Are uncomfortable, poorly made bras designed mostly by men?

[Jewelmyth]

If I buy a cheap bra, it wears out after the first wash or the metal strap comes off. If I buy an expensive bra, it stays sturdy but is very uncomfortable, especially the straps. I think bras are made by men who hate women; there's no other explanation. Although I haven't worn a bra for a year now, I sleep on it, so it sags. Damn it, life would be easier if I were a man.

[MrOracle]

Do you really think that a woman, looking to profit from the same segment of the market (the entry-level, where most people can't understand the difference between PRICE and VALUE), would do anything differently than whatever would maximize profits? Do you know many female business owners who gladly reduce their profits to improve the quality of their low-margin products? I highly doubt it. So, please, stop blaming every single thing that annoys you on men.

Most entry-level products across the entire consumer economy are a false economy, but a ton of people shop on price alone, so they can still be profitable (because so many people are dumb).

You've already proven to yourself that buying a mid-priced bra means it lasts far longer, but you now want that same wear life at the bottom basement price. That will never happen because the entry-level products can't be made to last - to do so would require higher quality materials, more expensive processes and workmanship, and that's going to drive up the costs far beyond the point of being able to be profitable. The only reason they can sell ANYTHING that cheaply is because they have cut quality at every opportunity. There's no free lunch.

The smart money buys at the lower end of the price/quality curve where quality noticeably improves - where each additional dollar comes with significantly more quality - but not much higher, because beyond that point and you are just paying for a label.

Yes, you might have to pay 3 times the price up-front, but if it lasts 8 times as long, you have saved significant money. And this is especially important for items you use every day. And it applies to nearly all consumer products. Two high-quality kitchen knives made from true quality steel will last a lifetime, and are genuinely worth more than 5 12-piece knife block sets from Target.

The market is perfectly happy to profit from the entry-level consumer who shops solely on price, but it also serves those who shop wisely, knowing that quality at a lower volume or higher up-front price costs less in the long run, and tends to be much less frustrating as well.

[Chazmatazz269]

Nope. There are many women-owned brands for underwear and lingerie; Skims, Nubian Skin, Title Nine, etc.
It’s mostly on you. Over 80% of women routinely wear the wrong size brassieres. Even if you have ever had a properly sized bra, it wouldn’t stay that way. All of your measurements change regularly. You actually need multiple fits at all times, and you need to be very aware of your body changes.

You have to pay more, but some stores do offer proper bra fittings. However, you have to learn how your body changes from one week to the next all on your own.
Stop blaming men for your problems.

[lilBigPotato]

It's a general fast fashion issue. Not the gender of the designer.

[Nikki1989]

Anything that is poorly designed and made is usually man-made.

[Lesbologist]

The problem is more likely that there are different kinds of boobs and you're trying to wear bras that were not made for your boobs. I learned this way back when my Mexican girlfriend was complaining about her bras, and I was like... why you trying to wear shit that a bunch of stick thin white girls wear?

So go steal your Grandma's bra and give it a try (not literally one of her bras, but try the same kind). If you're in a multi-cultured place, try buying one from the homeland.

[NoDecision]

Well, you can always design your own. As I said before, a bra was originally developed by some German guy who called his creation "Stoppen Zie Floppin"

Boy Chrissy, your boobs are really floppin'!

[Grond21]

No, they are made cheaply. It's a universal problem. Plus, most women are wearing the wrong bra size and thinking the bra is bad when it just might be mismatched

[Jewelmyth]

I buy them according to my size; the cheaper ones are more comfortable, but they wear out.

[RavVid]

A woman bra designer would focus on how it looks.

You probably need a male engineer who knows about cantilevered weights. The problem is always going to be your breast's center of mass is not over your body's center of mass.

Howard Hughes did what he could for boobies

[EmmaMary]

I would sincerely hope by now, that every woman on the planet knows this.

Ironically though, it was a woman who came up with the idea and design for the very first bra!

[Jersey2]

You are probably wearing the wrong size. There are specialty stores who will size you. Then you buy their expensive bra but now you know your real size. Many if not most women wear the wrong size. Given you complaining, it seems obvious that you are wearing the wrong size then.

[lexxiliesbae]

I don't know about by men who hate women, But definitely designed by men because most of them are so uncomfortable!

[MrOracle]

Many are uncomfortable because so many women prioritize style over function. Much wider straps would greatly enhance comfort, but they don't look as sexy as the skinny little straps, so most women won't buy them.

It's the same with shoes - many women will wear shoes that they know kill their feet just because they want to impress other women.

The market makes what sells, and in the real world there are tradeoffs, meaning you can't get everything you want in one package. To get more comfort, you may have to trade style, and to get high build quality, you have to trade low price.

It's just like I can't buy a new car with 1200 horsepower, 3 row seating for 7, get 50 mpg, and costs $8000 with $50/month for full coverage insurance. It would be great if I could, but that's a fantasy, not the real world.

[Saman_79]

As a student of Textile and Apparel Engineering, I would say that if you're uncomfortable with some of your undergarments, that's probably because of the wrong choice. Even though undergarments are made by men, they go through different tests before being released to the market. I'm not 100% guaranteed on this, but before buying, you have to know your exact breast size and your panty size. Also, consider buying from good brands..

[genericname85]

you think men would rather make women suffer than making more money themself? you really think women suffering is that important to men? who hurt you to think so bad of men?

[Jewelmyth]

Your words are like saying, "Why are you still single? Why don't women want you?" It's the same principle as saying, "The women's clothing industry is in a terrible state right now." Either women's clothing products are produced by men or prepared by women filled with hatred; I'm not the only one saying this, many girls are saying this.

[Jewelmyth]

A few months ago, I visited six different stores and couldn't find a single blouse in my size. Either they were too thin and see-through, or they didn't fit my breasts; they were too tight. The system is now constantly trying to mold women into a certain pattern.

[genericname85]

well you're saying in other words that women are dumb fucks who are not able to mass market comfortable bras, so they have to resort to the uncomfortable ones that men make according to your wrods. xD you're making women lok bad. and men too.

[Paige2006]

I am but I would hope they consult with women when they are developing them.

[NathanDavis]

I think they're cheaply made by machinery, with generic sizes...

[MysticDevice]

You've discovered Victoria's secret. She's actually a dude.

[Agape93]

That and our comfort isn't profitable enough.

[Aakash_Hangargi]

Blame a man for supporting a woman lol 😆🤷

[glennos89]

Free the nipples!

[Jewelmyth]

I'm already giving up my freedom, but I don't want to be misunderstood by society.

[Anonymous]

Panties have much, much more attention from males than bras!

[7Phoenix7]

Yea that’s Victoria’s Secret 🤫

[MereAnarchy]

Your tits are tiny. Go without.

[jahaims]

Google is free

[doren680]

What do you mean