bigger size bras and sports bras

nikinikinine

I out grew my DD's this week. I'm honestly horrified that I am still growing there.

I used an online measuring guide to figure out how to measure my own chest so I can order new bras and I am now measuring at a 32F. I'm not even sure they make F's in a 32, so I'm willing to buy a 34F, I just don't know where to purchase such a size.

I know Nordstrom sells larger sizes, but we don't have one near us.

I am willing to order online, but would like some recommendations for brands that are better and fit better. I would like underwire and lined cups and I only wear granny beige. Any tips are appreciated!

And if you know where you can buy larger sports bras too that would be great. I just bought three from Champion and they don't fit well at all so they're getting returned this week.

cara-n-steve

Do you have a SOMA near you?  I LOVE their bras!  I think they go up to a G there.  They're on line but if you have one near you, their sales people are great!  I think you may also be able to find that size at Lane Bryant or most department stores.  I'm a 36 DD and buy most of my bras on either Lane or Soma...both places with fit you.

newsbaby

You can definitely find that size at a plus size store like Lane Bryant or Avenue.

I decided to use a bra extender to extend the life of my bras otherwise I would be buying new ones every month.

rachel06

I am a 34 DD normally. The only sports bras I will wear right now are Nike. They have a line of compression sports bras and I absolutely love them. They smush & hold in place.  I like being smushed a little which is why I love these bras. I am not much help with the regular bras. 

GenRN45

i recommend getting fit at a quality lingerie store (NOT VS) and then buying your bras online from barenecessities.com.

Or you can come visit me and go to the bra and girdle warehouse where i'm getting my bras these days.

 

nikinikinine

thanks girls, you are awesome.

Gen the idea of a girdle warehouse makes me giggle...a lot I wish I did live near you I would definitely go with you!

ALY1981

GenRN45:

Or you can come visit me and go to the bra and girdle warehouse

 

 

I was going to mention this, if they have a bar/girdle specialty store near you, that would be a good place to look!

GenRN45

newsbaby:

You can definitely find that size at a plus size store like Lane Bryant or Avenue.

Oh, and FYI - you can't always find those sizes at lane bryant. They tend to only carry larger cup sizes with larger band sizes. I could never find 36FF at the stores near me.

kimarino13

I wore these my whole pregnancy.  I had them in M before getting pregnant and moved up to XXL when my milk came in.  They are so so so comfy.

https://www.target.com/C9-Champion-Seamless-Racerback-Bra/dp/B0031JDABS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&searchView=grid5&keywords=champion%20sports%20bra&fromGsearch=true&sr=1-5&qid=1280958568&rh=&searchRank=target104545&id=C9%20Champion%20Seamless%20Racerback%20Bra&node=1038576|1287991011&searchSize=30&searchPage=1&searchNodeID=1038576|1287991011&searchBinNameList=subjectbin%2Cprice%2Ctarget_com_primary_color-bin%2Ctarget_com_size-bin%2Ctarget_com_brand-bin&frombrowse=0

newsbaby

GenRN45:

newsbaby:

You can definitely find that size at a plus size store like Lane Bryant or Avenue.

Oh, and FYI - you can't always find those sizes at lane bryant. They tend to only carry larger cup sizes with larger band sizes. I could never find 36FF at the stores near me.

Sorry you are probably right. I forgot she was such a small band size. I would stick with a specialty store.

GenRN45

newsbaby:

GenRN45:

newsbaby:

You can definitely find that size at a plus size store like Lane Bryant or Avenue.

Oh, and FYI - you can't always find those sizes at lane bryant. They tend to only carry larger cup sizes with larger band sizes. I could never find 36FF at the stores near me.

Sorry you are probably right. I forgot she was such a small band size. I would stick with a specialty store.

It was actually SO frustrating - i was always so sure I could get bras there. It was very disappointing when I found out I couldn't.

MrsAMR

Also check out justmysize.com. They sell plus sized clothing but also larger bras - and sports bras.

crystalgirl

I don't think you'll have luck at any plus size places because they don't cater to small band sizes... Big boobs doesn't make you plus size.

Anyway, I would expect you'd need to go to a specialty store or order online, which is obviously not preferable.  FWIW, I was up to a 32H when my milk came in, but fortunately for me I could easily go to Nordstrom.

One thought actually is Frederick's.  I wouldn't normally recommend them, but if you're desperate for something you can actually try on (not sports bras, obviously), they probably carry your size in a few styles.  GL!