Linda's Bra Salon - Upper East Side

My fitter- Kim Arce - was incredible. Turns out, all that back pain I've had was because I was wearing the wrong size bra!! She helped me find my correct size- 32DDD- and was great about finding me the right shape and fit for what I was looking for. They have every type of bra imaginable and the ones they dont' carry they can order for you and send it to your house free of shipping. I've never had the right bra before- now i have 4!! THank you Kim!! I would recommend this place to EVERYONE, especially becausee i think everyone is walking around with the wrong bra size.\r Make appointments before you go because it gets busy and walk ins have to wait.\r Pros: great customer service, professional fittings,huge selection Cons: we can't buy them all!! more

WOW!!! Linda's Bra Salon has made a very happy woman. I was very uncomfortable with my breast that i even considered having surgery because no bra was supportive enough for me.\r Linette was so patient and professional with me. She made my visit so nice. All of the associates @ Linda's Bra Salon is so helpful. From the time you walk in to the time you walk out!!!\r The bras are so comfortable. And colors are awesome too. I walked out feeling like a whole knew person.\r I can not wait to go back. I'm not walking in, i'm running in.\r To all the ladies that have trouble bra shopping- go to Linda's Bra Salon!!! They are really great! Pros: Customer Service Cons: Happiness more

I JUST WENT THERE THIS PAST SATURDAY AND IT WAS LIFE CHANGING! \r \r I SHOWED UP AN HR LATE TO MY APPT( I CALLED TO SAY I WAS RUNNING LATE AND THEY WERE GRACIOUS ENOUGH TO TELL ME TO COME IN ANYWAY) AND ONLY HAD TO WAIT A FEW MINUTES TO BE SEEN.. \r \r I MET WITH TERESE. SHE WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! SHE WAS FRIENDLY, FUNNY, AND KNEW WHAT SHE WAS TALKING ABOUT... \r \r I WALKED INTO WEARING A 38H AND LEFT WEARING A 34HH.. HUGE DIFFERENCE! THE GIRLS ARE LOOKING BETTER THAN EVER! TERESE FOUND ME 2 GREAT BRAS THAT OFFERED AMAZING SUPPORT AND WERE ALSO COMFY AND SEXY. \r \r I HAVE COME A CUSTOMER FOR LIFE AND CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK!! I CAN NOT STOP RAVING ABOUT THIS PLACE! IF YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT GOING HURRY UP AND GO ALREADY! UR BOOBS AND BACK WILL THANK YOU\r \r Pros: Knowlegable Staff, Great Selection, Awesome Prices Cons: NONE!!! more

I wandered into Linda's on a Saturday and yes, they were busy, but I left my name, took a walk and came back 20 minutes later for my fitting. The amount of individualized attention and patience I got from the sales woman was great. They really know their bras and understand women's bodies. She was friendly and personable and took the anxiety/humiliation factor that I remembered from bra fittings at age 13 completely out of the picture. I needed a new size as I am pregnant and the sales woman was very knowledgeable about changes with pregnancy. She did not pressure me to spend more than I wanted to, as I will need a nursing bra eventually etc. Go to Linda's you'll be happy and comfortable. Cons: Best bra fitting local more

I am a big Linda's fan, so I decided it to memorialize it here! I fall into a group of women that often find themselves at this place - I know because I see them there whenever I go - big breasts, and hard to fit. (Personally, I am a G-cup!) It was almost impossible for me to find bras anywhere until I discovered Linda's. The service is very good - even the times I didn't get Linda. The selection is unbelievable - it's wall-to-wall bras inside the store. My only complaint is that sometimes it is very busy inside and you have to wait a bit... but it's worth the wait. This is the only place I go anymore. If you're anything like me, you'll be glad you went here. Pros: huge selection, great service Cons: very busy more

I went in there expecting to get polite and expert service. I've been having a very hard time finding the right bra for my size. FRom the start,the salesgirl made me feel like I was an imposition. She would give me some bras and leave me alone. I had to keep sticking my head out the dressing room to see if she was coming back or what. Most of the bras felt very uncomfortable. I just left, very disappointed. I will never to back there. Cons: unfriendly more

