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IAmA professional bra fitter who has fitted sizes 28AA-56KK. AmA (self.IAmA)

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I've worked as a professional bra fitter for 7 years. I've seen about all there is to see concerning breasts. I've fitted for women who have had breast augmentations, reductions and mastectomies. I have even fit men for bras. AmA

Edit: I hope my advice has helped the ones that need it. Bottom line is, take the time to find the right size! Find a foundations boutique in your area, if you can. DO NOT put your bra's in the washing machine. Handwash them with Ivory bar soap.

Edit: I apologize if I didn't get to answer your question. I had no idea I would get so many. I will resume answering tomorrow, so don't lose hope.

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[–]homicidalkitteh 129 points130 points ago

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I noticed I tend to have extra space at the top of some cups but going down a cup size is too small (apparently my roomie has this problem too). What cup-style is best-suited for what I like to call "bottom-heavy" boobs?

[–]phampon[S] 154 points155 points ago

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I suggest a balconette bra. They give great support without too much fabric on the top, so no extra space. If that doesn't work for you, try a plunge.

[–]WouldYouKindly__ 204 points205 points ago

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I first read that as Baconette bra.

[–]sakatana 81 points82 points ago

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Something like this nsfw

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        [–]Relevant_Happiness 207 points208 points ago

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        What do you believe to be the ideal number and types of bras that a woman should own at one time?

        [–]phampon[S] 449 points450 points ago

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        I think the ideal number of bras a woman should own at once is 5 'everyday' bras and 3 or 4 'fun' bras. An everyday bra is usually one with a molded cup to give shape and support as well as a smooth look under t-shirts or clingy tops. A fun bra is the lacier, less practical bra that could be paired with matching panties or a garter belt and stockings.

        [–]chickemnigfops 387 points388 points ago

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        While this sounds nice, bras are so damn expensive...

        [–]homicidalkitteh 41 points42 points ago

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        Thank you for justifying what I thought was a "large" bra collection =P

        [–]surssurs 143 points144 points ago

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        Being a 30DD (+ bigger cup size than that in certain shops), how am I supposed to even find three bras that fit me, let alone be able to pay for them? At the moment I own one bra that fits, and it cost me the equivalent of $90. I tried two other similarly priced bras at the shop where I bought it, but none of them were a comfortable style for me, as I need a pretty deep cup. The other shops I went to didn't even have anything in my size.

        Why must the price for these amazing breasts be no bras that fit?

        [–]your_dickless_cousin 33 points34 points ago

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        I'm a 32F and yo, I sympathize. But I found out you can buy bras on the internet! Amazon.com lets you search by size, and figleaves.com is amazing. You can get bras at reasonable prices, I swear. They even let you return them for a refund if they aren't working.

        [–]SEApools 27 points28 points ago

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        I recently discovered bravissimo and it's heaven for big boobies. I'm not in the UK, so for some insane reason I took a chance on the bras. They're around $40-$50 and amazingly more comfortable than the expensive $70-$90 bras I've bought here. The customer service is really helpful. Also, the Alana bra. Do it.

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          [–]HurricaneHugo 180 points181 points ago

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          Go on...

          [–]BillyBreen 278 points279 points ago

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          I hate you for what you did to my hometown when i was 11, but I love you for your work here.

          [–]beardtopus 73 points74 points ago

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          I love you for what you did to my hometown. I could never climb the pine trees until you knocked them over! My dad's car was an acceptable loss...

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              [–]Kristyyyyyyy 77 points78 points ago

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              What would you say is the most common mistake made by women who don't have a professional fitting done? I read somewhere that 80% of women are wearing the wrong size bra... what is it that we're doing so wrong?

              [–]phampon[S] 152 points153 points ago

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              Most women wear a larger size around (36, 38 & so on) to compensate for the cup. Almost all of your support comes from your bra being snug around you. Find a bra that fits well around, then go up or down in your cup size until you find one that fits well. A 'D' cup is not at all as big as people think. For example, a 34 DD cup is an equivalent CUP SIZE as a 36 D as well as a 38 C, a 40 B... See what I did there?

              [–]marylou5 102 points103 points ago

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              Okay, follow-up question. I'm a very average-sized person, neither skinny nor fat. But on some bras that seem to be the right size based on my measurements, the band digs into my body creating ugly back fat. Is that expected as a part of a good, supportive bra? Or is that back fat/digging indicative of a poorly fitting bra? How do I know if the band is too tight or too loose?

              [–]motorcityvicki 25 points26 points ago

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              I've had this problem. It's all about the style. Search for something with more fabric towards the back. On mine, the fabric is about two inches wide at its narrowest. Keeps things smooth back there.

              The best rule of thumb is to find a band that fits snugly (but not TIGHT) on the last set of hooks. It will stretch with use, and you can adjust accordingly.

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                [–]ferrarisnowday 18 points19 points ago

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                You're blowing my mind here.

                I always thought the letters were consistent across number sizes. What's the point in even using the letter system for cup size if it isn't consistent? Is there a site that properly explains it?

                [–]amiyuy 16 points17 points ago

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                It's a diagonal scale. http://www.miodestino.co.uk/images/Chart-Bra-Sizing.jpg

                Bra sizing appears complicated. In fact, as long as you understand some basic rules – it is easy to get your head around. It is important to remember that the band size and cup size of a bra always work together. A ‘DD’ cup size is not always a larger cup capacity than a ‘D’ cup – it depends on the band size. In fact, a 34B cup size is the same cup capacity as a 32C and a 36A – the only thing that is different in the band size. The chart to the right should help to make this a little clearer;

                As you can see from the chart (looking at the red line) 38B, 36C, 34D, 32DD and 30E all have the same cup capacity. The only difference in size is the ‘band’ size. It is essential that you choose the correct band size AND cup size if you are to be properly supported in your bra. from http://www.miodestino.co.uk/boutique/page.php?xPage=mansworld.html&sec=determine_bra_size

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                    [–]Geoffbot 69 points70 points ago

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                    How hard is it fitting a woman who has had a breast removed I really hope that isn't in terrible taste.

