FabSwingers.com forum: Bra sizes

By *nightsoftheCoffeeTable OP Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

So on the back of Bruceys thread it always drives me crazy to see a bloke say I like a C cup or D cup because it means literally zilch.

But also the amount of women wearing the incorrect btw sizes is crazy!

Previous wearing a 36B until I measured myself properly (boob or bust) and I'm actually a 30FF which fits amazingly despite my doubts.

So I'm curious how many men actually know anything about tit sizes and how many women have tried the boob or bust measuring calculator and how far off where you?

Mrs

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

I know about bra sizes from something I saw on TV years ago by somebody who does that sort of measuring for M&S. Luke

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

I know almost nothing, but I don’t need to know either and there’s no point trying to blag it.

I do know that getting ones that fit properly makes a huge difference and who wouldn’t want someone they care about to be as comfortable as possible?

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By *ittle Miss TinkerbellWoman
over a year ago

your head

"I know about bra sizes from something I saw on TV years ago by somebody who does that sort of measuring for M&S. Luke"

M&S still measure the old way unfortunately. They mostly ignore BoB and are trained in the +4 method.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The boob or bust calculator asks for dress size. Who the heck knows their dress size? All shops are different.

I'll try it later and put different dress sizes in.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

All I know is I'm a 325cc both sides.

Seriously I should go get measured again.

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

(Grabs his tape measure)

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Yep. C and D cup is the generic go to for men when talking about bra size.

B cup if they prefer smaller women.

I don't think men really know how it works.

I had to use BoB recently - ordered new lingerie thinking oh I know my size, I'll sister size and get a 42HH. I can fit my whole fist behind it, even on the tightest band. Anyway, I've gone on and found out my correct size. My face was very much this

In a good way.

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By *heelerMan
over a year ago

Northants

"I know about bra sizes from something I saw on TV years ago by somebody who does that sort of measuring for M&S. Luke

M&S still measure the old way unfortunately. They mostly ignore BoB and are trained in the +4 method. "

Next to nothing but the actual boobsize has little to do with the bra size is it the widtb of the back which determines the size.might to talking complete nonsense.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Also, weight distribution of boobs makes such a difference as to what bra style works best. It's something that's overlooked a lot.

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By *ruceyyMan
over a year ago

London

I'm never asking about bra sizes again.

Just, is it a handful?

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By *eavenscentitCouple
over a year ago

barnstaple

I know my size and usually stick to one bra in lots of colours. I need proper support, 38H lovelies here.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve never been measured properly. I should really go and get it done.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"So on the back of Bruceys thread it always drives me crazy to see a bloke say I like a C cup or D cup because it means literally zilch.

But also the amount of women wearing the incorrect btw sizes is crazy!

Previous wearing a 36B until I measured myself properly (boob or bust) and I'm actually a 30FF which fits amazingly despite my doubts.

So I'm curious how many men actually know anything about tit sizes and how many women have tried the boob or bust measuring calculator and how far off where you?

Mrs "

I was in a 38D or DD and now 36FF/G, much better. M&S kept trying to put me in a 40B

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Simple.. Don't wear a bra

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I’ve never been measured properly. I should really go and get it done. "

Go to Bravissimo or do the Boob or Bust one yourself. Avoid M&S etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My family owned a plus sized underwear and bridal shop for years. I was in there from a kid and my mum always complained about women refusing to try on, ordering because ‘they know their size’ and then it not fitting. She could size a woman by eye through a sleeping bag that woman lol

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish

"I’ve never been measured properly. I should really go and get it done.

Go to Bravissimo or do the Boob or Bust one yourself. Avoid M&S etc. "

This, this, this! A million times this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve never been measured properly. I should really go and get it done.

Go to Bravissimo or do the Boob or Bust one yourself. Avoid M&S etc. "

I’ll have a look into it, thank you!

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
over a year ago

Hastings

"All I know is I'm a 325cc both sides.

Seriously I should go get measured again.

Looking at your picks I'd guess about a 32 b nice

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish

"All I know is I'm a 325cc both sides.

