How hard is it to measure yourself?

Miss New Boobs · 01-09-2009, 06:05 PM

So I have read a lot on here about people getting measured incorrectly and I'm just wondering how hard can it be? I have measured myself every way that I have found, there are a couple of different ways and every way I measure myself I end up being a 34B BUT I went bra shopping today and all the 34C bras felt and looked much better. I don't care what the number on my bra says, so if I'm a B that's fine, I just want to know so that I don't buy the wrong thing. I just worry that I'll buy some C bras and then decide that they aren't supportive enough. Has anyone else on here tried to measure themselves and were your results accurate?

I know I have had posts moved before but I don't know if I should put this here or under General breast augmentation discussion so feel free to move this!

Barbara Ann · 01-11-2009, 12:34 AM

When I got measured at Dillards awhile ago, the gal told me it's really hard to get an accurate measure doing it yourself. I haven't measured myself for several month's, but then again, depending on bra I am different sizes. So when I try on new bras I first get the 36D's and go from there.

bigdsforme · 01-12-2009, 01:56 PM

everytime I measure myself I get a 34C, but there is NO WAY I could dream of fitting into one (not that I would) I took my measurement the first time I went bra shopping and decided a 34 D would probably be right, but NOPE. I wore the wrong size for about a month before I couldn't take it anymore and got professionally measured at 34DD!! LOL happy accident I guess. I was so elated buying a 34D, but that shopping experience for 34DD was really a very happy day for me, and they fit like a glove.

Dare · 01-12-2009, 04:17 PM

I just buy what fits, KWIM? I've never done the measuring thing. I have been fitted at Nordstrom's..they told me the same size I've been wearing all along. As long as you know how a bra should fit I wouldn't bother w/ measuring charts.

The band should be snug, but not so tight it leaves marks and/or is uncomfy.

It should fit on the first hook best when brand new, as it will stretch out some w/ time, so you'll want to be able to make it tighter.

The center gore should lay flat against your sternum (cleavage). If you have high profile implants, this can be a challenge. I find Panache, Freya, and Fantasie brands have deeper cups than most brands.

The wires should go all way around your breast tissue, not ON it anywhere.

Hope that helped

Mom-of-5 · 01-12-2009, 04:27 PM

I agree-the measurements seem crazy! I measure a perfect 36B but almost every 36 B is way too small and I buy 36 C or D!

Miss New Boobs · 01-12-2009, 06:57 PM

Thanks for the responses ladies! I actually went to a specialty bra shop today and was measured at 30DD. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't tried it on b/c I DO NOT have big boobs. But the bra feels AMAZING! I had no idea you could wear a bra all day and not have to pull up the straps. It does fit flat against my sternum so I actually have support. I think maybe the specialty stores don't do that old school way of measuring where you measure your ribcage and add five inches. Whatever they do it works because I am in love with this bra!

lennie · 01-13-2009, 09:29 PM

I measure a full 32C but need a 32D. Cups are too small on 32C

JenofJens · 01-14-2009, 01:25 PM

I'm also torn about this. I've been wearing a 34 A all my life, and I just did the JBI measurement method, which says that I'm actually closer to a 32 B!

But What's funny is that If i buy a 32 band at VS it's way too tight! I suppose I should go to another bra shop and be properly measured.

It's funny, because I've never been fond of my boobies, I've actually avoided buying bras because it always depressed me. LOL, maybe that's why I've been wearing the wrong size.

Anyway, the whole measurement experience has made me realize that a 32 C is not that big at all. I might need to tell my PS that I want to be a 32 D or DD.
I tried using the measuring tape to measure out 8.5 in, and I think it looks good.

Cheers!

Jen

01-09-2009, 06:05 PM	#1
Miss New Boobs Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 152 Thanks: 70 Thanked 77 Times in 64 Posts	How hard is it to measure yourself? So I have read a lot on here about people getting measured incorrectly and I'm just wondering how hard can it be? I have measured myself every way that I have found, there are a couple of different ways and every way I measure myself I end up being a 34B BUT I went bra shopping today and all the 34C bras felt and looked much better. I don't care what the number on my bra says, so if I'm a B that's fine, I just want to know so that I don't buy the wrong thing. I just worry that I'll buy some C bras and then decide that they aren't supportive enough. Has anyone else on here tried to measure themselves and were your results accurate? I know I have had posts moved before but I don't know if I should put this here or under General breast augmentation discussion so feel free to move this!

