Bras

kckc Posted: Feb 05, 2003 10:38 AM

Bras

It kills me to think of spending $60+ on the bra/girdle contraption I need for my strapless dress. Does anyone know where to find one for less, hopefully in NYC or a dept store? Thanks!

jennbaby Posted: Feb 05, 2003 10:39 AM

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I am sewing cups in mine for $25

Misty Posted: Feb 05, 2003 10:41 AM

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Definitely hit stores like Century 21, TJ Maxx, Marshall's....

alina Posted: Feb 05, 2003 10:58 AM

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jennbaby, I forgot, are you using Karin Y as your seamstress? If so, did you find the cups that she provided to be comfy? I have my first fitting with her this Saturday

aliasPook Posted: Feb 05, 2003 11:13 AM

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Check out the Balis in teh SOurce Mall or Nordstroms Rack also in the Source.

jennbaby Posted: Feb 05, 2003 11:14 AM

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alina, if she does your alterations, how does your dress get steamed?
no i am not using her

Nanjoe Posted: Feb 05, 2003 11:27 AM

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kckc...I paid $60 for my bra thingy. I looked around, but that was the best price I found.
Please let me know if you find it cheaper. Thanks!

alina Posted: Feb 05, 2003 11:30 AM

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jennbaby, sorry, then I confused you with someone else...

I don't know how will my dress get steamed, I am assuming that she either knows of good cleaner nearby in Astoria to steam the dress or she does it herself...

To be honest, I haven't done my homework on this one!!!

jennbaby Posted: Feb 05, 2003 11:34 AM

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alina FM me when you find out. thats why i didn't use her....i was going to, then i thought about my dresss being steamed.

alina Posted: Feb 05, 2003 11:50 AM

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jennbaby, I just called KarinY b/c you made me worried. She said he knows of an Astoria cleaner with whom many of her customers have been happy with steaming and other cleaninng issues.

I hope this will help also to future brides who are planning to use Karin as a seamstress

What-Now Posted: Feb 05, 2003 12:01 PM

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Hi, guys, I am using Karin Y. and she has been using the dry cleaner by her house who specializes in wedding gowns for many years now. He will steam the dress and dry clean it if necessary. Karin says he is very good at what he does and totally reliable. Hope it answers your questions!

Alina, Karen is really awesome, you will love her! Tell her Anya said hi, when you go for your fitting!

I am also getting bra cups sewn into my dress!

dubliner Posted: Feb 05, 2003 12:25 PM

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Does $48 help?
I got mine on LI

alina Posted: Feb 05, 2003 01:25 PM

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Anya, are they comfy? The bra cups I mean. I hate wearing strapless bras and I think I'll be too hot if I wear a corset... I'll say hello from you!

Oh, and Congrats on finding another hall!!!

What-Now Posted: Feb 05, 2003 02:02 PM

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Alina, they are! I also hate strapless bras because they never stay put! The cups look great and you doon't feel them at all. Karin pins them inside of the dress during the fitting and makes sure that you are comfortable and that the shape looks right! Then the next time you come in they are sewn in! So much better than a bra or a corset!

Thank you! We are all very pleased with Milleridge Inn!