Ladies: In need of some help :)

mznisaelaine

So for a very long time now I have been unable to figure out my bra size... I feel I'm in between sizes and if I get one size it's way too big and if I get another size it's way too small.

I feel I'm spending way too much money on bras and I even got measured and that still doesnt help...

Is anyone experiencing this? What do you do or which cup size do you go with if your in between sizes?
I figured it's the weight loss but it's been like this for months and this area just won't go down unfortunately. Help

Brandicaloriecountess

I am at that point right now. I got measured and I am literally pouring over the cup. But I have another bra one cup size larger and it's too big :-x annoying lol

Lindsey_81

I have noticed that the same cup size seems to be a bit different depending on the rib size. For example I wear a 36 D but if I try a 34 D on the cups seem a bit smaller. Does this make sense? Maybe you could just go up or down a size and the cup size will fit you differently.

garlic7girl

Honestly, because America has gotten away from the department store lingerie saleswoman who actually knew her job most women don't know their bra size. I came from the era when the saleswoman would have a tape measure around her neck and would measure you!!!! Truly my friend the only sure way is to go to a store where you can be measured to get a good fit! Sad but true. Also, when I got measured sometimes there was a slight varience because the different companies made their bras differently so you may go up or down depending on the company too. Happy Hunting!

moriaht

There are lots of stores that will do a fitting for you. I recently got one and i was wearing a cup size smaller and band size bigger than i needed! Its really helpful.

Edit: A measuring tape isnt always enough! Go to a place where someone comes in and shows you exactly how it should fit inthe straps, band, and cups!

raige123

I bought an Ahh Bra ... love it!!! Comfy and keeps the girls where they should be.

mznisaelaine

I have noticed that the same cup size seems to be a bit different depending on the rib size. For example I wear a 36 D but if I try a 34 D on the cups seem a bit smaller. Does this make sense? Maybe you could just go up or down a size and the cup size will fit you differently.

Yup makes sense.. But I've tried that.. I'm not sure if I'm 34 C or a 36 C... Ones too small and ones too big... like I can't figure it out...Lol

Jain

Do you have an old fashioned underwear shop near you? The ladys who measure you in department stores are not very well trained. I when to a real old fashioned shop & the older lady there 'measured' me by eye, not tape measure required!
It was the best fitting bra I've ever had!

mistresseeyore

So for a very long time now I have been unable to figure out my bra size... I feel I'm in between sizes and if I get one size it's way too big and if I get another size it's way too small.

I feel I'm spending way too much money on bras and I even got measured and that still doesnt help...

Is anyone experiencing this? What do you do or which cup size do you go with if your in between sizes?
I figured it's the weight loss but it's been like this for months and this area just won't go down unfortunately. Help

I used to work at a bra factory. Here's the rule of thumb to know. Example:

44D is the same thing as a 42DD.

The cup size help with ample sizes but small width. Say you try on the 44D, perfect on width, but there is over spillage on top, go with the 42 DD, no spillage and will fit around the width. Also there are also bra extenders.

NiciS72

I got fitted for the first time in YEARS last May. Apparently I've been wearing WAY TO BIG of a band. It took me about a month to get used to how tight it was. Now I don't even notice it. The band should be able to hold the girls up even if your strap falls down. It's super tight at first if you've been wearing a looser band. I also went from a G cup (before I lost any weight) to a K cup and was SHOCKED. I say go to a good place that will measure you. I like Intimacy as they know their stuff and really work with you. I would also recommend Nordstrom or one of the better department stores that have a bra fitting specialist.

messyinthekitchen

Well it's not sexy thats for sure but it will help for the time being. Theres those bras I can't remember what they're called but they are bra made out of the same material as sports bras and you buy them in the size of the t-shirt you wear. I never thought they have half shoe sizes why would they not have half bra sizes.

Onesnap

1. Stay away from Victoria's Secret
2. Head to your nearest Nordstrom (buy 1 good bra and it'll be better than 3-4 cheap ones). They are known for their bra sizers.

