I went to Nordstrom for a bra fitting

[315bride]

It turns out I really am the size I thought I was (32C). However, I've been finding that my bands are loose. Probably my bras were stretched out. So we decided I could go down a band size to accommodate some stretching. So I bought some Betsy Johnson bras in a 30D. They're fantastic. I'll have to investigate now which other brands carry a 30D.

Will post pics later when I'm at home.

[mrspost08]

I need to go in for a bra fitting. I haven't been fitted in years!

[birkbop]

So you are super tiny with big boobs :-*bow chicka wow wow!

[sasky]

I will stop people in the street to tell them to get a bra fitting. Well... not really. But that's how strongly I feel about that shit.

I went about a year after having my son. I had been wearing a 36C since my early 20's. At the fitting I was told I was a 32DD. It's like a whole new world now.

32DD is a tough one to find, as I imagine 30D is. Usually I'll go into Nordstrom and say, "I'm a 32DD, show me whatcha got."

I've tried 34DD, 34D, 30DDD, 32DDD... Nothing feels as good as 32DD. So they nailed it.

[315bride]

Jun 3, 2012 19:46:05 GMT -5 birkbop said:

So you are super tiny with big boobs :-*bow chicka wow wow!

I mean, I don't think they're that big. I did, though, get told by some stranger on the street the other day that I had nice tits. NYC is always good for that kind of shit.

[birkbop]

Jun 3, 2012 19:57:49 GMT -5 @315bride said:

Jun 3, 2012 19:46:05 GMT -5 birkbop said:

So you are super tiny with big boobs :-*bow chicka wow wow!

I mean, I don't think they're that big. I did, though, get told by some stranger on the street the other day that I had nice tits. NYC is always good for that kind of shit.

Oh my! Idk if I'd blush or karate chop him in the balls?!

[arborgold]

Jun 3, 2012 19:59:51 GMT -5 birkbop said:

Jun 3, 2012 19:57:49 GMT -5 @315bride said:

I mean, I don't think they're that big. I did, though, get told by some stranger on the street the other day that I had nice tits. NYC is always good for that kind of shit.

Oh my! Idk if I'd blush or karate chop him in the balls?!

I'm a 30DD / 28E, and I kid you not, when I was buying my wedding gown a few years ago, not one, but TWO of the bridal consultants at Kleinfeld's popped in to ask me where I'd had them "done." :-|

[birkbop]

Daaaammmnnn arbor.

So for real... where'd you get them done?

Just kidding :-)

[arborgold]

Jun 3, 2012 20:07:22 GMT -5 birkbop said:

Daaaammmnnn arbor.

So for real... where'd you get them done?

Just kidding :-)

These are courtesy of Dr. Seasonale.

I was seriously what I thought was a 32A, maaaaybe a B, before I went on it (was on depo for 6 years before that). Fast forward 6 months and a trip to Town Shop in NYC, and I discovered they'd grown...a lot!

[birkbop]

I appreciate some boobies. Not even gonna lie.

::tips hats to you classy lady::@

[arborgold]

Jun 3, 2012 20:12:05 GMT -5 birkbop said:

I appreciate some boobies. Not even gonna lie.

::tips hats to you classy lady:

I'm giggling at the idea that my boobs are making you angry.

[315bride]

The best part was trying to explain the sizing to my H. He is still confused about how I went down a band size way but up a cup size. You should seen the confused look on his face when I told him I was the same cup size as before.

He was like "whaaaa?"

[315bride]

Jun 3, 2012 20:05:50 GMT -5 arborgold said:

Jun 3, 2012 19:59:51 GMT -5 birkbop said:

Oh my! Idk if I'd blush or karate chop him in the balls?!

I'm a 30DD / 28E, and I kid you not, when I was buying my wedding gown a few years ago, not one, but TWO of the bridal consultants at Kleinfeld's popped in to ask me where I'd had them "done."

You must really have a tough time finding bras in your size. Yowza.

[arborgold]

Jun 3, 2012 20:15:10 GMT -5 @315bride said:

The best part was trying to explain the sizing to my H. He is still confused about how I went down a band size way but up a cup size. You should seen the confused look on his face when I told him I was the same cup size as before.

He was like "whaaaa?"

I had the same talk with the boy when I was telling him I was buying new bras. He now considers himself a brassiere expert. And I confused him enough that he pitched in for four of the new ones. []

Edited: Because I can spell, and because our emoticons have gone screwy. Interesting...

[bluesecrets]

I went to a Nordstrom fitting a few months ago and was told I was wearing the right size, but it still doesn't fit as perfectly as I would like.

[birkbop]

Jun 3, 2012 20:14:45 GMT -5 arborgold said:

Jun 3, 2012 20:12:05 GMT -5 birkbop said:

I appreciate some boobies. Not even gonna lie.

::tips hats to you classy lady:

I'm giggling at the idea that my boobs are making you angry.