Seriously I should go get measured again.

Looking at your picks I'd guess about a 32 b nice "

And there we have exactly what the OP was talking about.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

I'm a 42 G in bra size, the calculator suggests a 42 HH but my saggy spaniel ears tits, don't fill a H nicely, let alone one cup size up, so I'd say the BoB cup calculator is slightly flawed in that sense, the back measurement was spot on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My bra size has changed so much over the years I get measured every 6 months. It’s pretty much staying out now but it’s cost me a fortune over the years!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My family owned a plus sized underwear and bridal shop for years. I was in there from a kid and my mum always complained about women refusing to try on, ordering because ‘they know their size’ and then it not fitting. She could size a woman by eye through a sleeping bag that woman lol"

Wasn’t the one off the rock in bury was it?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"All I know is I'm a 325cc both sides.

Seriously I should go get measured again.

Looking at your picks I'd guess about a 32 b nice "

I wear a 34 D

I'm supposedly a 32 according to M&S but that's so tight I get grumpy.

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish

"I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that."

Go to a good shop like Bravissimo, you would be surprised. My guess for you would have been 28 or 30 band with probably a G cup. So if you think it's wrong it's worth trying some actual bras.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"All I know is I'm a 325cc both sides.

Seriously I should go get measured again.

Looking at your picks I'd guess about a 32 b nice

And there we have exactly what the OP was talking about.

And he was wrong.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Mrs is 34K.

I know lots about bras now cos they cost me a fucking fortune when buy her lingerie.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that.

Go to a good shop like Bravissimo, you would be surprised. My guess for you would have been 28 or 30 band with probably a G cup. So if you think it's wrong it's worth trying some actual bras.

Jx"

So here's the thing....

Isn't bravissimo for big boobed ladies? How can I possibly walk in there and ask to be measured for bras when I don't think I'm big enough to buy their products?

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By *d4fun73Man
over a year ago

Shipley

The only thing I need to know is how to get them off, if they are a two clasp or 3!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wasn’t the one off the rock in bury was it?"

Yes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tickles me how women, who lets face it on the whole always know the answer to everything, don't even know their own bra size

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

"All I know is I'm a 325cc both sides.

Seriously I should go get measured again.

Looking at your picks I'd guess about a 32 b nice

And there we have exactly what the OP was talking about.

I enjoyed it too. Now, ladies, if you'd like to line up, I'll confirm your size by sight and touch.

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By *viatrixWoman
over a year ago

Redhill

I was fitted twice at didferent establishments and given a 32D. I’d always worn a 36 A or B.

I was then uncomfortable for years, with a strap so tight. Reverted to my trusty 36B… sometimes a C now that I’m chunkier

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

Men tend to be very bad at guessing my bra size.

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By *ou only live onceMan
over a year ago

London

Oh, and OP, I know very little, but had watched enough Gok Wan type stuff to know that most women wore the wrong size!

I'd always thought the number was like a waist measurement so was inches...is that right?

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By *d4fun73Man
over a year ago

Shipley

"Men tend to be very bad at guessing my bra size."

42h?

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By *ose-tinted GlassesMan
over a year ago

Glasgow / London

I know almost nothing about bra sizing and wouldn’t pretend that I have a clue. But I’m really, really good at enjoying how boobs feel in my hands. So there’s that.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

The best way to buy a bra is to try them on. I've been to Bravissimo and Debenhams who both had properly trained fitters. They understood that just because the measuring tape said a certain size it didn't mean a particular bra in that size would fit and would bring different sizes to try and that some styles wouldn't fit properly on some women.

The number is the size your body under your breasts, the letter is the size of your breasts. Hence 32DD look bigger than 40A. But as with any item of clothing just because the label says a size it doesn't mean it will fit you properly and there's no harm trying a size up or down.

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By *hunky GentMan
over a year ago

Maldon and Peterborough

"Men tend to be very bad at guessing my bra size."

Motorboat size.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTable OP Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

"I know about bra sizes from something I saw on TV years ago by somebody who does that sort of measuring for M&S. Luke

M&S still measure the old way unfortunately. They mostly ignore BoB and are trained in the +4 method. "

You got there before me.

