PSA: the last bra info you'll ever need

[anotheranon]

How to measure and size 'em, some of the better brands, cuts, etc.. The comments include info about how to fit small and large busts, nursing bras, and even uneven sized breasts. Alas, nothing about post-mastectomy, but I read the comments last night - there might be something there now.

I reiterate the key point of the post: get measured now and again whenever you experience significant weight change (+ or - 10 lbs or more) or have a baby. I would even argue for a refit if you start working out your upper body in any substantial way, as the pectoral and shoulder muscles can affect band size (IMHO).

Also I enthusiastically second (third? fourth? I lost track) Bitch PhD's accolades for Wacoal - I've been consistently impressed with the construction and endurance of these particular bras. But even when you can't spring for the ex$pen$ive stuff, knowing your size is half the battle.

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[anotheranon.livejournal.com]

Another thought is that the author is writing mostly from a perspective of pregnancy-related weight gain - perhaps the distribution is different than with regular weight gain.

It also occurs to me that size can be affected by breast spacing - i.e., some of us have breasts close together, others far apart.

So perhaps, this isn't the ULTIMATE bra post, but just a jumping off point!