Need help w/sizing for Spanx Brallelujah

[jacquiro]

Hi all. While there's still a 25% off code for Spanx this month, I want to order a couple of items for post-pregnancy (due in 2 wks!) Besides the power panties, I wanted to try one of the Brallelujahs after reading good things about it. However, the sizing is throwing me off. I'm 8 1/2 mos pregnant...was a 34B pre-pregnancy, now a 36B (a few 36's even feel tight right now). However, I'll be breastfeeding and assume I'll likely be a C, although who knows. Since the Spanx bras run A/B and C/D, will I be safe ordering the larger size or might these be too big on me?
Thanks for any input.

[jacquiro]

I'm also considering their new "camis", as I'll likely be trying to cover my post-pregnancy flab. Wondering if anyone knows about these?

[Twins2000]

Hi, I was a 34B pre-pregnancy, and am now a 36C-D (my little girl was born 3 weeks ago tomorrow). I ordered a 34C-D and 36C-D thinking that I'll eventually go back to a 34, but for the time being need the 36. Luckily, so far I was right in that I need the 36C-D. The spanx bra is really comfortable, and easy enough to pull down when I need to nurse. Another bra like I really like (for nursing) is the Yes Bra, since it's great for nursing (one handed clasp to open/close) and is 97% cotton (the Spanx is not cotton, I think it's nylon and spandex).

Anyhow, HTH. Good luck to you!


Leslie

[calebsmama03]

First off, congrats to you!! Second, where is the info on a new Spanx code???

To answer your question, I was a 34 B+ prepreg (this time). During pg I bought a spanx to wear for comforts sake and got a 36 a/b. I now have that one and a 34 C/D. I prefer the fit of the 34 c/d now (almost 7 wks PP). My breasts still fluctuate in size but are pretty much a C and my ribs are almost back down to normal. They are really forgiving size-wise so a slightly small one could work for you, but it's tough to say. Spanx has a really awesome return policy - why not just order several different sizes and return what doesn't work? Right now the Spanx bras are my faves for nursing and I so wish I'd found them while pregnant with DS!! I like that they are as comfy and stretchy as a Bravado (or Yes) but give a bit of shape without an underwire.
Lynne
Mommy to C 3/03
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And Miss Purple, 5/05

[lcl]

another response. my experience is similar to PP. prepregnancy I was 34 B. I ordered a 36 A/B. I am 4 weeks postpartum and I find that it is slightly too snug for comfort and for breast pads. At this time I wished I ordered a 36 C/D.

[jacquiro]

Thanks for your help! I ended up ordering the other day, but just ordered the cami and higher power power panty (or something like that) for post-partum. I want the bra too, but am too confused about sizes, so I may just wait til after my baby arrives.

In regard to the code, I actually got it from my Lucky magazine...if you enter luckymag, you get 25% off (I think til the end of July).

Anyway, thanks for the responses, and I hope someone else can use the discount code!

[calebsmama03]

Cool - thanks for the code!
Maybe head over to a Nordstroms if you have one local and try the bra on? If not, they are also carried at other high end shops (Bloomies, Macy's I think) I really love it, and it is totally worth it at 25% off!
Lynne
Mommy to C 3/03
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And Miss Purple, 5/05