[Andi]

ok so I went to VS and I literally tried on everything they told me is a "push up bra". Even their extreme push up bra (It had like a ton of padding, it was sooo heavy!) made me look bigger but didn't really push the twins up that much.
I was so frustrated cause I was in the damn fitting room for like 40min or something. On top of that my SAs kept running off to other costumers so I had to get another SA to help me.

On top of that they measured me a 32-34 C instead of the 34B I always thought I was. Indeed all the B bras I tried on made me look flat and pushed my boobs down. I just couldn't believe that according to 2 SAs I am a C cup, that's why I only tried on one C bra, which fit but didn't have enough push up effect. Honestly, my boobs aren't all that big, how can they be a C???

Also I tried on Lily of France bras at another store (which where also recommended by some MuT users), but they had basically the same effect as the VS bras. No push up effect even though most of them seemed to have enough padding.

I guess Frederick's of Hollywood is the only place that's left for me to go. There is none around here though, maybe I can go to one in D.C. next weekend. But I have almost given up hope.

[girl_geek]

Hm, well, I don't know what to tell you about the push-up bras (I don't like push-ups so I don't know of any brand to suggest), but the C-cup shouldn't be a huge surprise -- since cup size increases with band size, a 32C will have the same cup as a 34B! (Or at least almost the same cup size, I'm not sure if it's exact.) But it's all relative.... Or to look at it another way, a 34C would have a bigger cup than a 32C. I know I've complained on this site of my problem -- that a 34A has the perfect cup size for me but the band's uncomfortably tight, while a 36A has the perfect band size but the cups are too big!

By the way, I wouldn't recommend Lily of France -- I bought one of their molded cup bras a few years ago (it didn't even have tons of padding, just a tiny bit to give you some shape), and after I washed it only a few times the padding got very lumpy and I was never able to flatten it out! Lumpy boobs are not a good look

You know, I just remembered, I did recently try on a Wacoal brand push-up bra just because they actually make a 36AA, and I thought it pushed me up pretty good -- my boobs definitely looked bigger under my shirt and I had more cleavage than normal! But I didn't like it, simply because it looked fake to me because I know I'm not that big -- I just want a bra that gives me a nice shape and emphasizes what I have, not one that adds so much padding I look a cup size bigger! I am kind of silly that way though

[Nox]

I heard somewhere that more than 80% of women don't wear the "right" bra size. Actually Andi, I always thought you were right between a B and a C cup. Also, I didn't want to burst your bubble when you were all excited about going to VS, but they are known for some of the worst bras ever. I personally would not go there to get quality bras, only for the fashion of it.

I have trouble finding decent sizing in the US too, that's why whenever I am in East Asian countries, I go wild buying bras because the way they cut them are more tailored to my shape. I have also been getting into making my own bras and I think I have been getting pretty good at it. Someday, I will post some of my best ones that I've made.

[Andi]

Originally Posted by NoxiousByProxy

I heard somewhere that more than 80% of women don't wear the "right" bra size. Actually Andi, I always thought you were right between a B and a C cup. Also, I didn't want to burst your bubble when you were all excited about going to VS, but they are known for some of the worst bras ever. I personally would not go there to get quality bras, only for the fashion of it.

I have trouble finding decent sizing in the US too, that's why whenever I am in East Asian countries, I go wild buying bras because the way they cut them are more tailored to my shape. I have also been getting into making my own bras and I think I have been getting pretty good at it. Someday, I will post some of my best ones that I've made.

ok I have to say I think my boobs did get bigger since I got on the pill, but I always bought H&M bras and a 34B was the perfect fit so I never bothered getting measured. Maybe cup sizes differ in different countries?

Yeah I was super excited to go to VS. I own 2 VA bras and both actually don't do much in terms of pushing up. But they look so pretty and are so comfortable so I just assumed they would have really awesome push up bras as well.

Wow how cool you make your own bras!!!! Definitely post some pics sometime

Originally Posted by girl_geek

Hm, well, I don't know what to tell you about the push-up bras (I don't like push-ups so I don't know of any brand to suggest), but the C-cup shouldn't be a huge surprise -- since cup size increases with band size, a 32C will have the same cup as a 34B! (Or at least almost the same cup size, I'm not sure if it's exact.) But it's all relative.... Or to look at it another way, a 34C would have a bigger cup than a 32C. I know I've complained on this site of my problem -- that a 34A has the perfect cup size for me but the band's uncomfortably tight, while a 36A has the perfect band size but the cups are too big!

