s/o bras

[TrickyBob]

I'm going to need a few of you to actually try the method in the video that fuckstick posted



I measured, a few times, according to her way and it says I'm a US 44 J. But I wear a 44/46 D and I've been looking up bras and the more I think about it, the more I think this cannot be true. Though, the centers of my bras don't lay flat against me, but even DD seems to be too big sometimes...yet sometimes it is too small. So maybe I AM a J. 

My Husband isn't home so I've been messing with my boobs (LOL) trying to measure this way and that way. But it keeps coming up to a J. I just don't feel like I have the boobage for it. 

For anyone else who tries this; did you get a different letter/number or is it pretty accurate? 



Saturday morning pondering.  :^)

[ndolehan]

I was wearing a DDD - and then I measured and the results said "H". I've been wearing an "H" now and I LOVE them. I'm so much more comfy!

[sawyerthedestroyer]

I've been wearing a 38D, according to the woman at the MaidenForm outlet and the center gore doesn't sit flat on my chest, like it should, close, but not quite.

According to this I'm a 34 G/H/J.

Hmm. When I look at the bigger cup sizes, they look so BIG and I'm just not sure how my pancakes could possibly fill those out. I guess I could go shopping and try some on and see.

[ElizabethBennet]

I just measured and according to that I'm a 34H. I find it hard to believe. I want to go try on some bras to see if it's true but I don't even know if stores sell 34H lol.

[TrickyBob]

So I tried on my normal bra again and did the whole "swipe your side fat into your boobs" bit. Turns out, my bra IS squishing my boobs. But still, that's a D. I'd assume a DD would solve that problem.

I don't know how it works when you start going up cups and staying at band size.

But like sawyerthedestroyer said, the cups look so big that I have a hard time thinking my boobs will fit in them!

[studytime45]

May 18, 2013 10:18:09 GMT -5 TrickyBob said:

So I tried on my normal bra again and did the whole "swipe your side fat into your boobs" bit. Turns out, my bra IS squishing my boobs. But still, that's a D. I'd assume a DD would solve that problem.

I don't know how it works when you start going up cups and staying at band size.

But like sawyerthedestroyer said, the cups look so big that I have a hard time thinking my boobs will fit in them!

Are you sure you weren't looking at a bra that was, say 38F or something? Because as the band size goes up, so does the size of the cup, even comparing 32F with 38F. 

I got fitted at a specialty bra boutique around here, and she said I'm a 44DD. I dunno. I'm going to try this method, but my boobs are HUGE. 

Example:

[TrickyBob]

May 18, 2013 10:23:02 GMT -5 studytime45 said:

May 18, 2013 10:18:09 GMT -5 TrickyBob said:

So I tried on my normal bra again and did the whole "swipe your side fat into your boobs" bit. Turns out, my bra IS squishing my boobs. But still, that's a D. I'd assume a DD would solve that problem.

I don't know how it works when you start going up cups and staying at band size.

But like sawyerthedestroyer said, the cups look so big that I have a hard time thinking my boobs will fit in them!

Are you sure you weren't looking at a bra that was, say 38F or something? Because as the band size goes up, so does the size of the cup, even comparing 32F with 38F. 

I got fitted at a specialty bra boutique around here, and she said I'm a 44DD. I dunno. I'm going to try this method, but my boobs are HUGE. 

Example:

You've lost me study. 

Because I've never measured before (I know...) I've been wearing anything from a 42-46 in band size with anything from a D to a DD because I'd buy what kind of fits or what doesn't feel like I'm being squeezed and squished to death. 

[stephlove]

May 18, 2013 10:23:02 GMT -5 studytime45 said:

Are you sure you weren't looking at a bra that was, say 38F or something? Because as the band size goes up, so does the size of the cup, even comparing 32F with 38F. 

I got fitted at a specialty bra boutique around here, and she said I'm a 44DD. I dunno. I'm going to try this method, but my boobs are HUGE. 

