What kind of bra do you wear with a maxi dress. ?

[Anonymous]

I have never worn a maxi dress but I will this summer and I need to know what type of bra I should wear because I'm a size 34 DD.

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[ekc8295]

If you are not supported in a strapless bra than you are most likely wearing the wrong size. I am a 30FF and have no issues with strapless bras. Have you measured yourself recently? A 34DD is made for someone who has a ribcage of 34 inches and a bust measurement of 39 inches. Here are what some other women who measure as a 34DD look like: www.brabandproject.com/.../search

If that doesn't look/sound like you than perhaps try checking your size using this calculator: https://www.brasizecalculator.tk/

A lot of women are wearing the wrong size for a number of different reasons. Stores don't carry below a 32 band or above a DD cup, inaccurate fitting methods like measuring above the bust or adding +4 to the ribcage, society's misconceptions that D and up means large breasts. You can find more info about sizing at https://www.reddit.com/r/abrathatfits

[Asker]

I went and got measured at Dillard's.

[Asker]

And all the stores where I live have DDD and even larger.

[Asker]

I would show you a pic. But those boobs look smaller than mine.

[ekc8295]

Unfortunately even some bra fitting professionals still use the outdated fitting methods like adding +4 to the ribcage or measuring over the top of the bust. How well do your current bras fit? So the straps fall down, back of the band rise up, tissue pushed under your arms or spilling out the cups? What problems have you had with strapless bras? It may be that you just haven't found one that works for you yet.

[Asker]

Well a DD is very hard to find. So I'm wearing a 38 D and the straps are too big and so is the cup.

[Asker]

If I could tighten the straps it would fit perfect

[Asker]

And the strapless doesn't hold me up.

[ekc8295]

It makes sense that the 38D is too big because it is one cup size larger than a 34DD and the band is not going to stay firm against your body. The 38D is meant for someone who is shaped like this https://www.bratabase.com/bra/dl8pl/ Here's a website that has a list of stores that carry a better range of sizes and will have more 34DDs for you to try. If you are ok with shopping online it also list a bunch of those as well. 34DD is a fairly average size and quite easy to find online. If you live near Nordstrom they also have a large selection, you just need to ask since they might not have a lot on the showroom floor.

[Asker]

Yes I live 15 min away from nordstrom. And that body...

[ekc8295]

I still think you might need a smaller band and a larger cup. Check out this pic of properly measured Ds and Gs. Which do you feel you look more like? https://i.imgur.com/z9PGMnP.jpg

[Asker]

It's hard to tell. What measurements are those in. ?

[Asker]

Similar to this

https://www.makemeheal.com/pictures/large/49243

[ekc8295]

They ranged from 28G to 38G. They are different cup volumes but all have a 9 inch difference between band and bust, which is where the G cup comes from. That pic you referenced looks in the range of 30/32 band and FF/G/GG cup.

[Asker]

That was a foreign site. Are you sure those are USA measurements. ? And that was a 34 DD

[ekc8295]

65 is the same as a 30 band and cups are the same. Many women in the US wear too big of a band combined with too small cups. Here's what other 30Gs look like www.brabandproject.com/.../search

[Asker]

But a GG is an I in the us. I don't know those look small some of those boobs don't look big.

[ekc8295]

Have you measured properly? Here's an album showing the correct way to measure yourself. https://m.imgur.com/a/m71Li

[Asker]

No I don't have anything to measure with. And the 34 DD fits perfect.

[ekc8295]

Well as long as you are comfortable and supported it doesn't really matter the size. I just like letting people know that there might be a better fit for them if they are dissatisfied with their current bra.

[aamy811]

Just wear a normal bra. Someone with a lot of boobs I know what you mean. I just get a cute bra in a playful fun color and wear embrace it. Or I get a bralette and wear a strapless underneath (the bralette ah straps so it holds me together)

[TheINTJ]

I think a racerback bra is what you're looking for. They're just like regular bras but with the straps crossed at the back, so you can find pretty much whatever size you need.

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[Asker]

Do you know where I can purchase these.

[TheINTJ]

Anywhere really. Just ask for racerbacks. They'll most likely have them.

[Anonymous]

You wear whatever bra you want to wear... the dress style doesn't change anything. You wear what you like

[Asker]

No. You don't get it. Lol the bra can be seen.

[Opinion Owner]

No, it can't

[Asker]

Um yes it can... I've tried and I'm pretty sure it will show. That's why I asked the question...

[Xwtxx]

A crisscrossed bra, regular bra or strapless bra. It depends on the dress straps.

[Asker]

There's the pic.

[Xwtxx]

I saw the pic. The best way is try on the dress with a regular then decide. This is the best way to find out your comfort level with the right bra.

[Asker]

That's what I did.

[Xwtxx]

Did you feel comfortable wearing a regular bra with it.

[SolitaireBond]

Quite simple really, just because you're a "34DD" makes no difference at all in what bra you wear.

If need be just wear your everyday one.

[Asker]

You can see the back of my bra in the back and you can also see the straps.

[Asker]

And it does make a difference cause I can't go bra less and I can't wear a strapless.

[misscoffeehead]

A black sports bra, no underwires, all seamless, but gives you that "push" for the puppies.

[Asker]

It makes em flat for some reason.

[misscoffeehead]

You can buy sport bra's that give you that extra oomph (if needed)

[Anonymous]

Normal bra that holds you in... I don't get where the issue is, it's not even like that dress is strapless.

[Asker]

But you will be able to see my bra.

[Asker]

I already tried it on.

[Opinion Owner]

Like on the sides and back? The sides won't be too bad, but the back you can buy racer back bras for those types of dresses or tops that go that way.

[Asker]

You can see the straps too.

[Opinion Owner]

Thinner straps maybe, but they could end up digging into your shoulders through the day.
If you have one of those bras where the straps can come off and turn into a strapless bra (strapless not good for bigger boobs lol trust me I know) you can take the backs of the straps off, and take the left side around your back, into the front of the right side, and do the same with the right side over to the left. It doesn't provide as much support as with straps, but it's a much much more secure fit than a normal strapless bra. That way, you won't have any straps showing and still have some support. Just don't do any jumping jacks lol.

[Asker]

Haha. Well the bra I have has thin straps.

[adele_m]

a strapless bra or the bras with the transparent straps

[Anjellygirlyeah]

If you don't want the straps to show in the back just use a safety pin or something in the back

[LonerGirlBree3]

Definitely a white or black strapless.

[sonia1013201]

Strap less

[SurströmmingLover]

push-up bra //filler

[Asker]

My boobs are too big for a push up bra. Push ups are made for little boobies.