Bra question for ladies with large breasts
Have you tried searching your area for a specialty shop? I wear a similar size and like to be measured and try on my bra before I buy it, just to make sure it feels comfortable. Even if it's a bit of a drive, it's probably worth the time and effort to get a good supportive bra that feels good and makes you feel pretty :)
As Swoosh mentioned, I'm a bra fit specialist (at JC Penney). I understand the challenges facing women with large breasts...I had a breast reduction 3 years ago, but I see big-breasted ladies every day at work.
My first suggestion is that you go to JC Penney or another department store (like Nordstrom, Dillard's etc, but not Victoria's Secret, because all the feedback I get about them is that their associates are poorly trained) and have a bra fit specialist measure you and make recommendations. A bra fit costs nothing and you are not obliged to buy anything. There are so many factors that affect the fit of your bra, and 8 out of 10 women are miserable because they're wearing the wrong size bra. When you have a bra fit, the specialist should do more than just measure you...she should ask you questions about how your current bra fits you, what you like or don't like about your bra, and make suggestions to solve those problems. It will involve trying on a few bras (or more) and letting the fit specialist see how each bra fits you so she can suggest something better, but in the end, you should have a bra solution that fits your body and your lifestyle now. You may have to go back in 6 months because you've lost weight, but that's a good thing!
Jean
My first suggestion is that you go to JC Penney or another department store (like Nordstrom, Dillard's etc, but not Victoria's Secret, because all the feedback I get about them is that their associates are poorly trained) and have a bra fit specialist measure you and make recommendations. A bra fit costs nothing and you are not obliged to buy anything. There are so many factors that affect the fit of your bra, and 8 out of 10 women are miserable because they're wearing the wrong size bra. When you have a bra fit, the specialist should do more than just measure you...she should ask you questions about how your current bra fits you, what you like or don't like about your bra, and make suggestions to solve those problems. It will involve trying on a few bras (or more) and letting the fit specialist see how each bra fits you so she can suggest something better, but in the end, you should have a bra solution that fits your body and your lifestyle now. You may have to go back in 6 months because you've lost weight, but that's a good thing!
Jean
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I have a similar problem and have a hard time finding my size in any store. I order mine from JMS. If you go online you can have them sent to your house or order right online. I love their bras. .and they are VERY reasonable with brands we know and trust.
JustMySize.com/JMS
They have your size there, just type it in the search field. Hope this helps.
www.justmysize.com
They have your size there, just type it in the search field. Hope this helps.
www.justmysize.com
Dillards has alot of larger cup sizes and they can properly measure and fit you. I have also gone to the leggs Bali outlet in Myrtle Beach (i am sure they are in other locations as well) and got 3 of the best fitting bras i have ever had! I was upset when i ungrew them LOL.. But was excited last week when i went to The avenue and found that i have gone from a 50 G to a 40 DDD!
Good luck!
Good luck!
If you need a sports bra, try ENELL. google them and find the closest retailer near you. My closest was at a Fleet Feet in Savannah, GA. Totally worth the money. If you are going to be running or doing aerobics, you will need a very good sports bra. I was at the Savannah River Bridge Run on Saturday. After I came through the finish line, I was looking at other people coming through the finish line thinking, "she needs an Enell". "Oh, she definitely needs an Enell."...