Just out of curiosity today I went to an internet site someone sent me and took my measurements and entered them in. LOL it told me to buy a band size 6 INCHES larger than my band size!! (To get a big enough cup size.) Now even I only buy one ONE band size larger than what I need and sew up the sides.
I am sure your measurement system works great for a lot of women... perhaps even the majority, I don't know. But it sure does NOT work for women who need a larger cup size without buying a band several sizes too big. Actually I HAVE a bra the size the site told me I need... LOL it was a bit too big BEFORE I lost 51 pounds and now it is so big on me I could float away in it.
Oh... and since I really need one size smaller band than what I am wearing (except then the cups are too small) I tried that too... it told me to get a "G" cup size... I wear a DDD. AND to still buy one 6 inches too big around AND a cup size waaaaaay too big. Sheesh, I can do better than THIS on my own!
And yah such NERVE trying to be a 45 ... LOL that is not allowed. You have to be a 44. Oh but be sure not to wear the wrong size bra.
As I said.. I'm sure it works for a lot of people. I just don't happen to be one of them. If you "fit" their system of measurement, fine... but if you don't forget it.
Actually, for most european manufacturers, a G is one size bigger than a DDD. They go D E F G. I've worn a 36G for years and years till I had surgery, now i'm down to a 36D
No fredericks in Canada, at least no where near me
Look for stores that carry high end stuff like Chantelle, Le Jaby, Prima Donna and Fantasy. Ask around in briday shops where they send people for foundation garments! I guarantee you that in BC you will have lots of choice!
Wow...you know, I'm really sorry that I was trying to pass on my knowledge. I did not intend to upset anyone. I think I tried to explain the methods that we used and then I beleive I also explained that the best method is to try on bras. Again, I'm really sorry. Never thought that I knew everything....
I think for me, I would have to go to a larger city to find anything. It's the same to find a bathing suit (two piece) as well. I tried some of the fancy bra stores in town and they go up to like a D haha MAYBE a DD. I bought a bathing suit and my pops kinda spill over the top (muffin top boobs!) but I needed a bathing suit so I have to keep fixing them up, haha - its a pain
Hi, I was home on Monday and caught the Oprah show. The whole episode was about bras, I think it was a rerun but it was very informative. Here is a link to the show: http://www.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/...050520_c.jhtml
There are some helpful tips - like how to eliminate back fat (my problem)
Wow...you know, I'm really sorry that I was trying to pass on my knowledge. I did not intend to upset anyone. I think I tried to explain the methods that we used and then I beleive I also explained that the best method is to try on bras. Again, I'm really sorry. Never thought that I knew everything....
Nooooooooooooooooooooooo! Don't be sorry! I learned something, and you know they say if you have helped one person then something something something. (Yeah, I don't remember the rest, but I know it is something good.)
Actually, for most european manufacturers, a G is one size bigger than a DDD.
Yes... but I am not in Europe. Besides... I don't NEED a "G" -- nor do I by any stretch need one 48 or 50 inches around. Which is 7" bigger around than my frame measurement.
And cheercoach... I am sorry; I certainly was not trying to offend you, nor was I trying to be obnoxious. I am sure your info was very helpful to and appreciated by many. It just doesn't WORK for some of us. When the straps are 2" or 3" too short to go over your shoulders, it IS frustrating that the manufacturers simply will not make them to fit a variety of women... but it's the same with ALL women's clothing; not just bras.
Again, I am sorry my comments came across as offensive.
I went to a site once that said i should be a 38F. Eh?? I am sitting here in an absolutely perfect 36B. Guess certain methods arent uniformly for everyone.
I thought I'd jump in here with a handy dandy link to figure your bra size.
LOL I tried this one and got a "See Below" sign. The message below said "To find a bra that fits you, visit a specialty lingerie shop." In other words... we don't make them.
Your link just said that I'm a 36 C when what fits me best is a 34 DD. If I round down instead of up then it puts me in the right size. I don't think I've fit into a C cup since I was 14, and that was a stretch. Of course my size is impossible to find. I wish stores would differentiate between "full figure" and plus size, or have a separate full busted section. Anything larger than a D is pretty universally not sold in most stores. I couldn't but a single bra my size in my hometown which really sucked.
I have no idea what bra size I am...but I know I probably have lost a cup size. Right now, I'm wearing bandeau bras which are great...mine are all strapless and soooo comfortable. The sizes are S-L. Well...maybe XL, I'm not sure...but for now that I'm changing bandeaus are the way to go for me!
I'm new here but back to bras...some websites have detailed searches for bra features to pinpoint what works for you. Check this one http://www.onehanesplace.com/webapp/...der.d2w/report
The one currently pictured, Bali Double Support Wirefree , s supposed to be the number one selling full figured bra in America. The same bra and varieties close to it fit me acceptably for a 30lb. weight range. It also works well for those of us who have the one side bigger than the other problem.
P.S. I also buy a bunch of bras mailorder and try them on at home and then send back the ones that I don't like. Since bras don't weigh that much I pay the postage to return what doesn't work and try again. To me it is less trouble to mail them back than to go to the stores and have a much more limited selection of larger sized bras. Plus you get to try them on in the privacy of your own home.
G....
Maybe I won't even have to mess with wearing one! 