Girl, there is NO WAY you're a 44DD. How tight is a 44 band on you? You should only be able to fit two fingers underneath the band with little stretch. I am MUCH wider around than you, and I'm only wearing a 40 band. My boobs slide underneath the wire in a 44. You look similar boob size-wise to me, I would probably put you in a 38G or H. 

[sawyerthedestroyer]

I has the poors so I only shop at outlets or places like TJ Maxx for bras and I don't think I've seen many bras with a small band and larger cup size for comparison. I mean, usually if the cup size is larger, so is the band size. I really can't afford to go to a specialty shop where it might be easier to find these smaller band sizes with the larger cup sizes.

[studytime45]

May 18, 2013 10:36:08 GMT -5 stephlove said:

May 18, 2013 10:23:02 GMT -5 studytime45 said:

Are you sure you weren't looking at a bra that was, say 38F or something? Because as the band size goes up, so does the size of the cup, even comparing 32F with 38F. 

I got fitted at a specialty bra boutique around here, and she said I'm a 44DD. I dunno. I'm going to try this method, but my boobs are HUGE. 

Girl, there is NO WAY you're a 44DD. How tight is a 44 band on you? You should only be able to fit two fingers underneath the band with little stretch. I am MUCH wider around than you, and I'm only wearing a 40 band. My boobs slide underneath the wire in a 44. You look similar boob size-wise to me, I would probably put you in a 38G or H. 

The band is loose, but I was wearing 36 before (I gained a little weight a while ago, have lost that weight since) and that was tight. So I just took her advice and bought the 44DD. I never wear it... 

Confession: the bras in those photos are 38DD. I don't think they fit. lol

[TrickyBob]

I'm just jealous of your boobs.

[studytime45]

Oh and I'm going to try the measuring method shown in the vid (I have done this before, hopefully it will be more successful this time) when my boyfriend's visitors leave. So within the next 20 minutes, I should know the size of these puppies.

[Deleted]

May 18, 2013 10:39:15 GMT -5 sawyerthedestroyer said:

I has the poors so I only shop at outlets or places like TJ Maxx for bras and I don't think I've seen many bras with a small band and larger cup size for comparison. I mean, usually if the cup size is larger, so is the band size. I really can't afford to go to a specialty shop where it might be easier to find these smaller band sizes with the larger cup sizes.

barenecessities.com has a lot of size options, and some decent sales. You could consider going to a specialty shop just to be fitted, and then order new bras in that size online. FWIW, I really like the Freya brand bras for their smaller band/larger cup size options and fit.

[jek]

I used to wear a 36D and when I got fitted I was a 32G. I now wear a 30GG. The way it works is that if you go down a band size, you need to go up a cup size to get the same volume in the cup. So if you wear a 36D but the band is too big, a 34DD will have a tighter band but the same volume of cup. The letter is actually an indication of the difference between band and cup size, not the size of the cup.

So... I'm not sure how that gets you all the way to J since the band size is nearly the same but if the centre gore doesn't sit flat on your chest then the cup size is too small.

[underwaterrhymes]

LOL.

I'm so confused over what bra I should be wearing.

I used to wear a 34 DD or a 36 D.

Then Nordstrom told me when I was pregnant that I was 36 G. Those fit great.

According to this I am a 32 G (UK) or a 32 I / J / K (US).

Imma wait until I'm done breast feeding and try this again.

[studytime45]

Ok ladies. I got 42" for the band size and 51" for around the fullest part of my bust. So that's a 9" difference, making me a 42 G (UK sizes) or 42 I/J/K (US sizes).  

FML. Could this be right? 

Also, can I get some online recs for bras this size? omg...

[TrickyBob]

May 18, 2013 11:17:22 GMT -5 studytime45 said:

Ok ladies. I got 42" for the band size and 51" for around the fullest part of my bust. So that's a 9" difference, making me a 42 G (UK sizes) or 42 I/J/K (US sizes).  

FML. Could this be right? 

Also, can I get some online recs for bras this size? omg...

Yah...see...SEE. This shit gives me a complex.

I did pick this bra out, but I might not buy it. 

www.barenecessities.com/product.aspx?pf_id=Goddess6040


I don't do underwire. 