Mrs

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTable OP Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

"I’ve never been measured properly. I should really go and get it done. "

Look up the boob or bust calculator it's amazing.

Mrs

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish

"I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that.

Go to a good shop like Bravissimo, you would be surprised. My guess for you would have been 28 or 30 band with probably a G cup. So if you think it's wrong it's worth trying some actual bras.

So here's the thing....

Isn't bravissimo for big boobed ladies? How can I possibly walk in there and ask to be measured for bras when I don't think I'm big enough to buy their products?"

You have big boobs. A small band size I reckon. But a bigger cup size. And they stock from D cup upwards so your current size would be catered for if it's correct.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTable OP Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

"I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that."

I thought that too but you'll be surprised I was wearing a 36B and it measured me as a 30FF it fits perfectly, felt a littl tight to begin with but soon used to it.

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm definitely in the wrong bra size. I wear a 36/38 DD most of the time but now my boobs aren't as full and as I've lost weight there is usually a gap in the cup and it doesn't look or feel right but I'm lost wear to go.

I've done the boob or bust but it says 30H or 30HH and that doesn't seem right to me at all, not to mention impossible to find nice bras that are affordable in that size I can imagine. I think it’s because my tits are saggy so when I'm measuring them something is going wrong somewhere?

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By *hellebelleWoman
over a year ago

ashford

"So on the back of Bruceys thread it always drives me crazy to see a bloke say I like a C cup or D cup because it means literally zilch.

But also the amount of women wearing the incorrect btw sizes is crazy!

Previous wearing a 36B until I measured myself properly (boob or bust) and I'm actually a 30FF which fits amazingly despite my doubts.

So I'm curious how many men actually know anything about tit sizes and how many women have tried the boob or bust measuring calculator and how far off where you?

Mrs "

Pretty much like you… for years I wore a 40D, done my BoB sizing and almost fell off the chair when it came up saying a 38H! I was pretty adamant I wasn’t, but under duress I picked one up whilst out shopping and all the way to the changing room was saying to myself that my head would fit better then my tits in the cups!

Let’s just say I had to eat my own words!

The old swoop and scoop meant I filled that bad boy perfectly and must say that my boobs have never looked better since wearing the correct size… all breast tissue where it should be in the front and not down the sides! Lol

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTable OP Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

"The boob or bust calculator asks for dress size. Who the heck knows their dress size? All shops are different.

I'll try it later and put different dress sizes in.

I put in 12 then did it again with 14 same size came out.

Mrs x

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTable OP Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

"All I know is I'm a 325cc both sides.

Seriously I should go get measured again.

Looking at your picks I'd guess about a 32 b nice

And there we have exactly what the OP was talking about.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I just looked at the boobs or bust measuring guide. I think I'd be laughing trying to do it

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

Also I realised my original post hadn't understood the question

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By *odkajemWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

I remember once in M&S years ago I went in to get measured and they measured me not only in my wrong sized bra, they also measured me OVER MY MASSIVE THICK WINTER JUMPER

Needless to say I walked out empty handed of my recommended 44C suggestion

(I'm a 34G ftr so just a bit out like)

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish

"I'm definitely in the wrong bra size. I wear a 36/38 DD most of the time but now my boobs aren't as full and as I've lost weight there is usually a gap in the cup and it doesn't look or feel right but I'm lost wear to go.

The back band will feel tight but the difference in support is amazing. Big cup bras are expensive though

You would need to try them on ideally. The back band needs to do up but feel quite tight. The bit in the middle between your boobs needs to lie flat. Your boobs should be fully in the cup. If the fabric is wrinkling you go down a cup size. If you have "double boob" effect you need to go up cup size/s.

I went from thinking I was an E cup to a G cup.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTable OP Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

"I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that.

Go to a good shop like Bravissimo, you would be surprised. My guess for you would have been 28 or 30 band with probably a G cup. So if you think it's wrong it's worth trying some actual bras.

So here's the thing....

