Advice for big busted women

[121212]

Minimisers aren’t really your friend, they just squash you flat so you look like you have two dinner plates strapped to you. Up and out will give you a better shape - if that’s what you’re looking for - give your torso space and therefore your waist.

34dd isn’t spectacularly big, perhaps get measured at bravissimo or a bra specialist. The idea that D cup is big, came from the 80s page3 D Cup cliche. I went from an M&S C cup to a Bravissimo F cup - don’t be scared of the sizing or dismayed - it did me wonders in terms of healthy safe support for my boobs, plus a good shaper for the rest of me.

Try to embrace and love your shape - a big ask for us ladies sometimes I know - try not to be sucked into the V neck thing. I am now a 36GG (all fat I am not in the least embarrassed to say - my body is what it is) and all of my clothes are high-necked and I strongly favour a shirt buttoned all the way up. You don’t need to follow “rules”.

 

[Begborrowsteal]

Definitely check our boob or bust to get a better idea of what size you are. A lot of high street places skip bra sizes so the fit wont be right. Bravissimo is good.

 

[Aceofspades]

I do understand how you feel as a 34g, I really don't want them to be the centre of attention but I do find lower necklines more flattering. If I wear polonecks I feel like my tits are coming out my chin! I favour a square neckline, harder to find but I think it's flattering x

 

[MrsOgre]

I recommend fantasie bras too, or Freya. Also look up boob or bust on fb, for proper sizing advice. M&S can be a bit off with their sizing. Bravissimo are good too for clothes and bras, and make strappy tops with the bra built in.

 

[121212]

So Iv just measured my boobs with a link someone posted and it says I’m a 28F!! Makes me feel massive!

Take no notice - we’ve all been brain washed into believe anything about a C is glamour model-esque. If it’s more palatable M&S would still have you as a C cup

I mean at double G there’s no escaping my Nurse Gladys Emmanuel proportions but I try to have a stiff upper lip about it.

 

[Appanappa]

Just wanted to add there’s a website called lingerie outlet https://lingerieoutletstore.co.uk/
They sell old season stock, same brands etc as bravissimo & often cheaper
They don’t always have a lot in but might be worth checking out
Big bras are expensive

 

[Queenie-the-boss]

Go to Bravissimo for a fitting and invest in a couple of their bras:
www.bravissimo.com/shops/all/

I never thought a bra would make a difference in how big mine (DD) or comfort but I felt it as soon as she put the bra on me. Not only that, I turned up looking like a sweaty scruff and was treated like a valued customer of years.

I refuse to shop anywhere else now and will tell fellow busties to do so too till I'm blue in the face.

This is one of the styles I ought. I ended up buying a couple more as it's so comfy. It's not as hard to do up as you'd think.
www.bravissimo.com/products/alexa-bra-ln553/#black-ln553blk

 

[Delia Smith]

30F here and recommend Bravissimo
They have some lovely bras online and it's great for swimwear.

 

[Greencatfysh]

Go to Bravissimo for a fitting and invest in a couple of their bras:
www.bravissimo.com/shops/all/

I never thought a bra would make a difference in how big mine (DD) or comfort but I felt it as soon as she put the bra on me. Not only that, I turned up looking like a sweaty scruff and was treated like a valued customer of years.

I refuse to shop anywhere else now and will tell fellow busties to do so too till I'm blue in the face.

Agree! I went up to an F cup after being fitted at bravissimo and bought four bras. Such a good investment. Don’t be afraid of the sizes sounding big and no one needs to know the size unless you tell them!

 

[MrsOgre]

Go to Bravissimo for a fitting and invest in a couple of their bras:
www.bravissimo.com/shops/all/

I never thought a bra would make a difference in how big mine (DD) or comfort but I felt it as soon as she put the bra on me. Not only that, I turned up looking like a sweaty scruff and was treated like a valued customer of years.

I refuse to shop anywhere else now and will tell fellow busties to do so too till I'm blue in the face.

Their clothes are amazing too, really pricey but i manage to get some bits in sales. For other shops, fat face and white stuff seems to accommodate big busts ok.

