Smaller bra size?

Ideal362433

It is different for everyone. My band size goes down but my cup size doesn't usually go down much (and I'm a G cup so that sucks really).

Some women do lose cup size and some don't, and I know in theory it is fatty tissue and it should leave, but it doesn't always, depends on genetics largely for that component of it unless you get super super thin.

eta: I am hoping this time is different, I would love for them to get small enough for me to buy underarmour sports bras and to shop regular stores for bras (I have trouble finding my current size even at the big women stores).

I don't get it tbh. I just want your explanation... Why do so many women not like having big boobs? I don't really get that concept. Which exactly is this?

wlaura88

Your band size may decrease, but your cup size may not! I was surprised to find I went from a 36DD to a 32DDD. That boggled my mind! Unfortunately, finding bras is now very difficult...and expensive.

aggiekaren01

Even if you're only losing band sizes and not cups, your breasts are getting smaller. The cup size is a proportion. A 32B cup and a 36B cup are not the same sized cup.

I'm hoping to lose about 30 lbs of breast myself I'm wearing an 44H and it really should be a 44J but those are impossible to find. The last time I was at my goal weight I was a 36E. I'm hoping to get a breast reduction once I hit my goal.

jadedone

You will mosy certainly go down because if I recall correctly, the breast area is mainly fat tissue

Breasts are made of fat and dense tissue. The amount you lose is dependent on your ratio of fat to tissue. Some people have denser breasts made up of little fatty tissue. These people tend to retain their size. If your breasts are made of more fat will lose more volume.

beckieboomoo

I've lost 20lb none have come off the girls yet but the band its getting looser, still got 42lb to go but hopefully the girls won't shrink to much

jadedone

I don't get it tbh. I just want your explanation... Why do so many women not like having big boobs? I don't really get that concept. Which exactly is this?

Here are the top 3 I can think of:
1. For some women it causes back pain (this can be mitigated for many with the proper sized bra, but not for everyone.) I am not one of those large busted women with that problem. My sister, who has another cup or so on me at a similar weight does.
2. Having large breasts has been deemed by society as a sign of being fat. This thread isn't bad, but many other breast size threads start insulting women with larger breasts saying it is all fat and they'd rather be "healthy" than fat with big breasts. Breast size is a lot more complicated than that, and there is a ton of variation. There are some people who gain weight in their breasts, and other women who's size hardly changes with weight gain. They are destined to have a large chest even at low weights or body fat percentages. There are also plenty of women with small rib cages and large breasts who have a very difficult time shopping for bras, but mainstream stores send them to plus sized stores to shop for bras. And even those do not fit. (I am one of those, even though I am at border of plus/regular at size 14-16, Lane Bryant doesn't have a bra to fit me. All are too big in the band and too small in the cup.)
3. Having a larger bra size makes it difficult to shop for bras. You need to go to specialty stores and bras are pricey. For me, a cheap bra means under $50.
4. Having large breasts is deemed as being slutty or not classy. I.E. you are a porn star or easy.

Our society has sexualized breasts so much, you can't just have them without people making assumptions. In a way breasts are a feminist issue. Think about all of the breast feeding controversy. Women aren't supposed to breast feed in public, because people might see their boobs!!!! Aahhhhh!!!! How will the men control themselves with bare breasts on display?

I have had sketchy guys ask me my breast size in the context of "flirting." Or just ask to see them. And many other women have had much worse experiences.

Ideal362433

I don't get it tbh. I just want your explanation... Why do so many women not like having big boobs? I don't really get that concept. Which exactly is this?

Here are the top 3 I can think of:
1. For some women it causes back pain (this can be mitigated for many with the proper sized bra, but not for everyone.) I am not one of those large busted women with that problem. My sister, who has another cup or so on me at a similar weight does.
2. Having large breasts has been deemed by society as a sign of being fat. This thread isn't bad, but many other breast size threads start insulting women with larger breasts saying it is all fat and they'd rather be "healthy" than fat with big breasts. Breast size is a lot more complicated than that, and there is a ton of variation. There are some people who gain weight in their breasts, and other women who's size hardly changes with weight gain. They are destined to have a large chest even at low weights or body fat percentages. There are also plenty of women with small rib cages and large breasts who have a very difficult time shopping for bras, but mainstream stores send them to plus sized stores to shop for bras. And even those do not fit. (I am one of those, even though I am at border of plus/regular at size 14-16, Lane Bryant doesn't have a bra to fit me. All are too big in the band and too small in the cup.)
3. Having a larger bra size makes it difficult to shop for bras. You need to go to specialty stores and bras are pricey. For me, a cheap bra means under $50.
4. Having large breasts is deemed as being slutty or not classy. I.E. you are a porn star or easy.

