Bra Sizes *ladies*

When I was at my highest, I was improperly measured by a VS employee at 38DD. I hated those bras.

I'm now sitting at ~135 lbs, and I'm properly sized to 32E. I'm also full on bottom, so I can really only wear balconette bras and I can't just fill out the top of plunge or demi cups. My sister sizes are a 34DD or a 36C as these have the same volume as a 32E. However, I just do not fit properly into a 36C.

A couple years ago I lost 35 lbs. I went from 34 E to 32 E.

Check out post below for an explanation.

Where on earth do you find these odd cup sizes like DDD or g or f. I don't need them I'm just curious. I am currently a 36D, not much change with 20#'s, guess it came off somewhere else.

They're not odd cup sizes. :ohwell:

Most "good" lingerie stores and/or manufacturers include band sizes 28-44, cup sizes AAA-H+. 26 bands or bands higher than 44 are considered "odd' sizes and generally need to come from different countries (Japan and Poland come to mind). Same with cup sizing that gets into the J/I range.

The problem is that so many women THINK an F or a DDD cup are "odd" because they don't venture beyond Victoria's Secret or Sears. Women fit themselves into poor fitting bras based on a variety of reasons, including untrained "fitters" fitting them, societal influence (Pamela Anderson has claimed to be a DD cup before... lolz; she's not. Tom Cruise isn't 5'8". Etc.), etc.

It turns into a vicious cycle where women just get what's available, manufacturers keep feeding those sizes, and since that becomes what's "most available" or "easiest," women just keep buying. In the meantime, you have so many women insecure about their breasts because they're not properly supporting them, they're depressed about a size (I've seen people wearing 34As find out their actually 30DDs), and get shirty when they see someone else claim a bra size they're unfamiliar with (Not you, but I've personally had someone on MFP tell me I was lying about my bra size because of their ignorance on the subject).

And, of course, not wearing a bra is fine, too... but wearing one is great, as well! If you're wearing the right size

/rant

SW: 148 lbs
CW: 120 lbs

I'm 5'5" with an hourglass figure

bra (properly measured): 34/36B (no change)

im 5'6
@ 230 lbs i was a 44G/H
Currently down to 169 and a 38DDD/E
Always wear a properly fitting bra here, used to be a tester for Maidenform

SW: 249
CW: 183
GW: 149

26 yrs old
5'6

So far I've made it from a 42DD to a 38D. I have 34 more pounds to go but I'm still really hoping I'll lose some more weight there. Maybe...a 36C? I'd be in heaven!

SW: 225
CW: 217ish
5'7"
42C

I expect to end up around 36G by the time I hit 150lbs. Unlike so many (frikkin' LUCKY) ladies, my sweater puppies do not change their volume whatsoever. -_-

When I was a size 10, I looked like a toothpick with grapes attached. That sounds cool, until you realize I was **12** at the time. siiiiiigh.

I just want to say that I would like some of everyone else's boobs. I used to wear a D cup and I spilled out. Probably wrong band size too.

After losing 100 lbs I now barely fit a B....as in maybe I should add some Kleenex to my bra........

I am now very jealous of everyone else Thank you. That's all

And congrats to everyone on their weight loss!

I'm 5'4". Started around 140 lbs and 32G bra. Currently 118 pounds and wear a 28E in most brands.

Lately I've been thinking about losing 5 more pounds just to see if they'll get a bit smaller. I've got a small frame with narrow ribcage so mine look bigger than they otherwise might with a wider band size.

I went and got sized about 5 months ago (before I really started losing weight) and was wearing a 40 D, I went to a 40 DDD, I know that's all wrong now, because my bra's are too big, but with the weather being so crappy I haven't had the opportunity to buy new ones and get resized. I believe I should be in a size 38 not sure the cup size though I think I'd be a DD or DDD. Because I'm built oddly the lady that measured me a few months ago told me I could be a 40 DDD, or 38 E, She said if I go up a cup size I will probably go down a band size and vise-a-versa. I also have to have a full coverage bra because of being a retail worker and bending over and moving a lot I rather not have to be retucking my boobs all day like I would if I had a regular bra, and I feel more secure (The boyfriend likes them too because they have cute lace on the top to make them "full coverage" which he thinks is sexy).

5'6.5 - 42DD at 310 lbs, current weight 159 - still not sure what to wear. I've been ''professionally'' fitted and they told me 38C but no 38C fits me. Particularly as I'm actually 36 around the ribs at the moment so it's too big around...and what little fat is left in my poor saggy ladies might be a C but there's so much loose skin that i can't fit all of THAT into a C cup. So i still end up having to roll around in a D and just hope that they don't fall out if i have to lean over at all.

Hi,

I agree with the comments that the UK is great for getting the right bra size - they definitely have something for a women of every band and cup size. Until I was in my early 40s I was shopping mostly in regular department stores and was so envious of my friends who had a large selection of colours and styles to choose from. A girl's spirit can only handle so many practical biege bras. In Toronto there are a boutique stores with a full range of sizes but anything over a D is quite expensive. I now use Ebay UK and mail order UK companies like Figleaves and get a rainbow of options at a reasonable price. They also have AAA sizes so I would say that anyone can find something that fits perfectly and is lovely to show off in.

The change in bra size is hard to predict but if you have 20-30 lbs to loss you will probably at least go down a band size (back fat begone!). Whatever you do don't try on sizes based on how you measure with a tap across the largest part of your bust. I measure 43 around but wear a 34H UK sized bra. A fitter told me that in most cases women need a band size that is smaller and cup size that is larger. Once you loss the weight I would definitely recommend a bra fitting and a celebratory "pretty bra spree".

SW 254 - 38 H
CW 193 - 36 ?? - my bras are too big now but I haven't had time to get properly refitted. Currently the H cups fit like a dream, the gore tacks perfectly and everything's swell, but the band is all stretchy and I'm on the inmost row of hooks. Recently tried taking my measurements on my own, based on that I'm pretty confident that my band size is now 36 but I need help to get the cup size.

Edit: Oh yeah, the other stats you asked for:

36 years old
5' 8" tall
rather "apple" shaped I believe (majority of my weight is in my round, pregnant-looking gut. Even at my smallest "adult" size, 136# at 18 years old and fresh out of high school, people would ask if I was pregnant!)

Strengthtraining and weights have stopped me losing my bust this time!

SW (2 years ago) 127kg (280lb)
CW 106kg (233 lb)
Height 5' 2" (160cm)
Start bra size 18DD (40DD)
Current bra size 18DD (40DD)

My emphaisis is on health and fitness, I am eating well (not really clean), walking regularly and have taught myself to run, drink verly little alcohol and make sure I drink plenty of water.

The difference, this time, over all the other times I have 'dieted' and exercised is that I STRENGTHTRAIN and LIFT.

Every other time, the boobs have gone first, this time I have maintained my size but I do wear Size 16 in a sportsbra which is still a bit tight, but then they should be?

Some of my ordinary bras are starting to feel a little looser but not enough to change down a size.