ahhhhh I have one like the polka dot (but not polka dot)

I want!!!!

The shape is so damn cute (especially for big ole boobies)

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3/31/2011 3:10:33 PM

OK ladies, I need help with bra sizing!!! I have a small chest so I often don't need a bra, and I wear sports bras the other 90% of the time. I have exactly one normal bra in my wardrobe. Today I decided to start being a grown up and measured myself for a new bra. My underbust is about 36" (that's actual measurement before adding the 3-5 inches for band size) My bust is about 38-39. So according to the internet, my size is about a 40 NEGATIVE A??? At the very best I'm a 38 A.

After browsing a while, it turns out that most 38A's are post-mastectomy bras. There's also a lot of men who cross dress. That didn't do much for my morale that I share the same boobs with cancer patients and men.

My problem is a relatively large band size and small cup size ... apparently every woman on the Internet has the opposite problem - a petite frame and enormous boobs (boo freaking hoo! ) Any advice? Should I go get measured at a lingerie store? I don't think I've even seen a 38A in the store. HELPPPP MEEEE!!!

3/31/2011 3:24:47 PM

go get measured

I could do it but you're not here

and I saw more large band small cup sizes than I thought while working in intimate apparel

3/31/2011 3:30:59 PM

Measuring yourself accurately is next to impossible. Get it done at Victoria Secret for free

3/31/2011 3:36:29 PM

uhhh don't get it done at VS

they're rarely correct

3/31/2011 3:39:20 PM

I've never had an issue with their measuring. Maybe it depends on the store.

3/31/2011 3:42:54 PM

where do you guys recommend? I heard Nordstrom's is good, but we don't have one in Charleston. There's a lingerie store downtown but their stuff is $$$ (same as Nordstrom I guess) But I go to Raleigh pretty often so if you have recommendations there, then I'm game!!

3/31/2011 3:43:51 PM

VS measured me at a 38DD

When I'm more like a 38DDDD - 40DDD

Raleigh - Bra Patch, Saks or Nordstrom, J Alanes (north hills)

Most department stores should be good at this, but those are the places I would send people if we (saks) didn't have their size in stock

3/31/2011 3:46:43 PM

ohhh we have a Saks here

3/31/2011 3:52:50 PM

you shouldn't lol

They closed the one in Charleston

3/31/2011 3:55:25 PM

perhaps I should not have opened that can worms with that dress.....now I'm all over ebay trying to find more from Desigual.....




oops

3/31/2011 3:55:42 PM

ive heard bra patch is AWESOME at measuring bewbs.

3/31/2011 3:56:14 PM

...note to self;try to get job at Bra Patch

3/31/2011 3:57:27 PM

yea it's not always the good boobs XSMP

Its more old saggy boobs than nice perky ones

3/31/2011 3:58:01 PM

who said I have anything against certain types of boobs?
why you hatin' on saggy boobs, hater?
getting a job there would be a next level work maneuver.

3/31/2011 3:59:49 PM

because old saggy boobs are not pretty

3/31/2011 4:01:56 PM

^

3/31/2011 4:02:10 PM

WRONG THREAD

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3/31/2011 4:02:57 PM

Quote :

"perhaps I should not have opened that can worms with that dress.....now I'm all over ebay trying to find more from Desigual....."

which dress?!?! i was SOOOOOOOOO close to buying this on ideeli today:


but after looking at the measurements (length mostly) of the size S and XS i realized since i'm short it wouldn't hit me right...it'd be way long (according to their lengths) and that would just be strange. but i am in love with it. i liked a bunch of their other stuff too...like:

3/31/2011 5:49:09 PM

A lot of places just don't stock As. Try Fredericks, TJ Maxx or if you have one, H&M. H&M is the only place where I can find a bra I don't have to wear on the smallest hook (32 a or b depending on store).

VS never has anything in stock in an A in my experience.

3/31/2011 6:01:51 PM

^^ the page before this one I posted a link to it on ideeli

3/31/2011 6:07:18 PM

i got sized at dillards

changed my life

doooo it

big or little boobied, everyone deserves a bra that fits right

3/31/2011 6:33:32 PM

That dress is very you, piddlebug

3/31/2011 6:36:24 PM

I realllllly really want a pair of boots.
But I have large calves that will not be getting any smaller (always been that way, 16 years of dance didn't help).
Where can I look for some boots that will fit me but not break my wallet?

3/31/2011 6:43:25 PM

You can browse the DSW.com clearance section

They prob have tons of boots on clearance because the season is over.

