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Post by kelbel827 on Apr 3, 2016 17:12:44 GMT
I feel your pain. I was a D as a 12 year old. I avoid anything with molded cups. I get swimsuits with underwires. Love Lands End. I'm also super self conscious about my chest. I'm also 5 feet tall. Everyone can look right down my top if it's not covered properly. I get tanks from Down East basics because they are cut for modesty. Good luck. Oh, I had a meltdown buying a prom dress. All my friends could get one off the rack. I had to order one...in an 18! The woman measuring was trying to calm me and said, oh honey, we just need this size for the top. We'll alter the rest down to an 8. I feel her pain.
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Post by nightnurse on Apr 3, 2016 17:35:48 GMT
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Post by paigepea on Apr 3, 2016 17:45:33 GMT
As a D cup I only buy bras at nordstroms where they fit me and stand by their fitting - so if you're unhappy with the fit / support after buying the bra you can exchange it.
I also only buy bathing suits with underwire. If I don't have underwire I feel like I fall out the bottom of the bust area and it isn't attractive. A large chest can be very modest and attractive in the proper top. I buy seafolly suits for D cup chest but I know there are less expensive alternatives. I go to a specialty bathing suit shop.
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Post by SallyPA on Apr 3, 2016 19:04:39 GMT
I literally just bought two 36 DDD bras at Victoria's Secret last night. They are demi bras and a really soft material. No lace, as I'm more about practical and comfort than cute. I've recently lost a good amount of weight, so I was happy as all get out to my have to buy bras at Lane Bryant anymore.
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Post by Harper Lee on Apr 3, 2016 19:56:55 GMT
Ugh, I feel for your daughter. I was/am in the same boat. Including the part about a mother with a B cup. I second the Lands End recommendations for swim suits. They are pricey, but they last and they fit really well. I also shop at Dillards/Nordstrom/Bare Necessities for bras. Wacoal and Chantelle are my favorite brands. Bare Necessities also sells sports bras. As a young adult I'd wear a bra under a sports bra--at the time I couldn't find sports bras that fit my cup size.
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Post by brina on Apr 3, 2016 20:00:00 GMT
herroom.com has the greatest bra and bra-sized swimsuit options of anyplace I know. Take her someplace good to get fitted (NOT Victoria's Secret - they are notorious for not fitting large-breasted women accurately) then use herroom to purchase additional items.
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Post by maryland on Apr 3, 2016 23:39:15 GMT
I certainly hope your daughter doesn't hear you use terms like "jugs". Won't help her body image at all. I agree. I bet that would really embarrass her. But I bet she don't say that to her daughter, just to us. I would have been horrified if my parents used that term. But I am a prude.
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Post by peaclare on Apr 4, 2016 1:06:37 GMT
I am following and looking for advice also. Dd15 was just measured at Soma as 32 g! She left in absolute hysterics. Up until now she could buy VS bras but they aren't fitting properly. Im going to check into the places the peas recommended. It's so hard to buy online when you are large chested. And I'm dreading bathing suit shopping!
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Post by StephDRebel on Apr 4, 2016 1:24:15 GMT
Skip VS. They don't have a clue and their bras are crap for boobs that actually need support. Try Soma, Cacique by Lane Bryant work for a lot of girls (not this one), or I actually got two bras at Dillards (Wacoal brand) this week, it's the first time i've been able to go into a department store and buy decent bras.
For swimsuits, google her size and swimsuits...i've found a few options that way. (i'm a 36J)
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Post by cath4k on Apr 4, 2016 1:36:22 GMT
One of my daughters is a 30G. She has really suffered in many ways and will eventually get a reduction. If your daughter is not finished growing, it is only going to get worse. Sorry. First and foremost, (especially if she gets bigger), just know that you will have to spend a LOT of money on bras. She will have to have specialty brands. They have to be supportive. They wear out much quicker because of the weight of the breast pulling on the fabric. We would go to a local specialty shop and eventually (once she stopped growing), my daughter learned which brands and styles fit her best and could then order them online and watch for sales. Bathing suits were the worst when she was young because we live in a beach community and all her friends could wear these cute suits and there was nothing truly "young" looking out there for her. The local specialty top had a few suits, but again - super pricey and not very young looking. Nothing looked "modest" on her even though she tried. Finding cute, young clothes were difficult, too. She couldn't wear the typical things the other girls wore, but then she didn't want to wear things that were for a 40 year old women. She is 20 now and married, but she still struggles so much with clothes because she is like a size 2 with a 30G bust. Small busted girls often think that it would be great to have a large bust, but they really have no idea how difficult it can be from unwanted and inappropriate attention from boys and *men* of all ages, to back pain, to breast pain, to major clothing issues, to assumptions people make about the person. We did not encourage a breast reduction while she was young for a variety of reasons (the biggest one being that we needed to be sure she was done growing), but we fully support her decision now! She accepts her body in a very healthy way now, but would like to get rid of the physical pain. Good luck to your daughter!
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Post by joblackford on Apr 4, 2016 5:52:12 GMT
Don't forget some good sports bras (which are sometimes even harder to find in big cup/small band sizes). It's rough for young women with all the unwanted crap they get from people who only see big boobs, but it's also rough when they have to give up on running and jumping around because their boobs get in the way. I don't know if your daughter is into sports, but I know I can't move faster than a brisk walk without holding the girls down. I would probably invest more in nice looking sports bras if she's even slightly active. Bounce (part of Title 9 online) offers a wide range of sports bras for every size and activity levels. It can be tricky to get the size right, but it's worth the trouble. Good luck finding some nice bras and swimsuits!
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Post by seaexplore on Apr 4, 2016 16:35:50 GMT
Don't forget some good sports bras (which are sometimes even harder to find in big cup/small band sizes). It's rough for young women with all the unwanted crap they get from people who only see big boobs, but it's also rough when they have to give up on running and jumping around because their boobs get in the way. I don't know if your daughter is into sports, but I know I can't move faster than a brisk walk without holding the girls down. I would probably invest more in nice looking sports bras if she's even slightly active. Bounce (part of Title 9 online) offers a wide range of sports bras for every size and activity levels. It can be tricky to get the size right, but it's worth the trouble. Good luck finding some nice bras and swimsuits! Have you looked at the Natori Yogi Convertible sports bra? I ABSOLUTELY love them! In fact, since they are adjustable, i wore them my entire pregnancy! They're very supportive and can be worn criss cross or straight back. The back is a ballet back so it's low and that helps with the support. I never ever have them ride up. They're so comfortable.
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Post by joblackford on Apr 6, 2016 0:50:03 GMT
seaexplore that's a nice looking bra! I have something sort of similar but not quite as functional I suspect. Size range works for me too. I'll bookmark that for when I have some $$
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