Hollowfox, yes, the VS commercials aren't well represented in the stores. I took a friend there once for something special for her honeymoon, and ended up being the salesperson. No customer service at all.

Many stores advertise fittings but only measure band and cup and then you're pretty much on your own. The Double Diva fitters (LivieRae) are not everywhere, but when I'm ready I'll do a skype fitting with them and mail them my best-fitting bras so they can go Frankenstein in a final custom design. If they make one I like, then I'll order a boxful.

Charmion, I'm happy for you that, in your market and size, you can get a good fit. That's not my case though! ;-)

VT, yes, liners are the bomb for those of us with the need for extra absorption or avoiding synthetics. I often carry a few in my purse in the summer. (Paper towels are so scratchy!) Mine are simple cotton rag rectangles torn from percale sheets-- no hems-- folded once and tucked in. Don't want to trap moisture in the extra layers of hems.