PSA for Women: Weight loss can make your boobs BIGGER.

Isn't sometimes kind of along the lines of they are the same size but the when the band size shrinks to compensate for the weight loss the cup size has to increase to offer the same amount of support? That's what it was in my case at least. I went from a 38B to a 32C but they stayed around the same size. I need to find that article my friend sent me haha. It explained it so much better than I can.

Either way- Congrats on the weight loss!!

It's just about appearance compared to your body. I can wear a 32B, 34A, or 30C. They are all about the same cup size.

arditarose wrote: »

It's just about appearance compared to your body. I can wear a 32B, 34A, or 30C. They are all about the same cup size.

This, and coincidentally same here. I don’t see how they’d get actually bigger: maybe appear bigger relatively speaking, or the cup size changed because the band is a different size.

38C, 40B, and 34DD are all the same cup size. Cup size is relative to band size. You're breasts didn't actually get any bigger, they just didn't get any smaller while the rest of you did. They seem bigger because the rest of you is smaller. Congrats on the weight loss!

ETA:
Not sure what you're using to measure but most women are wearing a larger band size then they should meaning they should be in a larger letter cup.

In case anyone cares, to get your band size, measure under your breasts. Whatever that number is, that is your band size (round down if you get an odd number). I know it seems small but that is what you should be wearing. Then bend at the waist and measure around the fullest part of your breasts, don't pull the tape tight. Subtract your band number from that number and that is your cup size (1in=A, 2in=B, 3in=C...).

If you're like me and just can't be comfortable in the band size you should be, adjust your cup size accordingly. Example: if you should be in a 32C but want a 34 band size you would need to adjust your cup size down to a B. If you should be in a 32C but want a 30 band, you would adjust cup size up to D.

Again, not sure if anyone gives a d**m but I thought I would share if anyone is.

I'm 37 so definitely well out breast growth age. I went from a 40B to a 36D over the past year. I got fitted both times since I had babies and major ups and downs in my weight. Whatever is happening, I've never worn a D and I'm loving it.

Cup size is actually connected to your proportions. Its one reason why your size can change depending on how or where you lose weight. If the difference between your ribcage and your bust is 1 inch then you are an A cup, 2 inches is a B cup, 3 inches is a C cup, etc. Everyone gains and loses fat differently. Some people don't see as much change in the chest/bust area. I went down several band sizes but kept my proportion so my cup size did not change.

Your band size got smaller

notfromarizona wrote: »

I'm 19 years old and 5'8 and I just wanted to say that when I started losing weight (220lbs) I wore a bra size of roughly 38C mayyybe 40B.
After losing 40 lbs I wear a 34DD and they sit up higher on my chest than they used to.

For a moment my boobs shrank to nearly non existent levels around a 38B, but once my ribcage started catching up miracles occurred. This makes me happy because for a while I thought I was going to be flat forever.

So if any of you are feeling down about losing where you don't want to lose, there's hope the rest of your body will even out!

I'm at a 40G. This had better not happen to me
*glares at boobs*

Too many women are unsupported wearing bras that do not fit them e.g. 34 or 36 Bs when they should be in a 32 C, citing "sister sizing" - but they're not the same. When buying a bra the band should sit tightly against your skin only just without digging in and should do up on the loosest setting. The wiring/cup should sit flush to your ribcage/underboob, including your sternum. This is because they stretch with age. So even if that 34 B fits you on the day you buy it within 3 months it will likely not be holding you properly any more...

I dropped from 38DD to 34F/32G depending on brand. I wish I could share it with you all who lost it!