Why do people still have this idea that DD is a large bra size

Bra sizes is like a science to me, I still can't work out if I'm 30E, 28FF, 26G or what (and yes, 26G DOES exist).

No bras seem to fit me correctly so I might just say sod it to proper bras and wear sports ones or tank tops.

What're your measurements? What boob shape are you? You might be choosing the wrong style for your shape

Pick which one looks like your boobs

Mine don't really look like any of them

I've been professionally measured and it still doesn't feel right and I'm not absolutely huge either so I tend to go without if I can.

Are you shallow busted? Basically shallow boobs are boobs which have eitehr a wide or tall [or both ] root that's spread out, so not very projected.


The boobs on the left are shallow and the boobs on the right are not. Basically they might be 'the same size' but they are completely different shapes. Their volume might be the same but the shallow one is taller and wider and flatter than the other.

If I have to choose one on that chart I'd say mine are more towards the one that says Even 2/5. But no they're not shallow, they are kinda droopy (excuse the too much information) but not BIG as such, because I don't get back ache when I don't wear a bra so I don't need the support as much as a larger-chested girl. If anything, my back hurts more when it's on

Your bra shouldn't hurt. Have you been to Bravissimo? I find they're usually very good and have a good selection of bras. Do you know whether your root is narrow or wide? Basically stick your arm up and feel where your boob ends along your side. It affects whether you need narrow or wide wires.

Fitting boobs is complicated

Yep, I've been to Bravissimo. I found they put me in a bra that stopped my shoulder tension (I'd had shoulder tension for years from apparently wearing the wrong size bra) but it's so tight and pushy-uppy I can't wear it for more than a few hours.

My root's narrow.

I love how this thread is helping people find comfortable bras

Thought I'd add that I had a really good bra fitting at M&S and now I buy all my bras from there. They're not too pricey and actually look really pretty.
Until I got measured I was wearing a 34B/C, now I wear a 32D but she said I'd probably need a DD in some styles which is true. The smaller band makes such a difference! I used to be constantly pulling my bra down to stop it from riding up. I have a pretty large ribcage so I get really confused when other people tell me they are a 34 band.

Also I wish I could by bras from places like primark but they all seem to be 34A/B/C sizes which is really weird. I feel so bad for thin people that need something like a 28 band, it must be so annoying!

Yeah my back doesn't hurt at all It used to in ill fitting bras because the straps were taking all the weight but in a properly fitting bra it feels much nicer. I also have scars in my ribs from my boobs pushing too small cups down in to my chest and the wires cutting in and scarring. I get problems with fitting in clothes and men staring at me, but other than that I don't get any physical problems with them.

Ah that's good But ouch at your previous experiences :L Haha do you feel self conscious about the attention or are you used to it?

Yeah the wrong bra on me REALLY causes a lot of pain. That's why I'm such a boob geek, I learned all there is to know about it because I had to

Usually I don't mind, if it's like an odd glance or anything that's fine, but if anyone starts full on stalking me or sexually harassing me, I usually tell them where to go.

Must be so irritating.. I feel for you! Although at the same time, so many girls would love to have your chest :P

Haha thank you I generally like them but getting clothes is annoying, not to mention bras!

I get them custom made for me haha. I have an awkward shape where I have all forward boob and no side boob, so very projected and close set, so I get the best fit custom made.

Yeah what the **** is this



Lovely girl but bra doesn't fit at all. Why Kate, why would you let them put your boobies in this