Also; your boobs seem SO much bigger than mine. Mine don't seem that big at all. Knowing you're a I/J/K makes sense in my mind but I feel like mine look so small! 

[jek]

studytime45 In Canada, Butterfly Collection is good, free shipping and easy returns. They also do fittings by Skype.

In England there is Large Cup Lingerie. Prices are in pounds but they have good sales and also worldwide free shipping. Brastop is also in England, but they charge six pounds for shipping.

I have used Butterfly Collection and LCL all with great results. I haven't found any US online stores that are as cheap/easy to ship as these three.

I'd recommend trying on a few bras somewhere first to get a feel for how different brands fit. I don't known of any department store in Canada that carries these sizes but hopefully you can find a small independent lingerie store that does fittings.

[Deleted]

When I measured last night I got 32.5inches and 43inches with a difference of 10.5inches. The lady at Nordstrom fit me at a 34G and according to this I should be a 34GG.

I'd say it's right studytime45.

[Deleted]

Ok so right out of high school I worked at Lane Bryant and we were taught how to do bra fittings. While we didn't do the screwy measuring above the boobs shit that VS did, we measured around the fullest part of the bust while they were already wearing a bra. So while that was a little better, it really doesn't take into consideration a lot of other boob factors.

If you watched the video, she tells you to measure the fullest part of the bust while bent over with your back parallel to the floor. This makes a TON of sense to me because for me, most of my breast tissue/fat is in the bottom half of my breast and it kind of spreads along under my armpit when I'm standing up. When bent over, my boobs seem much larger.

And like I said, the biggest myth about bra/boob size is that just because your boobs may not look HUGE you can't possibly be a D/E/F whatever.

Measuring the way we did at Lane Bryant, I'm a 38C (depending of course on brand and whatnot) this seems about right cause I dont have huge boobs or anything. Measuring the way she does in the video, I'm a 38F. And my reaction was the same. NO WAY.

But after really listening to what she said and seeing how the right size bra is supposed to fit, it makes a lot of sense. I haven't been able to actually try on any 38F bras yet, and maybe F *will* be too big because they vary a lot by brand and line, but now I realize my current bras are squishing my shit all up and leaving marks and crap. So I figure its at least worth a shot to TRY some larger sizes.

[TrickyBob]

Alright, I looked at photos of myself when I was skinnier. My boobs also looked a lot bigger then. So I guess I could see J. With gaining weight, I feel like compared to the rest of me, my boobs are small.

I might have to order a few bras to see how they fit. I have been in search of a bra for years that fits.

[celeste]

I just tried it. I'm between a 32B and a 30C according to that method. I was fitted at Nordstrom a few years ago and they said I am a 32B. So I'd say it's pretty accurate.

When you measure the bust size, start by standing up and make sure the tape is parallel. Then lean forward and let your boobs expand the tape. That's how I got the closest measurement to my actual size.

[adhdfashion]

May 18, 2013 11:17:22 GMT -5 studytime45 said:

Ok ladies. I got 42" for the band size and 51" for around the fullest part of my bust. So that's a 9" difference, making me a 42 G (UK sizes) or 42 I/J/K (US sizes).  

FML. Could this be right? 

Also, can I get some online recs for bras this size? omg...

Are you positive on the band size? Your rib cage does not look that big. I like this calculator. 

www.lindasonline.com/bra-fitting-calculator.html

[Deleted]

May 18, 2013 11:17:22 GMT -5 studytime45 said:

Ok ladies. I got 42" for the band size and 51" for around the fullest part of my bust. So that's a 9" difference, making me a 42 G (UK sizes) or 42 I/J/K (US sizes).  

FML. Could this be right? 

Also, can I get some online recs for bras this size? omg...

I'm a 28G and I've recently started ordering from barenecessities.com. Their shipping is good (I paid $2.95 and had my bra in 4 business days), and their return policy seems decent (though I haven't had to use it yet). I like Freya brand, because they have such wide sizing options for all of their bras and they are really good quality, but you can also sort by size to see all of the brands.