I went to Linda's for a fitting 6 months ago. I got a same day appointment for a fitting & was helped promptly by Lynette when I arrived. She was excellent at both measuring me & finding the right bra for my body shape/size and style. Within a half hour, I had found at least one bra that I wanted to purchase. To this day, it is one I wear almost everyday, and it gives me incredible support & shape -- just goes to show what the right fitting can do for you!! Highly recommend this store! Pros: attentive service, excellent fitting Cons: prices more

I had been dying to try Linda's after being given a few great recommendations and reading all the reviews. I went in this past Sunday. There was no one in the store and the salesperson barely looked up when I walked in and said I would have to wait a few minutes. She spent very little time with me and handed me a few bras to try. The first bra I tried on she said was perfect then she went back to her computer. I had to ask her if I could try on some different styles and really felt as if I was being an imposition. I ended up buying a bra she told me was a perfect fit which unfortunately is incredibly uncomfortable and I think is not the right size (it keeps riding up my back). I would possibly give the store another try but would really try and make an appt with the actual Linda if possible. Pros: Great selection Cons: Rude Salesperson more

I had been ""fitted"" at another lingere store on Madison Avenue where they never measured me, just looked at the tag on the one i was wearing, and pushed me to buy three incredibly expensive, ill fitting bras (telling me they needed to be that tight in the beginning). WHAT A DIFFERENCE AT LINDA'S!! Measured me, found bras that fit well and were comfortable and at varying price points. Love this place and will continue to purchase bras from them. Pros: Caring, know their business Cons: tiny store-and get answering machine when calling store more

I was concerned about reports of snooty or inadequate service in some of the stores that present themselves as fit experts. Linda's was an excellent choice. I stopped in without an appointment but, since the next scheduled appointment was an hour yet, the friendly salesperson fitted me and helped me with my selection, ordering the color/size that wasn't in stock and shipping it to my home. I recommend Linda's wholeheartedly. Pros: Not intimidating & welcoming to a newcomer Cons: small store more

With a very small rib cage and above-avg chest, I had been mis-sized for YEARS by victoria's secret, saks, pretty much all the major dept stores. this mis-sizing led me to buy useless bras that never fit perfectly and wasting thousands of $$$$$$. then linda helps me and everything is perfect! No lumps shown, no re-adjusting necessary...truly amazing! AND she doesn't try to push u to anything except what you're comfortable with or what you want in a bra! Pros: perfect help! more

Linda The Bra Lady\r \r 10/22/09 My friends and I took a trip from CT to NYC to get fitted at Linda’s. I heard about her store through a friend here in CT. We scheduled appointments for 10:30 a.m. Linette helped me. She was very professional and knowledgeable. I had realized (as everyone says) I had been wearing the wrong bra size! Linette was very helpful in finding me bras that would actually fit me and feel good. I ended up getting 3 bras, very different but all doing “their job”. I have never felt better! I don’t have to “adjust” EVER! The “Girls” stay where they are meant to be and look great with clothes! What a difference it made! I have an odd size too, I have a small frame and larger bust so Linette had her work cut out for her and she did great. It was such a wonderful experience! It is nice they keep a file of what you buy so you can order more easily and have them shipped, although I’d enjoy taking another trip to NYC for this! Thank Linette! \r \r Sincerely,\r \r Jamie from CT!\r Pros: Great Service! Great Bras! Cons: Small store more

I needed new bras and thought I would give Linda's a try. I worked with Terese today and honestly had one of my best shopping experiences! Terese was not only very knowledgeable (yup, I've been wearing the wrong bra size) but upbeat and fun. The attention you receive from all the staff is complete- The quality of my new bras is excellent. Thanks for all you help: you've made a new customer. Pros: Personalized knowledgeable service and it was fun! more

I was curious about the whole bra-fitting experience, and I was not disappointed. It's true -- most women are not wearing the right size. Turns out I'm not a 42D, I'm a 38DD. What a difference that makes in my bras and my comfort and feeling feminine. The staff were unbelievably helpful. I went with a friend who had a size re-adjustment as well and is really happy. Thank you! I will be back. Pros: completely changes how you feel more

Linette measured me and I finally know my perfect bra size! The atmosphere is comfortable and friendly and the selection is amazing. Every woman (and bring your daughter, too, when it's time) should visit Linda's. Pros: Experts at Fitting more

