I have BOOBS, help me!
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Do any of you ladies have advice for a newly big-busted 23 year old? I just got my boobs fluffed and I really don't think that I have any clue as to what I am in for. I already have neck pain. Any advice on clothing or anything that you think I should know???? Thanks girlies! :) |
Go get a proper bra fitting. It's intimidating and weird, initially. (Another woman looking at my chest?! HORRORS!) It's also so completely and totally worth it.
When I went for my fitting last June, I was wearing 44DDs. (The largest off-the-rack size at Wal-Mart.) I am embarrassed by how wrong I was on my size. (I now wear a 42 DDDD. :o ) One of the things a wrong-size bra does to you is put most of the pressure for support on your shoulders. According to my bra fitter, about 90% of a bra's support should come from the band, not the straps. I'd still like to lose a few cup sizes, but my neck and shoulders don't ache from carrying my boob-weight all by their lonesome any more. (I also look a lot better -- and thinner -- since my boobs are up where they should be. ;) ) Another thing I've learned - those of us with extra in the chestal region can't wear halter-style bras. Again, it places the burden of support on your neck, which is not-so-great if you've got any weight in the chest area. (Halter tops are a different story altogether.) Hope that helps and wasn't WAY TMI. |
amen on the professional fitting (I dont know where you live but look for places that specialize in hard to fit..or nordstroms) and...by fluffed I am assuming you mean boob-job? How long ago? Because you may want to buy only a couple bras at first until things settle out. I think it takes 6-8 weeks for them to settle and inflammation to not be a factor (Most of my research is on the reduction side)
make sure you have a very very very good sports bra - I actually go for quite a bit of compression to keep the girls in place when I run (34G/H) In general once you get above a D there is no such thing as a good cheap bra |
I got nutin' here ~ but you KNOW I had to look ;)
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I had to check this just to see what Gary had to say. LOL
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I've got nothing to offer here either because my 'girls' are just, well, little girls :lol: Watching this thread with interest though.
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Ennay----yes "fluffed" is my pretty way of saying lifted and augmented. Which needed to be done and I am happy with it, but it is very very strange. I got them done five days ago so it is early days yet but it looks like I'm going to be a D or something and that is coming from a nearly B, so v v different. I know that I am going to have to get resized and everything. We do have nordstroms round here, so maybe that is an idea. Does anyone know if victoria's secret does a good job sizing and what there favorite bra is? (Really, really sorry if this is all tmi, so don't worry cinderly your advice was all helpful and appreciated ;)).
And Gary.......I KNEW that a headline like that would catch your attention hahaha. :lol: |
Only 5 days ago? Give yourself some time to heal and the swelling to go down and then go for a fitting. It took me a good 3months or more (I can't remember) for all swelling to go down before I felt it ready to get sized.
So for now.....just enjoy them. :D |
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No idea on Vicky's. We don't have them here, and I keep forgetting to check them out when I'm down in the states. :) (I'm usually too busy finding the nearest independent yarn shop, followed by the nearest Lane Bryant.) |
Nordstroms does a better job than Victoria's in my experience. They also have a better selection of bras. Even if you want to buy Victoria's bras, get fitted at Nordy's for shopping elsewhere.
I would get a soft cup (no underwire) for now until you are fully healed and in your final size and then go get resized. |
shrinkinchika, I so want that same procedure done. Let me know how it goes. I see my Dr. in April to see if he approves of me having this done.
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I was wondering what fluffed meant! I thought all of a sudden you got some major boobage overnight.
When I get to my goal, I'd like to get some tucking and lifting done although I don't know if I really would. |
I've had a so-so fitting at Vicky's.....but appreciate the info. regarding Nordy's.
I agree with others, give yourself at least 2-3 weeks to allow for the swelling to go down. At the moment I'm a very big C but think might need a different style or a D. I hope my local Nordstrom has some suggestions. it's not weight gain, but the BC pills! |
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