Victoria’s Secret Class Action Lawsuits Filed Over Bra Rash and Scarring

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At least three lawsuits have been filed against Victoria’s Secret seeking class action status for women who have suffered severe rashes, scarring and other skin reactions after wearing defective bras that were contaminated with formaldehyde.

According to numerous media reports, Victoria’s Secret has confirmed that reports have been received from a women who experienced severe reactions after wearing their Angels Secret Embrace, Very Sexy Extreme Me Push-Up and other bras. However, the company has denied that there is anything defective about the undergarments.

The Victoria’s Secret bra lawsuits allege that the severe reactions were caused by the presence of the industrial chemical formaldehyde, which is classified as a probably human carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and can cause allergic reactions in some people.

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The reported problems with the Victoria’s Secret bras have included the development of rashes, blisters, hives, welts and itching. In some severe cases, consumers have suffered permanent and disfiguring scarring to their breasts.

The first known Victoria’s Secret lawsuit over the contaminated bras was filed in May 2008 in Ohio, and at least two additional lawsuits have been filed recently in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

The cases seek class action status to represent all individuals who wore the bras and suffered damages.

The Victoria’s Secret class action suits allege that consumers were not adequately warned about the presence of formaldehyde and the risk of allergic reactions. The cases also claim that Victoria’s Secret knew or should have known that the garments were defective, yet they have continued to sell the bras.

Victoria’s Secret has maintained that formaldehyde is not used during the manufacturing of their bras and undergarments.

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Marsha
I would like to add my comments to this since I, too, have experiences severe burning, painful rash on both breasts–twice. Both times the rash occurred after wearing Victoria Secret demi bras, however, it did not occur to me that the rash was possibly caused by the bra. The last rash occurred sometime in October, 2011. Again, I only briefly associated it in passing with the bra because it began to occur right after wearing the bra (or bras). The first rash appeared some months before that. I have not worn the bras since and have had no recurring rashes. The rash was raised, bumpy, red, itchy and painful, awakening me at night. Again, I was puzzled about what could have caused it, but not until after I spoke with my doctor telling her about it and hearing her suggestion that it might have been caused by a bra did I search the internet and discover the comments about these bras. I have not worn the bras since and have not had any further rashes, I do not have receipts nor proofs of purchase and my experience is well past the time frame of the other published comments. I simply want to add my experience to this list. February 27, 2012
victoria
I have had the same reaction, and have spent thousands on getting cured… the rashes start after using the VS Bras… and then go to other parts of my body. I WANT TO JOIN THE LAWSUIT! I have several photos and medical evidence of the horrible suffering and pain VS Bras cause. We must prevent other women going through this!! How can we get together and DO something?
Cindy
I’m so glad I found this site. I started wearing a demi Body by Victoria bra about two weeks ago and got a large red bump under my right breast. I then got a raised bright red rash in the same line formation as the underwire. I’m never buying one of their bras again. I’ve never had this problem with any other brands before. It not only burns but itches. What are they making these bras with? Plus these bras are not inexpensive by any means. Never considered that a bra could cause an allergic reaction!
Gretchen
I purchased Victoria Secret bras for years, but when I went to purchase some bras, since mine were so old, they did not carry what I was wearing. The Sales Clerk convinced me to purchase the Body Bra which were made in China and India. After wearing the bras, my breast started feeling a prickley sensation, bumps appeared, itching and a deep red rash on breast. My nipples were very sore. I have stopped wearing the bra and started wearing a cotton top and my breast stopped aching; however once I put the bra back on, my breast were irritated and inflammed again. I only discovered it could be the bra when I went on-line and asked “Has anyone had skin irritation from Victoria Secret Bras” and I discovered I was not the only one. I am seeking medical attention for this.
