Bras

lonaneomaflame
lonaneomaflame Posts: 85
edited November 10 in Fitness and Exercise
SO in the past month my bra size has changed; I have lost nothing in the cup (I was to big for a DD but to small for most DDD) I have however lost around my chest, so I always feel like my breasts are going to fall out the bottom. I need to go down to a 34 or a 32. The stores that I normally get my bras don't carry the size I would need now, the smallest around the chest in those cup sizes I could ever find was 36.

Does anyone know what stores I might have some luck in finding a size like this? I don't want to spend to much on one because it will probably change again soon.

Thanks.

ps. I'm not just asking about sports bras, I need normal bras more then sports bras.

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  • fiberartist219
    fiberartist219 Posts: 1,865 Member
    I am a 32G, and believe me, it can be hard to find a small band size when you are a large cup size.

    I got mine online from figleaves.com. If you order from there, don't take the tags off until you've tried them on because they don't accept returns if the tags are removed.

    If you aren't sure about your size, you can either order a bunch of sizes and return what doesn't fit, or you can go to a store like Nordstroms and get fitted. I also find that the customer service team at Fig Leaves is really good at recommending sizes if you have a couple bras that fit and can tell them what brand and size they are.

    I got the shock absorber. In my size, I only had two or three choices for sports bras, so I got the cheapest one and they seem to work amazingly well. They are hideous, but the girls stay where they are supposed to and it has really opened up my options for working out.

    Bras are expensive when you get to the rare sizes, but honestly, it is worth it. I would rather only have a couple bras that fit and have to be washed all the time than have a plethora of cheap crappy bras. I recommend hand washing for them to last longer.
  • lmelangley
    lmelangley Posts: 1,039 Member
    Try www.barenecessities.com. They have a huge range of sizes and a range of styles from utilitarian to very sexy. I can find lots of styles I like, as can my 16 year old daughter. Prices aren't always the lowest but, if you're like me, a high price is worth being able to find something that actually fits. Sales are really good, and a couple of times a year they'll have a 40% off clearance sale.

    If you need swimwear, I highly recommend the clearance section of Landsend.

    Good luck!!
  • sjv1966
    sjv1966 Posts: 121 Member
    Try onehanesplace.com. They have most of the major brands but unlike buying them in the store where your choice of sizes is limited they have all the sizes available. Also know that the cup size of a 32DD will be smaller than that of a 34DD which is smaller than that of a 36DD etc. In other words even though the letters are the same they scale them slightly based on the band size.

    Regarding sports bras so far the fiona bra is the only one that works for me so you might give that a try. They are expensive but google it and you can sometimes find a deal
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    Go to a specialty store to help find the right size, then hit the internet for cheaper options! I'm with you, never gonna find that 34 DDD!
  • HRF22
    HRF22 Posts: 7 Member
    You might find this helpful before you go shopping..

    http://howtomeasurebrasize.net/
  • Tanyaclare
    Tanyaclare Posts: 22 Member
    get all of my bras from bravissimo it specializes in bras for larger boobs really good and pretty ones too
  • chellekoren
    chellekoren Posts: 273 Member
    I LOVE LOVE LOVE breakoutbras.com The owner puts little descriptions of how the bras actually fit. I have emailed with questions about my measurements and she replies with suggestions and real advice on which bra suits you. I have bought several from her and have always been happy. I have the same problem. Stores do not seem to sell my size. I need at 34 b/c I am 33 inches around with a larger cup size. Size D cups are usually sold with size 36 to 38 inch bandwidths!! When I was nursing, I had to order (and still cannot believe it) size 34 H!!! Try finding that in a store!! Plus she has great sales and great brands, too.
  • CoryIda
    CoryIda Posts: 7,870 Member
    Dillard's carries everything from 30H on up.
  • lonaneomaflame
    lonaneomaflame Posts: 85
    :) Thanks for the help guys. :)
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    I am braless and will be for the rest of my life.

    http://www.brafree.org/bra_free.html

    http://www.americanacupuncture.com/bras and cancer.html
  • lonaneomaflame
    lonaneomaflame Posts: 85
    I am braless and will be for the rest of my life.

    http://www.brafree.org/bra_free.html

    http://www.americanacupuncture.com/bras and cancer.html

    I am a wear about the bra and breast cancer thing; I have for many years, as my older brother told me about it. I also have a muscular skeletal disorder with my ribs that bras sometimes aggravate. But honestly I would have to hold my breasts if I were to walk fast, jog, run, jump, bounce, go down or up stairs, ect. So that I’m not in PAIN. So I’ll go with a bra.