                    [–]phampon[S] 93 points94 points ago

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                    Not at all. It's a legitimate question. Women who have had mastectomies and have NOT had an implant need a breast prosthesis. It can be fairly difficult to fit a breast prosthesis depending on how much tissue and muscle had to be removed. Fitting the mastectomy bra is the easy part. Women who have had reconstructive surgery are fairly easy, but since the implant won't have the natural weight or 'drop' to it, you need to make sure you bring the natural breast up to meet it.

                    [–]Purpleprinter 67 points68 points ago

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                    How on earth can I find a professional bra fitter? Is there a web site, a directory, or key words I can Google? The closest thing I've ever been able to find was for mastectomy fashions.

                    [–]phampon[S] 31 points32 points ago

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                    I don't know of any directories. Try a google search for a foundations boutique in your area.

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                      [–]mstwizted 772 points773 points ago

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                      No question, just wanted to give you props. I wore the wrong size bra for 7 years after my son was born. The stupids girls at Victorias Secret and Gap Body all swore I was either a 38 or 40 C. Finally got fitted by this awesome old lady at Macy's... Turns out I am a 36DD. It was fucking MAGIC when I put that bra on.

                      [–]phampon[S] 653 points654 points ago

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                      It makes a HUGE difference when you have a bra that fits properly. Sadly, most chain stores don't actually train their employees to fit bras. They give them a chart and tell them to measure. That just isn't enough. Thank you for giving me props. I hope I can help several people.

                      [–]sarahrah 101 points102 points ago

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                      The other issue is a lot of places max out at a D or DD cup, thus limiting the product they can sell of proper sizing.

                      [–]Themehmeh 11 points12 points ago

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                      They will also get confused and lie to you because they don't know how else to help you. Size 38k here, was wearing 38DD bras until a few years ago. It was like a clown car in my bra. But bra stores in Texas do not have anything larger than that.

                      [–]pastelpumpkin 235 points236 points ago

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                      Having worked lingerie at Macy's, I can affirm that they give you a tape measure and a "one size fits all" formula. Using the formula, I would have been given a 34B. In reality, at that time, I was a 30E.

                      The "add 4 or 5 for your underbust measurement" thing is bull. That is operating on the assumption that your ribcage increases by 4 or 5 inches in diameter from your underbust to your bust. My underbust measurement is 28 and I wear a 30 band size.

                      Thanks for starting this thread. A lot of women know they are wearing the wrong bra size, but the stores that make this claim usually are not going to help them!

                      [–][deleted] 172 points173 points ago

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                      Where should I go where I know I can get the correct measurements and size?

                      [–]lizzyshoe 75 points76 points ago

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                      I found a bra boutique in my area that was certified to fit post-mastectomied women. I figured they could help fit my in-between but average-sized breasts. They had the time and patience to help me try on 4 or 5 bras until I found the size and maker that actually fit me.

                      [–]Castigar2000 565 points566 points ago

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                      deleted Wrong thread. Smoke one bowl and I end up here.

                      [–]Biophaze6 533 points534 points ago

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                      An ent stumbles out of his natural habitat. Shhh. Don't scare him away. Uptokes sir.

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                        [–]Nuggetized 12 points13 points ago

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                        I've read in a few places that Nordstrom does good measurements...can anyone here verify this?

                        [–]emmadilemma 17 points18 points ago

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                        Can also vouch - I discovered my real bra size after five awkward seconds of 'why are you in the dressing room with me?' followed by 25 minutes of 'Holy shit, I wear a D? I'll take ALL the bras!'

                        (but I could only afford two of them.)

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                              [–]alatus 74 points75 points ago

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                              I work at Victoria's Secret (and have off-and-on for the past three years) and can vouch for the fact that they are SHIT at training their employees. If you go there, ask for one of their bra specialists, because they'll have a better idea of what they're doing than any random girl on the floor (hopefully! I know some managers who will try to squeeze you into something that ISN'T your size, just because they don't carry your actual size and want to make the sale... So if they act like "well we don't have your size, but MAYBE we can try this instead" take the result with a grain of salt.) Always try the bra on and rely on the actual fit, not necessarily what you're "measured" as. Just use that as a guideline to start.

                              Also I disagree with the way VS teaches their associates to measure. They changed the way they do it sometime within the past year or so, but it's still inaccurate. I ignore everything they've told me about measuring, to be honest. And I get much better results for it! Clearly I am not a model employee.

                              [–]IvyVineLine 56 points57 points ago

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                              Same problem. Wore the wrong sized bra for almost three years after losing a significant amount of weight. Girl at Fredrick's looked at me, said, "34F," and I've never been happier. It's amazing what a great bra can do for your self esteem! But it kinda sucked finding out I could only buy bras at specialty stores. =/

                              [–]Purplethreadhooker 25 points26 points ago

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                              When I was breastfeeding I was in an F as well, it is nearly impossible to find anything above a 38d at regular stores, even Victorias secret, a freakin BRA STORE, doesn't have anything above a D cup. Ridiculous.

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                                [–]Italian_Flower 12 points13 points ago

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                                Where do we go/how do we find the correct measurements?

