How many cup sizes did you lose?

xNausicaa
xNausicaa Posts: 61 Member
edited November 20 in Health and Weight Loss
I am on a journey to lose at least 140 lbs. My mom blessed me with a couple of credit cards and I wanted to go bra shopping but should I buy so many now? Or well, my real question is how many cup sizes did you lose or was it not a drastic change? I need new bras, but I don't want to buy a bunch that I won't be able to fit a few months from now.
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  • mk2fit
    mk2fit Posts: 730 Member
    Ugh, almost all of them :( Lost a lot off the back size 40 to 34. Cup size is a different story. Went from C or D (don't remember) to a B I can barely fill out. Probably TMI. Lost 70+ pounds. I bought 1 new bra at a time; same with pants. Exercise bras and stretch pants came in handy while losing weight. Also used cothing stores. Best wishes
  • SCoil123
    SCoil123 Posts: 2,111 Member
    At my heaviest I was 223lbs and wore a 38C. When I'm at my goal weight 150ish I wear a 36B. Right now I'm at 160ish and have 36Bs and Cs that fit but none fit perfectly. I've never had a large chest or varied much with weight changes.

    How you carry your weight will have an affect. I'm a pear so most of my extra weight is always hips and thighs.
  • lucypstacy
    lucypstacy Posts: 178 Member
    I didn't lose any cups - I gained. I went down in band size but up in cup size. Even at my smallest, I was always busty though.
  • ashbabe25
    ashbabe25 Posts: 173 Member
    lucypstacy wrote: »
    I didn't lose any cups - I gained. I went down in band size but up in cup size. Even at my smallest, I was always busty though.

    Okay, I thought that was just me that happened to. Glad I'm not a complete freak, lo.

  • JaydedMiss
    JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
    edited August 2017
    Went down 105 pounds went from a 38 DD to a 32 DD....I had big boobs from a very young age and i was skinny as hell. Pretty much depends if your boobs are boobs or fat storage (dont get technical you know what i mean lol) xD
  • Heather4448
    Heather4448 Posts: 908 Member
    Don't buy any new/expensive bras now. Thrift shop bras are a good fill in.
  • VeronicaA76
    VeronicaA76 Posts: 1,116 Member
    xNausicaa wrote: »
    I am on a journey to lose at least 140 lbs. My mom blessed me with a couple of credit cards and I wanted to go bra shopping but should I buy so many now? Or well, my real question is how many cup sizes did you lose or was it not a drastic change? I need new bras, but I don't want to buy a bunch that I won't be able to fit a few months from now.

    I went from a solid C/D cup to a large bralette in juniors sizes. Yeah, you can't pick where you lose fat. I would suggest buying only 2 at a time slightly smaller than what you are. On the plus side: bralettes cost about $10 each, where normal bras we're costing me $30-$40 each.
  • MarziPanda95
    MarziPanda95 Posts: 1,326 Member
    I lost one cup size and several band sizes. I wouldn't recommend buying a bunch of nice bras. I made the mistake of buying a nice bra when I was 20lbs down, and ended up having to throw it away when my body changed another 20lbs later.
  • xNausicaa
    xNausicaa Posts: 61 Member
    Thank you guys so much for the responses. I've heard stories about women going from a DD till like a B so I was worried about how drastic I would be. I do understand it also does depend on your body shape. I am an hour glass my bust and my hips are relatively the same inches. Problem with my size is that I'm a DDD so it's kind of hard to find my size in a thrift store, but I'm still taking in all of your suggestions. So far I do think I'll go with sports bras. Bralettes are super cute, but my tatas need some kind of support lol
  • 4legsRbetterthan2
    4legsRbetterthan2 Posts: 19,590 MFP Moderator
    It depends. I lost 40 lbs and had no change in cup size. Currently I am 34 weeks pregnant and have had no change in cup size due to that yet either. My boobs are apparently quite stubborn. Other ladies see alot of change in that area. I think you will just have to wait and see what happens.
  • ncfitbit
    ncfitbit Posts: 1,058 Member
    edited August 2017
    Funny, I was wondering similar thing recently because after 20 lbs loss I'm the exact same size (40D), but as I'm losing so slowly I decided I just needed to buy bras that fit me well right now. Anyway, I thought I would pass on that I was happy to discover they sell my favorite department store brand bra at onehanesplace.com for less than $20. I haven't received them yet so I can't comment on the customer service etc. or quality, but it's the same model so I figure it has to be the same bra and it was so much less than I thought it would be that I was just sorry I waited so long to buy them.
  • nowine4me
    nowine4me Posts: 3,985 Member
    Went from 38dd to 32b, frankly -- I couldn't be happier. Boobs just get in the way and everything is proportionally smaller. Bras are $15 at Target, get what you need as you need it.
  • portcreditmom
    portcreditmom Posts: 5 Member
    mk2fit wrote: »
    Ugh, almost all of them :( Lost a lot off the back size 40 to 34. Cup size is a different story. Went from C or D (don't remember) to a B I can barely fill out. Probably TMI. Lost 70+ pounds. I bought 1 new bra at a time; same with pants. Exercise bras and stretch pants came in handy while losing weight. Also used cothing stores. Best wishes

    Is there a brand that worked for you when you were 38? I'm apple-shaped at 38 Dand experiencing back pain.

    Many thanks.
  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    edited August 2017
    Have you ever tried the underwire-free styles, like these: https://trueandco.com/bras/true-co/true-body-v-neck-bra/5607?utm_source=google-adwords&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google_ProductShopping&utm_term={keyword}&utm_content=80387&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1qurxcTB1QIVzo-zCh2aswSREAQYBCABEgKcafD_BwE. I turned my mom onto them and she's pretty busty too. They fit a lot like sports bras but without the extra compression. I've been using them for years and they aren't nearly as effected by weight changes as standard bras. Plus, they're insanely comfortable.
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    85 lbs and from 44 DDD to 38 D. I'm actually happy because there aren't a lot of pretty bra options in DDD.

