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Nov 21, 2012
Soooo, someone was wrong on the internet and I wanted to correct them.
Context: CurvyKitten/Kel Kitty (whose Bratabase name I can guess but don't know) posted her photo and measurements to a body positive Tumblr.
The wrong on the internet:
Someone doesn’t know how to measure their bust.
How does 36 = that insane bra sizeand 33 = 34B (my measurements are 33-23-34)
My response. Note that no URL tags came through on this post, so if you want to see where I linked in each sentence, go to my Tumblr.
Boy are you in for a treat!
Start here [Bra Matrix]. Perhaps you'd prefer an academic study on the efficacy of the sizing method you reference. Or maybe a rundown in non-academic English?
Then, read a little bit on the relativism of cup size.
Actually, how about a little more? To hammer it home: D cups aren't that big.
Troubleshoot your fit. You might still feel like your bra passes this test, and that's ok. I'm out to educate, not to have a pissing contest.
Read some more about fit. Still think your bra fits as perfectly as it could? Be honest.
This is an accurate calculator, though of course fit is most important.
It's so important, you should just read this whole blog (starting with the bra fit tags), because the host does a great job explaining.
With a 23" waist, you might be more at a 24 band, and so you should totally meet Brittany from Thin And Curvy. You might also be interested in this fascinating multi-part survey looking at the average ribcage measurements across a decently wide population, both athletic and lingerie enthusiasts and an overlap.
And then check out some super cheap gorgeous bras or somewhat less cheap gorgeous bras...and clothing.
Welcome to the world of bras that are beautiful and change the way your body looks and feels.
PS: Don't call other people's bodies wrong or insane. That's not okay.
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How would you introduce a complete stranger to proper bra fitting?
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Hey, I already follow you! :D I couldn't find many bra-related tumblr's, though :o
When I try to introduce people to bra sizes, I have to start by explaining: "No, a 75band is not actually made for someone who measures 75cm" That's a really steep one to get past.
Then I explain about fit (flat center gore, band riding up, too narrow wires. The basics.) and then hope that they realize that it is not how their bra is fitting, and then go on to how to get a better fit. But I do find it difficult, wihtout saying "You are doing everything wrong!" I was talking to a friend yesterday, who luckily wanted to hear about it, who told me she wore a 75A or AA, and found 70's to be too tight: she is the most petite person I know, and she is not very straight-figured. She Must be smaller than 28", and I would guess a decent bust-size. So I gave her lots and lots of instructions, and she said she would go home and measure. I hope she will take the results seriously :D
Lol, I would say you missed a link:
http://www.venusianglow.com/2012/09/small-breasts-with-broad-base.html
Many women with shallow breasts think of their breasts as small, so they cannot imagine wearing anything larger than a B-cup.
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