                                [–]bitchinmona 26 points27 points ago

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                                Wait, what?! Just measuring doesn't do it?? As a bearer of the beasts of burden in the DDD range, this… could be life-changing.

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                                  [–]millionsofcats 101 points102 points ago

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                                  I'm not sure if this is still the policy, but - I swore off going to Victoria Secret when I discovered that they mislead customers about bra sizing in order to sell more bras. For example, if you're a 32D, but they don't have a 32D, they'll tell you that a 34C is equivalent. Of course it's not - you need the right band size in order to get the support you need, and if your band size is too large it will wear out faster (because you can't change hooks as the bra gradually loses elasticity).

                                  Since their size selection is pretty narrow, a lot of women come out of Victoria Secret with the wrong size bra.

                                  There's a really awesome lady in the Dillard's in my hometown, who never tries to sell me the wrong size bra, even though they have a really limited selection in my size and I sometimes leave empty-handed.

                                  [–]oraegano 55 points56 points ago

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                                  So true! I was told forever at Victoria Secret's that I was a 34D. Finally got measured in a specialty store and was told I was really a 30DD. BIG difference. Especially after wearing Victoria's Secret bras and being told by their salespeople that it "doesn't matter what the band fits like around as long as the cup fits"

                                  [–]millionsofcats 12 points13 points ago

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                                  I am the same size as you, and the first time I got the right size bra I didn't feel like I was settling for 'good enough' anymore. I had a great bra! It was more expensive, but the way it fit was worth it.

                                  The thing that's really amazing, though, is how much longer my bras last. I've been told that they wear out after about 6 months, given how often I use them. (Since I have to get more expensive bras, I don't have as many.) But since I can wear them on the outside hook when they're new and gradually move to the inner hooks as they get stretched out, they last me over a year. Much better than having a bra I like for 3 months before it craps out.

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                                        [–]SunriseThunderboy 630 points631 points ago

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                                        A gal I knew had the same job. She told me "Thunderboy, I've seen so many boobs. Not the boobs anybody should ever see."

                                        [–]phampon[S] 899 points900 points ago

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                                        I can sympathize. I have seen breasts so large, deodorant is needed underneath them to keep from chafing.

                                        [–]ragged-claws 275 points276 points ago

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                                        Hey now, I wear underboob deodorant to prevent sweat/heat rash and I'm a C-cup.

                                        [–]phampon[S] 602 points603 points ago

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                                        If you are only a C and need deodorant, please take no offense, but you need a new bra. If it a sports bra you need, I suggest Lunaire brand sports bras. They breathe, to help prevent chafing or heat rash, and wick away moisture.

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                                        TIL underboob deodorant is a thing.

                                        EDIT: Apparently I learned too much

                                        [–]Wiggles420 474 points475 points ago

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                                        Is there some sort of underballs variant to this deodorant? Because that needs to be a thing also.

                                        [–]whirliscope 386 points387 points ago

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                                        First someone would need to make ball bras.

                                        [–]Wiggles420 245 points246 points ago

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                                        Well....? What are you waiting for?

                                        [–]dsnchntd 479 points480 points ago

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                                        I don't know, something amazing I guess.

                                        [–]miidgi 131 points132 points ago

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                                        sigh, me too, kid

                                        [–]Shawnyall 8 points9 points ago

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                                        I'm not sure if it's nostalgia seeing as that movie isn't that old- Wait, is it?

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                                            [–]lurkerturneduser 118 points119 points ago

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                                            Do not google image search ball bra. It already exists.

                                            [–]thenewiBall 18 points19 points ago

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                                            It's a name brand too! TIL...

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                                                [–]thefriendlyleviathan 95 points96 points ago

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                                                http://freshballs.com/

                                                [–]Wiggles420 112 points113 points ago

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                                                15 April 2012. The day my life changed forever.

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                                                  [–]gypsyscot 50 points51 points ago

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                                                  It's called gold bond medicated powder and it will CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

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                                                    [–]Mrfelatio 206 points207 points ago

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                                                    I dated a girl with huge boobs. Sometimes they tasted really weird. That's when I learned about underboob deodorant.

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                                                      [–]ragged-claws 65 points66 points ago

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                                                      Depending on how hot it is, I'll stop in the middle of the day and the lower quarter of my cup area is soaked with sweat. 100% cotton plain jane underwires. And I wouldn't call my breasts all that large--about a handful, and I'm a short lady. Winters I'm okay but once summer rolls around... eugh. I live in Texas, if it makes any difference.

                                                      I'll look at the Lunaires and Moving Comforts the next time I have money for clothes available.

                                                      [–]ArmoredFan 78 points79 points ago

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                                                      I call a hand full boob, palm pilots.

                                                      [–][deleted] 42 points43 points ago

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                                                      I call them perfect.

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                                                            [–]TastyMilksteaks 161 points162 points ago

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                                                            A Nurse Practitioner once told me that when you get old, you have to air your boobs out every once in a while, because they sag and you could get mold growing under there.

                                                            [–]tagyurit 68 points69 points ago

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                                                            Nurse here.

                                                            Fungus can grow anywhere when we are young - toes and feet are common, but it can also grow on your back (not uncommon among male athletes) - but as we age we get "folds": breasts, abdomen, groin and our skin becomes more fragile. At that point, you are at an increased risk for skin breakdown of all kinds.

                                                            Skin fungal infections are not uncommon in the elderly... and gentleman, you are just as susceptible as the ladies...

                                                            [–]playswithsquirrells 289 points290 points ago

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                                                            Oh.dear.god.

                                                            [–]SimultaneousSquid 203 points204 points ago

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                                                            Done.with.thread.

