bra sizing help

numberonemama · June 2012

It appears my boobs have grown again!!!! Seriously WTF?! I'm already two sizes bigger and I can't even imagine what's going to happen when my milk comes in.

I just did a quick measurement with out a bra on and I'm coming up with 31" around under the boobs and 38" around the boobs. Any idea what sizes to check out?

I've been wearing a 34 D and they feel like they're suffocating me and now the girls are popping out!

ni077169 · June 2012

Maybe try a 38 DD.

RissKay · June 2012

30 or 32 DD. Depending on the type, try a triple.

Sources: Previously worked at JC Penny as a bra fit specialist.

Typically, the measurement under the boobs is the number part, and then the biggest point is the letter.

For example:

If you measure 31 Inches under, try a 30 or 32, and then if you measure 38 at the fullest, go one cup size per inch.

I measure 36 and 40.

So, I'm 36 DD. Usually the letter part is changeable due to the shape of your boobs, though, so try a few brands.

choppinbroccoli22 · June 2012

A Victoria's Secret salesperson has been trained to help fit bras. Even if you wanted to buy elsewhere this could be a jumping off point.

I went from a barely 34 B to a full 36 C last time. The underwires were digging into me and the cup was tight. A 34 C and a 36 B didn't fit the bill. Around the rib cage I'm only like a 32 though. No way was a 32 anything going to fit me. So, you just have to try things.

beeb11285 · June 2012

I needed new bras and finally gave into getting measured for the first time. I thought I would only need 1 cup size up and I jumped from a D to a G! Go get fitted and stop the guessing!.

LemonsQueeze82 · June 2012

I would NOT get fitted at VS FWIW. As a normally larger chested gal, over the years I have found that they tend to fudge the numbers to make something that they carry fit (they do not carry my real size in store or online). I don't know if this is intentional or not, but it has been consistent for me. It has ended up with me buying a lot of expensive bras that I wear once or twice before deciding that they were a complete waste of money.

lanea8712 · June 2012

I used to work at a bra store and had to do measurements. Under being a 31 you could go to 30 or 32, being preg and wanting comfort I'd go to 32. Ever inch over ur bottom number is a cup size. Sounds like u should try on a 32 DD, a D might fit if the band is loose enough because this adds room and your in between band sizes. Hope it helps!!

remember diff brands will fit a little diff, u still need to try some things on!!!

good luck!

MarriedLady06 · June 2012

Previous genius fitter ladies, I have been previously fitted (probably need to be again since its been a while) but my Dr says I need a more supportive bra (been having pain like a muscle pull

). If the bra has been fitted should it not be supportive enough?

MommaAmers · July 2012

I was just fitted at Nordstrom and they were wonderful there. If you have one near you, you might check that.

I had tried to go to the maternity store, but they said they couldn't help me there with my size...after I got measured at Nordstrom I realized why...I had gone from a D/DD to a G with this pregnancy!

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