Bra fitting update

Littlejen22

So I went to Nordstrom. She only measured my size and guessed the cup and I am and F'ing 34DD. If there is anything to kick start me eating better and wanting to work out more it is this, while I know a lot of people want big boobs this is not what I want...and the rest of the weight I gained. So now I am off to Pinterest for food ideas. Any suggestions for food that is healthy that my kids might eat would be appreciated.

Cookiecake7

Bra fittings are the worst! I have a really wide rib cage and feel enormous when I have to get sized. Anyway, have you discovered the skinny taste site? I'm on my phone so can't do a link but it is great!

MoonlitPlumeria

buffaluffagus:

She guessed the cup size!??! That's weird for Nordstroms. Usually they provide better customer service in their brassiere department.

It's pretty easy to figure out with a measuring tape your actual size.

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/style/bra-size

 

Yeah that's weird. Even if she has been doing this awhile and can guess, I'd feel more comfortable with measuring to double check. I got measured at Lane Bryant and they measured both.

Littlejen22

Yeah, she guessed and then brought them and had me try it on and they seemed to fit right.

madamsmurfette

Here's what I don't understand about bra fittings and maybe I should ask a professional.... and maybe this only really applies to large breasted women....

When measuring for cup size, won't the bra you are currently wearing influence the result? You'll get a bigger number with a push up vs a minimizer or a new supportive bra will give a different result than an old, worn-out, sagging bra?

monishabansal

madamsmurfette:

Here's what I don't understand about bra fittings and maybe I should ask a professional.... and maybe this only really applies to large breasted women....

When measuring for cup size, won't the bra you are currently wearing influence the result? You'll get a bigger number with a push up vs a minimizer or a new supportive bra will give a different result than an old, worn-out, sagging bra?

I've wondered this too and I am a member of IBTC.

Littlejen22

madamsmurfette:

Here's what I don't understand about bra fittings and maybe I should ask a professional.... and maybe this only really applies to large breasted women....
When measuring for cup size, won't the bra you are currently wearing influence the result? You'll get a bigger number with a push up vs a minimizer or a new supportive bra will give a different result than an old, wornout, sagging bra?

I have a feeling that is why her guess was accurate where a measurement might not be. But I guess if your boobs are big and sagging and you measure to the nipple or if they are straight out and you measure to the nipple it should measure the same? But you should never wear a bra that has thick padding.

MoonlitPlumeria

madamsmurfette:

Here's what I don't understand about bra fittings and maybe I should ask a professional.... and maybe this only really applies to large breasted women.... When measuring for cup size, won't the bra you are currently wearing influence the result? You'll get a bigger number with a push up vs a minimizer or a new supportive bra will give a different result than an old, wornout, sagging bra?

I had to hold up said "old, wornout, sagging bra" and they were able to get a pretty accurate measurement. And my boobs are huge.