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                                                                  [–]a_haar 1428 points1429 points ago

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                                                                  Ummm

                                                                  [–]w1ldm4n 760 points761 points ago

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                                                                  most appropriate use of "not sure if gusta" I've seen in a long time

                                                                  [–]RaymondTerrific 334 points335 points ago

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                                                                  the most cromulent use of that .jpg ever.

                                                                  [–]KWiP1123 231 points232 points ago

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                                                                  your noble spirit embiggens you sir, as evidenced by your proper use of cromulent.

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                                                                    [–]SunriseThunderboy 74 points75 points ago

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                                                                    "Folds" is a bad word.

                                                                    I'm guessing for you it is like going to a nude beach. The people you never want to see on the beach are the ones that go there.

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                                                                        [–]MastaWack 128 points129 points ago

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                                                                        Best person you've ever served.

                                                                        [–]phampon[S] 428 points429 points ago

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                                                                        A local News Anchor. I still brag that I got to see her boobs.

                                                                        [–]ChiefGrizzly 122 points123 points ago

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                                                                        Veronica Corningstone?!

                                                                        [–]cuttinace 19 points20 points ago

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                                                                        Breasts. Exquisite breasts

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                                                                          [–]jandowland 280 points281 points ago

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                                                                          What's your best advice for a gal with one breast larger than the other? For example, my right breast fits perfectly in my bra while my left breast creates a third boob at the top of the cup.

                                                                          [–]phampon[S] 350 points351 points ago

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                                                                          I have had MANY women with this same issue. ALL women have one larger than the other, but with some of us the difference is drastic. I suggest trying a partial breast prosthesis or a push up pad. Buy bras to fit your larger breast and place either the pad or prosthesis underneath your smaller breast to compensate. The size of the pad or prosthesis you need depends on how much smaller that one breast is.

                                                                          [–]jandowland 105 points106 points ago

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                                                                          Alright, I am currently wearing a 34DD. My right breast fits perfectly in this bra. I have a very small rib cage so I want to try on bras with a 32 around. Do you recommend any sizes? Whenever I do try on 32's the cup size seems to become smaller. I have struggled with finding a bra ever since I can remember. I have been professionally fitted before as a 30G, but that was the biggest waste of 70 dollars. I couldn't breathe comfortable and my breasts seemed like they were touching my chin.

                                                                          [–]phampon[S] 151 points152 points ago

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                                                                          Try a 32 DDD or E. Go up to a 32 F if the cup is still not deep enough.

                                                                          [–]jandowland 70 points71 points ago

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                                                                          Thank you for all of your help!

                                                                          [–]phampon[S] 72 points73 points ago

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                                                                          It's been my pleasure. I hope my suggestions help!

                                                                          [–]I_Make_Song_Threads 290 points291 points ago

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                                                                          A Song of Thread

                                                                          [–]lesbian_ham 50 points51 points ago

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                                                                          I really wish the audio quality was better...this was great.

                                                                          [–]RaymondTerrific 14 points15 points ago

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                                                                          I think he's going for a Tom Waits thing.

                                                                          [–]toughbananas974 20 points21 points ago

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                                                                          Get better recording equipment and you may someday be a famous reddit novelty account. Now spread your wings and fly, young novelty account!

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                                                                                [–]pseudosara 30 points31 points ago

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                                                                                I used to wear a 34DD, but kept having to adjust the backstrap. I got fitted as a 32DDD or E, and now my bras are so freaking comfortable it's ridiculous. The first couple of weeks the bra will feel really tight; you have to break them in just like shoes.

                                                                                Macy's is great for finding 32DDD bras, or if you're brave you can try a website like herroom.com, they tend to have a pretty large selection.

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                                                                                      [–]alexisplexis 54 points55 points ago

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                                                                                      Serious question- my sister is a... large lady. She is about a 52-54 but is only and A or maybe a B cup. it is almost impossible to find a bra that fits her even with the use of extenders (because then they don't fit on the shoulders the way they should) I know there is the option of a custom order bra, but they are pricey and that is out of the picture. Do you know of any places or brands that might have her size?

                                                                                      [–]phampon[S] 71 points72 points ago

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                                                                                      I recommend Goddess brand bras. You can find them online and in some foundations boutiques. They usually run about $35-$50 and are available up to a size 56. Here is a link to a trusted site with a style that I recommend. I hope I helped! http://www.biggerbras.com/goddess-full-figure-plus-size-bras/goddess-keira-soft-cup-bra-6093.shtml

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                                                                                        [–][deleted] 119 points120 points ago

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                                                                                        Are bra sizes consistent? I might be size 10 in Adidas shoes, but 9 in Nikes.

                                                                                        Once you get your bra size fitted can you comfortably go around buying bras of that size, knowing they'll fit properly?

                                                                                        [–]KingKong96 92 points93 points ago

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                                                                                        I think you shouldn't put your boobs in your shoes, regardless of size.

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                                                                                        Are feet in bras ok? I'm so confused

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                                                                                          [–]ghosthunt 41 points42 points ago

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                                                                                          Not OP but I know that they are not consistent. I know this because I am female and can sometimes fit in C cup bras and sometimes in DD.

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                                                                                            [–]CoItaine 153 points154 points ago

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                                                                                            Are men who come in for bras nervous or really awkward about it? Why would they come in for it anyway?

                                                                                            EDIT: Most bizarre experience in the industry?

                                                                                            [–]phampon[S] 233 points234 points ago

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                                                                                            Some men do have large-ish 'man-boobs'. Most of the men I've fit are in an A or B cup. They are usually pretty nervous. Some men have their wives to come in with them. I guess it helps them to feel less awkward or dirty. I have run in to my fair share of creeps. Typically the creeps will just call and fap while I answer their questions.

