scrappinghappy
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Post by scrappinghappy on Aug 23, 2021 19:00:15 GMT
I see a couple of threads but would love some updates.
Which style did you get? How does it fit after washing and wearing a few times.
Anyone have a code for me?
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Post by tommygirl on Aug 23, 2021 19:25:03 GMT
I bought the Evelyn and Bobbie Beyond bras for both of my dds. Both said they give good support and are very comfortable. They would both buy again.
I bought directly from the website but as someone mentioned they are available at kohl's so you can use Kohl's cash and look for a bra sale with them.
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Post by snoopy on Aug 23, 2021 20:45:18 GMT
I ordered the Beyond bra, and sadly had to return it. I found the material to be really hot and the band was uncomfortably tight. I tried it for 2 days, and the band constantly bunched up and rolled every time I moved. It was also so tight that my rib cage was very tender, as if it were bruised, and it hurt to wear any bra for a few days afterward. I contacted customer service via email, and gave them my measurements and traditional bra size, and they confirmed that the size I ordered was my correct size. I was so uncomfortable, I could not wear it again for the 3 day “break-in” period. Their customer service representative did tell me that they have had other complaints about the band rolling up, so it sounds like a common problem.
That being said, I was pretty impressed with their customer service. They responded to my e-mail almost immediately, and were helpful and friendly. They sent me a free return label, and refunded my credit card as soon as USPS scanned my return package, so I did not have to wait until they received my return. If you think this might be the bra for you, I would still give it a try. There is no expense to you if it does not work out. When I ordered, you could use the code BUNDLE15 to get 15% off two items on their web site. Hopefully that code will work for you!
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Post by KelleeM on Aug 23, 2021 20:50:50 GMT
I bought the Defy bra and really like it…but the straps tend to show with most of my tops. I machine wash and dry flat. I think I’ve only washed it three times so far but it looks brand new. I want more but need a good coupon before I order again!
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ctcharlow
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Post by ctcharlow on Aug 23, 2021 21:03:20 GMT
I see a couple of threads but would love some updates. Which style did you get? How does it fit after washing and wearing a few times. Anyone have a code for me? I bought the bras after seeing the first post. I purchased 2 and thought they were the most comfortable bras I had ever had. I love the material and how smooth it is. I bought a 3rd soon after and threw away all my others. I have the beyond bras. I love the back buckle and the fact that when I sit back I can not feel it. No digging in. I am larger. I did find that it did stretch quit a bit after wearing and washing it a few times. I started on the loosest buckle and within 2 weeks have moved to the 3rd one in. That's a big change. I thought I must need a size smaller and ordered another. It is too small in the arm pit area.. I have overhang that I am not used to. This is the first time in my 40 years of wearing a bra I have not had a wire. I will return the smaller size for another of the first size I bought. I am very happy with them. The only offer I have right now is $10 off an order. I am more than happy to email you the code if interested. Just message me your email and I will send you the code. Good luck!
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Post by cindyupnorth on Aug 23, 2021 21:24:49 GMT
I got the beyond bra. Initially I loved it!! but the band does roll on me. If I wear it longer then 9 hours I get some chaffing like someone posted above, and had to take a break from it for a few days. If I only wear it for 8 hrs, and don't have boob sweat I love it!! but longer times and boob sweat made it uncomfortable.
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Post by coaliesquirrel on Aug 23, 2021 21:34:18 GMT
I bought the Beyond from Kohl's after seeing the Pea love for it. It rolls up like a MFer. Link almost instantly. I'm on the 3rd day of "breaking it in" and am frankly pretty discouraged. I normally wear VF underwire bras, and this is more comfortable, but definitely hotter when I'm outside. The rolling wouldn't be a problem if it wasn't so obvious in back due to the increased thickness. I'm tempted to borrow DD's sock glue from her dance bag (think roll-on deodorant, but instead, glue) and see if that would maybe hold it down.
For anyone who has had rolling issues from the start, did they ever get better?
