How to Find The Perfect Fitting Bra for Woman with a Big Chest

Okay, here is more than I normally admit, but I am naturally a 34 DD also known as 34E. I'm not going to tell you tales of back aches, name calling, or anything like that. But having a larger chest is not all that it's cracked up to be. I'm lucky that I don't appear as big as I am with clothes on. That being said, my freshman year in college, I complained to a friend that my chest went up a cup size. A girl that lived across the hall peeked her head in the room goes, "Are you talking about Angie's breasts, yeah their big." Another story, my daughter I just adopted said to me at the dinner table shortly after she moved in, "How come you have such big boobs?" My husband excused himself as he I could see his back shaking from laughter. Then there's the day my dad said something about me stealing Dolly Pardon's figure. That being said, I am fortunate, for the most part, I don't look as big as most DD girls do.

BIG CHEST INSECURITIES

Bathing Suit Shopping: In a bathing suit, that's a total different story. In fact, I don't like wearing swimsuits unless they are intended for grandma's. My dad's comment came while wearing a bikini I was excited to find. Bathing Suit shopping is a pain. All for the same reason as everyone else, the tummy, but also because my chest does not fit in typical bathing suit tops. I've always wanted to be able to wear a bikini that covered my chest to a semi-modest degree without being a-like. So when Victoria Secret finally started selling my size in a cutesy tops, I was ecstatic. Unfortunately, my dad's comment kind of tapered my excitement, and realized that my bikini will be packed for swimming with my husband, and well that's it.

I Had To Throw Modesty Out The Window To A Degree: Now, I know some girls would really love to have a large chest. I'm lucky, and in someways, I'm happy with my size. But I will have to say, shirts never look as cute on me. I used to be completely modest and refused to wear anything that was slightly low-cut, because I would have cleavage. Low to a degree that smaller chested women would not have cleavage and it would look modest on them. But I was constantly feeling like I could not find cute clothes. It was several years after I got married that I gave up on trying to be completely modest, because it was nearly impossible when you have a large chest. People think tight shirts are immodest and low cut. The same shirts would not be immodest on a smaller chested girl.

Gawkers: Since I gave up trying to be completely modest, I do find their are shirts I don't feel comfortable in. When you are larger chested, if you choose to show it off, guys and girls alike will stare. When that happens, the shirt goes in the Good Will pile, and I make a mental note on not buying that style again. Now, I know that people don't gawk at my chest just because it's nice to look at, but because well, they are there. It's like looking at someone with a big zit on their face, and you're trying you're hardest not to stare!

The Bra Buying Issue: I think the worst part of all this is bra shopping. See, DD is common for 40DD people, but when you are thin and larger chested, forget it. IMPOSSIBLE. I have less fingers and toes than how many times I have gone bra shopping and left crying. I remember the first time I went from 34D to 34DD and actually I was pushing DDD right then. The Victoria Secret Lady said, "I'm really sorry, we don't have anything in that size. Really? Nothing in that size? You are Victoria Secret for goodness sakes. It was about three years after that they started selling that size, and only one bra that is cute in that size. Since then, they have begun selling more in that size. I partly think it's because of the increase in breast implants or my mom thinks that girls today are growing bigger boobs because of hormones in meat. For whatever reason, Victoria Secret finally sells my size.

TIPS IN BUYING THE RIGHT BRA

Now, after ten years of bra hassles and annoyances, i have finally started being able to buy a bra in my size that looks cute for my husband and for me, while also not costing me a pretty penny. Here are my tricks.

First Make Sure It Fits Well: I strongly recommend getting measured, and not just by anybody, but someone who is experienced at measuring sizes. I always try to pick the Victoria Secret lady I recognize, which means they have been at it longer. Then once you are measured look for cute bras in your size and try them on.

Things to look for when trying bras on: When trying on a bra, you need to make sure it looks good as well as fitting in the proper places. Here is a very basic list

The straps are snug on shoulders, but if you pull them off your shoulders, you are still being supported. The straps should be their for extra comfort and let's face it perkiness, but should not be the sole support system.

The band around your chest should be snug, but not tight around your chest, and parallel to the ground. What I mean by that is it is not riding up your back. If it rides up your back then you need a smaller band width. For instance if you are wearing a 40 and it is riding up your back, then go to a 38 and see if it's snug, but comfortable.

The portion in between the breasts should be flat on your chest. If you can drop a quarter in it like it's a slot, then it's not the right bra for you. There should be no gap between your chest and this little portion between the cups.

The breast cups should contour perfectly to your chest. That means there should be no gap between the pad and your chest, nor should you have what my friend so eloquently calls "butt boob" where your chest literally bubbles out of your chest. This is actually the hardest part as many of us have different shaped breasts. Some of us rounder, some of us more oblong, so what fits one person with your size, might not fit you.

How Does It Look Under A T-shirt 2patricias suggested putting on a light t-shirt over your bra, to see how it looks with a t-shirt on. This is so incredibly important, because there are bras I thought were good, then when I put them on, I noticed I had some overflowing action happening. Good suggestion!

If you are like me, Isabella Snow has an awesome website that gives great bras that would be excellent for those who are skinny, yet larger chested. You can check it out here! I also have placed three of the bras she recommends for bigger chested women that I found on Amazon throughout this page if you are interested.

More Great tips here!