                                                                                            [–]phampon[S] 220 points221 points ago

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                                                                                            A gentleman (creep) comes into the shop one day asking for a shelf bra. I ask him what size his wife or girlfriend typically wears. He then pulls up his shirt, revealing his oh so nasty nipples, which had been split. I asked the manager to help with that one and took a smoke break.

                                                                                            [–]spamlovingsuckmonkey 107 points108 points ago

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                                                                                            WTF are split nipples?

                                                                                            [–]phampon[S] 226 points227 points ago

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                                                                                            It looked as though he had his nipples pierced at one point, and then tore them out.

                                                                                            [–]GlassSoldier 385 points386 points ago

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                                                                                            This description made my nipples shoot into my chest. I didn't think that was possible, but there it is.

                                                                                            [–]GalacticWhale 37 points38 points ago

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                                                                                            My testicles hurt.

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                                                                                              [–]ForceFedSauerkraut 208 points209 points ago

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                                                                                              Thank you for your time ಠ_ಠ

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                                                                                                    [–]abeau 67 points68 points ago

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                                                                                                    As someone who has sold swimsuits/managed a swimwear store for the last 5 years, I can attest to this. The phone calls are the worst

                                                                                                    [–]phampon[S] 131 points132 points ago

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                                                                                                    I have had so many creepy calls, I can tell almost as soon as I answer the phone if this call will be one of them. It usually starts out with, "This may be an odd question, but...."

                                                                                                    [–]mordacthedenier 161 points162 points ago

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                                                                                                    Socially Awkward Penguin's safety tip to not feeling awkward: never start honest question with "this may be an odd question, but..."

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                                                                                                          [–]Jemmani 66 points67 points ago

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                                                                                                          TIL men wear bras .....

                                                                                                          [–][deleted] 109 points110 points ago

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                                                                                                          We prefer the term bro.

                                                                                                          [–]Bearded_Bicycles 93 points94 points ago

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                                                                                                          Manzere

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                                                                                                              [–]rainboupanda 41 points42 points ago

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                                                                                                              Exactly what kind of business do you work at? I could use a fitting but I have no idea where to go. And what is the typical price range?

                                                                                                              [–]phampon[S] 61 points62 points ago

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                                                                                                              I work at a Lingerie and Foundations boutique. A locally owned boutique is usually your best choice. They are more willing to take the time with you to find what fits your breast and body shape best. The price range can be anywhere between $30 all the way up to $100. Typically the pricier bras are the prettier, lacier bras that aren't good for everyday wear. Try Le Mystere molded cup bras. They are awesome for under t-shirts or tight fitting tops.

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                                                                                                                [–]ChairmanWao 86 points87 points ago

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                                                                                                                How long do bras last? How often should they be replaced?

                                                                                                                [–]phampon[S] 133 points134 points ago

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                                                                                                                It depends on how you care for them as well as how often you wear them. If you only have 2 bras, expect them to wear out within about 5 months. Don't put your bras in the washing machine! Even if you have a handwash cycle. I recommend handwashing them with Ivory bar soap. It removes the dirt and body oils without eating up the elastic. I recommend replacing a single bra, if worn in moderation, once a year.

                                                                                                                [–]iwsfutcmd 92 points93 points ago

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                                                                                                                As a non-bra-wearing person, the only bit of bra care I'm familiar with is

                                                                                                                You don't put a bra in a dryer! It WARPS!

                                                                                                                [–]girkabob 35 points36 points ago

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                                                                                                                That quote echoes through my head every time I consider being lazy and throwing a bra in the dryer. Thanks, Hedwig.

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                                                                                                                    [–]hobbesthewolverine 221 points222 points ago

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                                                                                                                    Why do mermaids wear seashells?

                                                                                                                    Because the Beeshells are too small and the Deeshells are too big.

                                                                                                                    [–]Crispy_Lips 50 points51 points ago

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                                                                                                                    You've had that one stored up for a while haven't you.

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                                                                                                                      I've always had a slight problem with bras (just a little too small, cup doesn't hold properly, etc), but I'm way too shy to go to a boutique and get sized. What's the best piece of advice you can give if I want to do it myself?

                                                                                                                      [–]phampon[S] 86 points87 points ago

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                                                                                                                      First of all, you have to find the right size around. Most women get a larger size around than they need to try and fit the cup. Your bra needs to be snug around. That is where almost all of your support is. Once you find your width, start going up or down CUP sizes.

                                                                                                                      [–]phampon[S] 67 points68 points ago

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                                                                                                                      Also, depending on the size of your breasts, you may need a full cup. Full cups hold the breasts better. Not all women can wear demi cut or plunge bras.

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                                                                                                                      Thank you for answering! Hopefully I can find some good fitting bras now.

                                                                                                                      [–]phampon[S] 27 points28 points ago

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                                                                                                                      Good luck!

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                                                                                                                        [–]millionsofcats 59 points60 points ago

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                                                                                                                        I know you don't want to go to a boutique ... but all of the women who I have had fittings with were great. I didn't feel like they were judging me at all, they were just totally practical about it. It's boobs all day to them, so mine aren't even going to register.

                                                                                                                        It's really not as embarrassing as some people expect.

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                                                                                                                          [–]speakstupor 30 points31 points ago

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                                                                                                                          I am too nervous to go get fitted, so I've been trying to figure out my correct size on my own. I simply assumed I was a 32a because I am a very tiny girl with small boobs and 32a is the typical smallest size. I finally realized this is wrong.

