a midtown store for us, but I also still need a boyfreind/husband to wear these for. Right now, I just have PJs that I sleep alone with. On the very few ocasions when men have come and stayed for fun, I do NOT wear anything, and that makes me feel vulnerabel. FOOEY!
Chelsea
Needs more Chantelle!! They’re one of the first brands that I found makes beautiful bras for women with big boobs. I have a small rib cage too which makes it complicated and Chantelle is my favorite.