Isn't bravissimo for big boobed ladies? How can I possibly walk in there and ask to be measured for bras when I don't think I'm big enough to buy their products?"

You definitely appear to be a larger cup size than your wearing and a lower band size, it would be a great place to get measured, you bust looks larger than mine and mine is a 30FF sister size 32E I like better in certain styles.

Mrs

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By *romethiousMan
over a year ago

barkston ash

30ff wow all I know is 30 is the back measurement and the ff is cup size am I correct I do love a nice cup size but then again size isn’t everything x

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTable OP Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

"30ff wow all I know is 30 is the back measurement and the ff is cup size am I correct I do love a nice cup size but then again size isn’t everything x"

My tits are fairly average definitely not huge but the sizing is correct

Mrs

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By *oxesMan
over a year ago

Southend, Essex

"So on the back of Bruceys thread it always drives me crazy to see a bloke say I like a C cup or D cup because it means literally zilch.

But also the amount of women wearing the incorrect btw sizes is crazy!

Previous wearing a 36B until I measured myself properly (boob or bust) and I'm actually a 30FF which fits amazingly despite my doubts.

So I'm curious how many men actually know anything about tit sizes and how many women have tried the boob or bust measuring calculator and how far off where you?

Mrs "

All I know (which is probably incorrect because I am a man and I don't need to worry about this) is there is band size an underbust size and a letter I have totally no idea how all this is algortyhmed. Other than a smaller number means slimmer (I think) and the letter means bigger boobs. Oh and their is a Reddit model called Vixen Virago with 28O cup but that's about it.

On other words I know fuck all.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

It's probably right. You are most definitely NOT a D or DD cup, nor a 36 or 38 back. I wear a 36" and I'm way bigger than you back-wise.

There are lots of really good online retailers with sexy and beautiful bras in the bigger cup sizes, they're just not very cheap.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The best way to buy a bra is to try them on. I've been to Bravissimo and Debenhams who both had properly trained fitters. They understood that just because the measuring tape said a certain size it didn't mean a particular bra in that size would fit and would bring different sizes to try and that some styles wouldn't fit properly on some women.

Very much agree about trying them on. Even bra sizes are different these days. Different styles, different manufacturers.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I know very little except that each brand has completely different concepts of sizing and that it makes the whole exercise almost impossible without trying the bras on. My OH ranges from 36A, to 34B, to 32C depending on where the bra comes from…

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

Boob or bust for the win definitely. I wear a 34 or in one style 32 and I'm a size 18/16. When I see slimmer women in 36 bands I do have to stop myself to say are you heck.

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By *odgerMooreMan
over a year ago

Fulwood

"Yep. C and D cup is the generic go to for men when talking about bra size.

B cup if they prefer smaller women.

I don't think men really know how it works.

In a good way. "

36L

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

Oh and to add boob or bust you have to do a nipple test. So they can tell you which style bra is best for your shape boobs.

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

"The boob or bust calculator asks for dress size. Who the heck knows their dress size? All shops are different.

I'll try it later and put different dress sizes in.

It's more so that it will flag up if you're measurement is way off. E.g. A size 10 saying their band size is 36

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By *ontWannaMissASwingCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

The last time I got m&s to measure me they had a real problem working out what size and I ended up sticking with what I have which is a 38E. 40DD in some styles also fits me boob or bust reckons I'm a 34j/jj which I doubt

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

"Yep. C and D cup is the generic go to for men when talking about bra size.

B cup if they prefer smaller women.

I don't think men really know how it works.

In a good way.

36L

No. I'm not far off 36 though. I'm hoping before Christmas I'll be a comfortable 36 so I can buy Honey Birdette lingerie (hopefully my boobs will have gone down more as well). I found my biggest ever bra. 48J.

Never again.