                                                                                                                          I tried 32b because I was told I wasn't as small as I thought. 32b's were hit or miss but as usual, the band was way too big. I figured out that bands go smaller than 32! I ordered a 30a and a 30b online and I like them both but I wear them on the tightest hooks and the bands are still too loose.

                                                                                                                          So I ordered a 28c. The band felt like it fit really well and snug but the cups were... weird. They gave me like armpit fat kind of out the sides and if it is possible for tits to have muffin tops, that's what that bra gave me. I liked it for the cleavage though lol but shirtless, I looked pretty ridiculous. Then after a few minutes I felt very restricted and uncomfortable and tight and ripped the thing off of me.

                                                                                                                          Sorry that was so long but, I was wondering what the next logical step it? 28d (does that exist?) or just go back to 30b and deal with it? I'm asking for advice because the bras simply do not exist in stores for me to go try them on and online they are like fifty bucks and figuring this out on my own is expensive.

                                                                                                                          [–]phampon[S] 53 points54 points ago

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                                                                                                                          Given the details, I would try a 28 D. If you are wanting cleavage, I would suggest a push up bra. Also, when ordering, try to find a bra with a thicker band. That will help with the little mushies coming out. Unfortunately, without seeing you I can't fit you properly.

                                                                                                                          [–]Bolanok 10 points11 points ago

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                                                                                                                          I've been reading through and I think I'm finally realizing something. This has to do with a lot of ratio of breast size to body size, doesn't it?

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                                                                                                                            28D definitely exists. Try FigLeaves.com, HerRoom.com, Barenecessties.com, and BraStop.com. You can also check Ebay. And don't forget to check the yellow pages, you might be lucky enough to have a boutique like the one the OP works at near you.

                                                                                                                            Check your sizing and "break out of the bra matrix!"

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                                                                                                                              [–]lindowasfuck 28 points29 points ago

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                                                                                                                              When I wear low cut shirts, I lack cleavage. Are there pushup bras with padding on the side, so they push the breast together? I'm a 32C by the way.

                                                                                                                              [–]phampon[S] 16 points17 points ago

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                                                                                                                              There are many really great push up bras. You can also buy push up pad inserts and place them underneath your breasts to give you a little more cleavage.

                                                                                                                              [–]Mackinstyle 235 points236 points ago

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                                                                                                                              My girlfriend is a ~36D. Because she's in a wheelchair, she leans forward to reach for things a lot more than a typical person. They're always slipping out the top and I'm trying to convince her that maybe she's not got the right size figured out and should get a professional fit.

                                                                                                                              What advice might you have?

                                                                                                                              [–]phampon[S] 285 points286 points ago

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                                                                                                                              She needs a full coverage bra. Something that will cover her entire breast and fit flush in between her breasts. If breast tissue 'spills' out of the cup while sitting up, she needs a deeper cup. Try a DD. I know it sounds large, but it isn't as big as it seems.

                                                                                                                              [–]Mackinstyle 19 points20 points ago

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                                                                                                                              Thanks!

                                                                                                                              [–]_NO_U_ 440 points441 points ago

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                                                                                                                              "breast tissue" is the least sexy boob-related phrase I've ever heard.

                                                                                                                              [–]aptadnauseum 339 points340 points ago

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                                                                                                                              I'm going to go ahead and say "mastectomy" is probably a little less sexy.

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                                                                                                                              [–]jpmcpeazy 90 points91 points ago

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                                                                                                                              Got an issue? Have a breast tissue!

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                                                                                                                                    [–]TheDude220 166 points167 points ago

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                                                                                                                                    Favorite size. Go.

                                                                                                                                    [–]phampon[S] 285 points286 points ago

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                                                                                                                                    My personal favorite has to be a 36 C. They are a decent size without worry of too much sagging over time.

                                                                                                                                    Most people have surgery to get a standard size D, either with augmentation or reduction.

                                                                                                                                    [–]FreshBakedTroll 201 points202 points ago

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                                                                                                                                    My wife's a 36C. She will be happy to hear that. Actually I'm happy to hear that!

                                                                                                                                    [–]phampon[S] 135 points136 points ago

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                                                                                                                                    Great! Tell her not to worry about growing older. She'll be just fine...

                                                                                                                                    [–]Polaris06 225 points226 points ago

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                                                                                                                                    That's great news, the girlfriend's a 36C, I guess I'd better wife her.

                                                                                                                                    [–]thermal_shock 122 points123 points ago

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                                                                                                                                    sometimes crazy can be hidden in the form of boobs. make certain.

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                                                                                                                                      [–]homicidalkitteh 38 points39 points ago

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                                                                                                                                      34C, close enough =P

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                                                                                                                                          [–]thegreatgazoo 422 points423 points ago

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                                                                                                                                          Does a 56KK come with an external crane? Balloons?

                                                                                                                                          Why would a 28AA need a bra?

                                                                                                                                          [–]RecluseDriver 85 points86 points ago

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                                                                                                                                          28AA want to wear pretty bras too

                                                                                                                                          [–]phampon[S] 616 points617 points ago

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                                                                                                                                          Sadly, a size that large only comes with back pain, indentations in shoulders and diabetes.

                                                                                                                                          [–]ldm5711 123 points124 points ago

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                                                                                                                                          I can attest to that. I used to be a 36FF before having them reduced. My back hurt every day and I had major indentations. Went down to a 36C and never looked back.

                                                                                                                                          [–]motorcityvicki 94 points95 points ago

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                                                                                                                                          34F and would kill for that surgery. Some day...

