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Big boobs

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Mooshamoo · 12/12/2023 12:00

I'm five foot 3 size 12, I have massive boobs. I've been wearing a size 38FF lately. This is the only one that fits me . Which is a bit tight. I think that I'm actually a size G. But they don't stock 38GG in my local shops. I'm going to have to buy online.

I'm just a bit fed up of having big boobs! If I visit my mother she tells me to get a better bra as I'm very "booby". I look booby in everything.

I feel like I can't wear a t-shirt as I look so busty. My boobs look huge in everything. I don't mind them personally if Im just by myself.

But I just think that people over sexualise me everywhere I go. If I go to a meetup group, the men all talk to my boobs. It's very hard to dress myself without looking extremely sexual.

They are also heavy. Sometimes I just wish I had smaller boobs for an easier life!

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CombatBarbie · 12/12/2023 12:09

Honestly go for a proper fitting or use boob or bust calculator.

I was wearing 34d/dd but now wear 32FF. I'm 5'7 and a 12....they aren't huge but I def notice a difference when wearing certain clothes.

Merryoldgoat · 12/12/2023 12:08

Can you post a pic of you in a bra (obviously cropped) so we can see how it fits?

Iwantmyoldnameback · 12/12/2023 12:08

Usernameundiscovered · 12/12/2023 12:05

Brastop is probably the best place to buy bras from. I agree you're unlikely to be a 38 back at a size 12.

You need to dress for your bust. Wrap dresses, belts, heart and v necklines. Avoid anything that just hangs off the boobs like a tent, it will make them look bigger!

I'd never heard that about adding 20 but it's exactly right in my case

Op try Bravissimo they have lovely bras in large cup sizes.

Usernameundiscovered · 12/12/2023 12:08

Overall I love my larger boobs. They are part of you, no point in hating them!

same and I wish bra manufacturers would stop making all larger bras to have a minimising effect.

TrashedSofa · 12/12/2023 12:07

Agree, you need a fitting.

mzdemeanour · 12/12/2023 12:06

Like PP said, if you are a size 12 it's highly unlikely you are a 38 - as a rule of thumb, you add 20 to your dress size to find your bra band size.

Try www.booborbust.com/ - booborbust which has a measuring guide which should give you a more accurate starting size.

Usernameundiscovered · 12/12/2023 12:05

Brastop is probably the best place to buy bras from. I agree you're unlikely to be a 38 back at a size 12.

You need to dress for your bust. Wrap dresses, belts, heart and v necklines. Avoid anything that just hangs off the boobs like a tent, it will make them look bigger!

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Mooshamoo · 12/12/2023 12:05

@Merryoldgoat im wearing size 12-14 tops.

Maybe I'm more a size 14 then size 12 then.

I was wearing size 36 bras before and they were uncomfortable. Size 38 fits me ok now.

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Celia24 · 12/12/2023 12:04

OP, when did you last get a bra fitting? You can't completely hide having large breasts but a proper bra helps so much. Changes your silhouette and the way your breasts look in clothes

As a 36G I know.your pain but a great bra can make you look incredible. Overall I love my larger boobs. They are part of you, no point in hating them!

Merryoldgoat · 12/12/2023 12:02

I would be very surprised if you are a 38 given you are a size 12.

You need a proper fitting bra - it will do wonders.

FWIW I’m a size 24 with 38J breasts and whilst they’re massive they are fine in a good bra.

When much slimmer at a size 16-18 I have a 34 back. 38 is very unlikely.