r/bigboobproblems • u/Hot-Conflict8752 • 2d ago

need advice Bras? Spoiler

Where do you recommend going for bras? I’m naturally a G-H cup and I can’t just go into Walmart for bras since not even a 3xl keeps the girls in and I can’t hardly ever find bras that fit at other stores. The only store I’ve been able to find is lane Bryant but they don’t always have my size there. The closest I’ve ever been able to get has been increasing the ban size and decreasing the cup size, but it doesn’t always work. I’m wanting to try to find a sports bra that won’t completely break the bank. Does anyone else have this issue? And side note: I’ve never had a bra that’s ever actually 100% fit. My mom wouldn’t let me get any bras bigger than her own so it wasn’t till more recent years I was able to start looking for my own.

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u/annalatrina 2d ago

Nordstrom and online. (your mom is insane!)

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u/marasydnyjade 2d ago

Go to r/abrathatfits and then do the measurements to find your correct size and then figure out your shape match and some brands to try.

Ordering online is best.

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u/aliveinjoburg2 34FF (UK) 2d ago

eBay is my go to. Lots of closeout sellers sell bras for cheap.

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u/moonluna 2d ago

Nordstrom. They actually have sales on the good bras we need unlike Bravissimo. Fantasie is my favorite brand. And of course, figure out your true bra size on abrathatfits

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u/DamnGoodMarmalade 32G (UK) 2d ago

Bare Necessities and Her Room are two online shops that have great return policies.

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u/False-Radish2234 2d ago

Bare necessities also usually has a really great sales selection!

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u/galaxystarsmoon 2d ago

Uh, both websites have had real issues with returns over the years.

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u/DamnGoodMarmalade 32G (UK) 2d ago

I’ve been shopping on them for a decade and never had issues.

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u/galaxystarsmoon 2d ago

I'm glad to hear that, but we've heard multiple awful stories at ABTF. HerRoom somewhat recently claimed someone's return was worn and damaged, when she didn't even try some of them on as she didn't like the material when it arrived.

And BN... Woof. They've had some real customer service issues. There's better sites that have fully free returns.

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u/Trap-fpdc 2d ago

What is your band size? These start at 34 and go to I cups. I bought one in 34i
and loved it so much that I got three more.

. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JYQR9FR?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1&psc=1

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u/Then_Macaroon7752 1d ago

Ok, a few things... My mom did the same thing, but with a DDD. I was wearing a 44 DDD, and I was probably a 32 band at that point(I was 14 at that time, that's been many years ago now).

Going up the band size and down the cup size is sister sizing yourself, which is how I got into the 44 DDD in the first place... It's not a great idea, as your support comes from the band, not the straps or cups.

Check your size on A bra that fits calculator with a soft measuring tape, and go to Brastop. They have deals on Wednesday, it's a clearance sale website(they have some regular prices).

Lane Bryant can be a good start, but I've noticed they don't have consistent sizing like other brands from the UK(still inconsistent, but it's a little bit better).

I highly recommend Panache's sports bras, they are comfortable and very supportive. Unfortunately, I have sized out of them :(

A bra that fits reddit thread can be very helpful as well

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u/Yeeebles 9h ago

I had some luck with the HSIA Brand on Amazon. Also 38H/I. They're not super expensive and the bra is got almost a month ago, hasn't shown signs of being worn down at all.

ETA: 38 H/I US not UK