Linda
I bought a VS bra (Dec. 2010) that gave me terrible rash with a burning sensation. I thought that maybe it was the laundry soap or something else causing the rash. After I stopped wearing the bra it took about a month to heal up the rash. Months later I tried the bra again and sure enough it was the cause of my rash.
melissa
In comment to Ginger…I just had the same exact thing happen to me. I just felt something on my back and I have blisters that are oozing from a strapless bra. Convertible strapless Angels…
keri
I bought a VS strapless bra (Multi-Way Bandau) —I t appears to have a manufacturing date of 05/11 on the tag and looks to be made in China. I purchased this bra in summer and the first time I wore it I broke out in a raised welted rash all along the band area (mainly on the sides of my torso). It was very itchy, burning sensation and as it healed, i developed scabs and scarring which took weeks to completely heal. At the time I was suspicious and not sure if it was a reaction to the bra or not. I put the bra away and did not wear it again until recently. Two days ago, I wore the VS Multi-Way Bandau bra. I felt ok while it was on (about 10 hrs) but when I removed it, I noticed redness which developed a very itchy raised welt all along the sides of my Torso that partially wraps around my front and back. This time, I took photos of it on the first day and the second day to make sure it was not spreading- The itching and burning sensation is constant now (day 3 today). I am still itchy- and very uncomfortable. It is the same symptoms as what I recall earlier-very-VERY itchy, raised red welts–all along where the band made most contact with my skin. The second day was so itchy that I could not wear a bra and decided to Google “Victoria Secret rash and welts from bra”. I, like others, was shocked to find this post. By reading through everyone’s experience, it disgusts me that VS continues to sell bras that could do this to. VS should be forced to pull it off the market until safe materials can be used and if they can’t be forced to do that… at a minimum include a warning to potential effects to what “Some” women have experienced.
nelly
I also have a rash and redness on my breast that burns and itched whats happening
Jacqueline
I would like to take part in this law suit. After I bought the first bra I broke out with red blaches, that burned and itched. The company let me replace it with a second bra. It caused the same exact rash. I bought a thrid bra with a gift certifate, thinking it was a different type and would be ok. I had the same reaction. I gave up….. No more Victory Secret bras for me. I do feel they owe everyone who had this experience due to the pain, discomfort, doctor visits and money spent for nothing.
Ginger
I would like to join any action taken toward VS regarding the damaging material used in these bras.
Ginger
I purchased a bra from VS in Feb, 2011. I didn’t wear it until the summer. It was from their “PINK” collection. After wearing it for about 6-7 hours, I noticed that my back was itching. I also felt something wet on my back when I ran my hand across the area. IT WAS BLISTERS! Raised, fluid-filled blisters! I had my friend take pictures of these welts. They lasted for about 3 weeks. It is 5 months later and it still itches. It became raw and nasty looking for about 8-10 days. Now, I have dark scars across my back on both sides exactly where the plastic/rubber material from the bra was touching my skin. I fill strongly that this bra has injured my skin and left me with a long-lasting itchy condition that has the potential of being a problem into the future. I still have the bra and the pictures of the blisters.
Christine
I also have redness and terrible welts on my breasts. Bought 4 new VS bras in the spring. The irritation just started about 2 weeks ago. I thought it was the medication I am taking – apparently not. I love these bras but I cannot wear them anymore.
tina
i just recently bought two bras from them as well, I do not have sensitive skin i wore the first bra for a day and I started getting scabs around the band area I just thought maybe the bra was a little to tight and was rubbing seeing it was new. , so I went to put on the next thing and wore that for a day and a half when i felt my shoulder was raw and looked like a curling iron scald on it . when I removed the bra anywhere the straps were I looked like someone scaled me with a curling iron. i took photos it am all dry and itchy , broke out across my back ( never in my life have I had this happen ) But i have to say i love their product but I am afraid to ever buy from there again. It has been awhile since I was bra shopping and lost weight and needed to be re sized and i am hard to fit. 32 dd just isnt in normal stores, and if it is they are ugly. I have never had trouble in the past with their products … but this looks terrible the burns on my back and shoulders and i think one of them is leaving a scar..
Kaja
My problem is a little bit different. I was sitting on the couch last night, talking to my best friend on gtalk. We sign off, and I go to scratch my breast because it’s itchy, only to find some kind of oily substance. Upos further inspection, I found that it covered my ENTIRE chest. I realized that the gel in the bra padding had somehow burst. From me just sitting there. It was disgusting. And, of course, with those chemicals seeping into my skin, I’m now itchy all over and getting a rash. I’m annoyed. That was my favorite bra, too.
