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happyheart15
happyheart15 Posts: 383 Member
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I've lost a little over 40 pounds, and my 42G bras are definitely too big. I ordered a bra in a 36DDD, but it's a little too small in the cup because my breasts spill over the top.

I think i need to stick with a G cup, but go down to a 36 or 38 in the band. My question is, the cup sizes on a 36G is smaller than the cup size for a 42G, right, even though the letter is the same? (I know I need to get fitted, and I will some time next month).
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  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,473 Member
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    i say throw the bras OUT,, go free.....
  • Cr01502
    Cr01502 Posts: 3,614 Member
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    If I've lost a little over 40 pounds, and my 42G bras are definitely too big. I ordered a bra in a 36DDD, but it's a little too small in the cup because my breasts spill over the top.

    This is what we like to call a "good problem".
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,141 Member
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    Yes, the cups get smaller as the waist band decreases.

    Only found this out recently, baffling!
  • ruwise
    ruwise Posts: 265 Member
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    Yes it is smaller. The letter relates to how many inches over your back size it is.
  • Gizziemoto
    Gizziemoto Posts: 430 Member
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    My experience is that the cup was the same as the larger size. Years ago I went from a 44DDD to a 34DDD and the cups felt the same.
  • happyheart15
    happyheart15 Posts: 383 Member
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    You men, lol.
  • caspergirl7
    caspergirl7 Posts: 590 Member
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    You need to get measured!!! Different styles & brands will fit differently
  • CristinaL1983
    CristinaL1983 Posts: 1,119 Member
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    This explains it really well:

    http://www.herroom.com/bra-fitting-advice,901,30.html?1
  • SoViLicious
    SoViLicious Posts: 2,633 Member
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    If I've lost a little over 40 pounds, and my 42G bras are definitely too big. I ordered a bra in a 36DDD, but it's a little too small in the cup because my breasts spill over the top.

    This is what we like to call a "good problem".

    Hello... Are you an expert on bra measurements? I got you info from a friend.
  • Shannonpurple
    Shannonpurple Posts: 268 Member
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    Bra sizes if you go down a band you go up a cup and if you go up a band you go down a cup.

    Example I am a 36D=34DD=38C
  • SarahKhristan
    SarahKhristan Posts: 134 Member
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    I would suggest going to a professional and getting a fit done. You may need a specialty size. I know Macy's has fit specialists.
  • farmers_daughter
    farmers_daughter Posts: 1,632 Member
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    No should be the same. a G is a G is a G. If it's not it should be. I know a 40 DD is the same as a 38 DD anyways.

    Keep in mind how much extra "boob" you have under your arms, yeah I know as if having boobs isn't bad enough. Wait! let me recant. I love my boobs, but.... there is a reason why I had a reduction for God sakes. lol.
  • PriceK01
    PriceK01 Posts: 834 Member
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    Cup size seems to stay the same. I've gone from 36DD to 34DD. The 34DD seems a bit big, so I tried my 34D in the exact same brand, but I was spilling out. Maybe I need a 32DD, but I can't find that size in my favorite.
  • mnishi
    mnishi Posts: 422 Member
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    Wearing a bra, measure underneath your breasts, then measure around your nipples. The difference between the two is your cup size.

    Example 36 & 42
    difference is 6 (1 is A, 2 is B... 6 is DDD)
    Then your bra size is 36 (first number) DDD
  • 1two3four
    1two3four Posts: 413 Member
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    I've lost a little over 40 pounds, and my 42G bras are definitely too big. I ordered a bra in a 36DDD, but it's a little too small in the cup because my breasts spill over the top.

    I think i need to stick with a G cup, but go down to a 36 or 38 in the band. My question is, the cup sizes on a 36G is smaller than the cup size for a 42G, right, even though the letter is the same? (I know I need to get fitted, and I will some time next month).

    What?! Omg, for real??
  • kiangel
    kiangel Posts: 246 Member
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    I would go and get fitted :) when I was 200lbs my cup size was a G , now 50lbs lighter and although band size reduced lots my cup size is still the same :(

    I tried measuring and ordering at home , spent a fortune on wrong sizes !
  • happyheart15
    happyheart15 Posts: 383 Member
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    Thanks everyone, very helpful information! I will definitely go get fitted. I only have Macy's and Dillards around me, so I'll probably go to Macy's.
  • Lift_This_
    Lift_This_ Posts: 2,756 Member
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    i'd get them refitted before buying any more.

    i lost almost 60 pounds. went from a 46D to a 38/40DD
  • Shannonpurple
    Shannonpurple Posts: 268 Member
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    No should be the same. a G is a G is a G. If it's not it should be. I know a 40 DD is the same as a 38 DD anyways.

    Keep in mind how much extra "boob" you have under your arms, yeah I know as if having boobs isn't bad enough. Wait! let me recant. I love my boobs, but.... there is a reason why I had a reduction for God sakes. lol.

    Nope this is wrong a 40DD is not equal to a 38DD, 40DD=38DDD
  • CoderGal
    CoderGal Posts: 6,800 Member
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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brassiere_measurement

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