Bra's

[Guest ToriLynn]

Did or is anyone else having problems finding bra's that fit right early in transistion. I have been on HRT for a year and even though i measure as a C cup i can never find anything that fits and B cups are to small. I am still using sports bras and quite frankly would like to be able to find something nicer.

Huggs

Tori

[Guest ashleynikole]

Hey Tori,

I just happened upon a site called "Her Room" which has just about every band and cup size known to woman (see what I did there?...lol). I just ordered a 42AA that should be here this week. Once it comes in, I'll let ya know how it fits.

However, how can you not find a C cup in your band size? Me, I understand. At 4 months HRT, I've got barely enough to fill a bra, but enough to poke people's eyes out so a good pushup in my size would take me to a full A for sure, but I"m surprised as a C cup you can't find anything that fits.

Hope that helps

Ashley

[VickySGV]

Not to be a total wet blanket, but I went to a Bra specialist store here a few weeks ago. I have three bra's from them in two different band sizes, and two different cup sizes. A 44B, a 44C and a 46B, and that is just the way the darn things fitted with the help of a professional fitter!! I have bras from Target and Wal Mart that are 42B and 42C and even they fit. I do have cheaters (bra inserts) that I wear from time to time, and not always in the same bra!! 5 years on E, what's a Trans* girl to do??

[Guest ToriLynn]

my problem is that i measure a C but I dont fill any i have tried out and I have yet to find a 40B that even fits. It is more and issue of sizing and being relitively early development of the breast. I will give that website a look and give them a try.

[VickySGV]

The make what are called "bra extender" tabs, which are pieces to increase the length of the band. You can make a 38B into a 40 or 42B that way. Also, we need to subtract a partial cup size, or get some silicone inserts, or just nursing pads to pad us up. I have some water retention issues that can affect boob size a bit and have no shame in using the inserts.

[Charlize]

I am now using a small pair of silicone forms that i got from our sponsor. They fill me out enough and also protect the girls as they have been quite tender. The extra padding has saved me some big owes.

I sometimes use the extenders on some of the old bras i have. They do work and simply clip on to the strap allowing an inch or so.

[Guest ToriLynn]

Vicky, thank you, i never knew about subtracting a partial cup size. Ashley, thank you for mentioning that store.

Huggs

Tori

[KathrynJulia]

I grew up under my mothers excellent tutelage and she never realized I was a little sponge. Go with a girlfriend to the large department. Stores and leave your billfold in the car. Girl, you are going bra shopping . Wear a top that you can slip off easily. Take a pen and notebook and try bras on in your band size and smaller. Preferably a padded bra but those are hard to find in our size. Try different brands and let your girl friend help you pulling bras. My helper happen to be my daughter. Two and a half years later and a DD and I can show my face without embarrassment.

And kids love to show up their dads. Good luck in finding the right company that makes bras that fit you. Heck if 85% of woman can wear the wrong size, we can to. VBG. Kathy

[Guest Sarah1967]

Hey Tori,

I just happened upon a site called "Her Room" which has just about every band and cup size known to woman (see what I did there?...lol). I just ordered a 42AA that should be here this week. Once it comes in, I'll let ya know how it fits.

However, how can you not find a C cup in your band size? Me, I understand. At 4 months HRT, I've got barely enough to fill a bra, but enough to poke people's eyes out so a good pushup in my size would take me to a full A for sure, but I"m surprised as a C cup you can't find anything that fits.

Hope that helps

Ashley

Thats a cool site Ashley

[Guest Amber L.]

Hi Tori. Have you tried Minimizer Bra. I really like the way they fit. Like you I am a C cup. 38C to be exact. Hopes this helps you. Hugs. Amber L