    Sports bras purchased 30 lbs ago don't support me now, so don't count on a sports bra fitting you as you lose.
  • Cbean08
    Cbean08 Posts: 1,092 Member
    At my biggest, I was a 34 or 36 B. I'm about 40 lbs lighter and I'm currently a 32 AA. I rarely wear a real bra and just go with a sports bra instead.

    Your shape and genetics will determine where you lose weight from first. My chest shrunk pretty quick, so you might find that your boobs will shrink and then stop
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    When losing 140lbs, expect to lose about 15 inches on the band and 2-3 cup sizes. Just to give you a general idea, it's not exact by any means. I second the thrift store option & 1 good sports bra.
  • Strawblackcat
    Strawblackcat Posts: 944 Member
    At my heaviest, I was a 38B, and I'm in training bras now. I'd say to just buy cheap throwaways from Walmart or something until you're done losing weight. Treat yourself to some nice ones after you're done.
  • MrsLannister
    MrsLannister Posts: 347 Member
    Not sure how people are getting away with one sports bra... Do you wash it every day? I have two and would like at least two more. I don't have time to wash every other day and I've been stuck wearing regular bras to the gym sometimes.
  • lalepepper
    lalepepper Posts: 447 Member
    edited August 2017
    When I lost 100 lbs on my last good run I went from a 44DD to a 36C, which actually isn't a huge difference in actual cup volume. Remember that cup size can be deceiving - much smaller band size/slightly smaller cup size can still be quite similar to the size worn when heavier. How much actual breast size is lost seems to be largely dependent on if you carry a lot of fat in your breasts. If your breasts are mostly mammary tissue they won't change as much. When I lost weight last time they looked a lot larger than they did at my start!
  • kokonani
    kokonani Posts: 507 Member
    Used to be 36C, now 34B,(barely filling). Don't buy anything expensive. Since you are still losing, they will go down in size. Places like target has great affordable brands, and they are inexpensive.
  • Duchy82
    Duchy82 Posts: 560 Member
    edited August 2017
    I started at a 38E and I'm now in a 32E/34DD at 77lbs down. I've had myself remeasured at a few intervals when the bra's became uncomfortable and just bought a couple, from the sales rack where possible, once I'm at my goal I will probably invest in a few more but it keeps changing so frequently it doesn't seem worth it at the moment.
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  • JaydedMiss
    JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
    xNausicaa wrote: »
    Thank you guys so much for the responses. I've heard stories about women going from a DD till like a B so I was worried about how drastic I would be. I do understand it also does depend on your body shape. I am an hour glass my bust and my hips are relatively the same inches. Problem with my size is that I'm a DDD so it's kind of hard to find my size in a thrift store, but I'm still taking in all of your suggestions. So far I do think I'll go with sports bras. Bralettes are super cute, but my tatas need some kind of support lol

    yeah i stuck to sports bras my entire loss lol. so comfy and really cute just a nice black one is still my go to some days even when dressing up lol
  • CattOfTheGarage
    CattOfTheGarage Posts: 2,745 Member
    ashbabe25 wrote: »
    lucypstacy wrote: »
    I didn't lose any cups - I gained. I went down in band size but up in cup size. Even at my smallest, I was always busty though.

    Okay, I thought that was just me that happened to. Glad I'm not a complete freak, lo.

    There's nothing freakish about it. The cup size scales proportionately with the back size - so a 38D is actually a bigger cup than a 36D.

    In other words, if you go down in back size, but your actual boobs stay the same, you will go up in cup size.
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  • CattOfTheGarage
    CattOfTheGarage Posts: 2,745 Member
    edited August 2017
    suzannesimmons3 wrote: »
    CattOfTheGarage wrote: »
    ashbabe25 wrote: »
    lucypstacy wrote: »
    I didn't lose any cups - I gained. I went down in band size but up in cup size. Even at my smallest, I was always busty though.

    Okay, I thought that was just me that happened to. Glad I'm not a complete freak, lo.

    There's nothing freakish about it. The cup size scales proportionately with the back size - so a 38D is actually a bigger cup than a 36D.

    In other words, if you go down in back size, but your actual boobs stay the same, you will go up in cup size.

    Happened to me as well 42c to 38d

    And I doubt that reflects any extra boobage; in fact, your 38D is probably a smaller cup than the 42C was.

    Honestly, bra fitting should be taught in schools.

    OP, I would buy one or two now and wait to buy another later if you change size.

    Make sure you buy it so that it fits on the furthest out hook, so you have room to adjust it as your back size shrinks (you should always do this anyway, as the back strap stretches - never buy a bra that fits on the middle hook, it's too big).

    The cups may end up a little loose as you lose weight, or they may not. It's completely unpredictable. Definitely don't buy a small bra in anticipation, it's an expensive gamble that will most likely never fit.
  • PaulaWallaDingDong
    PaulaWallaDingDong Posts: 4,645 Member
    My mom has actually been commenting on my bras, 38 D, molded cup, when I do laundry, and how they don't look like they'd fit me anymore. Truth is, they didn't, and I told her if I had money I'd buy new ones. Since it's my birthday, she paid for two new ones and I'm a happy gal.

    So anyway...

    44 DD to 38 C. The last ones that drew scrutiny were 38 D.

    Molded cups help them "look ok" for longer, even if I don't fill out the cup, while I wait for it to make sense to buy another size.
  • CattOfTheGarage
    CattOfTheGarage Posts: 2,745 Member
    I agree re moulded cups, they're much more forgiving, also more comfortable and people can't use you as a thermometer.
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