Ladies, Let's Talk About Bras!

I have moved down MANY bra sizes and I was just measured myself today and realized I should be wearing a 36 instead of a 38.  In fact, my chest is a 34, but you have to add an inch, right?  Anyway.....I tried on some 36s and had this.....skin.  You know, the stuff that hangs right under the arms that you think you should be able to tuck in somewhere.  And then the front felt loose but the back looked tight?  WTF?  Anyone worked this issue out yet?  Should I just stay in the bigger size?  Anyone find a bra that does what it should with the extra skin?  Advice eagerly accepted!

I'd love to hear some other's answers on this too.  I have that skin problem too!

 I had been buying all kinds of different bras... cheapies to see what fit best. my smallest was a  34 C... down from a 44D. ...

well i figured since i measured a 34 band ... I would get a 34. with that bra I HAD LOTS OF SKIN... tuck it in somewhere... not a good look.  but nooooo.... Some time ago I went I got professionally fitted.  I was told add 4 inches    so that makes me a 38 band size..

the problem came when the difference in the band & cup measurement.
I used to wear a 44D.  but the professional measurement came out as 38A/B.  YIKES! what happened to the girls? guess I've gone back to childhood!

While the smaller cup is difficult mentally to get my head around... the larger band definately worth the it. with clothes the look is so much better!

My advice.... go for a fitting .... get an idea of where to start and then try on different styles & sizes until you find one that works for you then stick with it!

That makes sense. Nordstrom's has great bra measurers (whatever you call them). lol

Thanks JEllen.  It makes sense now why my 38s still seem to mostly fit.  I 'm pretty sure I add a cup size for ea*****h difference between my chest and the fullest part of my breasts so I really am in the right bra size now.  It really freaked me out when I measured my chest at a 34, though!  It used to be a 44!!!!!

On anoher positive note, I just bought two new pants in size 10.  I guess that jogging is paying off after all even though the scale hasn't moved.

LOL... I feel ya... I have a suck in whole near my sides of my BOOBS.. its just SKIN.. LOL.. if it was removed I would wear a 40 C... UGH.. I'm soo through with get measured for a new BRA.. they changed every other month still.. CRAZY... I'm getting a BOOB job.. ones little than the other.. WHAT the H---L!!

it's so good to know that all us girls are having issues with the girls....

Mine remind me of a small dish of jello that has been left out on the kitchen counter on a hot day...

so sad.....

I have the same issues.  My boobs have disappeared and what is left is sagging to the ground.  I have found that wearing a Flex-tee over my bra helps smooth out all the puffy and jiggly parts.  You can buy them at Target, Kohl's or TJ Maxx.  They are like a snug fitting t-shirt that helps to suck it all in.  They are comfortable and I definitely feel slimmer when wearing them.

OK so i am so glad i am not alone!! My boobs and of COURSE my personality, were my greatest assets!! NOW my girls are DEFLATED!!! i was a 40DD and now i found an amazing bra at lane bryant and its a 36DD... WTF if i put on a D or even a C i EXPLODE over the tops!! but the explosion is of skin pushed up!!! I cant wait for my boob job!! i miss looking good in a cute top, even if my belly was bulging!! LOL!! but i would rather figure this out and adjust than be the former fatty!!!