Why do you think girls are so unwilling to accept that they're wearing the wrong bra size?

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Massageman · Accepted Answer

Let's not put ALL the blame on the gals. They've been fighting an uphill battle with manufacturers and retailers for a while now.

Manufacturers-
Want to make a profit? Less labor and less material = More money.
Forget about cup piecing or stitching in mass-produced bras.
It's cut. It's post-formed (many cups are now just formed-foam-sheeting), not petalled and circular-stitched as with "bullet-bras", etc., from the 50's-60's.
Have the work done in the third-world countries.
Use less size variations. Instead of discrete inch size bands and A-B-C-D cups, some makers now have "everyday bras" with small, medium and large sizes with stretchy cups- THREE sizes- instead of 20 (5 bands x 4 cups).

Retailers-Professional corsetieres are on the endangered retailer species list. Usually relatively small shops, the corsetieres have been largely overshadowed by big box stores such as Wal-Mart, Costco, etc. And it's not like these stores have a certified fitter at every location every hour they are open. They might not even have a dedicated retail So the gals just go to their big box or clothing retailer, try on a couple , and take the one that is least objectionable.

Gals, then, the only recourse is to shop at smaller stores, being a bit more flexible in what you will accept. Seek the help of an experienced fitter, write down the band and overbust size when they mention each item, and keep the info handy,

Xcommunicated · Accepted Answer

There is huge pressure on ladies (starting from teens at least). Fitting in having similar sizes. I think a lot of it starts in high school. then they may get mis-sized or unwilling to get resized throughout life as our bodies change.

my wife went through this. I had to constantly tell her I don’t care what size it is as long as you are comfortable, it’s sexy, you’ll put it on and take it off for me. 😂

but getting a bigger one may make you feel like you’re gaining weight. Wearing a smaller one may be embarrassing for size. Women really have a no win scenario and need confidence and lots of positive encouragement. And people who know what they are doing in those stores and departments that specialize in this stuff.

iseekpinetrees · Accepted Answer

I used to be a bra specialist and this was funny to see. a lot of women are aware they are wearing the wrong size but many bras have certain aspects that are beneficial to others. Like bigger women don't get many pretty bras that are cheap. So they'll find smaller cute patterned ones. Also certain straps are wide someone will look for skinny straps on a bra they don't fit well cause it'll fit tank tops better etc. Let's face it its a bitch to find a good bra so many of us go for ones that fit our needs or standards.

FocusOfSuspicion · Accepted Answer

I don’t have an issue admitting it. I lost 25 lbs. my bras are too big now, but they’re too expensive to just replace.

MrOracle · Answer

I don't know, but I've literally told at least two dozen women that they were wearing the wrong bra size, and a couple of them I even went shopping with them to get the right size. There was always resistance at first, but most were VERY appreciative once they had the right size and it was actually far more comfortable and far more supportive.

NamerOfStars · Answer

Well, I suspect when they hear it from guys, they think we're just being lecherous; that we just want to see their breasts. Our society has some very warped ideas about sex when it gives the impression that lust and compassion are mutually exclusive.

SarahP080102 · Answer

Why are you so obsessed with this shit, but always ask and comment anonymously?

Lynx122 · Answer

Are they?

Anon_deals · Answer

I simply have no choice. My boobs are too small for normal bras

bowenw · Answer

I assume some wear them too small to provide added cleavage. Also, some requiring sizes that aren't available at typical retailers may not want to spend the money for good fitting from specialty stores.