Also, SHIPR to get free shipping on any order over 35

GETFAVES to get $15 off if u spend more than 74 bucks

3/31/2011 6:49:32 PM

Thank you!!!
Yeah I was hoping to see if I could snag some deals with the season being over

3/31/2011 6:50:54 PM

Nerdchick - I wear sports bras 99.99% of the time (my friends joke that they know it's a special occasion when I wear a real bra), and I've found that these:



work really well with "grown up" clothes.

Victoria's Secret (above) has them with adjustable length straps (sized XS-L), but Wal-Mart has them for CHEAP but without adjustable straps (sized by width). there's also a bandeau version for strapless dresses and a racerback version as well. with an arsenal of these bras, there is nothing in my wardrobe that warrants a "grown up" bra. fuck those things.

3/31/2011 7:07:55 PM

nice. i might have to get a few of those this weekend since i also rarely ever wear a "real" bra. it's a rare occasion when i do! though now that i've discovered the awesomeness of the pushup (a little late to the game, i know) i wear them slightly more frequently.

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3/31/2011 7:26:25 PM

@ piddlebug: cute dress! I loved that boutique, and it took some serious restraint (and reminding myself that my goal this year is to downsize my closet) to not buy a few dresses/skirts off there.

Also, when did the cap/gowns switch to red?!? This threw me for a loop:

3/31/2011 8:19:53 PM

Last year. It sucks

3/31/2011 8:20:14 PM

I like the red but then again I didn't graduate from state. I do wish we had teal gowns (I went to UNCW).

3/31/2011 8:53:46 PM

Quote :

"My underbust is about 36" (that's actual measurement before adding the 3-5 inches for band size) My bust is about 38-39. So according to the internet, my size is about a 40 NEGATIVE A??? At the very best I'm a 38 A. After browsing a while, it turns out that most 38A's are post-mastectomy bras. There's also a lot of men who cross dress. That didn't do much for my morale that I share the same boobs with cancer patients and men. "

I would have guessed you were a 36B based on those measurements; IMO the bullshit about "adding 3-5 inches" is all about keeping normal-looking women from reacting with SHOCK HORROR to being told a high cup size (the cups in a 32DD are about the same size as in a 36C).

3/31/2011 9:03:59 PM

^ i have to respectfully disagree

i think there is a definite difference. ive worn both versions (bigger band smaller cup) and the smaller band, larger cup size made a huge difference for me

3/31/2011 10:05:00 PM

I said the cups were the same size

if the band is too big there's a problem where the front is pushed down, the back is pulled up, and the straps dig into the shoulders

3/31/2011 10:09:29 PM

4^ & 5^

i wish i had been able to wear red when i graduated from state. on the other hand, black would be nice when i graduate from unc in may. i'm pretty disgusted to be wearing that god awful color. i still haven't bought the cap & gown yet because i can't believe i'm going to spend money on that.

3/31/2011 10:35:11 PM

No I would MUCH rather wear the red than UNC's gowns

It's not even so much the blue, it's the crappy fabric theirs is made of. It irks me.

3/31/2011 10:51:36 PM

Quote :

"BURN WITH FIRE"

3/31/2011 10:53:10 PM

I don't think a 36 band would fit me, a problem I always have is that the cups are too close together. I'd think a small band would make that worse??

3/31/2011 11:23:49 PM

k

3/31/2011 11:47:29 PM

nerdchick just go get sized, it will make your life easier instead of trial and error on your own

and im pretty sure i got trolled since i argued about bras with a dude. pretty sure i know what im talking about

3/31/2011 11:51:57 PM

a dude who is a member of a forum devoted to the love of busty women

but alas still a d00d

3/31/2011 11:55:25 PM

gtfo!

girls only!

3/31/2011 11:57:52 PM

Dude the cups aren't the same size ok.

Go away!

4/1/2011 12:19:11 AM

I would only believe what DivaBaby19 says on this topic.

4/1/2011 12:21:28 AM

This is scary skinny

4/1/2011 12:34:04 AM

Thats insane if its not photoshopped. I'm suprised she's still able to walk around, in 5 inch heels no less.

4/1/2011 1:46:08 AM

Someone feed that girl a sandwich!

and a cheeseburger!

and a burrito!

and throw some ice cream on top of that!

mmm hot fudge!



Great now I'm hongries!!

4/1/2011 9:12:59 AM

who is that?

4/1/2011 9:19:02 AM

I am glad the super skinny look is starting to lose its popularity.

4/1/2011 9:19:09 AM

that's gotta be photoshopped

4/1/2011 9:24:05 AM