 

[hiya_hun]

Thanks so so much for this! I’m quite shocked but I really want to find out what proper size I am now. I was measured ages ago by marks but the bras never seem to fit right at all, and my armpits seem to go over the top slightly so I know they aren’t sitting right. So I will have a go at this. Thank you such a lot x

If you can get your fingers underneath the band in between your boobs then the back size is too big. It should also sit flat at the back and not ride up. I reckon you are defo more of a 30 back x

 

[Suzesnooze]

My boobs hurt every month and I am never pregnant (thank god). Just in case you’re alarmed by the above suggestion.

I asked because I’ve posted on another thread she’s on talking about worrying she won’t be able to get pregnant if she goes through an early menopause like her Mum.

 

[121212]

They are good for bikinis too (if any of us will ever need one again). Pricey as with the bras but worth it for feeling confident. All the Bravissimo boob scaffolding I’ve had be it bra or bikini top has washed well and lasted a long time.

 

[Upintheair83]

You're deinfately not massive, a 28f is not the same size as a 38f, I'll try to find one of their fb posts and show you the comparison, but also so happy for you that you have found your size!

I think it’s just abit of a shock! Sounds silly but I always thought, From a young girl I was like 32/ 34 back! I think it’s the size my mum originally bought for me but I dont think my mums been buying the right bras for herself for years either. She’s tiny and she buys like 36 back! But to know I’m 28 and now an F!!! But I’m pleased I know because my boobs are so painful at the moment that I’m desperate for a good bra. The only relief I get is when I’m in the bath. And Iv been feeling like nothing suits me, I can’t wear nice tops and I just walk around in baggy jumpers. I feel like it’s really knocking my confidence. So I’m going to do some online shopping and order a few in this new size xx thanks so much for your help i really appreciate it! Xx

 

[JNRS90]

I know lots love Bravissimo, but I’ve always found their fitters poor and their range of style limited (lots of balconettes which do not work on me (32FF). Independent lingerie boutiques are great and once you figure out what styles you like you can usually find some bargains by searching for the serial number and your size on eBay and Amazon.
I also hate v necks on me! I’m quite petite and they look awful, I’m better with a scoop or slash/boat neck. There’s no reason why you can’t wear what you like, once you sort out your bra you’ll probably feel much better.

 

[Upintheair83]

I just wanted to ask for advice from any of you who have a big bust. I’m a 34DD and I hate it! I’m trying to look for a good minimiser bra and wondered if anyone has any recommendations? And also any advice on the best necklines that suit big boobs. I don’t really want it showing off, I want it more to flatter my figure instead of seeming all bust.
I’m so fed up of not being able to wear strap of tops. So any advice? Thanks xx

 

[Suzesnooze]

Sometimes it rides up my back and my straps are always tight on me, by reading on here I really need to go to bravissimo. I’m wondering if since coming off the injection with all the hormones and stuff maybe they have got slightly bigger as they ache so much and the bras aren’t helping either with them being the wrong size

Are you sure you’re not pregnant? Do your nipples hurt? That was my first pregnancy symptom!

 

[MrsOgre]

I love those bralets. Id like something more comfy to wear around the house cos going braless makes me feel i cant have them hanging about but i also need abit of support. Molkes look great for this but i havent tried them

I love Molke bras, that's all I will wear now and they are very comfy and very supportive. They come in 3 different fabric ratings for support too, Ive got about 8 bras plus the pants which I also love. I nearly got a sleep bra in bravissimo last year and tried one in the store but it felt horrible compared to Molke. You can also try one and if you don't like it, return it for a refund, they aren't making anything at the moment so it's just whatevers left on the website

 

[MrsOgre]

On their fb page they do a chart to show how being an f cup is not the same size on each band, so a 30f and 38f will be massively different size. I'd probably be about a 30h if I cba measuring myself, but that could equal roughly being a 38dd/e. I went to bravissimo 3 years ago still wearing 38 band bras and got downshifted to a 32g, I was in shock.

 

[Suzesnooze]

M&S always measured me wrong as they tend to just look at your boobs rather than measure them. At one point they told me I was an H cup. I shouted ‘I am NOT an H’! She said just try it, so I did and said ‘I told you’ and she said ‘ok you were right’! It looked bloody ridiculous.

I always found Debenhams to be very good at measuring but as has been said it does depend on the bra. Some fit me better than others which is why I stick with Fantasie but I also go for a full cup as I’m a FF but my boobs are droopy.