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Hi Karen,
I also have large heavy boobs which hang down to my mid stomach. I have a lot of extra side skin as well.
Can I ask what type of bra store you went to? My experiences have differed depending on the type of store that I went to. Espcially the frilly type of stores that mostly sell bras for people whose boobs are the size of plums, LOL.
Also, what type of bra did you try on? I have found that the dressy/frilly bras have lower cut sides and fewer hooks on the back. In order to strap in my boob wings.. I need to get a bra with higher sides. The way you know is first of all you can see it's higher on the side.. (look for 3-4 inch sides) but another quick way is look for bras with more hooks in the back. The higher the sides of the bra the more hooks it will need to have in the back to keep it closed. I usually choose a bra with at least 5 hooks and then I know the sides are usually higher and can help hold and support my sides without falling out. Usually bras have three hooks in the back and when I tried those I had issues.
Also if you mention your issue to the sales lady she should be able to help you find bras with higher sides and more hooks. I have had good experience with Bali bras and Just My Size from the Legg's, Haines, Bali stores. You can find Just My Size bras at Walmart too. Just My Size bras usually have a lot to choose from with lots of hooks in the back.
Another suggestion is to try another store as she may have measure your cup wrong.. or a cup larger can help too. Don't give up! Sometimes I've had to try on 10 bras before I found the one that felt comfortable.. but I know you can find one!
I hope this helps!
Regards,
Lisa
I also have large heavy boobs which hang down to my mid stomach. I have a lot of extra side skin as well.
Can I ask what type of bra store you went to? My experiences have differed depending on the type of store that I went to. Espcially the frilly type of stores that mostly sell bras for people whose boobs are the size of plums, LOL.
Also, what type of bra did you try on? I have found that the dressy/frilly bras have lower cut sides and fewer hooks on the back. In order to strap in my boob wings.. I need to get a bra with higher sides. The way you know is first of all you can see it's higher on the side.. (look for 3-4 inch sides) but another quick way is look for bras with more hooks in the back. The higher the sides of the bra the more hooks it will need to have in the back to keep it closed. I usually choose a bra with at least 5 hooks and then I know the sides are usually higher and can help hold and support my sides without falling out. Usually bras have three hooks in the back and when I tried those I had issues.
Also if you mention your issue to the sales lady she should be able to help you find bras with higher sides and more hooks. I have had good experience with Bali bras and Just My Size from the Legg's, Haines, Bali stores. You can find Just My Size bras at Walmart too. Just My Size bras usually have a lot to choose from with lots of hooks in the back.
Another suggestion is to try another store as she may have measure your cup wrong.. or a cup larger can help too. Don't give up! Sometimes I've had to try on 10 bras before I found the one that felt comfortable.. but I know you can find one!
I hope this helps!
Regards,
Lisa
thanks for the info Olive- yes it was a sexy/frilly type bra chain called LaSenza but she did give me a perfectly plain bra to try first. What you said makes perfect sense as my sport bra is a slip on and has higher sides and the t type back and holds everything in. I am familiar with the Just My Size, altho never tried them so sill go to Walmart and try some on. Thanks again for yor help.
Karen
Best kind I ever have found was the Bali no underwire - not a bad price at the Bali/Hanes outlet store - it seemed to handle the side best - I can just stuff it in.
Thankfully I'm getting my Upper Body Lift - Breast/Brachio as well as mons revision and abdomen revision in two weeks so all that should be history!
Thankfully I'm getting my Upper Body Lift - Breast/Brachio as well as mons revision and abdomen revision in two weeks so all that should be history!
Jill - revision - band to DS 3/10/05 Dr. Baltasar, Spain
440/140/149 hw/cw/gw - 5'5" -300lbs -- bmi 73.2 to 24.8 :) GOAL MET 10/26/10!!.... Even made 140 September 2012. Been ranging 4-6lbs from 144-146 since then. Back to 140 December 2012, hoping to see it again after I feel better and start working out.