American Women and bra size...

[MonRobot]

Why don't American women know their bra size? Or better yet... Why don't bra makers understand bra size and offer a real variety. Victoria's Secret is the equivalent of a store for herbs and spices carrying only salt and pepper.

I offer my help. If you're not sure your bra fits because the band is tight or loose, the center gore doesn't lie flat or you have muffin boob... I can save you. I will help you find your size and the company who makes the bra for you.

I have too much useless bra knowledge and time on my hands....

[Nsm22]

Haha, I feel like that too. I have a list of online and brick and mortar stores that sell band sizes starting at 28. It is crazy how many women wear a band size far too big. Also most don't understand the band to cup ratio and that cup sizes change as band size does.

[MonRobot]

I wear a 26G. Ha. I know ONE seller for that.

[Nsm22]

Wow, I have taken to also altering bras which really isn't as hard as you would think.

[MonRobot]

I saw a wiki on that. I plan to alter a 30FF Freya I got on the cheap.

[Hannah82]

I saw a wiki on that. I plan to alter a 30FF Freya I got on the cheap.

Send it to me instead. There is A shop 45 min away that has my size. Only drawback of bulking is that I am a 30 FF and dont start till Friday :^/ aaak!

Is there a natural big boobies crew? There should be, wese rare.

[Nsm22]

Yeah there are tons of online tutorials online, if you have a sewing machine and seam ripper you can do one in like an hour. Totally worth it if you get a good deal. I watch the website bras that fit because good deals come up there.

[MonRobot]

I have 4 30G bras I could be convinced to part with... And a 26HH. But I'm keeping my 30FF to alter and my 26G because it honestly fits. Thank God for Poland....

[SultanaK]

26G whaaa?! How tiny around is your upper torso? Or is that number an international measurement?

On the topic of bras, one of mine had its underwire exposed near the armpit and bruised the fukk out of my skin there. /pissed

[mrshester]

Actually, I got fitted by one of the sales ladies at VS last summer...first time I've been actually measured and fitted in a very long time. Got two of the Body Cotton bras there and they are the best fitting I've had since I gave up those incredibly sexy granny bras you buy in the box. And they make my girls look pretty

[aintevenmad]

I'm in between a C and D and finding bras that don't have top spillage/nipple flashing or a a "gap" when I'm bending down is a mission in itself.

Being female is hard work.

[Artistry]

I'll bite.

28 inches around the ribcage, 33.5 at the bust, Currently wearing a 32C from Victoria's Secret. Advise me, O bra oracle.

[Orexis]

I just got measured by VS on Friday, which resulted in me throwing money at them for the resulting bras and how happy I finally was. Definitely was way off in the size I thought I was. Also, now I have boobs!

After having worn the same bra for like 2 years, because all others looked teeeeeeeerrible, and there was no point buying something that made me look worse than the one I had, I'm much happier.

[MonRobot]

I'll bite.

28 inches around the ribcage, 33.5 at the bust, Currently wearing a 32C from Victoria's Secret. Advise me, O bra oracle.

You should be in a 28DD. VS doesn't acknowledge this size exists because they want to sell you their bras. You can get a 28 band at some Nordstrom locations. Or you can order them online from stores like Bravissimo, Brastop.com, Figleaves or HerRoom. My favorite mainstream brands are Freya (which run a little loose in their half cups) and Panache.

The ultimate best bras in the WORLD are Ewa Michalak. And they are cheap. You can order anything on the website in pretty much any size. If it isn't on the drop down, email them and they will custom make it for. You can even mix and match features you like from various bras.

[heidismommy]

I just measured and I'm 28" around ribcage/under bust and 33.5" around bust. I've been wearing 34A, but something tells me I'm wearing the wrong size, lol. I'm breastfeeding and have been buying super cheap bras from target, once my daughter weans I'm going to get properly fitted and invest in good bras. I don't want to invest now because I know from prior experience that my cup size will definitely get smaller when I wean. I can't fathom buying a band smaller than 34, that size is so comfortable, anything smaller than that feels constricting.

[catkitt]

I would love to know

31" around ribcage, 35 1/2 at the bust.

[UnaChispita]

No titts, no care. will never read thread again.

