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"selkie" <wildb...@swva.net> wrote in message
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I replied to you personally by accident, so I'll post it again in case it
didn't reach you.
From your description, it sounds like you should try a 36A. The 36 is the
measurement around the back, so if you are experiencing a tight band, and
the cups are too close together, then that's what should go up (not the cup
size A, B, C). When you went to a 34 B, I'm not sure why it fit better
around the band as it should have been about the same, it was probably a
different brand's sizing. Try a bunch of 36A's, you'll find one I bet. No
matter what your measurements, you should always try a few other sizes on,
even if you don't think they're your size.
Good luck!
Ami
www.perennialhaiku.com
<bethmer...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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JennP.
bra fit question?
"selkie" <wildb...@swva.net>
3/29/2006 7:44:52 AM
Googled this and didn't find anything; forgive me if it's been done.
It's been ages since I posted anything, and I can't find the FAQ.
I measure out a 34A by pretty much any method I use. I am having a hard
time finding a bra that fits. I'm a size small on top, but apparently I
have a broad back or something, because 34A bands are way too tight,
even on the loosest hook, which leads to a big fat roll. Extenders
don't seem to help, because I have an additional problem, and that's
that I am, uh, widely spaced <grin.> The cups on a 34A don't line up
with my armpits; they're squeezed smack in the middle of my chest, even
with a demi.
34B's fit much better as far as band and where the cup is
situated...but I don't quite fill out the top of the cups, even in a
demi. This isn't a big deal under regular tops, but when I put on a
closefitting top...yikes.
Any ideas? Am I going to have to resort to padded bras? I don't like
false advertising <grin.> A professional bra fitting would probably
solve the problem, but I live in a far distant wilderness, and that's
not available.
Thanks, selkie
It's been ages since I posted anything, and I can't find the FAQ.
I measure out a 34A by pretty much any method I use. I am having a hard
time finding a bra that fits. I'm a size small on top, but apparently I
have a broad back or something, because 34A bands are way too tight,
even on the loosest hook, which leads to a big fat roll. Extenders
don't seem to help, because I have an additional problem, and that's
that I am, uh, widely spaced <grin.> The cups on a 34A don't line up
with my armpits; they're squeezed smack in the middle of my chest, even
with a demi.
34B's fit much better as far as band and where the cup is
situated...but I don't quite fill out the top of the cups, even in a
demi. This isn't a big deal under regular tops, but when I put on a
closefitting top...yikes.
Any ideas? Am I going to have to resort to padded bras? I don't like
false advertising <grin.> A professional bra fitting would probably
solve the problem, but I live in a far distant wilderness, and that's
not available.
Thanks, selkie
bethmer...@yahoo.com
3/29/2006 8:07:34 AM
Go to Nordstrom. The SA should be able to help. I did this, and
found out I am a 32DD. I had been wearing 34C. Talk about being in
shock! I bought an expensive Wacoal there, and now I keep the style #
as a "favorite search" on ebay. I can get them new for 1/2 the price.
found out I am a 32DD. I had been wearing 34C. Talk about being in
shock! I bought an expensive Wacoal there, and now I keep the style #
as a "favorite search" on ebay. I can get them new for 1/2 the price.
alegn...@hotmail.com
3/29/2006 10:14:25 AM
look on oprah's website. she has that bra expert giving advice.
"Ami" <amia...@nac.net>
3/29/2006 7:21:03 PM
"selkie" <wildb...@swva.net> wrote in message
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Googled this and didn't find anything; forgive me if it's been done.
It's been ages since I posted anything, and I can't find the FAQ.
I measure out a 34A by pretty much any method I use. I am having a hard
time finding a bra that fits. I'm a size small on top, but apparently I
have a broad back or something, because 34A bands are way too tight,
even on the loosest hook, which leads to a big fat roll. Extenders
don't seem to help, because I have an additional problem, and that's
that I am, uh, widely spaced <grin.> The cups on a 34A don't line up
with my armpits; they're squeezed smack in the middle of my chest, even
with a demi.
34B's fit much better as far as band and where the cup is
situated...but I don't quite fill out the top of the cups, even in a
demi. This isn't a big deal under regular tops, but when I put on a
closefitting top...yikes.