                                                                                                                                          [–]ldm5711 91 points92 points ago

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                                                                                                                                          I was lucky and had it done before I was 18. I had had large breasts for a very long time -- C in 4th grade, DD by 6th grade, FF beginning of senior year. When I originally went in for the consultation I was only a 36EE, but 2 months later when my surgery date came up, I had jumped to 36FF. The surgeons actually took me down to a C because they weren't sure if I would keep growing since I had just had a growth spurt in my boobs. Luckily they haven't gotten bigger and it's been over 5 years now. That's probably one benefit of waiting until you are older before getting it done.

                                                                                                                                          [–]Bardlar 255 points256 points ago

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                                                                                                                                          As a male, I honestly would have been afraid of you in 6th grade.

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                                                                                                                                                [–]uguysmakemesick 170 points171 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                I read somewhere that studies have shown that bras don't really do anything in the long-term to delay sagging. If this is true, then what benefits are there from wearing a bra? Is it just to cover up the nipple? Also, why do women wear thongs if it doesn't cover up much 'down there' anyhow? I figure panties serve a purpose, mainly to gather up all the miscellaneous vaginal secretions, but thongs wouldn't do that. Thanks!

                                                                                                                                                [–]phampon[S] 788 points789 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                From personal experience, gravity has a lot to do with sagging breasts. Bras help to fight the pulling of gravity, which loosens the skins elasticity. Thongs cover up the vaginal area. It is G-strings that serve no other purpose than to increase blood flow to male genitalia.

                                                                                                                                                [–]burnzkid 306 points307 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                It is G-strings that serve no other purpose than to increase blood flow to male genitalia.

                                                                                                                                                Bravo.

                                                                                                                                                [–]uepvup 416 points417 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                TIL why I wear G-strings.

                                                                                                                                                [–]NovaeDeArx 263 points264 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                ...God, I hope you don't have any Y chromosomes in there.

                                                                                                                                                [–]uepvup 21 points22 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                What so I only breed females?

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                                                                                                                                                      [–]p3nny 282 points283 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                      This might help answer your question, in adorable SFW comic form: 12 Problems Only Busty Girls Have

                                                                                                                                                      [–]thenewunkindness 139 points140 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                      I do the stairs thing and I'm a 34B.

                                                                                                                                                      [–]p3nny 12 points13 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                      Me too, on both counts, actually. Also, the shoulder straps one. But I suspect that the more busty you are, the worse the problem is...

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                                                                                                                                                        [–]CptOblivion 86 points87 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                        The suspenders one confused me. Suspenders were designed for men who don't have hips, of course they weren't designed with breasts in mind. Women have hips with which to support the pants.

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                                                                                                                                                          [–]ilovemygreyhound 57 points58 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                          a thong doesn't give any asshole coverage, but there is a sufficient amount of coverage for any vaginal secretions. not tons, but usually enough. they even make pantyliners for use with thongs, so there is enough fabric to keep those in place.

                                                                                                                                                          [–]rytro1 67 points68 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                          Boobs are heavy, you don't want them dragging you down. Not to mention chafing, aesthetics, etc.

                                                                                                                                                          [–]foreverwithcats 9 points10 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                          It hurts to not wear a bra. I went two days without one just to see what it felt like and it felt like physics was trying to tear my boobs from my chest. Give me that sweet, sweet underwire any day of the week.

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                                                                                                                                                                [–]sergeant_retardo 267 points268 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                Why would a 28AA need a bra?

                                                                                                                                                                28AA's still have nipples lol. Which have a tendency to poke through shirts, and not all women are comfortable with that, hence bras! Padded bras are also a popular option.

                                                                                                                                                                [–]Mr_Aids 250 points251 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                this is a 56KK

                                                                                                                                                                [–]jakenichols 132 points133 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                looks like the Statue of Liberty is getting a push up

                                                                                                                                                                [–]Mr_Aids 95 points96 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                its about time.

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                                                                                                                                                                  [–]pastelpumpkin 125 points126 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                  Smaller breasts tend to be more sensitive, so a shirt rubbing up against the nipples on a 28AA breast feel like sandpaper or a suckling kitten.

                                                                                                                                                                  [–]NovaeDeArx 54 points55 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                  Why would anyone know what that last one would feel like, I ask you?

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                                                                                                                                                                  Like this.

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                                                                                                                                                                        To start, measure underneath your bust. Add about 2 inches and you should have your number. If you need to, go up or down. Find something comfortable. Because each style/brand bra runs differently, you won't always wear the same size in every bra you see. You always need to try them on! Look at the cup and compare it to your bust. Then, try it on. Go up or down a cup size as needed. With a balconette bra, you want the center to fit flush against your chest in between your breasts. Keep in mind though, balconettes don't work for everyone. Try a demi or a plunge. You may like it.

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                                                                                                                                                                          [–]greaterwing 66 points67 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                          Alright I'm a 32F who lived in several kinds of worlds of denial about how big my boobs were, for 2 years I insisted that I was a 32D before finally getting properly fitted 6 months ago. Can you recommend any brands with 'cute' bras for boobs that big? Or any bra that can make them looks smaller? I've mastered dressing in a way so that people don't realize that (to me, it's a bit of a self conscious thing I suppose) my boobs are as big as they are.

                                                                                                                                                                          Thanks :3

                                                                                                                                                                          [–]phampon[S] 67 points68 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                          I recommend Freya brand for sexier bra's. Le Mystere and Goddess brands have some really awesome minimizers. You may have to order online. Most stores don't carry the size you'll need.

                                                                                                                                                                          [–]greaterwing 37 points38 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                          That I've noticed :(, tiny rib cage + huge boobs don't make for easy bra shopping. Thanks for the suggestion I'll be looking into it!

                                                                                                                                                                          [–]doomcake 12 points13 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                          :( are there any bras in this size that don't cost more than half my weekly paycheck?