01-11-2009, 12:34 AM	#2
Barbara Ann My progression Video link in my siggy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,230 Thanks: 1,184 Thanked 1,313 Times in 966 Posts	When I got measured at Dillards awhile ago, the gal told me it's really hard to get an accurate measure doing it yourself. I haven't measured myself for several month's, but then again, depending on bra I am different sizes. So when I try on new bras I first get the 36D's and go from there. __________________ My Stages of Healing Video Be sure to check the main site for up-to-date information and answers to your many questions. www.justbreastimplants.com

01-12-2009, 01:56 PM	#3
bigdsforme Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: phoenix arizona Posts: 51 Thanks: 69 Thanked 20 Times in 18 Posts	everytime I measure myself I get a 34C, but there is NO WAY I could dream of fitting into one (not that I would) I took my measurement the first time I went bra shopping and decided a 34 D would probably be right, but NOPE. I wore the wrong size for about a month before I couldn't take it anymore and got professionally measured at 34DD!! LOL happy accident I guess. I was so elated buying a 34D, but that shopping experience for 34DD was really a very happy day for me, and they fit like a glove. __________________ Pre breast augmentation 34 A Post breast augmentation 34 ? hopefully D or DD breast augmentation Date August 21, 2008 450cc, Round, Saline, Overs, crease incision

01-12-2009, 04:17 PM	#4
Dare Comfort & Joy Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,888 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,138 Times in 816 Posts	I just buy what fits, KWIM? I've never done the measuring thing. I have been fitted at Nordstrom's..they told me the same size I've been wearing all along. As long as you know how a bra should fit I wouldn't bother w/ measuring charts. The band should be snug, but not so tight it leaves marks and/or is uncomfy. It should fit on the first hook best when brand new, as it will stretch out some w/ time, so you'll want to be able to make it tighter. The center gore should lay flat against your sternum (cleavage). If you have high profile implants, this can be a challenge. I find Panache, Freya, and Fantasie brands have deeper cups than most brands. The wires should go all way around your breast tissue, not ON it anywhere. Hope that helped __________________ Friend Requests gladly accepted ONLY from members that have picture albums of themselves, and are "elite" active posters.

01-12-2009, 04:27 PM	#5
Mom-of-5 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Maple Grove/Minnesota Posts: 308 Thanks: 94 Thanked 140 Times in 127 Posts	I agree-the measurements seem crazy! I measure a perfect 36B but almost every 36 B is way too small and I buy 36 C or D! __________________ -

01-12-2009, 06:57 PM	#6
Miss New Boobs Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa Oklahoma Posts: 152 Thanks: 70 Thanked 77 Times in 64 Posts	Thanks for the responses ladies! I actually went to a specialty bra shop today and was measured at 30DD. I wouldn't have believed it if I hadn't tried it on b/c I DO NOT have big boobs. But the bra feels AMAZING! I had no idea you could wear a bra all day and not have to pull up the straps. It does fit flat against my sternum so I actually have support. I think maybe the specialty stores don't do that old school way of measuring where you measure your ribcage and add five inches. Whatever they do it works because I am in love with this bra!

01-13-2009, 09:29 PM	#7
lennie Join Date: May 2008 Location: N/A Posts: 1,662 Thanks: 1,100 Thanked 597 Times in 541 Posts	I measure a full 32C but need a 32D. Cups are too small on 32C __________________ -

01-14-2009, 01:25 PM	#8
JenofJens Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 235 Thanks: 156 Thanked 95 Times in 83 Posts	I'm also torn about this. I've been wearing a 34 A all my life, and I just did the JBI measurement method, which says that I'm actually closer to a 32 B! But What's funny is that If i buy a 32 band at VS it's way too tight! I suppose I should go to another bra shop and be properly measured. It's funny, because I've never been fond of my boobies, I've actually avoided buying bras because it always depressed me. LOL, maybe that's why I've been wearing the wrong size. Anyway, the whole measurement experience has made me realize that a 32 C is not that big at all. I might need to tell my PS that I want to be a 32 D or DD. I tried using the measuring tape to measure out 8.5 in, and I think it looks good. Cheers! Jen

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