Any ideas? Am I going to have to resort to padded bras? I don't like
false advertising <grin.> A professional bra fitting would probably
solve the problem, but I live in a far distant wilderness, and that's
not available.
Thanks, selkie
Hi Selkie, It's been ages since I posted anything, and I can't find the FAQ.
I measure out a 34A by pretty much any method I use. I am having a hard
time finding a bra that fits. I'm a size small on top, but apparently I
have a broad back or something, because 34A bands are way too tight,
even on the loosest hook, which leads to a big fat roll. Extenders
don't seem to help, because I have an additional problem, and that's
that I am, uh, widely spaced <grin.> The cups on a 34A don't line up
with my armpits; they're squeezed smack in the middle of my chest, even
with a demi.
34B's fit much better as far as band and where the cup is
situated...but I don't quite fill out the top of the cups, even in a
demi. This isn't a big deal under regular tops, but when I put on a
closefitting top...yikes.
Any ideas? Am I going to have to resort to padded bras? I don't like
false advertising <grin.> A professional bra fitting would probably
solve the problem, but I live in a far distant wilderness, and that's
not available.
Thanks, selkie
I replied to you personally by accident, so I'll post it again in case it
didn't reach you.
From your description, it sounds like you should try a 36A. The 36 is the
measurement around the back, so if you are experiencing a tight band, and
the cups are too close together, then that's what should go up (not the cup
size A, B, C). When you went to a 34 B, I'm not sure why it fit better
around the band as it should have been about the same, it was probably a
different brand's sizing. Try a bunch of 36A's, you'll find one I bet. No
matter what your measurements, you should always try a few other sizes on,
even if you don't think they're your size.
Good luck!
Ami
www.perennialhaiku.com
"JennP" <jenniferpinck...@comcast.net>
3/29/2006 7:44:36 PM
<bethmer...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1143648454.897385.221...@g10g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
Go to Nordstrom. The SA should be able to help. I did this, and
found out I am a 32DD. I had been wearing 34C. Talk about being in
shock! I bought an expensive Wacoal there, and now I keep the style #
as a "favorite search" on ebay. I can get them new for 1/2 the price.
Where are you getting new Wacoals for 1/2 price? found out I am a 32DD. I had been wearing 34C. Talk about being in
shock! I bought an expensive Wacoal there, and now I keep the style #
as a "favorite search" on ebay. I can get them new for 1/2 the price.
JennP.
Ruddell <ruddell'Elle–Kabo...@canada.com>
3/29/2006 7:43:15 PM
On Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:44:36 –0600, JennP wrote
(in article <HPSdnRE98Y8ktbbZRVn–...@comcast.com>):
<bethmer...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Where are you getting new Wacoals for 1/2 price?
eBay like she said. I just did a search for 'New Wacoal bras' and found over
300 listed. Not sure if they're all half price, but it is eBay ;–)
––
Cheers!
Dennis
Remove 'Elle–Kabong' to reply
(in article <HPSdnRE98Y8ktbbZRVn–...@comcast.com>):
<bethmer...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1143648454.897385.221...@g10g2000cwb.googlegroups.com...
Where are you getting new Wacoals for 1/2 price?
300 listed. Not sure if they're all half price, but it is eBay ;–)
––
Cheers!
Dennis
Remove 'Elle–Kabong' to reply
bethmer...@yahoo.com
3/30/2006 5:26:05 AM
Just find the style number on the bra you want, and create a "favorite
search" on ebay. They will email you every time one is listed. They
are usually NWOT, and I have bought at least 5 this way. HTH
search" on ebay. They will email you every time one is listed. They
are usually NWOT, and I have bought at least 5 this way. HTH
"Miss Livvy" <Xeveryidiwantistak...@yahoo.com>
3/31/2006 5:49:19 AM
From your description, it sounds like you should try a 36A. The 36 is the
I agree Ami. This would be my suggestion too. "selkie" <wildb...@swva.net>
4/1/2006 8:32:06 AM
Thanks everybody for the suggestions. Another poster told me about the
Thank Goodness It Fits line, and that looks promising too.
Thanks!
selkie
Thank Goodness It Fits line, and that looks promising too.
Thanks!
selkie