Jeanne
My daughter picked up a couple of these second hand and has been using it for a while, but fell asleep in it last night….she woke up in the middle of the night and found an oily fluid inside her bra…apparently, the gel had leaked. She has had an allergic reaction with major itching since then. Does anyone know if direct skin contact with the gel is dangerous? she has washed down….
LYNN
I too have been wearing VS bras and my breasts really hurt and itch.. We should all boycott this company in your local area.
Barbara
same symptoms here .. but have several different name brands and non-name brands undergarments..bras, panties etc. I believe it is from over production of `Candida` ( too much sugar can cause this ) I use special powder for this, keep areas clean, and try and stay away from Candida growing items ( You can read about candididas on the internet) maybe its so much more in our environment today than just the name of a company that makes our clothes..altho switching to cotton may help..don`t know..been going on and off with this for years…I believe its an internal symptom which might be enhanced by outware which intensifies the problems.
Barbara
same symptoms here .. but have several different name brands and non-name brands undergarments..bras, panties etc. I believe it is from over production of `Candida` ( too much sugar can cause this ) I use special powder for this, keep areas clean, and try and stay away from Candida growing items ( You can read about candididas on the internet) maybe its so much more in our environment today than just the name of a company that makes our clothes..altho switching to cotton may help..don`t know..been going on and off with this for years.
Lorilee
For over 7 years now, I have been getting these awful rashes under my breasts that would start along the bra line where the underwire sits on my chest and would then swell and spread all around my underarm and on my actual breasts. The rash is painful, with intense itching, and sometimes would cause actual blisters that would bleed and ooze. I have tried several different detergents thinking that something in my laundry detergent might be the culprit, and even thought I might be allergic to the dye in my dark colored bras. My doctor thought it might possibly be some sort of allergic reaction or contact dermatitis, but was stumped as to what could be causing it. She prescribed cream to help with the itching, but the red painful welts took weeks to go away with each breakout. I am currently suffering with the itchy, painful rash at this moment and out of desperation to try to find some information on what this could possibly be, I just did an internet search. I was shocked to find all of these posts with other women having the same types of symptoms and information that there could be a possible connection to Victoria Secret bras. If all of this information I’m reading is true, what I have been experiencing for years now all makes sense, because just about all of my bras are from Victoria Secret. I have even had the same type of itchy rash with welts in the groin area and around the waist band area of my panties, which all come from Victoria Secret as well. It is very disturbing to learn that so many people have been suffering with this, and like me, have been for several years now. What can possibly be done? In the meantime, I definitely will not be wearing any of my undergarments from Victoria Secret to see if my symptoms clear up. How can I get involved and help?
Laura
I have searched all over online trying to figure out what the hell is wrong with me. I started to get horrible, painful, itchy, blisters all along my bra line. Can’t be cancer? It’s on the braline! This is RIDICULOUS that they are selling these. I quote the person above, anything being done?? These things cost a FORTUNE and they are riddled with garbage? No one cleans their bras in hot water, have you heard of shrinkage? Why spent $70 on a bra and then throw it in hot water, doesn’t really make sense. This company needs to be taken down on it’s knees. I have permanent damage to one of my breasts from abuse as a child, now I have to have permanent damage from a bra? Seems a bit unfair.
Angela
I have had rashes on my breasts and back for months, and I thought I had fleas. I didn’t even know that it was my bra, but this is making sense now. I have been thinking it was fleas for months, but can’t figure out why no one else in my place don’t have fleas. I have unbearable itchiness on my breasts. I found out just recently from my friend, that victoria secrets has been giving bras with Formaldehyde, I was wearing the bra when she told me and I was shocked!! I have unbearable itchiness, I am going to stop wearing these bras. However, I am very upset for what this has caused me.
kim
just bought my bras 2 weeks ago. Same thing as everyone else. What is being done about this? does anyone know? This needs to stop!!!