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dev
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Post by dev on Aug 23, 2021 21:35:15 GMT
I bought the Beyond Bra. It is very comfy. It doesn't separate as I would like, not uniboob, but I prefer more separation. Not sure if I will order another. Maybe if theres a good sale.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2021 22:13:34 GMT
I bought the Evelyn and Bobbie Beyond bras for both of my dds. Both said they give good support and are very comfortable. They would both buy again. I bought directly from the website but as someone mentioned they are available at kohl's so you can use Kohl's cash and look for a bra sale with them. That was me. My sister bought me both the Defy (no clasps, just fits over your head like a sports bra--it's INCREDIBLE, but hard to hide with most shirts), and the Beyond bra. They were both a little tight on the first day. Give it 3 days and it does conform to your body and feels like you're wearing nothing!
They both washed up well. I took the cup/shield thingies out, threw them in the wash & dried them on a hangar. They dried overnight. Easy enough to put the cup shields back in.
My sis also got me the matching thongs. They fit great but they're not breathable like 100% cotton...... HTH.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2021 22:16:46 GMT
I purchased one beyond and one defy. I read that they’re supposed to be tight the first wearing or two…neither of mine were ever tight so immediately I wondered if I ordered the wrong size.
Both are comfortable, for sure. But I’m not happy with the uniboob look.
I’m still on the hunt for the perfect bra.
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Post by malibou on Aug 24, 2021 1:21:13 GMT
snoopy coaliesquirrel @gajenny do you guys have larger rib cages. I do and often find I have problems with sports bras rolling. I had some Kohl's cash I was going to use, but now I'm rethinking it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2021 1:30:53 GMT
snoopy coaliesquirrel @gajenny do you guys have larger rib cages. I do and often find I have problems with sports bras rolling. I had some Kohl's cash I was going to use, but now I'm rethinking it. I don’t have the rolling issues some of the others have. My biggest issue (HA! G cup boobs) is the uni-boob. |
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huskergal
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Post by huskergal on Aug 24, 2021 1:57:53 GMT
I got the beyond bra. Initially I loved it!! but the band does roll on me. If I wear it longer then 9 hours I get some chaffing like someone posted above, and had to take a break from it for a few days. If I only wear it for 8 hrs, and don't have boob sweat I love it!! but longer times and boob sweat made it uncomfortable. There are things I love about the bra, but my band also rolls up on me. |
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huskergal
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Post by huskergal on Aug 24, 2021 1:58:47 GMT
I also find I can't get the pads in the bra so they look smooth.
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Post by originalvanillabean on Aug 24, 2021 2:04:27 GMT
I have 4 delivering tomorrow. Will come back with a review.
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Post by snoopy on Aug 24, 2021 3:24:33 GMT
snoopy coaliesquirrel @gajenny do you guys have larger rib cages. I do and often find I have problems with sports bras rolling. I had some Kohl's cash I was going to use, but now I'm rethinking it. Maybe I have a larger rib cage??? That would make sense, because the cups fit good, but the band was really painfully tight. I usually don’t have a problem with other bras, including sports bras. I also had a bit of trouble getting the cup liners to sit smoothly, as I think somebody else mentioned. The right shoulder strap also dug into my arm while I driving, or any time my arms were outstretched in front of me. That is likely because I broke my right collarbone as a child, and it healed slightly crooked, however I have never had that problem with any other bra. I’m not really an expert on Kohl’s, but I think they will return your Kohl’s cash to you, if you return an item purchased with Kohl’s cash. Maybe somebody else can confirm, but if that is the case, the bra may be worth a try for you. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2021 4:22:17 GMT
snoopy coaliesquirrel @gajenny do you guys have larger rib cages. I do and often find I have problems with sports bras rolling. I had some Kohl's cash I was going to use, but now I'm rethinking it. Maybe I have a larger rib cage??? That would make sense, because the cups fit good, but the band was really painfully tight. I usually don’t have a problem with other bras, including sports bras. I also had a bit of trouble getting the cup liners to sit smoothly, as I think somebody else mentioned. The right shoulder strap also dug into my arm while I driving, or any time my arms were outstretched in front of me. That is likely because I broke my right collarbone as a child, and it healed slightly crooked, however I have never had that problem with any other bra. I’m not really an expert on Kohl’s, but I think they will return your Kohl’s cash to you, if you return an item purchased with Kohl’s cash. Maybe somebody else can confirm, but if that is the case, the bra may be worth a try for you. My DS worked for Kohl's for 4 years, so I became an expert! And, YES, if you use your Kohl's cash towards any item and return it, you'll get the full worth of the item back. Hope that helps!!