This is the place for a person like me - a girl with a large chest who can't find a bra to save her life. Linda's had a handful of different styles and colors to choose from in my size, after measuring me. The staff was great with assisting with all of my needs and questions. I will keep coming back to Linda's whenever I need new lingerie! Pros: Great staff, helpful, good selection more

The service at this bra salon was more of an inconvenience for me than anything else. First, the store owner told me that I was going to receive my in-store shipment in 2-3 weeks from the purchase date and that I would receive a phone call when it had arrived. When the 5th week had approached and I still did not receive a phone call I went to the store in person. I was told that the owner had just picked up a shipment from the warehouse and that my purchase was in the box, which was parked around the block. When the cashier asked the owner if she could retrieve the bra she said ""No I'm busy right now"". I remained calm and another worker offered to ship the bra to me for free, so I complied and wrote my address down and I was told I would receive the bra in 2-3 business days. After another week had passed and I had not received the bra I called the store to find out what had happened to my bra and I was told that I never came to pick up my bra and that the bra was never supposed to be shipped to my house. Finally, after a whole host of other problems the bra was shipped to me about 7 weeks after the purchase date and of course the problems did not end there the bra was 2 sizes too big. In addition, the another bra that I had ordered from this store had still not arrived and I found out from the warehouse that the bra was discontinued. I wouldn't recommend this store to my worst enemy. Pros: many ranges in size Cons: they make careless mistakes more

I found Linda's online while searching the web. I followed the instructions of how to measure to find your fit. I ordered one bra and one pair of knickers. I found that when I got the bra it was one cup size too big and so I returned it for an exchange. I really like the bra and realize how much my existing ones were lacking. I also loved the knickers. For some reason the first package did take longer than expected to arrive but the exchange item arrived quickly. The only gripe I would have is that in order to exchange I had to pay for shipping. It would be better if a return label could be printed from the website. I do plan on getting more bras etc. now I know my size. It does do wonders for the soul to have a bra that looks good and feels good. I recommend Lindas to anyone looking for some great undergarments. more

The Backstory: \r I am 27 years old with a petite body and a well endowed chest. I always felt that I was in a constant state of ""size identify crisis"" brought on by bra fitters at Macy's, Victoria's Secret, and various other department stores. How can you be a 36D, 34DD, 32DDD all at once?\r The Catalyst: \r With the onslaught of fashion shows, bra fitting expose's that proclaim 80% of women are wearing the wrong size, and a particular bad day that included my bra straps slipping off my shoulders at a rate of once every 5 minutes, I decided to take action. I went online, looked up bra fitting, and stumbled upon Linda's Bra Salon in a NY Times article. I contacted Linda's Bra Salon online and made an appointment for me and two girlfriends.\r The Experience: \r Linda's staff was prompt and friendly in their response to my appointment email. After setting up an appointment, they provided detailed directions and subway options, which helped since we were coming from out of town. Bad weather and traffic caused us to be over an hour late; however, when we reached the store, Linda and her staff quickly accommodated us without a fuss! Linda fitted me personally (how often does the owner of a store tend to its customers), and told me to my utter amazement that my band size was a 30! I did not even know that size existed! She came in with many bras and after going through a couple letters of the alphabet, she dubbed me a 30G with a super sleek Chantelle bra. Ladies, nothing makes you feel more confident and proud of your body, than a bra that fits. My girlfriends were fitted by Linda as well, and found out that they too were wearing the wrong size! \r The Conlusion:\r It was an uplifting experience for the three of us! Do yourself a favor and go. The fitting is free and fun. Buying bras is the expensive part, but they are investment you have to make for your body. Linda said ""You are the lucky ones, there are women who are 65 that have never had a bra that fit."" Pros: Customer Service, Cozy Atmosphere, Beautiful selection, Proximity to Subway Cons: Bras can get expensive! more

I don't enjoy shopping much and I especially hate trying things on. So the thought of buying new undergarments was daunting. I've gone to so many stores and no one every knows how to fit me. In the long run I spend more money than I need to because I'm constantly buying things that are the wrong size. But not at Linda's. Linda is the best at what she does. She makes you feel comfortable and at home. I went in with an undergarment that was the wrong size. I came out of there with my head held high and feeling much better. It's so true that wearing the right undergarments makes you feel better and having Linda help is the best way to get there. The selection is incredible and there's something for everyone. Pros: Service, knowledge of what's right for you Cons: Too many styles to choose from more