Our society has sexualized breasts so much, you can't just have them without people making assumptions. In a way breasts are a feminist issue. Think about all of the breast feeding controversy. Women aren't supposed to breast feed in public, because people might see their boobs!!!! Aahhhhh!!!! How will the men control themselves with bare breasts on display?

I have had sketchy guys ask me my breast size in the context of "flirting." Or just ask to see them. And many other women have had much worse experiences.

I never experienced any of that besides problems finding bras and people thinking somehow just because of a build I'm a *kitten*. But moreso with how people feel about it I've figured I'm not letting anyone put me down or make me feel bad about something I can't change like breasts size. But then again I had a rough road with chest size since I was a little kid so I guess that's why it's easier for me to say **** what others think of my boobs because it's nothing new to me. But I understand how that can be a negative for other women.

SmallMimi

Must be doing something wrong, Up from a D to DD!

sjanejack

I would like for my boobs to get a little smaller, but i'm not expecting it to happen. Plus, like someone said, it could be hard for some people to naturally lose weight from their boobs.

jugs35

Well today i went for a bra fitting and i have gone from a size 16G to a 14E.
And its only been 4.5weeks since i started doing MFP. So happy!

karaharrison2012

I have lost 55lbs. Before weight loss I was a 36C now I am a 32A Thank goodness for Victoria Secret Miraculous Bra They are GREAT . Also have the knock off version at Target for $17 lol

fletchj2

I've lost 40 pounds and dropped from a 42DD to a 40D which isn't too much but I'm ok with that. the weight is coming off around my waist and hips first which is nice.

spatulathumbs

Haha, why do some women not like having big boobs? I wear a G or GG cup, and let me tell you, it's an absolute pain. Shirts never fit well, my shoulders and back hurt, there's dents in my skin from my bras, they're not attractive at all. More mass = more sagging. Unless you have implants, larger breasts are not perky. I can't wait to go down in sizes everywhere, boobs included.

spatulathumbs

I don't get it tbh. I just want your explanation... Why do so many women not like having big boobs? I don't really get that concept. Which exactly is this?

Here are the top 3 I can think of:
1. For some women it causes back pain (this can be mitigated for many with the proper sized bra, but not for everyone.) I am not one of those large busted women with that problem. My sister, who has another cup or so on me at a similar weight does.
2. Having large breasts has been deemed by society as a sign of being fat. This thread isn't bad, but many other breast size threads start insulting women with larger breasts saying it is all fat and they'd rather be "healthy" than fat with big breasts. Breast size is a lot more complicated than that, and there is a ton of variation. There are some people who gain weight in their breasts, and other women who's size hardly changes with weight gain. They are destined to have a large chest even at low weights or body fat percentages. There are also plenty of women with small rib cages and large breasts who have a very difficult time shopping for bras, but mainstream stores send them to plus sized stores to shop for bras. And even those do not fit. (I am one of those, even though I am at border of plus/regular at size 14-16, Lane Bryant doesn't have a bra to fit me. All are too big in the band and too small in the cup.)
3. Having a larger bra size makes it difficult to shop for bras. You need to go to specialty stores and bras are pricey. For me, a cheap bra means under $50.
4. Having large breasts is deemed as being slutty or not classy. I.E. you are a porn star or easy.

Our society has sexualized breasts so much, you can't just have them without people making assumptions. In a way breasts are a feminist issue. Think about all of the breast feeding controversy. Women aren't supposed to breast feed in public, because people might see their boobs!!!! Aahhhhh!!!! How will the men control themselves with bare breasts on display?

I have had sketchy guys ask me my breast size in the context of "flirting." Or just ask to see them. And many other women have had much worse experiences.

^^^ THIS. You are completely correct.

NaughtyinCali

Ohh hell no. I plan to lose weight every where else but my boobs! I love them, its the belly and big thighs I can do without! We get to pick where it comes off of, right? Lol Im kidding, but only sort of. I dont want a flat chet. I want curves...just in the right places

solangeabbate

I would be happy if I could just lose enough weight in my boobs that I could buy bras at a department store.

ktsmom430

I wish they got smaller.
Cup size has stayed the same DD, but went from a 46 to 36.

ktcomplicated

You'll definitely go down a few sizes, but it'll probably be proportional to the size of your body. I started out as a 38 G and I just resized and now I'm a 34 H. I technically went up a cup size, but only because I've lost more from under my bust.

Measurements before losing:
Bust- 45
Under bust- 38

Current measurements:
Bust- 41.5
Under bust- 32.5

ToFatT0B3S1ck

My measurements say that I went from a 42C to a 36C. The 36C however doesn't fit right. I'm guessing I'm a 36B now. I don't understand how my measurements don't fit well in to the size designed for my measurements. Maybe it's the brand.

hookilau

My measurements say that I went from a 42C to a 36C. The 36C however doesn't fit right. I'm guessing I'm a 36B now. I don't understand how my measurements don't fit well in to the size designed for my measurements. Maybe it's the brand.

