I'm not a 30J, but I have a hard time finding bras in my size, too. And shopping for bras, clothes, bathing suits...none of it's much fun. (I like shoes, though!) There are lots of great places online...don't forget to check there. Especially if you know a brand or the exact style that you're comfortable with. If it's not being sold anymore, I've used Issac Sultan & Sons (I think it's just issacsultan.com). They stock styles that I can't find at stores.
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Sky, I'm not offended. And like I said in my edit I'm not upset at you, I just had a really frustrating day yesterday trying to find things that fit. I hope you're not offended. And I grew up having to have all of my clothes altered or made from scratch, too. But really—measurements aren't beauty. For all you know, I could have the ugliest face in the world.
And while I appreciate everyone's comments about bra shopping, trust me, I've done my research. Nordstrom does not carry my size, and neither does Intimacy, Victoria Secret (ha! what a joke), or any other department store. I been to specialized boutiques in multiple states, I've shopped online (Bravissimo, Figleaves, etc.), and sometimes they'll have my size, but not in a style that fits my body. Currently I'm researching custom made bras.
Anyway, this thread isn't about bras, so let's set that aside.
Vivace, that's a really fun idea, but I think it would break my mother's heart! ;)
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Mrs Mack - yes the hyphens are part of the e-mail addy but things like (dot) mean . just to slow down the spammers.
I was also going to say, is the dress something you could convert into other evening wear? If you can it might be an idea to do that and take it with you for any formal functions you might have to attend in Japan.
My friend is already married so she'd be wearing it as evening wear anyway.
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@ Claycat--- Sorry Claycat, I wasn't ignoring you; just off-line.
The short story is I'm moving to Argentina for love ;) A few years ago I went to Argentina for a wedding and met someone there. After many long flights, and countless hours on skype we decided we should actually be in the same country. One benefit to being an artist is I can work anywhere. I have chronic wanderlust anyway so I'm more than happy to go on an adventure!
It is an incredible opportunity to unclutter, and frankly I think I do better with this "all in one fell swoop" deadline.
I'm selling my car because it no longer fits my lifestyle. I bought it several years ago when I was working a corporate job. I love the car, but it is much more than I need and maintenance on it is expensive. I'm going to a small town in Argentina, my welcome gift from my beau is a shiny new bicycle, which I think will do fine for the time being. We plan to come back to the US next winter so I will buy a car that fits me then.
I'm only keeping the furniture that I absolutely love. My wardrobe has been culled down to a little less than one suitcase. Books seem to be difficult for everyone. I chose to make a rule that I keep all my artbooks, a few cookbooks that I regularly use, as for the rest, I used Erin's idea (I think it was hers) that if Im not going to read it within 6 months, it goes. What that actually meant for me was: if I am not willing to put it in my suitcase and take it with me, it goes. If I had a little twang of sadness over that decision, it went into the library donation pile; If I didn't it went to the yard sale pile. I figure later if I remember that I wanted to read a particular book, I'll know where to find it.
As I'm going through everything (literally) that I own, I am evaluating what exactly is important to me about the object. I find it incredible how much importance I put on things that when I think about it, I dont really like. It is usually the memory that the object brings up, not the object itself. Many of the objects I have, don't make me happy, they kind of just stress me out because I have not done a good job of having a place for everything. I'm really looking forward to having a home that is filled only with things i truly love.
The art studio: I'm inventing new and improved ways to procrastinate on that. I will find a solution that Im happy with, I'm sure, but so far, Im avoiding it. It is the big giant elephant in the room.
Ideas I have: I know, for example, that I have way too many paint brushes. The 80/20 percent rule applies to them: I use 20% of them 80% of the time. So I think I will make a box of 80% of them and drop them off at the art school. A starving art student will hit the gold mine. My anxiety is "what if I need them!?!?!" They were soooo expensive!! My antidote to that is to remember how hard it was in school to afford supplies, and to think that some kid is going to be really happy to have them. Same for materials I bought but never got into (pastels for example). The rest-- no idea. I'm sure a big chunk will go to the art school, but there is a lot of stuff im just going to have to figure out. Soon.
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I'm not a 30J, but I am a DD, and I've had a lot of trouble finding bras. I ended up ordering custom-made bras from an online shop called Decent Exposures. They are the most comfortable bras I've ever worn and they last forever. They're comparatively expensive (I think mine were $50 (US) and they've probably gone up since then) but it's worth it. They're not lacy; they look like sports bras, and they flatten you out like minimizer bras. No 1950s rocket cones :) You can choose from a range of fabrics. I bought boring beige. So practical.
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Just a quick link for bras - I just remembered that Shauna Reid of dietgirl.org has been raving about LessBounce for ages. They carry sports bras in all sizes (I didn't even know there were that many!), and if you're not into frilly bras with laces, ribbons and bows and would like to have some proper support for "the girls", maybe have a look at their online shop :o)
And @displacedArtist: Oooh love :o) This sounds like the best adventure. Have fun decluttering!
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Trillie, thanks for the link. :)
Zora, have you tried shopping http://www.figleaves.com or http://www.brastop.com ? They will probably have bras in your size. If you don't mind shopping overseas (it's in the UK), http://www.bravissimo.com is another excellent site for bras, and they offer clothes for curvy figures, too. And may I also recommend the following communities for moral support (sorry for the pun, but I can't think of a better word)? If you have a smaller ribcage (34/36 and smaller): http://community.livejournal.com/thirty_twod If you have a 36/38 or larger ribcage: http://community.livejournal.com/bustingout
DisplacedArtist, you'll have to keep us posted on your progress!