ElizabethRoad

I have noticed that the same cup size seems to be a bit different depending on the rib size. For example I wear a 36 D but if I try a 34 D on the cups seem a bit smaller. Does this make sense? Maybe you could just go up or down a size and the cup size will fit you differently.

Well yes, that is how it's supposed to work.

I just went to the store and tried on as many bras as it took until I found one that fit me well. The different brands have somewhat different sizing so you can't always say you're a certain size.

caveats

I have noticed that the same cup size seems to be a bit different depending on the rib size. For example I wear a 36 D but if I try a 34 D on the cups seem a bit smaller. Does this make sense? Maybe you could just go up or down a size and the cup size will fit you differently.

This is actually intentional. I'm a 32DD, but my same cup in a different band size is 34D. (I found this out when I lost an inch off my band size but couldn't fit into the cups!)

If you got measured and still aren't fitting correctly into the recommended size, then maybe get remeasured by a different lady ... ?

Or if you really are in between sizes, you could try going with the large cup size but in a different style -- a demi-cup, for example. That way you at least wouldn't have so much fabric to deal with. I just don't know if you can really squeeze into a smaller cup and still have it look flattering (but if you can pull it off, please share and let me know how, lol).

cheekyleonie

There are lots of stores that will do a fitting for you. I recently got one and i was wearing a cup size smaller and band size bigger than i needed! Its really helpful.

Edit: A measuring tape isnt always enough! Go to a place where someone comes in and shows you exactly how it should fit inthe straps, band, and cups!

Agreed!!!! That reminds me that I need to get a fitting, and a better sports bra!!!

adjones5

I have noticed that the same cup size seems to be a bit different depending on the rib size. For example I wear a 36 D but if I try a 34 D on the cups seem a bit smaller. Does this make sense? Maybe you could just go up or down a size and the cup size will fit you differently.

This ^^ a lot of times if you change the band size it will help with the fit of the cup size too. Example, if I wear if I wear a 34 D it seems like the band fits but the cup is too small when I wear the band on the smallest clasp but if I wear a 32 DD and wear the band on the middle clasp then it fits correctly. Play with different band sizes and closing them on different clasps. If that doesn't work they have stores where they can make them custom for you. Touch of lace is a good one around Dallas, I'm not sure where you live but I'm sure there is some type of store like that near you. Unfortunately it may get a little pricey but its worth it for a good fitting bra! Best of luck!

12skipafew99100

I find that if I'm over weight I need my bra tighter than when I'm thin. Feels better, more secure.

Lindsey_81

I have noticed that the same cup size seems to be a bit different depending on the rib size. For example I wear a 36 D but if I try a 34 D on the cups seem a bit smaller. Does this make sense? Maybe you could just go up or down a size and the cup size will fit you differently.

Yup makes sense.. But I've tried that.. I'm not sure if I'm 34 C or a 36 C... Ones too small and ones too big... like I can't figure it out...Lol

I know Playtex makes 1/2 sizes.

sylvuz323

Once I find a bra that I like I stick with that one, for me its Bali. If you are trying on different brands that's probably going to be a problem, I also found that even when I would get measured I was never wearing the size that they said I should wear, their number was always larger. When I lost a cup size it was definitely noticeable, I don't wear padded bras so its easy to see that the material isn't stretched out as it should be. But maybe you do need a different band size versus a change in the cup.

Alexagetsfit

Yup makes sense.. But I've tried that.. I'm not sure if I'm 34 C or a 36 C... Ones too small and ones too big... like I can't figure it out...Lol

Alright...two things:
If you are a 34C, you would be a 36B. Every time you go up a band size, you go down a cup size and vice versa. Now that I have shrunk some, I actually wear both a 34D and a 36C depending on the cut of the bra.

If you aren't fitting into a cup size properly, go to dillard's. They have a bra that I can't remember the brand, but they have Barely A's, Barely B's and so on. My sister swears by them as she is in between cup sizes.

socialite1

I would try going to a lingerie boutique to get measured. This is what they do every day and are pretty good at figuring out what your size is. Additionally, they'll spend the time to help you try on a number of bras until you find one that really fits. These bras are usually pricer than other places, but I usually buy one just as a "thank you for your help" to the associate for their time and expertise.