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTable OP Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

"The last time I got m&s to measure me they had a real problem working out what size and I ended up sticking with what I have which is a 38E. 40DD in some styles also fits me boob or bust reckons I'm a 34j/jj which I doubt"

The 34J sounds about right

Mrs

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

That's my size if that's any help at all to you

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTable OP Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

I've taken a pic of my 30FF bra on if anyone is unsure about the bob sizes so you can see just pop me a pm (ladies not men) it sounds huge but isn't, it's the 1st time I've not wanted to rip my bra off at the end of the day

(It's in no way a sexy pic advance warning)

Mrs

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By *ntrigued32Couple
over a year ago

Nottingham

I have no idea what size I currently am. After losing weight it's gone from my breasts massively. I have a range of sizes and styles but non of them fit me correctly. I prefer bra less now days.

Jo.Xx

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTable OP Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

Very much agree about trying them on. Even bra sizes are different these days. Different styles, different manufacturers. "

Totally agree with this, Primark are the worse I have 3x 36 band bras each measure between 30- 38 not one actually is a 36

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm a 46c I think. If anyone has one I can try on I would be very surprised lol

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Many men have no idea about bra sizes because it doesn't usually matter... Cal buys for me based on what I'm wearing at the time.

What is a concern is the number of women wearing ill fitting bras, because they don't know how one should fit.

I was taught how to fit a bra many years ago when working for Littlewoods as a teenager.

It was emphasised that the measurement was just a starting point.

As others have said, different brands and styles fit differently and work with different breast shapes.

I'm normally a 36F/G but have a balcony bra in a 34E cup that fits lovely.

Nita

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames

Question: are bra sizes consistent? I mean, if you usually take a 32 C, will that be the case with every manufacturer?

Or are sizes all over the place like dress sizes, where a 12 in one shop is completely different to a 12 in the shop next door?

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By *ontWannaMissASwingCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

That's my size if that's any help at all to you "

Hmm maybe I need to try and find a 34j to try on, then again maybe I'm best off not knowing. Don't want to replace all my bras again. Gets expensive lol

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTable OP Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

"Question: are bra sizes consistent? I mean, if you usually take a 32 C, will that be the case with every manufacturer?

Or are sizes all over the place like dress sizes, where a 12 in one shop is completely different to a 12 in the shop next door? "

They vary, some places like m&s still do the old +4 from the band size to give a cup size, obviously every woman isn't 4" bigger over the bust, most reputable places are generally more upto date but stil vary a little.

Mrs

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

That's my size if that's any help at all to you

Hmm maybe I need to try and find a 34j to try on, then again maybe I'm best off not knowing. Don't want to replace all my bras again. Gets expensive lol"

Doesn't it just, but there's places like bra stop and belle lingerie where you can buy past seasons bra cheaper than this season's styles.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"Question: are bra sizes consistent? I mean, if you usually take a 32 C, will that be the case with every manufacturer?

Or are sizes all over the place like dress sizes, where a 12 in one shop is completely different to a 12 in the shop next door? "

Sadly, yes they are inconsistent. Though less so in good quality brands, in my experience. It gets harder the larger cup size you need.

Nita

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Would be silly to say I don’t know bra size

Currently 40-42 A

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

"Men tend to be very bad at guessing my bra size.

42h?"

No but fairly close

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames

"Men tend to be very bad at guessing my bra size.

42h?

No but fairly close"

I’d need to have a feel of them to come up with an educated guess. Warm hands!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Question: are bra sizes consistent? I mean, if you usually take a 32 C, will that be the case with every manufacturer?

Or are sizes all over the place like dress sizes, where a 12 in one shop is completely different to a 12 in the shop next door? "

Size are so incostint even in the same shop with the same clothes

Order 16 dress didn’t fit well it did fit but wasn’t much room to move sent it back got a 18 that was far to big so sent it back and thought I just get the 16 and make it a one use only dress got a 16 back and it fitted perfectly

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTable OP Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

"Question: are bra sizes consistent? I mean, if you usually take a 32 C, will that be the case with every manufacturer?

Or are sizes all over the place like dress sizes, where a 12 in one shop is completely different to a 12 in the shop next door?

Size are so incostint even in the same shop with the same clothes

I had this with some trousers recently it drove me crazy!

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Question: are bra sizes consistent? I mean, if you usually take a 32 C, will that be the case with every manufacturer?

