Boobs, Lingerie & Bra Questions Thread (Continued)

Reply 40

Not Invented Yet

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anna_spanner89

yes they can

Even more incentive to go on a diet, I suppose.

anna_spanner89

or just in the wrong size bra, and she has changed her shape and maybe needs a fitting

I think I will go for a fitting soon. Thanks!

Reply 41

becs_in_bath

Not Invented Yet

I have a question. Can your boobs shrink when you gain weight? I've put on some weight recently, and when I went to buy a new bra I had to get the next back size up (which I was expecting) - but I had to go down a cup size. Why would that have been? I'm pretty sure I was wearing the right sized cup before, and I definitely did need to go down a size. Why have they shrunk?!

This is from Figleaves.com and should explain what happened in your case, but in reverse

How bra sizes work

It’s important to understand that the band size and the cup size work together. One of the most common misconceptions is that a D cup is always bigger than a C or B cup. In fact, a bra’s cup size is dependent on its band size – so a 32D holds the same volume as a 34C but is actually smaller than a 38B.

What does this mean in practice? Well, if, for example, you are currently wearing a 36DD and you want to go down a band size but keep the same cup, you will need a 34E, not a 34DD, to accommodate your breasts.

Reply 42

Hmm.

So if I was wearing a 34A and my band size got smaller, I would have to wear a 32B? Or am I just totally muddled?!

Also, have I been mistaken in buying bras that fit better on the tightest hook setting? Should I buy bras that fit better on the loosest instead?

Reply 43

RightSaidJames

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Everyone's different. The best thing to do (as anna_spanner will tell you), is to go get measured for a bra so you can get expert advice.

Reply 44

Shandelle

Yeh that is true.. apparently!
They say they would be basically the same..

Reply 45

x Kris x

Hmm.

So if I was wearing a 34A and my band size got smaller, I would have to wear a 32B? Or am I just totally muddled?!

Also, have I been mistaken in buying bras that fit better on the tightest hook setting? Should I buy bras that fit better on the loosest instead?

Yeah, its true that a 34A is pretty much equivalent to a 32B. But when you say if 'my band size got smaller', if you mean that you'd lost weight, then its probably worth remeasuring your bra size altogether because your cup size may have changed too.

And no, you're supposed to buy bras that fit best on the loosest hook setting. The elastic in bras can start to stretch over time, so that way, over time you can start moving the hook to the tighter settings and the bra will still fit you.

Reply 46

LucindaFantastico

that is most deffo a question for mr gok wan lol

Reply 47

Toastie_

7

Thats how it worked for me :smile:

Reply 48

anna_spanner89

OP

yes, but only within one cup/back size no more otherwise its a joke

oh and its very rarely done and tbh it'd take someone with an expert opinion to judge whether its needed.

i've reported this thread for merger

Reply 49

Vickyy

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The cup of a 34A is the same size as the cup of a 32B. But as someone already said, if you've lost weight you might not be the same cup size anyway.

Reply 50

anna_spanner89

OP

anyone else seeing this as the leeds and reading festival.....

Reply 51

RightSaidJames

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There will be bras at Reading and Leeds*, that's for sure :yep:

*Or will there?

Reply 52

Reue

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anna_spanner89

anyone else seeing this as the leeds and reading festival.....

I was VERY confused

Reply 53

Hmm.

anna_spanner89

yes, but only within one cup/back size no more otherwise its a joke

oh and its very rarely done and tbh it'd take someone with an expert opinion to judge whether its needed.

i've reported this thread for merger

well, I lost weight and my back size has gone smaller, but I measured my breast size and (luckily!) they have not changed :p:

So, I guess I'll try one on.

Reply 54

Hmm.

I have another question (sorry about attacking your thread anna :p:

)

What kind of push-up bra do you reccommend for the tiniest of the tiny breasts? (I'm not talking for everyday use, but just for that special occasion)

What brand and what style of cup should I be looking at? Are there any that give dramatic results? I've never been able to achieve cleavage, so would really like to :smile:

Reply 55

tropical-twist3

18

I bought a cheap sports bra the other day and it was rubbish, I've never really bothered before because I've just ran on empty back roads and held my arms against my chest....but I'm having to change my route and realise I look like an idiot doing this. It also makes me run in a strange way so I twist back and forth at my waist and give me stomach a harder workout than my legs (if that makes sense).
I need a really decent sports bra that leaves my breasts with minimum movement when jogging, have any of you tried particular bras that have worked really well, especially for bigger bust?

Reply 56

plasticfantastic

M&S have some really good ones. I think you can get them for about £15 but they're well worth it, especially as they specialise in larger sizes.

Reply 57

tropical-twist3

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plasticfantastic

M&S have some really good ones. I think you can get them for about £15 but they're well worth it, especially as they specialise in larger sizes.

ooo thank you I'll check them out

Reply 58

Ilora-Danon

3

I won't wear anything other than Shock Absorber - their sports bras always come out on top when they do customer satisfaction surveys n things. Also on This Morning recently too.