LOL. Didn't even occur to me that there would be b00bies in this thread about b00bies. Men and women are so different.









Okay: Now I have a serious question.

Have lost weight

Ribcage: 36 inches
Bust: 44 inches

What should my size be?

[heidismommy]

http://www.calculator.net/bra-size-c...=inch&x=87&y=3

I found this online, according to the above calculator I should be a 32 E. That certainly doesn't seem right so I'm not sure if it's a good guide, but it's fun to plug in numbers anyway.

http://www.herroom.com/bra-fitting-advice,901,30.html

The above one seems more accurate. According to this site, I'm a 32 B (or between an A and B).

[heidismommy]

did not read

post more pics in squat booty please

thanks

bad guy out

Lol! I might just do that soon .

[Artistry]

You should be in a 28DD. VS doesn't acknowledge this size exists because they want to sell you their bras. You can get a 28 band at some Nordstrom locations. Or you can order them online from stores like Bravissimo, Brastop.com, Figleaves or HerRoom. My favorite mainstream brands are Freya (which run a little loose in their half cups) and Panache.

The ultimate best bras in the WORLD are Ewa Michalak. And they are cheap. You can order anything on the website in pretty much any size. If it isn't on the drop down, email them and they will custom make it for. You can even mix and match features you like from various bras.

Accurate. Although, to be fair, I had a fairly hard time finding a C in anything below 34 in other brands, so I will give them a tiny bit of credit.

Thank you! Off to shop.

[heidismommy]

Refreshing thread starting now, every 3 seconds =)

Haha!

[Botika]

Haha, I feel like that too. I have a list of online and brick and mortar stores that sell band sizes starting at 28. It is crazy how many women wear a band size far too big. Also most don't understand the band to cup ratio and that cup sizes change as band size does.

Can you post links? I wear a 28 band in Freya... this is always a special order size at lingerie shops near me which is frustrating!!

[latebloomingmom]

OP can I pm you my measurements?

[conceptions]

You should be in a 28DD. VS doesn't acknowledge this size exists because they want to sell you their bras. You can get a 28 band at some Nordstrom locations. Or you can order them online from stores like Bravissimo, Brastop.com, Figleaves or HerRoom. My favorite mainstream brands are Freya (which run a little loose in their half cups) and Panache.

The ultimate best bras in the WORLD are Ewa Michalak. And they are cheap. You can order anything on the website in pretty much any size. If it isn't on the drop down, email them and they will custom make it for. You can even mix and match features you like from various bras.

What? I have the same measurements and I am nowhere near a DD.

VS stopped making the semi-lined demi I used to buy. Recommendations for lightly lined (so no nips) demi bras?

[yalie]

Wow after reading this thread I feel like my ribcage is huge!

[CaliSun]

i'm in need of a boob fairy that can guide me to a right bra.

op you wanna be my boob fairy?

28 ribcage 35 bust HELP OP!

(never been able to figure out my size)

Edit:

http://www.calculator.net/bra-size-c...=inch&x=87&y=3

I found this online, according to the above calculator I should be a 32 E. That certainly doesn't seem right so I'm not sure if it's a good guide, but it's fun to plug in numbers anyway.

http://www.herroom.com/bra-fitting-advice,901,30.html

The above one seems more accurate. According to this site, I'm a 32 B (or between an A and B).

just used these. first link came out with 32 F, second link came out with 32 G.

Dat feel when you can no longer buy in store bras.....

[MonRobot]

If you want to use a calculator.... don't use those. Theyare wrong. Use the ones from Butterfly Collection Lingerie or A Sophisticated Pair.

[MonRobot]

okay: Now i have a serious question.

Have lost weight

ribcage: 36 inches
bust: 44 inches

what should my size be?

36ff

[MonRobot]

I would love to know

31" around ribcage, 35 1/2 at the bust.

If you are wearing Freya or like a snug band, try a 30DD, if you like a roomier fit, try a 32D

[MonRobot]

i'm in need of a boob fairy that can guide me to a right bra.

op you wanna be my boob fairy?

28 ribcage 35 bust HELP OP!

(never been able to figure out my size)

28F
And special bras are higher quality. Once you get used to the price jump, you'll enjoy it.