Or are sizes all over the place like dress sizes, where a 12 in one shop is completely different to a 12 in the shop next door?

Size are so incostint even in the same shop with the same clothes

I had this with some trousers recently it drove me crazy!

Mrs "

Yip can be a total nightmare to say the least

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The boob or bust calculator asks for dress size. Who the heck knows their dress size? All shops are different.

I'll try it later and put different dress sizes in.

It's more so that it will flag up if you're measurement is way off. E.g. A size 10 saying their band size is 36 "

Aha

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That's my size if that's any help at all to you

Hmm maybe I need to try and find a 34j to try on, then again maybe I'm best off not knowing. Don't want to replace all my bras again. Gets expensive lol"

Think what you're wearing in your pics on 31 July are the perfect solution. No need to worry about cup size with them.

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By *ontWannaMissASwingCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

That's my size if that's any help at all to you

Hmm maybe I need to try and find a 34j to try on, then again maybe I'm best off not knowing. Don't want to replace all my bras again. Gets expensive lol

Think what you're wearing in your pics on 31 July are the perfect solution. No need to worry about cup size with them.

true, although I don't think I can leave the house like that. Need a little more support

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By *ranimallxl5Man
over a year ago

Winchester

It would be handy if the entire world united so that the bra size is standardised

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

"I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that."

Mine says I need a GG or a H they ain't that big

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

Can’t beat a bloody good tit

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

"I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that.

Mine says I need a GG or a H they ain't that big

One cup per inch bigger than your band GG isn't that big really.

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

"I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that.

Mine says I need a GG or a H they ain't that big

One cup per inch bigger than your band GG isn't that big really. "

In tempted to buy a sale one and see how it fits

Tinder

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

"I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that.

Mine says I need a GG or a H they ain't that big

One cup per inch bigger than your band GG isn't that big really.

In tempted to buy a sale one and see how it fits

Tinder "

Been given 2 sizes, calculated 42GG/H and suggested of 40HH/J so off to peruse and see

Tinder

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

"I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that.

Mine says I need a GG or a H they ain't that big

One cup per inch bigger than your band GG isn't that big really.

In tempted to buy a sale one and see how it fits

Tinder "

If you think about it what is GG is 10 inches bigger than your chest? That gives you 5 inch per boob that sticks out from your chest. It really isn't that much

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

"I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that.

Mine says I need a GG or a H they ain't that big

One cup per inch bigger than your band GG isn't that big really.

In tempted to buy a sale one and see how it fits

Tinder

Been given 2 sizes, calculated 42GG/H and suggested of 40HH/J so off to peruse and see

Tinder "

You're about the same dress size as me aren't you? I'm a 34 inch band and I have one brand with stretchy elastic I'm 32.

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By *parkle1974Woman
over a year ago

Leeds

I doubt many men know.

I've never measured my own, always get them done properly x

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

"I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that.

Mine says I need a GG or a H they ain't that big

One cup per inch bigger than your band GG isn't that big really.

In tempted to buy a sale one and see how it fits

Tinder

Been given 2 sizes, calculated 42GG/H and suggested of 40HH/J so off to peruse and see

Tinder

You're about the same dress size as me aren't you? I'm a 34 inch band and I have one brand with stretchy elastic I'm 32. "

Similar ish,I'm a very hourglass, I've got a very broad rib cage, my tight is 39"

Tinder

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTable OP Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

"I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that.

Mine says I need a GG or a H they ain't that big

I think they could be if I'm a FF

Popped some boobs in your box

Mrs

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By *emorefridaCouple
over a year ago

La la land

"I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that.

Mine says I need a GG or a H they ain't that big

One cup per inch bigger than your band GG isn't that big really.

In tempted to buy a sale one and see how it fits

Tinder

Been given 2 sizes, calculated 42GG/H and suggested of 40HH/J so off to peruse and see

Tinder

You're about the same dress size as me aren't you? I'm a 34 inch band and I have one brand with stretchy elastic I'm 32.

