Helpful Bra Sizing Tips That I Discovered

Yardlie · ‎03-10-2010

Ladies, I recently did a ton of research on bra sizing. I can't point to one site, because I probably checked out every site and article that I could find online. Anyway, these are some good points that I learned:

1. Most of you probably already know that you do not wear the same size bra in every brand.

2. Different brand bras want you to measure differently...some measure above the bre@st and some measure below the bre@st for cup size. You can actually measure a different cup size because of this.

3. The density of your breast will affect the fit of your bra. Jockey makes a bra fit cup with 10 plastic cups that you can use to measure the "volume" of your breast. The kit costs $20; however, they will apply that $20 to the first bra you purchase from them. Unfortunately, they only sell four bras.

4. Probably the most helpful tip for me (full breasted), was that for each increase in cup size (e.g. from C to D), you can generally go down one band size (e.g. from 40 to 38). I was needing a 40-D and learned that I can wear a 36-DDD...and it fits great! It actually does a much better job of separating my bre@sts, and the middle of the bra lies right at my sternum instead of floating above my sternum. The elastic band in back is right where it should be...does not ride up. Also, no "double bubble" (to quote the Breezies' lady. More importantly, I look much better in that size.

5. I learned that a DDD cup is equal to a F cup, and DDDD is equal to a G cup. I had never heard of a G cup, but I found them online, and Kohl's actually carries a few. I live in a small city and have very few places to shop for clothing.

Hope some of these tips help a little in that frustrating task of finding the correct bra size...and one that makes you look good.

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Suzeecat · ‎05-05-2010

This is helpful, thanks! Quite unexpectedly, I am growing in this area post-menopause, despite no weight gain elsewhere. I find it disturbing and uncomfortable (my gyno says there is no reason to be alarmed medically) and am having a lot of trouble finding bras to fit after being the same size for most of my adult life. I guess it's back to the fitting room for me . . . .

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I just wish I could find A BRA that comes close to my size....30dd. I aways have to get the 32 altered to fit me. Real drag.

MickD · ‎03-10-2010

@SilleeMee - have you tried Soma????? Oh darn....I just went to the site and smallest is a 32.......surprising....there are a lot of petite women with large cup sizes in my neck of the woods (OC).....friends of mine swear by this brand.....hmmmm...

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SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@MickD wrote:
@SilleeMee - have you tried Soma?????

MickD, no I have not. But I just looked at their site and they don't carry 30s either. I really don't think they exist.

NickNack · ‎03-10-2010

@SilleeMee wrote:
I just wish I could find A BRA that comes close to my size....30dd. I aways have to get the 32 altered to fit me. Real drag.

@SilleeMee There are many places on line that sell 30DD's. I just checked herroom dot com, and they have them.

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NickNack · ‎03-10-2010

@SilleeMee I also checked Bare Necessities, and they have them, too.

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SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@Nicknack wrote:
@SilleeMee I also checked Bare Necessities, and they have them, too.

Thanks NickNack! Guess I've been living under a rock

spent2much · ‎03-10-2010

@Yardlie Thanks for the info and tips. I have yet to find a really comfortable bra. I've been fitted and I've spent a lot. Some are more comfortable than others, but I can't say ANY of them are really comfortable. (I'm a 40 DD.) It's the first thing I take off when I get home.

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Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

Two more things I'd like to add .....

If you google "bra size calculator", several will come up. When you enter your measurements, the bra sizes won't all be the same.

Also, not every "bra fitter" knows what the heck they are doing. (don't get me started on the idiot I dealt with!)

We hear it thrown around that 80% of women are wearing the wrong bra size. Frankly, with all the conflicting information out there, I'm really impressed that 20% of women were able to get it right! lol