Marta
I’ve been reading all these posts and my god. I am right up there with you ladies. I purchased two new bras, about ten pairs of undies, clothes, and their garden collection products. I started breaking out in burn like spots/bumps on my chest and back, then it spread to my arms legs, and groin area. I thought it was the body wash, but the rash hasn’t gone away when I stopped using it. It stopped getting worse when I stopped wearing VS bras and panties, however I know have dark spots where the itchy bumps originally were (It looked like someone had splattered hot oil all over my body, very itchy, painful, forget about taking a hot shower!) I got offered a partial refund for the products I just purchased, which by the way I declined. Does anyone know how to get in on the lawsuit? I’m in the Boston Area
Joni
I use to work for a sister company of VS when this whole class action suit came out. We received many updates of the CAS being invalid and that VS doesn’t sell harmful merchandise. I have had a rash between my breasts now for over a year. It is red and itchy and though given a prescription from my doctor it has not gone away. I have worn VS bras for years too, like many of you have mentioned. I worn many of the extreme push up that someone else mentioned to give them problems too. This style of bra, by the way, is a bra they are no longer selling. The only way I can get my rash to stop itching and subside somewhat is to wear a cotton sports bra, but the rash never completely goes away. If frustrating cause i do love the way VS bras fit and make my “ta-tas” sit up nice a pretty like they use to, but is this rash really worth it? I want to be a part of this CAS too
Jacqueline
I bought a bra in october. I wore It 3 times when I developed an awfull rash on both breast. I thought it was a reaction to a statin drug I stated taking around the same time or a different detergent I used.I went to the doctor he said to stop the statin and using the detergent. Until the rash was gone. Then try one at a time. Not thinking about the bra. I put it on after the rash was gone and in a few hours the rash was back even worse. Then I knew it was the bra. I too thought it could be breast cancer. How can that be allowed? Is there anyone helping the public with these issues?
Monica
I just broke out into breast rash on both of my breasts, of course i have been going online and thinking I had inflammatory breast cancer. And just today it started to get so painful that my boyfriend went online to look it up – instead of typing in breast rash like i had been, he typed bra rash and I have all the symptoms. So just now I decided to validate this by typing in bra rash and freakin Victoria’s Secret came up and ironically about a month ago I bought a new bra from them and have been wearing it without the first wash and ugh!!!!!so frustrated. I am trying this stuff that is specifcally for rashes and using cetaphil soap instead of perfumey stuff. I spent 50 bucks on that thing! does this go away – if freaks me out! I keep looking at them and stressing over this – help!!
Pattie
We had a VERY HOT summer here in Mo. and when the redness and rash appeared on my breast, I thought it was from the sweat and heat. After about 6 weeks of this, I went to the doctor and she thought it was a yeast infection. Bought the cream the doc prescribed and have used till now with no relief. Made another appointment for next week then I found this website because I remembered that I had bought 2 VS bras just before this happened. I have started using cortisone cream and it has helped ( also stopped wearing the bra) and will tell my doc about this next week. Thanks for the info. I was starting to get scared thinking I might have breast cancer.
Kate
just another one for the ranks, ladies! my rash doesn’t sound as severe, oozing, smells, etc. I think it’s going away – it’s only been a week. a bit more terrified now, after reading these testimonials! but yes, how do we get in on this class action suit, does anyone know?
Angela
I too have permanent scarring and itching, burning, rash, ordor. Thought it was some kind of allergy. Changed detergent, and lotions, ect.. I’m so glad to know that i’m not the only one! I have been a VS customer for 10 years or more and have never had a problem til these last 2 to 3 years. I hope and pray that the women and myself will be compensated for the pain and suffering. The truth always gets revealed in the long run.
