Oct 20, 2012

My mom has said two things to me recently that I think are very common misconceptions about busty bodies.
1. You'll just have to wear lots of knits (for your workplace wardrobe).
Not so much anymore! There are many brands that are filling the "busty, not plus-size" nice. DDatelier, Pepperberry, Urkye and BiuBiu make some really nice professional looking clothing, and in ... woven fabrics no less. You can even get button-up shirts! Campbell & Kate, Carissa Rose, AJ Rumina and Rebecca & Drew all make classy-looking button-up shirts that are tailored just for breasts.

2. Some bodies just aren't made for running, I'm sorry.
Ugh, ugh, ugh. I hate that defeatist attitude. Sure, if your body is having structural problems or you physically can't walk, then you probably can't run either. (But hey, Oscar Pistorius!) Your breasts don't have to slow you down. I know there was basically no such thing as a super supportive sports bra in a small band and large cups when I was a teenager, but there are now. The Shock Absorbers I loved as a horseback riding teen now come in my size, as do sports bras by Panache and Freya. The only things holding me back from running are my bum knee and my sheer laziness. (And now, the rain.)

The only things holding me back from running are my bum knee and my sheer laziness. (And now, the rain.)

But, what else did I expect? She’s the one who told me that I’d never find a bra that kept me from bouncing while walking, and I especially wouldn’t find one in the baby pink I desired. I still can’t find my size in Nordstroms or Title 9, but I know I’m not a freak because I can find everything online, as well as a burgeoning community of people to vouch for our existence.

Mom, the bra market has changed SO much. Embrace it!
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Mom busty myths, refuted

My mom has said two things to me recently that I think are very common misconceptions about busty bodies. 1. You’ll just have to wear lots of knits (for your workplace wardrobe). Not so much anymore!...

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• Your mom seems well meaning, if a little misguided. I love my mom, and she has many great qualities, but bra advice has never been one of them. She's a "normal" size, so she doesn't really understand. I think she's mentioned bras to me three times in my life.
  1. "Here, put these in the cart" - My first bra buying experience, where I learned you just grab something off the rack and assume it will fit.
  2. "What's going on with... There's something wrong with... your... bra" - Agreed. It fit awfully and I was already very self conscious about it.
  3. "Whose bra is this?" When doing laundry when I came home from college. I wonder if she thought I was bringing home someone else's underwear.

• I am so glad there are brands like Pepperberry, Biubiu and others. Now I can wear tops, dresses and especially coats & jackets that never fitted me because of my dramatic bust/waist ratio. However it's about time the high street big busted women have.

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• Ewa Michalak's calculator is pretty bizarre. I would ignore it and go with your usual UK bra size. The sizing also varies from style to style — for example, the CH Toffik has a really loose band, while the HM bras run tight in the band. Which styles were you thinking about ordering?

• Start with your normal UK size and also try one cup size up. Not all the bands are tight, mine are pretty true to size. You can always use an extender. I think the HP run a little small in the cup. I wear 28 FF/G in Cleo and definately need the G. I have heard the HM run bigger in the cups but haven't tried the other styles.

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Oct 19, 2012

Has anyone tried the Hollywood Sensation Bra by Frederick's of Hollywood? They are only $8 right now, and I have a code for free shipping. They have 32D but I worry the band is too lose. They also appear to be push ups and those never seem to fit me. I am so tempted by the great deal ... src="https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" />

The other two bras I ordered arrived. First, Maidenform 32D strapless: the band fits but the cups seem too small? They are lightly padded so I wonder if that's why. It also came somewhat damaged so Maidenform is giving me a refund I really wish it fit better because the band is so snug. Has anyone removed padding from a bra?

The other is an unlined 30DD Ceriso by M&S. It fits! Not like a glove but it is pre-owned. I have to wear the band on the middle hook. The cup on my larger breast gives very, very subtle quadboob sometimes but I will contribute that to PMS.
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• I've been told Maidenform runs small in the cup.

• I have the Maidenform Custom Lift Strapless Bra With Convertible Straps and I recall it definitely ran one cup size too small (this was about a year before I got pregnant; there's no way it will fit me NOW). At the time I thought that was because of the push-up padding in the cups -- which I hate normally, but I desperately needed a strapless bra for a special occasion and this was the only model locally available that sort of fitted me -- but maybe it indeed just runs small. One cup size up it fitted fine and fairly comfortably. It wasn't ideal, but really not too bad for a 32 band.

  Which reminds me, maybe I should list it and put it up for sale. It's been worn only once, is in prefect condition, and I'm pretty sure I'm never going to wear it again ...

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• I actually just dyed my Deco and a VS BBV full coverage bras with espresso. I uses about 1 cup of grounds with boiled water and about 1 cup white distilled vinegar. Let the bras steep but after boiling the water, though it does need to be hot when you immerse them. Let it sit for 2 hours, drain, rinse with cold water, then I actually just threw them in the machine with a little soap and cold water. Make sure the bras are hooked and use a delicate cycle. I have a portable washer...I can wash wool sweaters without them shrinking/felting, that's how delicate it is. They still do smell like coffee a bit, but I don't mind. And caffeine is good for your skin anyhow =) I was going to get the Rit dye but it cannot be used on polyester.

• Coffee?! My fave drink in all the world? Wow! Can you describe the colour it came out as? I'd rather go with this if possible. I have allergies to certain dyes so doing this would belay alot of my fears in this regard.

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• Wonderful, JJ! I have a few more bras to measure and post, once work lets up in about three weeks. I'm really enjoying Bratabase's continued expansion in all areas. Just sold a bra today!

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• That's a lot! I am curious how they will fit you;)

• I think you should also give Elomi a try. Elomi has wide wires and I think the bras would really suit your shape, especially the Maggie and the Tamarie.

  You can find Elomi on figleaves.

  I personally cannot wear Ewa Michalak bc the wires are too narrow.

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• Unfortunately there is always variation in the way different styles of bras fit even within the same brand. Frustrating huh?

• Natasha belongs to a cut that in the newer versions runs very big, while Juna tends to run average to small. So, not as odd as it might seem. Some people can wear the same size in both but many need to size up in Juna compared to Natasha...

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• AFAIK CK used to use the same material for the band and the straps of the bra on their panties, causing them to pinch. Many women choose to size up in the panties for this very reason. I don't know if this is still the case.

• I have them in the smallest size and for me they fit ok but there is not much room to move. I feel like if I gain any weight at all they are going to split at the seams or something. If you're between sizes or in the upper end of your size range going up in size would be a good idea.

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• So cleo unpadded seem logical. If you can get your hands on a cleo george or lizzie, I think you might enjoy those very much. Alexa and meg would also do, panache andorra also.
  And hm bras from ewa michalak would I think work ;)
  Put up your cm so we can be more helpful with the sizing.

• I use inches, so let's see if I can convert this properly.

  Full bust (leaning over): 91.5
  Underbust loose: 66 / Very tight and completely exhaled: 61
  Breast perimeter: 23.5 to 24 for the larger breast, 23 for the smaller.

  I remember I DID get to try on the George at the bad fitting but they didn't have any in a larger cup. I haven't been seeing them online. I'd rather not do international shipping, I haven't had good experience with it and I would be losing a lot with returns, so BBB and EM are out of the question =/

  Thank you for those suggestions so far, I'll see if I can find some! =)

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• Okay, some tips, Lindex makes bras up to a EU F-cup so try these. They are the black/white/nude t-shirt bras. And don't forget to pull the back tight.

• Exactly my plan XD

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