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                                                                                                                                                                          Sadly, there aren't many. Look for styles that have been discontinued. Usually they'll be discounted.

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                                                                                                                                                                                [–]malaia 22 points23 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                                I am a 34H, and I have a problem with them bouncing when I run. I have a full coverage bra, so I don't fall out, but they hurt when they bounce. On the other-hand, if I wear a sports bra over my regular bra, they are too compressed and feel like I can't breath. And I cant find a sports bra to wear without a regular bra because I dont get enough support. What would you suggest so I can stop taking breaks in my workout because of my boobs.

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                                                                                                                                                                                I suggest Lunaire Maximum Control COOLMAX Underwire Sports Bra. I have fit MANY sports bras over the years and this is the absolute BEST one I've found. No more double-braing. Fair warning, they run small around. So you may want to go with a 36 G.

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                                                                                                                                                                                  [–]coral890 21 points22 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                                  I have a problem that the band doesn't stay level all the way around. It rises around my back, like this diagram in this diagram. I wear 32DD, which part does this indicate a problem with - the cup size or the size around?

                                                                                                                                                                                  [–]teflon_superhero 19 points20 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                                  This probably will be buried, but a legitimate question! Have you ever fitted or helped transguys with bras? I ask because I wear a "frog bra" for compression and have worn this sucker out, and they don't make them anymore. Do you have any tips along those lines? I realize your job is more like "letting the ladies shine" but do you have any advice to "tuck those puppies away"? :)

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                                                                                                                                                                                  [–]enjoythenow 1054 points1055 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                                  I'm a male and only in here because it concerns breasts. After reading about 20 questions I realized that I don't belong here but am highly entertained.

                                                                                                                                                                                  I just want to see breasts now.

                                                                                                                                                                                  [–]phampon[S] 793 points794 points ago*

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                                                                                                                                                                                  Yes sir... NSFW

                                                                                                                                                                                  [–]Backwell 753 points754 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                                  Those are yours I'm assuming. No need to reply.

                                                                                                                                                                                  [–]peesinpools 287 points288 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                                  Yes, keep the dream alive.

                                                                                                                                                                                  [–]CannedBeef 120 points121 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                                  How does she see the keyboard?

                                                                                                                                                                                  [–]eXXaXion 69 points70 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                                  She doesn't. Her breasts are typing for her.

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                                                                                                                                                                                      [–]aptadnauseum 74 points75 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                                      SO OBVIOUSLY UNSAFE FOR WORK.

                                                                                                                                                                                      But thanks anyway!

                                                                                                                                                                                      [–]jSc4r 246 points247 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                                      well not for her... that IS her work.

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                                                                                                                                                                                          [–]Yearthiel 242 points243 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                                          I'm a female and I came here only to check that this would indeed be the highest comment. confirmed.

                                                                                                                                                                                          [–]Thick-McRunFast 490 points491 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                                          HEY EVERYBODY, THIS GUY'S A FEMALE!!!

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                                                                                                                                                                                          SWARM SWARM

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                                                                                                                                                                                                [–]nerdfighterelle 13 points14 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                                                Can I just say: I am fucking GRATEFUL for people like you. When my mom took me bra shopping for the first time as a young woman, she lead me astray. And I spent the most of my life wearing DD's... I finally went to a professional bra fitter in my early 20's and she said, "Honey, no wonder you're uncomfortable in this thing, you're a 42GG!!" (GGG in some sizes).

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                                                                                                                                                                                                I'm a large chested 19 yr old and I'm terrified that by the time I'm 30 they're gonna be down to my knees. What's the best bra or way to make sure gravity doesn't take it's toll?!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                [–]phampon[S] 165 points166 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                                                38 C

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                                                                                                                                                                                                  [–]heartgoesbang 9 points10 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                                                  I have a problem with breaking my bras. I'm a 40-42 DD (depending) and I've noticed that whenever I buy a bra, the thing gets destroyed. the straps break, or the piece between the two cups gets stretched out. I've tried to use more reinforcing bras, but they don't fit my body right because i have broad shoulders and the straps don't adjust. I do tend to buy my bras at Target, but even my victoria's secret bra got pulverised by my girls. Anywhere you know that sells decently priced bras that might help a girl like me?

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                                                                                                                                                                                                  Try Lane Bryant. They have decent bras. Part of your problem may be how you wash them. DO NOT put your bras in the washing machine. Hand wash them with Ivory bar soap. It removes the dirt and body oils without eating at the elastics and fabric. Also, with you being a 40-42 DD, don't EVER buy a bra from Victoria's Secret again. Their bra's aren't made to hold breasts as heavy as yours.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    [–]woahhhface 8 points9 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    Not that I want to take your job or anything, but can you explain a bit how to size breasts? I've read a couple articles in women's magazines and online explaining how you can size yourself, but it seems too simple. Is it really as easy as a measurement around your ribcage and then around the fullest part, or is it more complicated than that?

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    It's a bit more complicated than that considering each style and brand's sizes run differently. You may wear a 36 C in a plunge bra, but a 38 B in a full cup bra. Measuring is a good place to start. If your ribcage measurement is 34 inches, start with a size 36 around. If that is too tight, go to a 38 and so on. With the cup size, I typically eye ball it. You know your breasts, so you should be able to look at the cup of a bra and determine, for the most part, if it is too deep or shallow. Bra shopping can be a time consuming and tedious process. You won't find the winner with the first bra you try on.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                      [–]PartTimeVelociraptor 8 points9 points ago

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                                                                                                                                                                                                      What adjustments should I make to my bra size if the straps on my bras always slip off my shoulders? I should mention that I've already tightened them up almost all the way.

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