Chantel
I am so upset right now!! I bought two new bras last year two months after having my baby and I started itching really, really bad on both breast!!! I thought maybe it was from breastfeeding. I bought two new bras last week and I have been itching none stop on both breast!!!!! I thought I had Inflammatory Breast Cancer. I was scared half to death until finding this thread. I don’t want to sue, but I sure do hope, they give me a refund. I have one on right now at work and I have been itching from both breast, on my sides and under my under arm!!! My breast are scared from scractching so much. I am 31 years old
Nicole
I can relate to all of you and I am absolutely FURIOUS. I am seeking legal action for my own reaction to a push-up bra I purchased in August of 2009. I have developed a large area of skin discoloration in the areas exposed to the bra, mainly on my back. It looks like acid was splashed on me! I thought it was from tanning but after much research I am very sure it is from the bra. I never had the problem before I bought it, and I have tanned for years with no problem. My breasts and back are constantly itchy and sensitive. It feels like needles. I am seeing the doctor tomorrow and I am NEVER wearing a VS bra again. If I can sue, I will. This company obviously doesn’t care about the quality of their products! Thank you to everyone who is sharing a story. I hope this grabs more media attention.
Michele
I am a size 34 and buy 36 and 38 VS Bras and have open red sores that itch so it’s not due to ‘tightness’ it’s the formelidhide. Who can I contact about the lawsuit I live in Michigan.
Robyn
I had this same issue going on for a few years,process of elimination,not wearing those bras(body by Victoria) trying everything to get relief,Dr. and many friends said try Gold bond powder, didn’t work.One day got the idea changing grandsons diaper,try his Burts bees diaper ointment.Thank god relief.Went out bought new different brand bras and haven’t had it since. I have the bras and would like to get my money back,also you all know who have had this how itchy and painful it can be.Can’t believe this is going on.someone needs to address this.These posts are over years and years.
Kristin
Just with in the last several months, well actually probably around Feb. of this yr. I began to purchase VS bras….Very Sexy PushUp and the Bio fit. My breasts began to itch a few months after purchasing the bras. With the Biofit it was immediate itching.Then I broke out in a rash a few months after that above my nipple area. It itched sooo bad and no matter what ointment I used it wouln’t get any better. I went to the Dr. and she proceeded to ask me questions about any chages and so forth and even asked if I had been wearing a new bra. Well, I had my bras for a more than a few months so I said no. She then thought the worst. She thought maybe I had either pagets or immflamatory breast cancer. That afternoon I had bloodwork done, and the next day a mammogram and an ultrasound. I had swollen lymphnodes in my armpits too. Everything came back negative. But, the hell I went through was awful. All I could think about was if something went bad that my 3 yr. old and my 11/2 yr. old wouln’t remember their mama. I have been on antibiotics and steroid creams. Nothing helped. It took over a month for my rash to go away. Just tonight again my beast started to itch again so I again got online and found this. Guess what? I am wearing VS very sexy push up bra. I have little silver loooking scars on my breast from where the rash was and everyday I am paranoid that my rash is going to reappear. I want a refund. I have spent ALOT of money on my bras. I will no longer shop at VS. Between all the money I spent on these bras and the medical bills I have paid, I am very ANGRY.
Shelly
I too have had a horrible allergic reactin to VS bras. I developed intense itching all over my breasts that kept me up all night and red welts all over that area as well. For a long time I did not realize the VS bras were causing the problem until I stopped wearing the VS bras and the rash went away. I did try the bras again months later to make sure it was the bra and guess what the itchy red welts returned all over my breasts!!!! I do not have this problem with other bras. VS needs to do the right thing regarding this problem!!! I heard that the bras are laced with formaldehyde. Are you kidding? What are the long term effects from having your breasts exposed to formaldehyde???? Cancer??? Not acceptable!
Desiree
I have purchased only VS bras for about 8 years now and never had any problems. I bought 5 new bras in January and started having horrible, intense itching to the point I’ll bleed. I changed detergents… didn’t help. Even went to an allergist and started getting allergy shots… didn’t help. I went back to the doctor and he gave me cream… didn’t help. I have read a lot and feared I might have some sort of breast cancer since it only affects a certain area. Reading an article about VS bras has really given me hope that this horrible itching may go away just by changing my bra! I would like to know if anyone has information about how to join the lawsuit. I absolutely believe they should be held accountable. Any info would be greatly appreciated!
