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I know how you feel. I'm the girl who the more weight she gains, the bigger the girls get. I've went from a lovely C to DD to DDD depending on what store you go too. If you are fitted right you don't get scars under the girls like I have from the underwire rubbing so much. Let us know what kind of "cover-up" you find, thats what I would like to do too!!
I have to say, as embarrassed as I was, as a teenager, when my mom hauled in for professional bra fittings every 6-12 months, I think she really helped me out a lot.
She made sure that we (me and my 2 sisters) always bought quality bras, in a properly fitted size. Good quality, well fitted bras are the most important part of any outfit! I can instantly tell now when I need a re-fitting, because I am so used to wearing good bras. I only have about a 1/2 dozen bras, because at $100-$200 bucks a pop, hey are pricey, but if you are good to them they really do last! I am glad you are on the proper bra train!
Different style bra's are different sizes as well. One must try them on.
Prior to reduction surgery I was a 38J (again it was a bra mnfg size just for that mfg) I bought bras that were ugly but supportive, and pricey. Support gave me a good silloulette, and back support. At age 50, I decided to go for the reduction- because I could see the girls sliding down to my knees. 6.5lbs of boobage was removed. Now, depending on the style I am a 38DDD to a 40F, It all depends on the bra.
Nordstroms has great fittiers, as does Lane Bryant. Take the time and get the girls the right support. It's not about the size its about support.
I am going to try that. Right now I am in a 40 C but I still dont feel comfortable.
Thank you for sharing!
I would second the recommendation for Nordstrom for fittings. I don't recommend lane bryant; I found that they just tried to squeeze me into the bra sizes they carry, rather than telling me that what they stock just wouldn't work (I'm a 36G; they were telling me that a 38DD "would work." Um, no).
Even better than Nordstrom, though, is a specialty lingerie store in your area, if you have one. That's where I got my longline bra for my wedding, and the women were fabulous. Basically, they took a couple of measurements, looked me over (that was a bit uncomfortable!) and ordered me the perfect bra. If you can, I would go that route.
Yes ma'am...there is nothing like a bra that fits properly. I actually keep a range of sizes now b/c I am working out and the girls are usually the first place I see a difference. Also along with the size, the style of bra also makes a difference. For instance, my girls are more pear shaped so I have found that balconette bras are the most comfy and supportive for me. I like for my bras to match my underwear so I probably own more bras than I should considering they are about $40 bucks a pop....unless Lane Bryant is having a sale.
so glad to hear you've found a good fitting bra! certainly the style of the bra affects the fit of the as well, so keep trying on new bras every now and again! and although it seems like you have three different sizes, they are all more or less the same. a general rule of thumb when shopping in the future: take in three different cup/band size combos to try on - for example: a 34DD, 36D and 38C are basically the same cup size but different band widths. if you find the 36D is too loose in the band (you're always starting of on the last set of hooks) but the cups fit well, go down to the 34DD. same is true of the reverse - if you find the band is too tight on the 36D but the cups feel a little big, try a 38C. it doesn't work in every case, but it tends to be a good place to start! i thought i wore a 38D for the longest time, but lately i started noticing that the bands of my bras strecth out way too quickly and ride up, so i started trying on 36DD's and they fit wonderfully! ahhh relief! and it's amazing how the right fitting bra helps the rest of your clothes fit better too!
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...but it has a happy ending!
My tale starts way back in May, when I first starting shopping for wedding gowns. The consultants at David's Bridal had me convinced that the dresses would not fit me properly unless tried on with one of their longline bras. "Okay," I thought, "they must know what they're talking about." The bra fit very snugly and required some amount of force from BM Shelly to get it fastened, and the cups seemed 'wonky.' I chalked it up to the weird fit I always seem to get from strapless bras. The price tag on the bra freaked me out a little, so I turned to trusty eBay to purchase a one at a bargain price (new, with tags because I didn't want to wear someone else's used bra. Though I'm sure the bra I was using at David's has been tried on a zillion times, but let's not think about that).
Fast forward to October at my fitting, and the dress is tight. Really, really tight. And my bridal portraits were only a couple of weeks away. I was distraught and sought comfort in my fiancé. He took one look at the longline bra and said, "there's your problem. Look." (he rolls it up to show me how much bulk it's adding to my torso) "That's a lot of material, no wonder your dress is tight." Duh! Why didn't I think of that? I was totally convinced that I NEEDED the bra to suck me in and smooth me out...turns out it was only adding a whole lot of bulk. Solution: go braless. The bodice is tight enough to hold everyone in. My problem then became one of modesty. I wanted to be decent when getting ready and also when changing from the gown to my reception dress. There will be bridesmaids, mom, and photographers all around so I went shopping for a stick-on solution to cover me up without adding bulk. I was looking for something like petals, only a bit larger to give the 'the girls' some help :)
While shopping at Dillards, I asked the sales lady which size she recommends (the box gave no size chart). The choices were S/M or L/XL, so I asked her what she would choose for a 38B gal. Without hesitation, she replies, "you're not a B cup." Huh? We go in the fitting room to get measured, and she places me as a 38D, borderline 38DD. That's a big difference! I went against her advice and went home only with my stick-on cups and no new bras. I was convinced she didn't know what she was talking about, because I was in denial! I'm bulging on top because it's a demi, so it's supposed to. The sides are bulging because I'm chubby, duh. Of course the back fat shows, I'm a plus size gal! I couldn't stop thinking about the fitting though, so the next day I headed to JC Penney to get fitted. Guess what size that lady measured me as? 44C. That's wildly different from both my current size and the Dillards lady's measurement. I decided to get a third opinion at Lane Bryant. The verdict? 40D. (But I went with 38DD because it fit better in the particular style I chose) Guess the "Certified Fitter" at Dillard's really DID know what she was talking about!
And guess what? The bra fits amazingly. No more falling bra straps or poppage out of the bottom of the cups! And get this--wearing the right size bra has done wonders for my silhouette! I actually look slimmer now. My fiancé and I like to joke that in one weekend, I went from a B to a DD cup--without plastic surgery! :) loll. I guess that statistic that 80% of women wear the wrong bra size is true, but it's no wonder...measuring can be wildly inconsistent. I was quoted as: 38D, 38DD, 44C, and 40D all in the same weekend! Wearing the same bra for all fittings! My advice to you ladies: Go get fitted, then try on a handful of sizes close to your measured size because you never know!