She shoos me away when I try to help. Any suggestions for an easy front closing bra for a large bust that might be easier for her to get on and off? There are so many brands and some bras are just awful. She’s always worn an underwire type bra, usually Bali. We’ve gotten some bras online through Amazon and Macy’s but they all seem to be knockoffs of the real brands and don’t fit. I’m trying to help her be as independent as possible for as long as she possibly can be. Thanks for any suggestions.
Was kind of tickled when I saw this post because it made me realize others are playing the bra game. Never gave it a thought, that this was going on in households all over the world!! I do know, however, my bra game is small compared to bigger issues that other 24/7 caregivers have to deal with each day.
I've played the bra game with my mom for so long now and my stress goes from 0 to explode in a matter of seconds. Just try to get her to understand they won't feel quite the way the old standbys do and to give it a fair try. Once you know size and brand, online becomes easy.
After she had the fungal infection I started looking for what at one time was called a slumber bra. I could not find one but, I did find the Lamaze bras. They kept her dry, provided some support and she loved them. The cups did not close quite right and Had to make some modifications. Safety pins to close the front a little higher and
a small horizontal elastic band in back to keep the straps on her shoulders.
Not bad for a man.
I hook it up, turn the bra around my waist
and put my hands and arms in the straps and pull the bra up with my hands along my arms to my shoulders. Adjust as necessary to get al in it.
I would encourage her to switch to a Camisole rather than continuing to fight with a bra. There are some with a "shelf bra" sort of like a double fabric that might "contain the girls" a bit better without the discomfort of a bra.
One other thought came to mind. Many swim suits are sold top and bottom separately maybe a swim top might work.
Have a Bra Burning Party and do away with them.