Pat
I , too, had exactly the same thing to happen to me. The doctors could not figure out what it was. I did notice after taking the bra off that the rash was only where the bra was! It looked as if I still had a (red) bra on m body! After happening upon this site, we have decided not to return the bras but to hold on to them in case I develop cancer or something later. My purchase was nearly two years ago at the vs in Memphis, TN. It was the BODY bra. Tonight I decided to check out the result of the lawsuit and realize THIS IS STILL HAPPENING! THE BRAS ARE STILL BEING SOLD! UNBELIEVABLE! Can anyone tell us what can be done! I have changed to Bali and I am very pleased with the fit!
Valerie H
I am just like all the rest of you, with a rash that has been itching on my back for years. The skin is black under my bra strap from all the welting and itching that has gone on for years. Trips to the doctor and dermatologist have brought no relief. Like so many of you, I bought several VS bras during one of their sales, and love the way they fit. I have been battling this horrid itchy rash since I started wearing these bras, but have been reluctant to throw them away. Now I see that throwing the bras away and never shopping at Victoria Secret again will be the start of my healing. I just ordered bras today from Title 9, and will double check they aren’t manufactured in China before I wear them. By the way, I don’t wear underwires, and the rash has been centered on my mid back, under the area where the bra fastens.
Alessandra
I’ve being looking for answers and driving my doctor crazy about my rash under my cups. So I was trying to find an answer, after I read all this, I totally got it. I never bought a bra from VS, but I got as a gift from my sister, after I felt so much discomfort wearing it, the itchy an blisters underneath my breast cup I throw out in the garbage, but I can’t get better.
Jennifer
I’ve been wearing the VS very sexy bra for years. I would take my bra off to find red, hot, splotchy patches under my breasts and around my braline. My breasts would itch so much that my sister often commented and laughed about my constant need to scratch them. Now, I’ve developed an area on my back (under my bra) that is NUMB to the touch, but itches like crazy ALL THE TIME!! I thought that I had a pinched nerve, maybe… Then I stumble across this article as I look to try and find a new VS very sexy bra online. I find out that I can get one from the Official VS website for about $54 reg price or $38 on sale… nice. I put them in my shopping cart… I then opened a new internet tab, curious as to whether or not sites like ebay had bras for sale. Imagine my surprise to see Diane Sawyer’s piece on my absolute FAVORITE bra! Now I’m really wondering about that spot on my back, a little scared, a little angry… and I, too, am left wondering, “What bra am I going to wear now??” I had finally found THE perfect bra!! Guess it’s not so perfect after all…. I’m definitely concerned enough not to EVER buy a VS bra again!
Nancy
Has anyone had problems with Playtex bras? I bought 4 expensive ones this summer for my wedding trousseau. AFter several washings using different detergents and washing technics, my breasts still start to ITCH after wearing the bra a second day. Nothing visible on my skin, but it’s like having something crawling all over my breasts inside the bra. It’s miserable and takes several days of cortisone treatment and a special wash from my medical doctor to make it go away.
CC
Wow, I just realized that I experienced the same symptoms as everyone else approximately a year and a half ago, while wearing assorted Very Sexy bras from Victoria’s Secret! At first I would notice itching and burning throughout and waved it off as friction from the fabric and sweating, humidity, etc. This turned into rashes. I attributed it to detergent allergies but switching detergents didn’t help. I caught myself subconsciously scratching constantly and ended up with these shiny red scars on the underside and in between my breasts. I never assumed my bras were the cause. Eventually I bought new bras and the symptoms stopped, the scars faded after some time. While I don’t believe all VS bras are defective, I do believe there are some styles out there that are causing these reactions, and VS should be held responsible for that error and any injuries caused to consumers.
Lisa
I wear VS bras also and have for years, I have been suffering for about 5 years with rashes, hives that form around my bra line. Literally the rash shows the outline of the bra. I haven’t had trouble with the cups, but underneath, all the way around and where straps lay I get bright red, burning hives. I wore a VS bra yesterday and by last night I was waking to itching and burning. I looked in the mirror this morning to see hives on my bra line. I have been to numerous doctors who have prescribe cortisone creams, ask me about allergic reactions to soaps, sweat and heat rash was even mentioned, I don’t sweat and I know that during the winter it wasn’t a heat rash. Now I know it is the VS bras, what can I do about it, I have a drawer full that I cannot wear. Is there a class action suit going on that I can join, please give me any information available. VS needs to take responsibility and get their defective product off the market and reimburse those of us who have purchased but are not able to wear their bras because of their manufacturing procedures.