It could very well be. I'm having the same issue. What I've learned is that sister sizes can help and a whole lot of trial and error is involved. :ohwell: Maybe this pic might help...

Ladydragon20

Since I have started my weight loss journey I have had about 6 or 7 people (all females)say something to me about getting a breast reduction if I don't loss weight in that area. I know I will Lose some weight but I was big when I was smaller and younger so I don't anticipate getting to small. I've decided that I will not wear baggy clothes or have a reduction to make other people feel comfortable around me. I wore baggy shirts when I was younger I will not do it again. If I have health problems then I will consider a reduction but not to make people feel comfortable with my size.

Also on the subject of people thinking that you are fat when you have big boobs. I've experienced that when I was younger. My mother in law worked at a shirt factory and had bought some shirts for her daughter. She turned to me and said that she would have gotten me some but they did not have my size. I asked her what sizes she had gotten for her daughter she said a 10. I told her that was what I wore. Her daughter is very broad in the chest area. She was surprised that my shirt size was so small. That is one reason I will not wear baggy clothes again.

crose0056

I have greatly decreased the band size, but the cup size is always slow to go down, I don't know why. I think another 10lbs and I can go to a C cup. I was a full D squashed in when I started.

kristina1709

I went from a 40D to a 36C.

JDHINAZ

Just went bra shopping last weekend. I went down in band size, and up in cup size! By two cup sizes! WTH? I'm anticipating that will change, but I'm not complaining!

HeyGoRun

Remember if your band size goes down your cup goes up, doesn't mean they are bigger
I can be a 32F or 36D

It also depends on losing body fat not just weight, I went from a 36B to only a nipple popping out when I lost over 50#
In 2011, my reward was a boob job, i was not cool with having nothing!

Ideal362433

My measurements say that I went from a 42C to a 36C. The 36C however doesn't fit right. I'm guessing I'm a 36B now. I don't understand how my measurements don't fit well in to the size designed for my measurements. Maybe it's the brand.

It could very well be. I'm having the same issue. What I've learned is that sister sizes can help and a whole lot of trial and error is involved. :ohwell: Maybe this pic might help...

these examples aren't the best considering the have a certain body shape in mine...
I'm a '32D' measured by victoria secrets... I look a lot bigger than those photos because I'm top heavy and a lot skinnier...

Ideal362433

Since I have started my weight loss journey I have had about 6 or 7 people (all females)say something to me about getting a breast reduction if I don't loss weight in that area. I know I will Lose some weight but I was big when I was smaller and younger so I don't anticipate getting to small. I've decided that I will not wear baggy clothes or have a reduction to make other people feel comfortable around me. I wore baggy shirts when I was younger I will not do it again. If I have health problems then I will consider a reduction but not to make people feel comfortable with my size.

Also on the subject of people thinking that you are fat when you have big boobs. I've experienced that when I was younger. My mother in law worked at a shirt factory and had bought some shirts for her daughter. She turned to me and said that she would have gotten me some but they did not have my size. I asked her what sizes she had gotten for her daughter she said a 10. I told her that was what I wore. Her daughter is very broad in the chest area. She was surprised that my shirt size was so small. That is one reason I will not wear baggy clothes again.

I find that a problem in that I can't find a shirt that completely shows how flat my stomach is and cover my chest so I have to wear a size that makes me stomach look poofy which is annoying.

MsMimidoll

I want to get to my former weight, and I wore a 36C at the time....right now I wear a 40D, so hopefully I won't go smaller than I was before.

Ideal362433

Haha, why do some women not like having big boobs? I wear a G or GG cup, and let me tell you, it's an absolute pain. Shirts never fit well, my shoulders and back hurt, there's dents in my skin from my bras, they're not attractive at all. More mass = more sagging. Unless you have implants, larger breasts are not perky. I can't wait to go down in sizes everywhere, boobs included.

are you saying a real G or GG cup or the kind that is like 7 or 8 inches from the rib cage?

Because I have 8 inch cups they don't hurt my back nor are they saggy. I'm technically a 28 GG if you measure below the bust and then my bust size. It might be the bra you're using or childbirth or age. Which honestly my mom is a 28C cup and saggy since 20 due to childbirth... That's small... Also let me tell you one more thing. I can tell you myself big breasts are far better saggy than saggy small boobs because they just look like skinny at that point. Anybody can have saggy or perky boobs. I honestly think apples to apples big boobs always win over small ones when compared correcting. Be grateful for what you have you're beautiful no matter what .

AnnieMae07

I was a 38 DD... now I'm a 32 D. I love my small D's!