Similar ish,I'm a very hourglass, I've got a very broad rib cage, my tight is 39"

Tinder"

I've got a small ribcage to be fair. Try it makes a huge difference to my posture and how dresses and tops fit my boobs. And bonus I look like I have more of a waist. Bravissimo is pretty decent for sizing too if you rather get measured. Just don't to M&S and their plus 4.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that.

Mine says I need a GG or a H they ain't that big

Try it with the recommended band size and see. You might be surprised.

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By *ehindHerEyesCouple
over a year ago

SomewhereOnlyWeKnow

"I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that.

Mine says I need a GG or a H they ain't that big

Try it with the recommended band size and see. You might be surprised. "

I'm going to, fed up of the end of day meh get this bra off

Tinder x

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By *thfloorCouple
over a year ago

Hove

Boobs or Bust has some interesting measuring methods, made me laugh! It gave me a 32GG. Yes I could fit into a 32 band but like a poster above said it's too tight and with long wear quite uncomfortable.

As for the cups, I'm wondering if BoB formula expects a denser breast than mine

(mine are heavy but not so full right now). FTR the ribcage-bust difference I measured was 8", don't think this warrants a GG.

I also suspect that in an effort to rectify the "brand too loose, cups too small" malady, BoB like bravissimo tend to overcorrect the other way.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"I've just tried the BoB measurement.

I don't think I agree with it at all.

Particularly the band size. A 28 is going to give my all sorts of problems.

I tried again and it said a 30. I'm pretty sure that's wrong!

And as for the cup sizes, no way am I that.

Mine says I need a GG or a H they ain't that big

Try it with the recommended band size and see. You might be surprised.

I'm going to, fed up of the end of day meh get this bra off

Tinder x"

For daily wear, I now only wear soft, non wired bras from Pour Moi. Honestly, they give more than enough support and are super soft and comfortable. I agonised over non wired and soft cups but I don't get nipple-age and I think I look just as good in the soft ones in my day to day clothing (mainly dresses for work) as I did in restrictive, uncomfortable wired ones.

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish

For everyday wear for larger boobs, Molke do a style called Flexi. It's non-wired, has loads of hooks on the back so you can sister-size easily. It's not the most attractive but it is so flipping comfy!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Boob or bust told me I was a 28jj

couldn’t bloody breathe!

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By *ruceyyMan
over a year ago

London

"Boob or bust told me I was a 28jj

couldn’t bloody breathe!"

Did they accidentally include former lover now vagina inhabitant JJ, a 28 year old pen salesman from Reading?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Boob or bust told me I was a 28jj

couldn’t bloody breathe!

Did they accidentally include former lover now vagina inhabitant JJ, a 28 year old pen salesman from Reading?"

Oh maybe not. Honestly tho, it really didn’t work for me. I prefer comfort over asphyxiation

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By *ruceyyMan
over a year ago

London

"Boob or bust told me I was a 28jj

couldn’t bloody breathe!

Did they accidentally include former lover now vagina inhabitant JJ, a 28 year old pen salesman from Reading?

Oh maybe not. Honestly tho, it really didn’t work for me. I prefer comfort over asphyxiation

Yeah I like my women breathing too. It's a good compromise.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't wear actual bras, I wear crop tops. And nobody goes near them.

My size is irrelevant.

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

"I don't wear actual bras, I wear crop tops. And nobody goes near them.

My size is irrelevant.

Are they big enough to fit a cock in between?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't wear actual bras, I wear crop tops. And nobody goes near them.

My size is irrelevant.

Are they big enough to fit a cock in between?

Only if you have a 10 inch girth.

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

"I don't wear actual bras, I wear crop tops. And nobody goes near them.

My size is irrelevant.

Are they big enough to fit a cock in between?

Only if you have a 10 inch girth. "

OK, are they big enough to fit 3 cocks in between?

