Have you ever wondered about bra sizes?

[Lisabtrucking]

Have you ever wondered why A, B, C, D, DD, E, F, G, and H are the letters used to define bra sizes? If you have wondered why, but couldn't figure out what the letters stood for, it is about time you became informed!



(A} Almost Boobs...

{B} Barely there.

{C} Can't Complain!

{D} Dang!

{DD} Double dang!

{E} Enormous!

{F} Fake.

{G} Get a Reduction.

{H} Help me, I've fallen and I can't get up !

[liberalhistorian]

1. LOL!

That about sums it up for me. I'm a natural 44DD who often wishes I were much smaller, frankly. All those women wanting breast implants have no idea what they're in for. It was a total nightmare when I was pregnant, too, they hurt like hell for four solid months.

[RevCheesehead]

2. me, too.

"my cups runneth over." :)

[MrSandman]

3. Now I know...

I've lways wondered.:crazy:

[mark414]

4. i mostly just wonder about

what's underneath

:evilgrin:

ok i will take my chauvinism elsewhere now

[Goldmund]

6. How is that chauvinism?

[KitchenWitch]

5. ROFLMFAO

I am a 40 DD to DDD/E depending on the bra, What a nightmare shopping for bras is. I want a breast reduction but I do not want to go through with another major surgery (I am a cancer survivor, several exploratories and two total hip replacements {same hip})

[Lone Pawn]

7. With your avatar...

kinda weird imagining hearing Wellstone say that.

[KitchenWitch]

8. LOL

true, but Wellstone IS my hero

[RevCheesehead]

9. See? The dem. women are (ahem) "gifted" in many ways!

Have you ever seen a repug woman with large breasts?
(sorry, the men don't count, cause Rove is at least a C-cup.)

[Not_Giving_Up]

11. I'm not so gifted in that department

That's OK though...When guys talk to me, they look at my face.

[KitchenWitch]

12. while I have to keep saying "Hey, I am up here!"

Does not help that I am also exceptionally tall, so the "girls" are nearly eye level for many folks.

[Not_Giving_Up]

14. LOL...My son used to proudly tell people

"I'm as tall as mommy's boobies." Great kid, can you grow some more?? Quickly!!!

he's now almost as tall as I am, and he's only eleven!

[loudestchick]

39. My daughter once told a group of people "I love my mom's boobies

their big and soft...like pillows." I wasn't there at the time. Evidently my husband produced a picture to verify her claims. Out of the mouths of babes. Damnnit!

[Patiod]

22. I used to have to tell short guys I'd slow dance with them

but only if they promised not to turn their heads.

[Bridget Burke]

19. I'm sure there are well-endowed Republican women...

They can afford the best that money can buy.

(By the way, the fake-tit business began in Houston--ignore those Dallasites!)

[Doctor_J]

31. Jessica Simpson

who's dad proudly proclaims, "You can't hide those suckers - she's got double-D's".

[loudestchick]

36. Her dad? Excuse me. (see below)

:puke:

[Doctor_J]

38. yup

http://www.realityblurred.com/realitytv/archives/newlyweds_nick_and_jessica/2004_Dec_15_joe_simpson_gq

a little creepy, even by repub standards.

[loudestchick]

27. My reduction was the best decision I could have made. I was out of it

for about a week. Then, no more back pain, bras that fit! Talk to a plastic surgeon. :hi:

[Dirk39]

10. It seems to be easy in the USA...

from reading your post, I guess in about 5 years I would become a professional. But in Europe, we have even more complex numbers combined with the letters. Ranging from 75A to Double-D 80 c.

I immigrate!

Helpless in Germany,
Dirk

[Dirk39]

13. Women...

Women take themselves too seriously. If guys were women, we would have about at least 890 different pants-sizes. 3 Letters combined with 20 Numbers in every combination possible.

Hiding in Germany,
Dirk

[SarahB]

15. Bra sizing tips....

For the band size, measure around the body, just under the arms, with a measuring tape. Remember to stand up straight and breathe normally. If the measurement is an uneven number, round up to the next even number.

To determine your cup size, you'll need to measure around your body at the fullest part of the bust. Be certain the measuring tape is secure against your back.

Subtract the first measurement (the underarm measurement) from the second measurement (the bust) and look at the following chart to determine your cup size.

Difference Between
Bust and Band Measurement- Cup Size
Up to 1" larger- A
Up to 2" larger- B
Up to 3" larger- C
Up to 4" larger- D
Up to 5" larger- DD/E
Up to 6" larger- F/DDD
Up to 7" larger- G
Up to 8" larger- H


I went around with badly fitting bras for years (uncomfortable to say the least) and nope, not telling. :D

[redqueen]

20. Under the ARM?

Not under the boobs?

I thought the band measurement was for the part that goes around your chest just under the boobage, hence my assumption that you would measure under the boobs.

Geez... to think I've been doing it wrong all this time!

[SarahB]

21. I've seen it both ways.

Something about under the boob where you have to add 3 inches gets me confused though, so I find this works better. My straps don't fall down anymore anyway. :D

[redqueen]

23. hahahahha

I went to some specialty store where they fit you, so I just kept trying on the bras the saleslady brought until I found one that fit. She didn't even bother with the measuring thing. Guess she's got a good eye.

[TahitiNut]

34. "measure under the boobs"???

(Hmmm...) Well, for women my age that's their waist size. :evilgrin:

[kclown]

16. How the Sweetheart Neckline got its name

"Nice boobs, sweetheart."

[Samurai_Writer]

17. I have a friend who wears a 'K'

I kid you not. I don't know how that woman can walk upright and not have a broken back, but she does. Seeing her without a bra is a bit scary, though... and that is coming from someone who is a DD.

Peace,
Bella

[barb162]

25. does she have dents on her shoulders

[Parche]

18. bra sizes

We all have to keep abreast of the situation

[Bluebear]

24. The WTI thread LOL

[loudestchick]

26. I was a 42 I...then I had my reduction. 40 C is wonderful!

I love my perky boobs!:hi:

[Doctor_J]

28. yes, 40C is wonderful

:evilgrin:

[steve2470]

29. I just love this thread :-) nt

[Doctor_J]

32. yes, though our women may just be bragging

I think photos should accompany these claims ;-)

[steve2470]

33. I second that motion ! hehe nt

[Sgent]

37. Breast reduction

There is a new surgery that uses ultrasound to loosen the fat tissue, rather than the traditional method. There is almost no scarring, and it is very easy recovery.

I know they are doing this at Tulane, and the professor who developed the technique is at Vanderbuilt. I know my sister had this and was extraordianrily imrpessed. My aunt had a traditional reduction and had huge problems with it.

[yellowdogintexas]

30. i wear a 38 DDD (E) but I am pretty sure I could actually wear

a 36 F because I have a small ribcage and though I am over weight, not a great deal of fat on my back.

I have dents in my shoulders that are quite visible

blouses that fit in the shoulders and sleeve length can't be buttoned.

Forget about a shirtwaist type dress, the boobs pull the waistline up to the bottom of my rib cage. My natural waist is far closer to my hips.

backaches, neck aches

my daughter prays that she doesn't have a growth spurt in her boobs like I did at around her age. She is perfectly balanced and would like to stay that way

[loudestchick]

35. I really feel for you. Large breasts are a pain in the neck, shoulders

and back.

[Radical Activist]

40. bras were my main course of study in college

I still like to keep up to date with continuing education.