A while back I posted a call for bra suggestions, and thanks to the very helpful comments on that entry I have a TON of recommendations to go check out — including the slightly intimidating activity of getting fitted by someone who knows what the hell they’re doing, rather than wrapping some fabric tape around my chest and making a wild guess.

In the meantime, I bought a new bra online, without even trying it on. If that wasn’t stupid enough, I chose a particularly expensive brand — Wacoal — just to increase the chance that the whole thing would be an epic failure and I’d have to return it or be out $55.

Amazingly, though, the Wacoal Bodysuede bra fits BEAUTIFULLY. It is officially the most comfortable bra I have EVER owned, EVER. The back closure is right where it’s supposed to be, rather than getting hiked up like all my other bras; the cups have some sort of clever reinforcement on the sides that provide, ah, shaping; the straps are padded and soft; the whole construction gives gravity the bird while virtually eliminating jiggle. My god, it’s a miracle.

Also, it’s not ugly. I mean, it’s not exactly a fanciful Agent Provocateur-esque concoction of lace and trimmings, but it also doesn’t look like something made using a hammer and anvil. In Germany. By nuns.

Love it, can’t recommend it enough for my fellow big-hooted women.

Ballpark price: $55
Link: Wacoal Bodysuede Seamless Underwire Bra on Amazon