Holy Bra Fitting shocker
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I am curious: I am a 34D / 36C and I simply cannot close a size 32 band on my ribcage. How did you manage to wear a size 36?
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After realizing I was a 28F, I no longer try to find bras at reasonable prices because there aren't any!!!
I pay anywhere between $100 to $200 for a bra since I usually have to get the boutique to order this specialty size in.
After losing 35 lbs. I was recently fitted at a VS store and they put me in a 36D, so, they don't try to put everyone in a 34/36 C.
To double check, I also got fitted at a local specialized bra store, she also said I was a 36D, but, a local specialized bra store is always the best bet
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well really those cup sizes are the same, so the only thing that was off was your band size
I have a feeling that if the majority of women knew what size they truly wore, a lot of the lingerie stores (like Victoria's Secret) and places like Target would end up losing a lot of business real quick because the readily available sizes they carry stop at a D or DD. I thought I was 34DD for the longest time but nope, I'm like a 34E/F/G, depends on the brand. I was really in denial of what size I was because honestly, it's really hard to find my size. It wasn't until I went to a Nordstrom Rack, where they had a large selection of larger cup sizes for me to play around with, when I found out what size I truly am. The lingerie buyers at other stores really need to take some lessons from the lingerie buyers over at Nordies, I'm noticing from this thread!
^Actually I still can't do Nordies (though their SAs are very knowledgeable) - I would love too but even the SA's told me my size is difficult to find (28F). I only buy my bras at this one local specialty lingerie shop and they are amazing - though really pricey and they usually have to be ordered in.
I think places like Victoria Secret are only good for women who are fortunate enough to fall within those popular sizes which I totally wish I was, then I can buy cheaper bras! lol
I think places like Victoria Secret are only good for women who are fortunate enough to fall within those popular sizes which I totally wish I was, then I can buy cheaper bras! lol
Yeah 28F is DEFINITELY a rare size. I'm lucky to at least have a common band size. But I still never actually use the SA's when shopping. I think the way I hold myself, I actually look smaller than I am and they never seem to get the right size for me. I'm just better off and save a lot more time by taking a whole load of sizes into the room and going through all of them myself.
I had been wearing the wrong band size the whole time. I was wearing 32 and 34 bands and in fact I need a 30 band...the problem with that is SO hard to find a 30 F/G bra and ones that aren't over $100 each BLAH!
When u wear bras, how does the band feel? I got measured this past weekend at Nordies and was told I was a 32DDD (have been wearing 36C all my life)...but the band makes marks on my body and hurt a little bit while wearing.
Sales ppl at Nordie said it is normal as the band will strech out. Was it normal to let my body strech out the bra like a pair of new shoes?
Thoughts?
Sales ppl at Nordie said it is normal as the band will strech out. Was it normal to let my body strech out the bra like a pair of new shoes?
Thoughts?
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Bands do stretch out, but if it really is too tight, you can get an extended. Also, u and the sales people have to keep in mind that different brands also differ in sizing, so just because the sales person measured u to be one size doesn't necessarily mean that that is your size in the brand, u should still try it on.
Oh and I see that a lot of people here are like 32g, f, 34 ddd, etc. If any of u have an off fifth near you, u can find really pretty bras for cheap. Since not too may people purchase those at the department store, so they can transferred over.
Oh and I see that a lot of people here are like 32g, f, 34 ddd, etc. If any of u have an off fifth near you, u can find really pretty bras for cheap. Since not too may people purchase those at the department store, so they can transferred over.
I recently went through the fitting process and discovered that I was wearing band sizes that were too large and cup sizes that were too small. I am so glad that I got fit because my clothes look better now with properly-sized undergarments.
I noticed the same issue about the band feeling a bit tight and leaving a mark. Two different fitters told me that most of the support comes from the band (but that they do stretch) and that people who've been wearing too large a size usually feel weird at first. They also noted that wearing a tighter band is critical for bustier ladies to get adequate support (no droopy boobies!!).
I noticed the same issue about the band feeling a bit tight and leaving a mark. Two different fitters told me that most of the support comes from the band (but that they do stretch) and that people who've been wearing too large a size usually feel weird at first. They also noted that wearing a tighter band is critical for bustier ladies to get adequate support (no droopy boobies!!).