Something to think about...

[Guest Lizzie McTrucker]

If you're full time or not, if you dress just once a week or every day: if you can't wait to take your bra off at the end of the day, chances are you're wearing the wrong size.

Personally, for me, my bras are comfortable. I don't dread putting it on, and it's usually one of the last things I take off before bed, even when I'm done for the day and lounging around. It's just that comfortable to wear. Then again, I've had a bra fitting and I'm wearing the correct size.

If the band is riding up, if the sides of the bra are not parallel to the ground, if the straps are digging into your shoulders or if the straps are always falling off your shoulders..chances are you're wearing the wrong size.

Now here's the tricky part: where do you go for a bra fitting? Well, I went to Lane Bryant, then again I'm a bigger girl. She gave me two options, either measure outside of my clothes, or inside the dressing room with my shirt off. I told her that these aren't all me, that I had breast forms. She didn't care. She did the measurement and came up with 46C..which is the size that I was currently wearing.

I've heard Victoria's Secret is also trans-friendly, but if you're worried about crowds since they're mostly in malls, you can plan to get there when they first open or right before they close. If you're nervous about it, rustle up some courage and ask on of the girls. Tell her that you're transgender (or your gender identity of choice here) and you're looking to buy a new bra but you're not sure if you're wearing the right size and if they would be okay measuring you just to make sure.

Like I said, the important thing here is getting up the courage to ask. If you never ask, you'll never know. They could be totally cool and comfortable with it but you'll never know if you don't ask.

Oh, and since my bra fitting, I've dragged two other women into Lane Bryant and made them get a bra fitting, including my mother! Each time it turns out the lady I dragged was wearing the wrong size and once they tried on their correct size it made a huge improvement in comfort, overall appearance and, well, their boobs looked better since they were correctly supported.

You can do it, girls!

[Guest carolynn2fem]

Yes I have heard 75% wear the wrong size. any idea what the common mistake is? I used to have a problem with shoulder falling and cups creasing I went from a 36a to a 34a it is a much better fix.

[Guest SusanB]

I'll keep that in mind if i ever need one

Thank you

[Charlize]

That is great advice. Much of the written information is somehow difficult to pull off without help. It's hard to speak to a sales woman about anything, even more so your bra size, but when its all day blisters are no fun either. The women are there to help us and they do and are very supportive as is the right size.

Hugs,

Charlie

[Guest]

Great suggestions, Lizzie!

Haven't had any comfort issues todate. Just hope it stays that way.

Huggs,

Joann

[Guest Ney'ite]

Women wearing the wrong bra size is definitely NOT limited to trans women but very common with all women, trans and natal alike.

[Guest MsGsptlsnz]

I've got bras of every shape and size that I am trying out. I still havent settles on a cup size. I'm trying to look balanced and not like a cartoon charachter.... I'm think a C cup will be where I will swind up at. Then a bra fitting would be an excelent idea.

[Guest angels wings]

Hehehe I'm one of them never been fitted and forever complaining how uncomfortable they are . One day I might get them seen too

Angel

[Guest meagan]

I think one of the issues for sizing starts in the teen years. Either they start at the wrong size, or they grow and mature into the wrong size. Bodies change as we move through life.

There also needs to be consideration for more than just cup or band size. There is also strap placement for narrow/wide shoulders, as well where a strap comes off the cup for best weight support.

I am happy to say that per HRT, i am in a comfortable 38C, and I love love love Chantelle.

[Guest kimberly c]

I went to a CD friendly lingerie shop, the ladies fit me with the proper size bra. All the bras I have bought are very

comfortable to wear.

Love Kim

[Guest Lizzie McTrucker]

Another good thing about wearing a properly fitting bra..it makes your boobs look fantastic. I've caught myself checking myself out when I see my silhouette or if I'm alone with a mirror. "Omg Liz, are those yours?" Yes...yes they are.

[Guest Kattja]

Lizzie hit the nail on the head. I find my bra so comfortable it is one of the last things I take off before bed and from time to time fall asleep with it still on (Watch TV in bed) for a while I thought it was because I am a smaller size (34a) but after talking with other girls who also find the same comfort I found it was because I was wearing the right size for me.

Another good thing about wearing a properly fitting bra..it makes your boobs look fantastic. I've caught myself checking myself out when I see my silhouette or if I'm alone with a mirror. "Omg Liz, are those yours?" Yes...yes they are.

Cant agree with this one more, I do the same thing hehe

Lizzie your like the E. F. Hutton of forums. When Lizzie speaks, the thread listens hehehehe. I have seen your responses on other threads and they were spot on. Go girl, keep it up For everyone who hasn't gotten fitted, do it. It is ssooo worth it. Bra's should be our friend not our punisher

[Guest]

.... Bra's should be our friend not our punisher....

Unless that is what your "into". But that's another post.

Huggs,

Joann

[Guest Kattja]

LOL@Joann Good point.....Start my day with a giggle, always a good thing.

[Guest MsGsptlsnz]

.... Bra's should be our friend not our punisher....

Unless that is what your "into". But that's another post.

That lefthandedly reminds me of a Steve Martin bit called "Cruel Shoes". Look it up on Google, it's a hoot.

[Guest]

LOL@Joann Good point.....Start my day with a giggle, always a good thing.

I do try, even if I don't always succeed.

Huggs,

Joann