Haha I meant the whistling (or.whatever?) Guy to the left of the red faced feller. If there was an "I'm in awe" emoticon I would use it in honor of dem boobies of yours

[arborgold]

Jun 3, 2012 20:18:36 GMT -5 bluesecrets said:

I went to a Nordstrom fitting a few months ago and was told I was wearing the right size, but it still doesn't fit as perfectly as I would like.

Dumb question, but did you try a lot of different brands?

I've discovered that I'm definitely a Chantelle girl, though I can do the occasional Freya. I CAN'T do Panache as well (the cups are larger for some stupid reason), and Elle McPherson's line tends to bunch on me.

[arborgold]

Jun 3, 2012 20:16:27 GMT -5 @315bride said:

Jun 3, 2012 20:05:50 GMT -5 arborgold said:

I'm a 30DD / 28E, and I kid you not, when I was buying my wedding gown a few years ago, not one, but TWO of the bridal consultants at Kleinfeld's popped in to ask me where I'd had them "done."

You must really have a tough time finding bras in your size. Yowza.

You have no idea. Town Shop had quite a few in my size, but when I looked online at Nordstrom the other day, there were 4. FOUR people.

Stupid big boobs.

[emyinpink]

I'm a 30DD, it's a bitch to find bras. I personally love Chantelle and Betsy Johnson (demi cup also works best for me).

[bluesecrets]

Jun 3, 2012 20:21:02 GMT -5 arborgold said:

Dumb question, but did you try a lot of different brands?

I've discovered that I'm definitely a Chantelle girl, though I can do the occasional Freya. I CAN'T do Panache as well (the cups are larger for some stupid reason), and Elle McPherson's line tends to bunch on me.

I tried probably 2-3 brands. I'm a little fuller on one side, so she fitted me to the smaller side and I'm just so uncomfortable with the fuller side not fitting properly. Next time I'm in Atlanta I plan on going to the Nordstrom Rack and trying on a few more.

[arborgold]

Jun 3, 2012 20:26:37 GMT -5 @emyinpink said:

I'm a 30DD, it's a bitch to find bras. I personally love Chantelle and Betsy Johnson (demi cup also works best for me).

Ditto this, though I've never tried Betsy Johnson. Where are you buying them? I'm always up for finding more bra options.

[emyinpink]

Jun 3, 2012 20:27:29 GMT -5 arborgold said:

Jun 3, 2012 20:26:37 GMT -5 @emyinpink said:

I'm a 30DD, it's a bitch to find bras. I personally love Chantelle and Betsy Johnson (demi cup also works best for me).

Ditto this, though I've never tried Betsy Johnson. Where are you buying them? I'm always up for finding more bra options.

Nordstrom. I always ask an associate because they usually never have the 30-band size out. Also, I tend to look for sales. These are my two favorites:

shop.nordstrom.com/S/chantelle-intimates-rive-gauche-3086-balconette-t-shirt-bra/3014995

shop.nordstrom.com/S/betsey-johnson-723325-eyelet-lace-demi-bra/2970409

[arborgold]

Jun 3, 2012 20:37:16 GMT -5 @emyinpink said:

Jun 3, 2012 20:27:29 GMT -5 arborgold said:

Ditto this, though I've never tried Betsy Johnson. Where are you buying them? I'm always up for finding more bra options.

Nordstrom. I always ask an associate because they usually never have the 30-band size out. Also, I tend to look for sales. These are my two favorites:

shop.nordstrom.com/S/chantelle-intimates-rive-gauche-3086-balconette-t-shirt-bra/3014995

shop.nordstrom.com/S/betsey-johnson-723325-eyelet-lace-demi-bra/2970409

I am LOVING that Betsey Johnson one. Thanks!

[midnightrae]

I'm a 30DD/32D, sometimes a 32DD. It sucks finding bras.

[housegeek]

Ok I'm really excited because I wear a 32C and the bands are always a bit loose. Gonna check out the 30D's!

[photon]

fyi, i hear the betsey johnson brand is going bankrupt maybe considering snagging a bunch if you really love them?

[arborgold]

Jun 3, 2012 20:26:56 GMT -5 bluesecrets said:

Jun 3, 2012 20:21:02 GMT -5 arborgold said:

Dumb question, but did you try a lot of different brands?

I've discovered that I'm definitely a Chantelle girl, though I can do the occasional Freya. I CAN'T do Panache as well (the cups are larger for some stupid reason), and Elle McPherson's line tends to bunch on me.

I tried probably 2-3 brands. I'm a little fuller on one side, so she fitted me to the smaller side and I'm just so uncomfortable with the fuller side not fitting properly. Next time I'm in Atlanta I plan on going to the Nordstrom Rack and trying on a few more.

And that's just poor fitting. You ALWAYS fit the larger side (e.g. if leftie is bigger than rightie, you buy a bra that fits leftie). Honestly, if I were you, I'd return the bras and ask to speak to a manager about the fitting. But I'm a bitch like that, especially when it comes to buying things that are this freaking expensive.