Big boobs

I was just baffled by people’s insistence you aren’t a size 38 🤔When I was last fitted pre-pandemic, I was a size 34 but was considerably slimmer then. so it makes sense with the increased weight (over 3 stone) I went up to a size 38 because a lot of the weight went on my back and I discovered back rolls for the first time 😂I find it looks very ageing 😩

Do update us if you get fitted in-store and in the meantime there’s videos on YouTube on how to measure your bra size. And some companies do virtual fittings if you’re not able to get into a store anytime soon. https://www.bravissimo.com/virtual-fitting/

It was about being seen as a very sexual person because I have big boobs. Breasts are seen as sexual and you can't really hide them. I am grateful for them in one way. But in another way I would just like a way to hide them sometimes so I look less sexual.

Agreed, it’s very unfortunate and you’re right the bra size (despite me also being one of the people banging on about it !) wasn’t the main point of your post!

FWIW I am basically hour glass and also have a relatively big butt, always have even when I was size 6-8 and I’m sure I sometimes I can feel guys eyes on me from the back 😩 but it’s not as bad as the talking to the chest thing they do.

I’m a 32G, 5ft6, size 12 and I find Bravissimo bras fit me the best. They make my boobs look very in proportion to my body and fit comfortably. I would highly recommend getting a bra fitting in a bra specialist shop and then once you know your accurate size with that brand then it’s easy to order online in the future.

The lack of understanding of bra sizes on here is astounding!

I find most clothes designed for my age group (late 40s) don't show my figure enough and are boxy and shapeless tents, hiding boobs and waist, or lack of. I have a fit proportioned figure and I'd like more clothes with darts which actually fit to my waist. On dresses if there is a waist it sits too high, nearly under my bust. Oh for a dress with a waist that sits on my natural waist.

Saying about men hiding their dicks
I once saw this chap and he was huge there was no way he cud hide it 🤣🤣 it was comedy gold not sexy at all !

I gave both so people can work out both full bust and underbust measurements and therefore clothes size and cup size.

John Lewis measured me on Sunday and they did it properly !
they only measured my band !
Because she said all cups and brands and woman’s breasts are all different shapes and sizes !!
im 5ft 7 at heaviest 13.12 stone marks and Spencer’s measurements were 38 A
lost a stone I’m now 36 band and I fitted lovely in a triumph bra no cup size !

What do you mean it "makes sense with clothes sizes"? Clothes sizes go by overbust measurements, which is an entirely different measurement than underbust. If you measure 32 around, and a 32 won't fasten, it's probably the cup size that's too small, not the band.

YANBU, I had really big gravity defying boobs, luckily breastfeeding has shrunk them a bit so I would say they are now medium. I just wanted to wear pretty tops and cute bras but constantly felt stuck with thick straps and scoop necks. Is a reduction an option for you?

It works for me and makes sense with clothes sizes too. Much more than people telling me on here "You can't be a 34DD and a size 12" or trying to get me into 32 back bras when clearly there is a two inch gap and they don't fasten. Or they fasten but cut me in two and I can't breathe.

A big part of the support for boobs comes from the strap and many people wear bands that are too loose. I'm a size 12 and used to wear 32G

I would add that I got a boob reduction a few years ago (paid for privately although probably qualified on NHS due to pain) and I've never looked back. It has absolutely transformed my life in every way. Worth every penny

"Correct" according to that website.

The chart/measuring guide does not suggest adding inches, it gives the correct measurements for each cup and band size.

Get a proper bra fitting OP and then try decent bras if you can afford it. Ultimately, you get what you pay for with bras and cheapo ones are never going to be flattering as they are not properly made to measure.

Bravissimo are great. But, actually, Rigby and Pellar G+ bras are beautiful, supportive and comfy - far superior IMO and they keep their shape after they've been washed too. That's what I use. They usually have a very good post-Christmas sale.

5'3", size 12, 32H. Even when I lost weight and was a small size 8 I was a G cup, very out of proportion! I have a love hate relationship with my breasts, more hate than love overall. They're heavy, bras are uncomfortable, people notice my breasts no matter what I wear.

I buy bras from Ann Summers mostly, they're surprisingly good. I only look nice in balcony or plunge though, full cup separate my breasts too much and I look wider. Nothing will make them disappear, but clothes help.

Size 38 back and cup sizes. You can be anything between a size 10 and a size 32 depending on cup size.

That bra size seems wrong. I'm a size 12 and I wear a 32G.

Consider getting refitted. A 38 would be too loose for me.

Well, you've been told the problem and solution op but it seems you don't want to accept you're probably in the wrong size bra so 🤷‍♀️

If you add inches to your underbust measurement you won't get the right amount of support from the band. If you measure 36, then you are a 36.
People can wear other sizes if they want, but that doesn't mean it's the right size.

Yes you are:

https://boobydoo.co.uk/how-to-find-your-bra-size-using-a-tape-measure/

I hate mine as well. I wish we didn’t have them.

And also if she is a size 22 around the top then wearing a size 12 top will definitely get you noticed.

Right, but if your ribcage measures 36inch, then you're not a 38a.