[derdsgirl]

Originally Posted by Lady TS

Hello everyone!
I have been away from GCM for a few years because kids got older and life/work happens. My oldest graduates in May, and all 3 of mine are in high school this year!!!

In my current search for an actual bra that fits, I remembered you ladies! I mean, this isn't something one wants to put on FB. LOL

I'm a 32 band, G or H cup in US sizing. That is, if I measure my band size as the exact measurement of my rib cage and the cup size by how many inches I measure at the widest part of the bust.

Which brings me to this: So many places have you measure your band size, add 4-5 inches, then figure cup size from there. OR, measuring from your back bra band level to above the breasts in front (lookin' at you, VS).

If you go that route in order to be able to purchase a bra from a department store, have you been happy with it? I'd think it'd be way too loose around the band...

Because a 36D would sure be easier to find than a 32H.....

The "add inches to the band" thing was done decades ago because having large breasts was unseemly so instead those of us with anything larger than a C cup were told to add inches to our band so our cup size would go down. It is all baloney and you will only be in pain.

In reality you should measure your band size parallel to the floor and then go down to the nearest even number. This gives you the most time with a bra as it stretches out.

Originally Posted by Lady TS

This is what I suspect. I think my neck/shoulder/nerve pain down my arm on my larger side is from my bra strap pressing on my shoulders in attempt not to fall off my shoulders. I think this issue would be even worse with a longer band!

Wacoal suggests the adding inches to the band thing. I sent their fitting experts an email with my issues. It will be interesting to see what they say. The other place I ordered from last month(and returned) used actual measurements for sizing and sold Wacoal. Same bras, 2 different ways to measure. So confusing!


Edit/Update: Wacoal responded with a recommended size for me (30G in U.S./ 30F in U.K. sizing) in a couple of their bras. No explanation about the differentiation on their site about how they size. Since they offer free returns, I've ordered a couple and will see how it goes....pretty expensive though.

If this is a let down, I guess I may try Third Love.

Ive wanted to try third love. I get so many ads about them, but I really hesitate because I've not seen a SINGLE model with cup sizes above DD who was fitted properly in the pictures. If that is what they think is proper fit I want none of it.

Things like the underwire not sitting between the breasts against the actual breast bone but floating - this is terrible fit. Or one lady had the underwire sitting 3-4 inches BELOW her breasts. It was practically at her waist. She had a short torso anyway and that was not helping her.

If you do try it I'd be interested to hear how it goes. I'm a 28/30 band with a F-H cup.