Let's have a serious talk: How many of you girls are truly serious about your bra fitting properly regardless of your bra size?

Question

As far as I know, 70-80% of women wear the wrong bra size. I believe the percentage decreased because of more people using the internet and more women being conscious about their choices of bras.

I once read that wearing the wrong size bra can cause anything from as common as annoying back and shoulder pains to even as severe cases as breast cancer! I don't know how true the breast cancer thing is, but, um, I don't wanna take any risk about it and other bad things. But I do see myself feeling less self-conscious when I wear a perfect fit. I really feel like it's something that I shouldn't neglect, but my mom and sister refuse to agree.

MidnightThoughts · Accepted Answer

For everyone struggling with finding the proper size: You have to mensure your chest and breasts. How to mensure Chest:  How to mensure Bust: (you should use your nipples as guide) Check this and see what matches your measurements (this one is in cm): To do this in inches, this website helps:

Justacatlady · Accepted Answer

After going to a real lingerie shop and getting a fitting, I have never bought the wrong size again. I have owned my bras for quite some time and I hand wash and air dry them.
It isn't a one size world. Even now that I know what I wear. It can change with the style of the bra I want. It costs a little more to shop at those shops but is well worth it when my bra lasts for years and not months.

kaylaS91 · Accepted Answer

I'm serious about wearing a bra that fits well. I mean... nothing looks good about those double boobs you get if you're wearing a size that's too small, nor would that be in the least bit comfortable. Bras that are too big might be comfortable but are pretty guaranteed to not look too good, either.

witherwing · Accepted Answer

I know my correct size, but I don't wear it, because it's not sold in regular stores and costs too much (60€+). So I just get the closest to best fit that I can get for about 20€ in a regular store.

LOOKITSMADMAX94 · Accepted Answer

I work at Victoria's Secret and I had to measure one girl who said her bra size was 38C. After measuring her she was a 36DD. She was wearing the wring size and she was wondering why she had the double boob going on. She was also spilling out of the cups a lot.

TennisFlo · Accepted Answer

lol the guy.

i heard underwire bras cut off lymph nodes or something, which can increase the risk for breast cancer. better off taking the wire out, sports bra, or braless. or go a bigger size to loosen the wire a bit

Kaylyne · Answer

Having been "cursed" in having an extremely large bust, I have naturally always had to be extra cautious and more selective when buying bras.
Fortunately near where I live there are some excellent lingerie stores with professionally trained bra fitters who I can fully rely on for help, guidance and advice.
As and when funds allow, I do treat myself to perhaps having a couple of custom made bras.

19magic · Answer

I don't really know my size and too embarrassed to go into a shop and get measured. I just wear what I've worn for years and that's a 36D.

datgirl · Answer

I've been wearing the wrong size for several years now, I didn't have the money to go and buy a proper bra and get measured properly. When I started making good money I went to Victoria's secret ( like last month) and just splurged. It's feels and looks a lot better.

samhradh_leannan · Answer

I just buy ones that are comfortable and feel like they fit. Different brands run slightly differently, and different styles feel different, so I always have to try them on anyway, even if I know "my size".

Superchick1234 · Answer

I don't even know if my bra fits properly. I was measured once, and that was when I was 11 or 12 and I was 34A. Now though, I think I'm a B cup but I'm not even sure myself, but I'm not comfortable letting someone touch me. I'm B or C though.

SalilP · Answer

Lmao. I was so desperate to answer next question you ask. When I saw this I thought I should ware bra now 😛

simplestchic · Answer

I know what I am, and I get the bra that feels the best, but is mostly fun to wear. I actually don't wear bras that much anyway.

_lauren_ · Answer

I read a lot about proper bra fitting, but I've never had the money for a good quality one, so I buy whatever is cheapest and live with the bra being uncomfortable.

Djaaay · Answer

Measuring correctly gives you the right size. With that right size , use a one size smaller to fit properly and be more supportive.

CMcGill · Answer

ik it's different but I'm a guy but i always get the right size underwear.

Nukina · Answer

It's troublesome, because sometimes there are no cup sizes, only the band size.

TexasPlastiq · Answer

I literally can't find bras in my size so I dont even care at this point

Anonymous · Answer

I only wear sports bras, so it doesn't exactly matter as much. As long as it doesn't hurt to wear it

Anonymous · Answer

I do measure myself and I do want to have a bra that fits. However, my boobs swell up on my period and I don't wear a bra that fits them then and I just stuff them into my 30I bra.

Anonymous · Answer

I've never been measured. I jsut buy ones that fit ok to me

Overkill · Answer

I always measure myself. The fit has to perfect or I won't buy it.

stillagoodgirl · Answer

I don't care as long as I'm comfortable

Pink2000 · Answer

I got fitted. 32 DD which is equivalent to 34 C.

COCOCHANEL · Answer

i get fitted at several shops

Anonymous · Answer

I always try for better fitting

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