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Hey, it's been a while. ;)
I got some recommendations from friends and relatives about buying plane tickets 8 to 12 weeks before our departure date. We'll be flying in during a busy season (obon is late July/early August) so we'll probably order our tickets early May. I've been keeping an eye on prices for the past few weeks, and it looks like $700 a person is the cheapest we'll find, via Air Canada (US to Canada, Canada to Japan).
Do you have any favorite Web sites to buy your tickets at? We won't need any other amenities, like hotels or car rentals.
Another question. What should I do with all the little reward/membership cards on my keychain? I'm talking about those loyalty cards that give you a discount at grocery stores and bookstores. Should I save them in case we come back (or get new ones if it comes to that)? Throw them away? Giving them away or selling them doesn't sound right.
As for my wedding dress, I've offered it in a few places now and have gotten no bites. I'll probably include it in the line up when I start selling stuff on craigslist, and if it doesn't sell there, donate it.
I've been looking at luggage, too. In case we do end up with Air Canada (it looks like they're pretty strict about size/weight), we'll buy our luggage after we buy our tickets. That way we know we'll get pieces that comply to the airline's rules. Right now we have a duffel bag, a carry-on that's too big, and a heavy hard-case suitcase. Yeah... not gonna cut it.
Any luggage recommendations? Brands you like? Should we buy new (our inclination) or off of craigslist?
I think we'll aim for a soft or soft/hard case, not a hard case, since hard cases tend to be heavier (and we're already worried about weight). We also want pieces that nest inside each other for better storage later, though that probably won't be much a problem since most of them seem to do that already. Recessed wheels would be nice, but they're not a deal-breaker.
Also, just for fun: I think I know what seats we'll ask for on the plane, but I'd like to know your opinion. What's the best seat to ask for? Window, middle, aisle? By an emergency exit? By the bathroom? Etc. If there's two of you (instead of just one), does your answer change?
We live about 15–20 minutes from Chicago's O'Hare airport, so we see a lot of airplanes fly overhead every day. Each time I see one, I get more excited, knowing that it'll be just 3.5 more months until I'm on one!
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Exciting, Exciting, Mrs.Mack!
I can't think of where I'd like to sit on an overseas plane. Probably close to an emergency exit.
The last time I flew across the Pacific, I had an infant son. He was teething, and I was sad, because I had just left my husband. (The marriage didn't work out.) So, we both cried across the Pacific. I feel sorry for any people next to us, though they were all very kind.
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Aw, Claycat, I'm so sorry. :( I hope you and your son are doing better now.
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Mrs.Mack, I should have said that was 1970! Don't feel bad! We are fine! It was almost forty years ago! I have a wonderful husband now, and my son has a wonderful family, too!
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For airline seats, this is an excellent website: http://www.seatguru.com
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Thanks, that's really helpful!
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I found this webpage called 40 Most Useful Travel Websites That Can Save You a Fortune - http://www.wisebread.com/travel-resources
For luggage there is a company called Design Go that has luggage that can be folded down into a small package after it has been used so it is convenient to store when you are not travelling - http://www.design-go.com/en/browse.php?a=b&catID=745
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Thanks fileboxx. :)
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I used http://onebag.com when I went overseas to study - even though I wasn't taking just a carry-on, the packing and luggage advice were helpful.
I've had good luck with http://kayak.com for airfare in the past, since it searches virtually everything else for you.
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Great advice, Vivace. I'm pretty well-versed in packing, but there are some good reminders on that site. And yeah, kayak is a great place to look at ticket prices!
So far we've had the best luck with Priceline.com. :)
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Tickets have been purchased! We will be flying out during the last week of July. In the end, Priceline.com had the cheapest tickets, on average saving us about $100 per ticket when compared to other travel sites, and saving us about $50 per ticket when compared to the airline's site. And that was NOT using the "name your own price" feature since that doesn't apply to one-way tickets.
The work contract has been signed, my passport has been updated in my married name, and we've sent out all the paperwork needed for our work visas. Once that goes through (and I can't imagine why it wouldn't) everything will be set in stone! I'm excited!
We're still trying to find luggage. Much of what we find (online and in person) has one of three problems: A. Too expensive. B. Poor quality. Or C. Right price, right quality, but wrong sized pieces. And sometimes it's two or all of the above. :P
We're looking for a set of two full-size suitcases and a carry-on (preferably rolling, but duffel bag works too), all that nest within each other. We're hoping to spend $100 on a set, give or take about $30 (less than would be better, but willing to go more than). I found a couple of sets that might work on Amazon, but I'm not sure. Wish I could see them in person...
We might have to increase our luggage budget to be guaranteed quality, but I'd rather not spend too much. :/
On a different note, is it possible to embed pictures in this forum, or do only links to pictures work? I'm getting a point-and-shoot camera for my birthday next week, so it might be fun to show progress of various things for this trip, instead of just talking about it.
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What about something like this, Mrs.Mack?
http://www.worldofbags.com/Samsonite-4-Piece-Nested-Set
Be sure to try the craigslist in your area, too! I bought a set of nesting soft-sided luggage at a garage sale once for $10.
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Thanks for the link! Those suitcases are a bit small, but I didn't know about that site before, so that increases my chances of finding the right pieces! :)
Here's the kind of thing I'm looking for:
http://www.amazon.com/Travelers-Club-3-Piece-Expandable-Travel/dp/B001P7I964/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I10Q3JC8JFR3MC&colid=PNACQEBI4TVD
http://www.amazon.com/Black-Skyway-3-Piece-Expandable-Luggage/dp/B002L1CO32/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I1MOYFWBXQ5X0O&colid=PNACQEBI4TVDGood idea about craigslist, too. I forgot about that.
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