[TrickyBob]

May 18, 2013 11:32:05 GMT -5 adhdfashion said:

May 18, 2013 11:17:22 GMT -5 studytime45 said:

Ok ladies. I got 42" for the band size and 51" for around the fullest part of my bust. So that's a 9" difference, making me a 42 G (UK sizes) or 42 I/J/K (US sizes).  

FML. Could this be right? 

Also, can I get some online recs for bras this size? omg...

Are you positive on the band size? Your rib cage does not look that big. I like this calculator. 

www.lindasonline.com/bra-fitting-calculator.html

But what happens if your bra is smooshing your boobs already when you do this? My bra I have now, after messing with my boobs and doing the scooping and stuff, my boobs are majorly squished. So wouldn't it give an inaccurate size? 

[underwaterrhymes]

Okay, so if my band size is 30.5 and my bust is 41, what should I be buying? I rounded up to 31, and the girl said she rounded up to 32, so that's what I did too. Should I round down to 30 instead?

FWIW, I'm wearing a 36 band right now and I can't imagine a 32 band being comfortable, let alone a 30 band.

Obviously I'm going to wait until after I finish breast feeding to change anything.

[midnightrae]

May 18, 2013 11:33:27 GMT -5 @pixiechinchilla said:

May 18, 2013 11:17:22 GMT -5 studytime45 said:

Ok ladies. I got 42" for the band size and 51" for around the fullest part of my bust. So that's a 9" difference, making me a 42 G (UK sizes) or 42 I/J/K (US sizes).  

FML. Could this be right? 

Also, can I get some online recs for bras this size? omg...

I'm a 28G and I've recently started ordering from barenecessities.com. Their shipping is good (I paid $2.95 and had my bra in 4 business days), and their return policy seems decent (though I haven't had to use it yet). I like Freya brand, because they have such wide sizing options for all of their bras and they are really good quality, but you can also sort by size to see all of the brands.

Pixie, would you mind sending me a message of your measurements, I got a 28 G , so I want to compare if that is okay with you to make sure I am right.

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[Deleted]

May 18, 2013 11:35:14 GMT -5 TrickyBob said:

May 18, 2013 11:32:05 GMT -5 adhdfashion said:

Are you positive on the band size? Your rib cage does not look that big. I like this calculator. 

www.lindasonline.com/bra-fitting-calculator.html

But what happens if your bra is smooshing your boobs already when you do this? My bra I have now, after messing with my boobs and doing the scooping and stuff, my boobs are majorly squished. So wouldn't it give an inaccurate size? 

See, that thing is telling you to measure around your bust with a bra already on, which doesn't make a lot of sense.

[Deleted]

May 18, 2013 11:36:15 GMT -5 underwaterrhymes said:

Okay, so if my band size is 30.5 and my bust is 41, what should I be buying? I rounded up to 31, and the girl said she rounded up to 32, so that's what I did too. Should I round down to 30 instead?

FWIW, I'm wearing a 36 band right now and I can't imagine a 32 band being comfortable, let alone a 30 band.

Obviously I'm going to wait until after I finish breast feeding to change anything.

You should probably be rounding down to 30 since the difference is closer to 30 than 32. Obviously since youre BFing your boobs are constantly fluctuating so its going to be wonky.

Your band should be TIGHT. Not cutting circulation off tight, but you shouldn't be able to pull it very far away from your body. With those measurements you'd be a 30J. But it could be very different once youre done breastfeeding.

[Deleted]

May 18, 2013 11:37:37 GMT -5 midnightrae said:

May 18, 2013 11:33:27 GMT -5 @pixiechinchilla said:

I'm a 28G and I've recently started ordering from barenecessities.com. Their shipping is good (I paid $2.95 and had my bra in 4 business days), and their return policy seems decent (though I haven't had to use it yet). I like Freya brand, because they have such wide sizing options for all of their bras and they are really good quality, but you can also sort by size to see all of the brands.

Pixie, would you mind sending me a message of your measurements, I got a 28 G , so I want to compare if that is okay with you to make sure I am right.

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I haven't watched the video, but once I finish eating I'll track down my measuring tape and see if I can figure out how to take my own measurements. Haha.