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Jun 15, 2013 » All bra adventures

Jun 15, 2013

Break-the-tape: 27.5"
Normal: 28.5"
Leaning: 37.5? 38?
Standing: 35.5? 36? I can never tell how tight to pull it.

Migration? Already? In two weeks, since I first figured out I might not be a 36D, my underbust measurement has decreased 1.5" and my bending overbust measurement has increased an inch. Now the overbust measurement could be related to the fact that I'm at a different point in my cycle, but that wouldn't affect the underbust measurement, right? The 30FF - Panache ยป Tango Ii Balconette (3251) that fit so well on the loosest hook a week ago is now fitting on the tightest, after wearing and washing only once. Should I really be sizing down to a 28? And should I be averaging the leaning and standing measurements, or just using the leaning, or ?

Agh, this is frustrating.

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  • It can be frustrating! It will be much better in the end, though... :D

    When I started out, I had to go down band size again, after I thought I found my "real" one. I don't know if it was weight fluctuation or if the migration into boob-shape changed things or if it was the fact that I finally had a large enough cup to contain my boobs... I was solid 36-band, but now I'm sometimes 34, sometimes 36.

    Might want to consider getting 28 and wearing an extender while it breaks in?

  • Of course your cycle can affect your underbust measurement. Women often retain or shed water at various points in their cycle. I usually swell up a little all over when I am going to have a period.

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