Trish
Last year I bought two bra’s, loved them , few weeks after wearing them I started itching, thought maybe it was a different detergent, so I re-wshed them, NO relief, I would scratch until i bled, under my breasts is where it started and then between and then the entire breast area. Told a few people about it and then one day my sister called and tols me about all the other women who were reporting this same problem. Too bad I had thrown the bras away. A month ago I tried again and same thing , itching under breasts and thought maybe it was the color etc. all three made me itch, Going to call VS now and see what if they will refund my money, too bad I really like their bras
Valerie
I recently started having intense itching on my nipples and breasts. At first I thought a spider got in my bra and bit me repeatedly-no bug to be found. Day after day of experiencing this I told my Husband I think I have hives… it finally got to the point I was googling symptoms of breast cancer. The rash which looks like raised hive like welts come and go. I noticed that they are only in the bra area. It made me think if it could possibly be caused by the materials in my VS bra. I see I am not alone.
Sandra
I purchased 2 bras on Friday 07/23/2010 and noticed Sunday 7/25/2010 that I had scarring on my bra line. I’m very disappointed with this product and will share with the store where I purchased these items.
Emma
I just purchased a VS very sexy bra and i’ve done so before. I used the bra i recently purchased for the first time and the next morning I had a severe rash all over my breast and chest. I’m seeking medical attention, and I’ve called to let them know and they are giving me a refund. They also told me a supervisor will contact me within the next day or so. .
Nickole
Yes, I have bought 4 Very Sexy Push Up bras and every one I’ve bought since exchanging everyone of them has giving me a rash. I agree I want a refund if possiable. This is just wrong.
Michelle
The audacity! We worry about faulty floor mats in an automobile but a woman’s body is no big deal in the USA! I bought 6 BBV Full coverage VS bras a few months ago. This weekend I wore one two consecutive days and guess what. I experienced severe burning and swelling of both breasts and after removing the bra I found a fine, red horribly-itchy rash on both breasts. The rash is shaped like 2 bra cups (surprise). I went back to a JC Penney branded bra but the rash has persisted for 4 days now. The swelling produces a series of stretch marks I’d never had before. I called VS in our local mall and a very curt clerk told me to “bring ’em back and get a refund or whatever”. Believe me, I will return the bras and NEVER return to the store. If they won’t pull this toxic merchandise, atleast put a warning label on the garment. We worry about the hazards of a Happy Meal! What??? I am sorry for all of you who made the possible connection much further into the disease symptoms. I am a health professional and when wheezing, swelling and rash occurs I start looking for a cause. Luckily I used a search engine engine and after looking for “rash on breasts” came across this web site! HANG in there ladies..Oh wait! I guess that’s what we MUST do with no SAFE bra to support us.
Bleev
OMG! I never really thought of this until recently but remembered hearing something a while back about defective VS bras. I too had a bad experience with a bra, to be specific the Body Ipex strapless bra. I thought I had found the perfect strapless bra, but I was wrong. It fit good but I had developed ugly rashes on my sides under my arm where the sticky part of the bra rests to make it stay. At first I thought nothing of it since I had it on for a whole day and figured it was from that. But soon after I took it off it started itching badly and later in the evening my husband had noticed red welts across my sides. I knew it had to have come from the bra since the welts matched up perfectly with where the bra rested. That was about a year and a half ago and I still have the horrible scars!! I’ve worn the bra a couple of times since then and the same thing happens (yes, I know I should’ve stopped wearing it but I figured I paid a lot for the bra and it didn’t make sense that something so expensive would do this to you) but obviously from my experiences and from this site it does. I haven’t worn it recently and need to go find a new strapless plus I found this site so I thought I’d share my story…I wonder if it’s too late to get a refund!!
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