Reducing breast size

Oh also, if you have never been properly fitted for a bra, I highly recommend it. Having the right size and style of bra for you makes a hell of a difference. I'm an 8(30)DD and not the least bit bothered, because I have superb bras.

If you're at your target weight and you haven't lost your cup size, then it's time to talk to your doctor about getting a reduction done. As previously stated, not all breast tissue is fat tissue. So if you have more mammary tissue there, it won't go away without surgery.

I lost a lot of my boobs, I was in 38Cs and 36DDs and am probably a charitable 34B now - even measured into a 32 band but it felt binding so I prefer the 34 (also more easy to find). That was a 40lbs loss from 175 to 135.

yirara wrote: »

I went from 75C to 75B (that's European size, in cm. Cup is the same I think)

Good thing you said European.
At first, I was like dear mother of God.. those things have to hurt.

Depends on genetics and age. I've always been large-chested. When I was in my 20's and was at a BMI of 18.5 I still had large breasts. It wasn't until I had a baby, breastfed him, gained weight, and then finally lost it again in my 40's that I actually lost any cup size (not counting "sister" sizing)--though I'm still a 32F (not exactly small-chested).

Definitely agree on seeking out professional bra-fitters. Seriously life-changing.

I don't have this particular problem, but I'm wondering where you ladies get your bras fitted? You can't pay me enough to go into a Victoria's Secret, but I've never seen anywhere else offer the service.

I'd pay quite a premium for a comfortable bra.

I haven't actually lost weight on the scale but I've dropped in measurements from all over. Most noticeably and what made me most excited was I went from a 44DD to a 44D so even though my rib cage remained the same, I definitely lost a fair amount.

That's just where I lose from. I'm not bothered cause I hate the damn things anyway, but I wish I'd lose from my hips faster. Ah well, win some, lose some. Literally.

Maybe someone can explain this to me - I don't understand the need to have someone help you with bra fitting. Either the band and cups are the right size or they aren't. Too tight, get bigger. Too big, get smaller.

If we can manage getting pants the right length and width, why do we need help with bras?

I know my actual sizes, and that women's clothes manufacturers only loosely conform to this, so when I try things on I grab a few different sizes of the same item, and generally one will fit.

unfortunately, we have no say in where we lose weight from. My boobs are the first thing to go...

Because we all tend to wear our bands too big and our cup sizes too small. Having someone who actually knows what your measurements translate to really helps. Unless you are actively measuring your rib cage right under your breasts and using that as your band size, it's not right. Also, I find it takes a few changes in cup sizes (ie. go up or down a half size or two) to find the exact right one for you. So sure, you can totally do it on your own, but having someone who's familiar with the differences between brands/styles also helps. [/quote]

In theory if you measure your ribcage and then measure over your bust each inch of difference should equate to one letter in size. 1=A, 2=B, 3=C, 4=D, 5 = DD or E, etc.

So if your ribcage is 32" and your bust is 36" then you are a 32D.

However, I think some bra manufacturers are starting to vanity size, because this no longer seems to be as consistent a standard as it was 10-20 years ago. If you have a good bra shop they will know which brands they carry that run small or run large or are actually true to size - which is particularly helpful when you are between sizes, so if you are really a B plus a half cup, then you can use a B that runs large, or a C that runs small. There was a company making half cup sizes at one point, but I don't think that ever caught on with other manufacturers.