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    Default Bra problems. What the hell am I doing wrong?!

    So, I gained a bit of weight this year so my bra size went up. I was a 32d, and now I'm a 32dd, kinda.

    Problem: The 32dd fits great, with the exception of a bit of a "quad-boob" at the top. The woman at the bra store says that all I need to do is go up a cup size. My initial thought was, "YAY! 32DDD TITTIES!" Sadly, that didn't last long. I purchased 4 different bras, all different materials, coverages, and lift. They fir great in the store, but I can't get through even an hour wearing them regularly. The underwires are REALLY uncomfortable. They go up way too high on every bra. It's to the point where it starts to hurt if I can even get to the hour point while wearing them.

    What the hell am I doing wrong?

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    Default Re: Bra problems. What the hell am I doing wrong?!

    Where did you get fitted? I suggest going to a few places to get different opinions. Perhaps where they specialize in larger sizes.
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    Default Re: Bra problems. What the hell am I doing wrong?!

    I went to VS, nothing fancy. I'm just really confused as to why 2 identical bras, one 32dd and one 32ddd, fit so differently on the sides!

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    Default Re: Bra problems. What the hell am I doing wrong?!

    Definitely get properly fitted. Or if you have a measuring tape, do it yourself. For the band size, measure (in inches) around your chest just under your breasts. If you get an odd number, try both a size up and down just to see what fits better, keeping in mind that you should be able to wear it on the biggest adjustment clip so you can wear it tighter as it loses its elasticity. To get the cup size, measure (in inches) around your chest over the fullest part of your breasts. Round to the nearest whole inch. The difference between the two measurements gets your cup size: 4" is a D, 5" is a DD, 6" is DDD, etc. Bear in mind that some retailers employ vanity sizing, so there's always a bit of trial and error with finding the right size in each brand.

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    Default Re: Bra problems. What the hell am I doing wrong?!

    Because you're a wearing two different cup sizes, and you probably have lots of side boob as well. This happen to me all the time.





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    Default Re: Bra problems. What the hell am I doing wrong?!

    Totally normal to have a hard time finding bras that fit right, even if you know your size. Totally normal, also, to have three "same size bras" each have totally different fit. There are so many variables with chests (how far apart are your boobs from one another? How much space from bottom of boob to top of shoulder? How much armpit fat? Etc), that two little measurements (cup size, ribcage circumference) cannot begin to take into account. I routinely take 10-12 different bra styles into the fitting room with me, all apparently "my size", and end up with one or two that actually fit right. That doesn't help you though.... lol!

    If your new bras are tight and underwires are digging in after a slight weight gain, maybe you also gained a bit of padding all around your rib cage and it's time to go up to a 34 band? So... 34DD, maybe?

    Sounds like you know what your ballpark size is, so I'm not sure that measuring will do any good at this point... you may need to resign yourself to some trial and error around the size you THINK you are, with the understanding that in some styles the 32DDD might fit best, some styles you might need to buy the 34D, and others will work best in 32E, even. And yeah.... unfortunately you'll run into issues where a style will seem great in the store, but then doesn't pass the 'real world' test, kinda like what happens with some shoe styles. My underwear drawer has a graveyard of these. :-( Unfortunately this is just part of the territory of having boobs, I'm afraid. My condolences.

    Now you know the REAL reason why these went up in a bonfire back in the 60's. :-P
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    What I DO have issues with, is that this was a couple of years ago And Judas is still in the freezer.

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    Default Re: Bra problems. What the hell am I doing wrong?!

    Thank you ladies for all of your help! I measured and got 32dd and a 1/2. Lol!

    The problem seems to be that the underwire is too long, the cups and band fit just fine. I think I'll just stick to the 32dd quad boob. It's way more comfortable.
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    ^^^ When the quad-boob inducing size seems to be MOSTLY right, I have found that selecting bras in a stretchier fabric can solve the problem. Good luck!

    (And... 32DD1/2?!?! WTF? I had no clue that even existed!! LOL!)
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    What I DO have issues with, is that this was a couple of years ago And Judas is still in the freezer.

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    Default Re: Bra problems. What the hell am I doing wrong?!

    I meant that I have 1/2 inch between dd and ddd. Lol

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    Default Re: Bra problems. What the hell am I doing wrong?!

    If the underwire is too high, or otherwise uncomfortable, it means you have the wrong cup size, so the lady in the store was incorrect in telling you to go up a cup size.

    What you need to do, as twisted as it sounds is go up a band size and down a cup size. A 36C bra is the same size a 38B bra, but the wires are smaller.

    So its kinda hard to follow your original post, but if your comfortable in a 32DDD except for the wires, try a 34DD (the cups will be the same, but the wires will be smaller and it should fit better) So Jessica was right. If you were to go to the store and hold the 32DDD bra right up against the 34DD bra youd see there exactly the same except the wires on the 34 are smaller.

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    Default Re: Bra problems. What the hell am I doing wrong?!

    Oohhhhh! Thank you!

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    Default Re: Bra problems. What the hell am I doing wrong?!

    Go to Nordstom/Neimans have the woman fit you and get a LeMystere Dream Tisha bra. Just get one for when you are running errands and need some support. You will love it. It is worth the price...they last forever!

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    Default Re: Bra problems. What the hell am I doing wrong?!

    I'm sized at a 32DDD and I know what you mean about the long underwires! I usually wear 34DD from Victoria's Secret, I love the Dream Angel line, it's got a lot of cushioning around the underwire and doesn't go up my sternum too much. But I've found other lines very uncomfortable so just keep trying on a bunch. I also learned that you can slide the underwire about 1/4 of an inch or so to either side within the bra, which might help with the bras you already have. You could even bend it out a bit with pliers in the cleavage.

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    Default Re: Bra problems. What the hell am I doing wrong?!

    Pulling the underwires forward... Why didn't I think of that?!

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    Default Re: Bra problems. What the hell am I doing wrong?!

    So, I went to a few more stores today. They are all measuring me at 32e and 32f. Apparently, the problem is that regular bras aren't made for petite women (although I was unaware that 5'5 was petite) and that's why some people have trouble with the wires on the side. Another explanation is that my chest sits high, making my upper body qualify as petite.

    Yeah, I'm as confused as you are. Yay for sports bras!

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    Sports bras rule. You also just have to try lots and lots of brands. They are all different. I'm a 34-HH in some, even been up to a 34-J in one brand.

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    Default Re: Bra problems. What the hell am I doing wrong?!

    Have You tied the "ahh" bra by Rhonda Shear? Or the 'geenie' bra-No wires, or clasps, or straps digging in.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Glamourmilf View Post
    Have You tied the "ahh" bra by Rhonda Shear? Or the 'geenie' bra-No wires, or clasps, or straps digging in.
    I have not. Thanks for the tip.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tsepmet1 View Post
    I went to VS
    Well... there's your problem.....
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    ^What Sophia said.
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    Default Re: Bra problems. What the hell am I doing wrong?!

    At this time, I've actually lost some weight and fit into a 30g with no problems.

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    30 G? We're almost the same size....

    Woaaaaaaah.
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    Size: Hot shit.

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    Also... who the fuck loses weight over the holidays!!!

    *jealous grumbles*
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    People who live thousands of miles away from family and therefore doesn't celebrate? Lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tsepmet1 View Post
    People who live thousands of miles away from family and therefore doesn't celebrate? Lol
    I am angrily eating half a cheesecake thanks to you, Tsepmet1.....



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    LOL, jusssssss kiddin'.


    But seriously... I'm going to get me some cheesecake before work.
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