By the way, I wouldn't recommend Lily of France -- I bought one of their molded cup bras a few years ago (it didn't even have tons of padding, just a tiny bit to give you some shape), and after I washed it only a few times the padding got very lumpy and I was never able to flatten it out! Lumpy boobs are not a good look

You know, I just remembered, I did recently try on a Wacoal brand push-up bra just because they actually make a 36AA, and I thought it pushed me up pretty good -- my boobs definitely looked bigger under my shirt and I had more cleavage than normal! But I didn't like it, simply because it looked fake to me because I know I'm not that big -- I just want a bra that gives me a nice shape and emphasizes what I have, not one that adds so much padding I look a cup size bigger! I am kind of silly that way though

LOL you're not silly. A friend of mine is the same, I always encourage her to try a push up but she thinks it would be weird to fake something you don't have.

I like push ups (don't necessarily need that much padding) because they give the impression of a bigger chest which I think looks really good with my proportions (my booty is kinda big so it looks great when my boobs look bigger with a great bra)

Actually I came to think I know nothing about bras, LOL. I had no idea the cups of a 34C bra would be bigger than the cups of a 32C bra.
Oh yeah and about the molded bra's padding starting to get lumpy with frequent washing..that happened to me too. I don't really like molded bras anyway though, unless it's a strapless one.

[Lia]

The sizes vary between countries (if i'm not mistaken , UK sizes are 2 numbers bigger, like if you're a 32 in US you're a 34 in UK), and if i'm not mistaken, 32C is a good number, since it means you have bigger boobs but smaller chest (which was my biggest problem when i had big boobs , since here in brazil we don't have that cup/band size thing, and the bras that fitted my boobs were too big for my chest)

I think you have to look for those bras that are adjustable (you pull a thing and it makes the boobs closer and upper)

[Thais]

Yep, same here, I am not very please with american bras... Brazilian lingerie rocks!

[Andi]

Originally Posted by lia_matos

The sizes vary between countries (if i'm not mistaken , UK sizes are 2 numbers bigger, like if you're a 32 in US you're a 34 in UK), and if i'm not mistaken, 32C is a good number, since it means you have bigger boobs but smaller chest (which was my biggest problem when i had big boobs , since here in brazil we don't have that cup/band size thing, and the bras that fitted my boobs were too big for my chest)

I think you have to look for those bras that are adjustable (you pull a thing and it makes the boobs closer and upper)

well on my european bras it says (European: 75B = USA: 34B). I definitely have a small ribcage. The VS ladies said I'm right in between 32 and 34 so I guess that means I have to try on 32, 34, B and C bras. But apparently VS doesn't carry the size 32 C that I guess would be perfect for me. That confused the hell out of me!!!

Oh yeah that's what I am looking for, a bra that you can sort of pull together in the front and that squeezes your boobs together. Sort of like the original "Wonder Bra" I guess. I have never seen a bra like that in stores though....hmm..

[mehrunissa]

Try department stores too, they might have a wider range of brands to try. Weirdly enough, VS bras fit me to a T once I decided to try a 34B, after having worn 36A's since high school. I just assumed I was an A, because I'm relatively small-chested. Then I saw an Oprah episode about bras ( ) and resolved to try some different sizes, because the 36A's would fit properly around the ribs at the innermost hook, and the cups would fit but there would be no real support. With 34B's the band fits perfectly at the outermost hook (which is the correct way to fit, because as the bra gets stretched with wear, you'll be able to tighten it by moving in a hook), and the cups actually gives my boobs a nice shape and support.

So, definitely be flexible about trying more sizes because that could be the problem. Good luck!

[eightthirty]

Originally Posted by Andi

well on my european bras it says (European: 75B = USA: 34B). I definitely have a small ribcage. The VS ladies said I'm right in between 32 and 34 so I guess that means I have to try on 32, 34, B and C bras. But apparently VS doesn't carry the size 32 C that I guess would be perfect for me. That confused the hell out of me!!!

Oh yeah that's what I am looking for, a bra that you can sort of pull together in the front and that squeezes your boobs together. Sort of like the original "Wonder Bra" I guess. I have never seen a bra like that in stores though....hmm..

I'm sorry your shopping trip didn't go as you'd hoped. All I've gotta say is you'd better hold out and find a Frederick's. I think you'll really like the Xtreme Cleavage bra!

[susanks1]

I saw a Fredericks store when I was in Washington DC last week. It is at the Springfield Mall which is a little south of DC, in Virginia.

[ivette]

its diffucult to find a good bra. i have the same problem. i can't seem to find any that really does the job

[suzukigrrl]

I only buy bras from Frederick's of Hollywood. I've always had a hard time finding bras that fit correctly and look flattering. I use the Frederick's Amazing Lace bra. It is not padded and it isn't listed as a push up bra, but it gives a nice natural looking amount of push up.

[emily_3383]

I have yet to find a good bra.