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By *rincess-PeachWoman
over a year ago

irrelevant

I am clueless what size I am and I don't care. I don't wear bras my inbox is shut but odd time it's open i get men "telling" me what size I am. get the fuck out of here

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

"I am clueless what size I am and I don't care. I don't wear bras my inbox is shut but odd time it's open i get men "telling" me what size I am. get the fuck out of here

They’re not bad I suppose

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Always wore a size C until a woman in Ann Summers looked at me fully clothed with a coat on.. like wtf?

and told me I was an E. She was bang on, fits like a glove now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Think the 32/34:/36 etc is the measurement around and the c,d, e etc is the cup size

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I just looked at the boobs or bust measuring guide. I think I'd be laughing trying to do it

. "

I'm going to get a man to do it to me. I mean reaching round the back isn't exactly easy and I think it would end up in all sorts of fun.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oh and to add boob or bust you have to do a nipple test. So they can tell you which style bra is best for your shape boobs. "

What's the nipple test?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When they say take your measurement leaning forward and measure around your titties that includes back right? Not like tie a bow around your two titties whilst you lean?

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By *hellebelleWoman
over a year ago

ashford

"Oh and to add boob or bust you have to do a nipple test. So they can tell you which style bra is best for your shape boobs.

What's the nipple test?"

Basically the nipple test is where you bend over at the waist topless and see where abouts your nipples point.

If your nipples point to your body or feet then you’re full on top so shorter cup bras like demi cups or balconette bras should be better.

If they point straight down then they are even shaped so any bra style would work.

If they point forward towards your head then they are fuller at the bottom then balconette styles work better.

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By *rFoxAndXenoCouple
over a year ago

Weymouth

38KK here, last time I measured myself for a calculator I ended up a 44G supposedly

I don't think so haha!!

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By *dam1971Man
over a year ago

Bedford

"When they say take your measurement leaning forward and measure around your titties that includes back right? Not like tie a bow around your two titties whilst you lean?

You’re right, that part isn’t for the measuring, it’s for the photos you’re sending me

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By *oxesMan
over a year ago

Southend, Essex

"I just looked at the boobs or bust measuring guide. I think I'd be laughing trying to do it

I'm going to get a man to do it to me. I mean reaching round the back isn't exactly easy and I think it would end up in all sorts of fun."

This fits actually doing quite fun.

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By *oxesMan
over a year ago

Southend, Essex

"I just looked at the boobs or bust measuring guide. I think I'd be laughing trying to do it

I'm going to get a man to do it to me. I mean reaching round the back isn't exactly easy and I think it would end up in all sorts of fun.

Sorry typo this does actually sound quite fun.

This fits actually doing quite fun."

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By *ranimallxl5Man
over a year ago

Winchester

"38KK here, last time I measured myself for a calculator I ended up a 44G supposedly

I don't think so haha!!"
. Your poor back do you get plenty of massages

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By *tress toyWoman
over a year ago

leinster

34HH/32j

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By *ewels74Woman
over a year ago

Dundee/Angus/Blackpool

I used to think I was 42c and went in to ann summers and they said they could measure me which they did.

My jaw literally dropped cause I knew I was bigger but went up to 48gg hence my constant back pain I think

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By *rFoxAndXenoCouple
over a year ago

Weymouth

"38KK here, last time I measured myself for a calculator I ended up a 44G supposedly

I don't think so haha!!. Your poor back do you get plenty of massages "

Never once had back pain cos of them, I think my back muscles grew to accommodate them!

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTable OP Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

"When they say take your measurement leaning forward and measure around your titties that includes back right? Not like tie a bow around your two titties whilst you lean?

Yes lean forward and around your back to the fullest part of your busy

Mrs

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTable OP Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

Bust**

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTable OP Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

"I just looked at the boobs or bust measuring guide. I think I'd be laughing trying to do it

I'm going to get a man to do it to me. I mean reaching round the back isn't exactly easy and I think it would end up in all sorts of fun."

The Mr did mine the 1st time he thinks he's a pro now

Mrs

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Meh, boobs are boobs if they're bouncing as she walks towards me then I'm happy but if I follow the glare and see she has no bum I leave the whole scenario as disappointed as I left F after sex

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By *ormalfornorfolkMan
over a year ago

Norwich

My wife is a bravissimo girl…

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