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Bra help

I am still oxox — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 19:57:12 GMT

I think I need some sort of up lifteven thought I wear underwire, I am not filling the entire cup. I want to keep this thread clean

Re: Bra help

kittyloo — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 19:59:46 GMT

if you're not filling the cup all the way, you need a smaller cup size.

over the years, my weight has gone up and down quite a bit. when i'm down, this is one of the first places i lose it.

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I am still oxox — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 20:05:49 GMT

There is no 42 A

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Diva on The Q — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 20:16:51 GMT

I'd start with getting a professional bra fitting. It's been said that many women are wearing the wrong size bra.

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KingstonsMom — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 20:19:22 GMT

@I am still oxox

They make gel bra inserts for 'lift', which in your case should help you fill in the cup.

I call 'em 'jack-em-ups', but a search for 'gel bra inserts' should work.

I know I see them in stores.

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kittyloo — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 20:20:32 GMT

ah, yes. i've actually been in that boat before. You can't find a A cup in a larger band size.

Manufacturers believe that only teens wear that size.

I switched to a "push up" bra at that time. Many of them are not a "extreme" push up. actually just gave the appearance of a little cleavage.

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I am still oxox — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 20:27:25 GMT

@Diva on The Q

There used to be a great store around the corner and it closed, the "fitters' at Lord and Taylor are useless, they put me in like a 38C which does not nearly fit

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ScrapHappy — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 20:35:20 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
@Diva on The Q

There used to be a great store around the corner and it closed, the "fitters' at Lord and Taylor are useless, they put me in like a 38C which does not nearly fit

Try Soma. I've had bra fitting there (in 2 different states) and they have been very nice.

Re: Bra help

Abrowneyegirl — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 20:37:49 GMT

Try ThirdLove

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I am still oxox — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 20:41:57 GMT

@Abrowneyegirl

Thank you but they carry up to size 38

@Abrowneyegirl wrote:
Try ThirdLove

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ItsME — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 20:51:10 GMT

@I am still oxox ... I would do a search for another bra specialty store near you. You're in the NYC area, right? There should be some there. You could also try Soma for a fitting. The other thing I was going to say is that the cup size of a 40B should be the same as a 42A. If the band isn't wide enough, you could use and extender for the band. Good luck!

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RedRedHair — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 21:04:40 GMT

@I am still oxox Have you visited the HerRoom site? They have an impressive range of sizes and styles. Also, they have a Universal Cup Sizing System that assures the same fit across all brands including European. You can take a free quiz to help determine the type of bra you need -- the results will be emailed to you. There are videos on proper fit, etc. and their customer services is most helpful.

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I am still oxox — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 22:14:04 GMT

@RedRedHair

Thank you but the universal Bra thing seems to be for cup sizes D and above

@RedRedHair wrote:
@I am still oxox Have you visited the HerRoom site? They have an impressive range of sizes and styles. Also, they have a Universal Cup Sizing System that assures the same fit across all brands including European. You can take a free quiz to help determine the type of bra you need -- the results will be emailed to you. There are videos on proper fit, etc. and their customer services is most helpful.

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terrier3 — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 22:22:15 GMT

Have you tried First Love online?

They make half cup sizes.

I have never had such comfortable underwire bras in my life!

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Little Way — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 22:57:30 GMT

If you go to Wacoal's website (wacoal hyphen america dot com) and scroll to the bottom of the page, click on "bra finder" and it lets you look through their bras based on shape. And one choice is what you desribe yourself as (not filling the upper portion). So see what they suggest.

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Katcat1 — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 23:00:39 GMT

@I am still oxox It might be the brand of the bra too. Check out Kohl's right now as they are having a huge sale on bras.

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I am still oxox — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 23:08:41 GMT

@terrier3

Thanks but they do not carry anything over a 38

@terrier3 wrote:
Have you tried First Love online?
They make half cup sizes.
I have never had such comfortable underwire bras in my life!

Re: Bra help

ALRATIBA — Sat, 11 Aug 2018 23:39:39 GMT

I had an issue with cup size ... I'm between an A and a B.

I found a cup that fit, but the band was too small. The next size band - the cup was too big.

So, I bought packages of 2" bra extenders (they come in 3 hook and 2 hook styles). They sell them at Amazon.

It has been the perfect solution for me.

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Abrowneyegirl — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 00:09:35 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
@Abrowneyegirl

Thank you but they carry up to size 38

@Abrowneyegirl wrote:
Try ThirdLove

@I am still oxox Actually they carry up to 48 and very generous cup sizes. I have 2 friends that are extremely busty and they look SO MUCH better and trimmer when they wear their ThirdLove bra. I can not believe how much better the right bra makes! It is really amazing.

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Andreatoo — Sun, 12 Aug 2018 00:26:13 GMT

@ItsME wrote:
@I am still oxox ... I would do a search for another bra specialty store near you. You're in the NYC area, right? There should be some there. You could also try Soma for a fitting. The other thing I was going to say is that the cup size of a 40B should be the same as a 42A. If the band isn't wide enough, you could use and extender for the band. Good luck!

@I am still oxox I think @ItsME is correct. I learned last year from the sales associate in the lingerie department at Nordstrom that generally speaking if you go down a band size you go up a cup size