As far as the bras being tight on the ribcage and/or rolling up, that happened to me and I'm usually a size 34 and pretty petite. Mine rolled up on me but over time it seemed to stop. I wear them daily and I'm amazed at how lifted I am with them (without pain). Since I live in the heat, I do get sweaty in between my boobs. I left a paper towel in there the other day and forgot about it! LOL.
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Post by coaliesquirrel on Aug 24, 2021 11:33:50 GMT
snoopy coaliesquirrel @gajenny do you guys have larger rib cages. I do and often find I have problems with sports bras rolling. I had some Kohl's cash I was going to use, but now I'm rethinking it. I don't know - I guess I don't know what normal is. Ever since I had DD, though, my rib cage seems wider at the bottom rather than straight up & down or narrower at the bottom. So, maybe nothing with any substantial lower band is ever going to work for me. I was just hoping when people specifically said it didn't roll that maybe the band was substantial enough not to. I'll give it a wash and another round and see how it goes. If it's no better, I may have a deal for a pea who wants to try 2 black 3x beyonds, one still new. |
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momto4kiddos
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Post by momto4kiddos on Aug 24, 2021 11:39:34 GMT
I got the beyond bra, tried it on and immediately returned it. Followed the chart for sizing, but omg the band was tight and my side/back flab was bulging! There was no way I wanted to even consider breaking it in.
So tossed it in the mail to return yesterday and went to Kohls...they didn't have the brand but I got one that was similar by Warner's for $27. I was just looking for something for an upcoming trip so Warner's will do the trick.
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Post by Mel on Aug 24, 2021 13:15:49 GMT
I couldn't get the Beyond Bra from the Kohl's website because all they had was black and I don't have many tops that would work with a black bra so I got the Defy. HATED it! I'm not a sports bra kind of person so it was hot and so uncomfortable. I also had a tough time getting it on and off because it's tight. I decided to bite the bullet and ordered 2 Beyond Bras from the E&B website. I got a 10% ( I think?) for being a first-time customer.
They are tight. They do "relax" a bit after a few wears but not to the point of sagginess. LOL I am a big gal and the rolling bugged me at first but I don't even notice it now, I just checked and it wasn't rolled up right now. I don't have the uniboob thing others are talking about (I'm DDD/E), if anything, I like how smooth my "middle boob" is! LOL I LOVE that the straps don't cut into my shoulders.
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oh yvonne
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Post by oh yvonne on Aug 24, 2021 13:43:48 GMT
I got the Defy and I like it okay but I won't order again. At first I did like it a lot, however
it is not quite supportive enough for me
I hate the pads. They bunch up really bad, the roll, and they don't like to stay in place
It doesn't separate my boobs, they touch and I prefer they don't
It is comfortable for the most part except for the above
I'm going to go back to Wacoal and underwires because honestly I don't think nothing else "lifts and separates" like an underwire.
I'm not mad I tried it though, its just not going to be for me after all.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Aug 24, 2021 14:04:59 GMT
As I said in a review on another thread, it’s just not the bra for me.
Beyond Bra, size Large
Reg bra size 32G
I’ve worn and washed it 3 times now. (Hand wash in warm liquid soap. I use Forever New Liquid detergent. Swish and rinse in sink. Dry flat.).
Pros: Easy to wash and dry by hand. Washed and dried quickly.
Very smooth, seamless look. Because of the color I chose, the bra truly ‘disappears’ under my thinner, lighter colored tops.
Cons: It still feels snug and pushes my breasts together. I tried the cups again and no matter what I did, they pushed me together and made me look huge. Slight underarm gaps. Not enough support for my liking. I thought about going up in size, but I’m afraid the underarm gaps will only get worse.
The cost is pretty high not to love it.
The cons out weigh the pros on this bra for me, so I’ll not be buying another. I told the company in my review that it just wasn’t the right bra for my body type.
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Post by mama2three on Aug 25, 2021 1:39:51 GMT
I purchased one beyond and one defy. I read that they’re supposed to be tight the first wearing or two…neither of mine were ever tight so immediately I wondered if I ordered the wrong size. Both are comfortable, for sure. But I’m not happy with the uniboob look. I’m still on the hunt for the perfect bra. I was on the fence about trying these, but after reading your posts, I think I’ll pass. Also a G. I don’t do uniboob. Try Glamorise Front Close. They’re underwire, but so comfortable. At least I think so. I order from Bare Necessities dot com. |
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