    Also, did you know that the aluminum in your deodorant is also linked to breast cancer? I have been using deodorant without that for years.
  • lonaneomaflame
    lonaneomaflame Posts: 85
    You might find this helpful before you go shopping..

    http://howtomeasurebrasize.net/

    following what that site says it puts me in a 34J :noway:
  • rmmoyer
    rmmoyer Posts: 1
    Try Kohl's they have a good selection and sizes.
  • Reinventing_Me
    Reinventing_Me Posts: 1,053 Member
    Same thing happened to me. Smaller around by like 2 or 3 inches. My cups are a tiny bit smaller.
  • ashley67203
    ashley67203 Posts: 95
    This one is way better:

    http://www.85b.org/bra_calc.php

    That third measurement up under your arms is important. I'd always used just the two measurements in the past and wore the wrong size for years.
  • peachNpunkin
    peachNpunkin Posts: 1,010 Member
    I wish I could help you, but I am handicapped in that department, as I am the president of the itty bitty titty committee. (sp). But my mom is very well endowed and she always got hers at dillards. They have all kinds of sizes. I just wear a genie bra. It's too hard to find a bra to fit in the width and the cup right.
  • BeautyFromPain
    BeautyFromPain Posts: 4,952 Member
    bump
  • lonaneomaflame
    lonaneomaflame Posts: 85
    Try Kohl's they have a good selection and sizes.

    this is where I have been shopping, they don't have the the small band size and larg cup size combo I need.
  • lonaneomaflame
    lonaneomaflame Posts: 85
    This one is way better:

    http://www.85b.org/bra_calc.php

    That third measurement up under your arms is important. I'd always used just the two measurements in the past and wore the wrong size for years.

    that gives me a bigger band size then what I'm wearing now.... and I feel like I'll fall out the bottom....
  • Graciecny
    Graciecny Posts: 302 Member
    I always have luck finding 34DD at Macy's, odd as that is. Breakout was fabulous when I was a 34K (not a typo -K) - expensive, but oh, so worth it! I saved one of those for memory sake. I need to try it on some time for kicks!
  • nikkilou1978
    nikkilou1978 Posts: 146 Member
    Bravissimo.com has some really good sales right now. They go all the way down to 28. I bought some things for my neice who is a 38F, and everything fit perfect. They have sizes that are difficult to find.
  • 623Hernandez
    623Hernandez Posts: 458
    bump
  • scadoodles
    scadoodles Posts: 110 Member
    any upscale lingerie store and your area will carry this and they will fit you :)
  • YukonJoy
    YukonJoy Posts: 1,279 Member
    Go to a lingerie shop and be PROPERLY and professionally fitted for a bra. Then if you want to go cheaper try to find the same brand online. Be careful switching from brand to brand, none of the damned sizes are the same. :grumble: :grumble:

    Oh PS - Stay away from La Senza, their bras fit really really poorly (for larger chested women), are uncomfortable and disintegrate in the wash (even in my lingerie bag and with hang drying).
  • sma83
    sma83 Posts: 479 Member
    bump
  • lonaneomaflame
    lonaneomaflame Posts: 85
    I always have luck finding 34DD at Macy's, odd as that is. Breakout was fabulous when I was a 34K (not a typo -K) - expensive, but oh, so worth it! I saved one of those for memory sake. I need to try it on some time for kicks!

    I have never actually seen a macy's that wasn't on TV.
    any upscale lingerie store and your area will carry this and they will fit you :)

    unless you mean victoriea secret, which does not have my size, I dont have any "upscale" stores around....
  • scadoodles
    scadoodles Posts: 110 Member
    any upscale lingerie store and your area will carry this and they will fit you :)

    unless you mean victorie

    a secret, which does not have my size, I dont have any "upscale" stores around....
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    VS will fit you, they just like to fit you with THEIR bra's ...they're just now very objective :)
  • scadoodles
    scadoodles Posts: 110 Member
    any upscale lingerie store and your area will carry this and they will fit you :)




    VS will fit you, they just like to fit you with THEIR bra's ...they're just not very objective :)
  • Nicola0000
    Nicola0000 Posts: 531 Member
    I wish I could help you, but I am handicapped in that department, as I am the president of the itty bitty titty committee. (sp). But my mom is very well endowed and she always got hers at dillards. They have all kinds of sizes. I just wear a genie bra. It's too hard to find a bra to fit in the width and the cup right.

    Me too!! Ive lost so much weight in the boob area!!
  • sls3kids
    sls3kids Posts: 18 Member
    Check out http://www.herroom.com/
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