what changed my world

My great-grandmother passed away at 95. I feel so lucky because she gave me so much: resilience, persistence, stubbornness (it does come in handy), her pearls, and… big boobs. Ironically, the latter was NOT a gift. I’m a 30G and bra shopping is a thing; in fact, a very difficult thing. Now I know we all have our crosses to bear in the clothing department. My mom has issues with a big butt and one of my best friends struggles with pant lengths. But…my challenge goes a little beyond because my great-grandmother believed it was not lady-like to discuss breast size. So I never got the important question answered, “Where in the heck do I find a 30G bra?” 

Now I’m so thankful times have changed, and we can openly discuss our issues and help each other out as a community. Yes, #womenhelpingwomen.

So for the ladies who have their bra straps pinch their shoulders, bands riding up on their back, or spillage out the front, you need to learn your actual bra size. I originally thought I was a 34DD by trial and error, but then I got properly measured. It was a life changer.  I went to a shop called Jenette’s Bras (In Los Angeles where I was living). Their tag line is “The alphabet starts at D.” Clearly these are my people!

My world was completely changed, but it came with a large price jump. These bras started at $160 and went up to $400. I bit the bullet and bought two of the cheaper ones in the $125-$175 range. 

Through the years I’ve in no way found “cheap” bras, but I have found ones that are around $80-$100. Plus, my all time favorite t-shirt bra on Amazon that ranges between $35.68 - $77.63.

Fantasie Women's Rebecca Underwire Spacer Molded Bra

I know there are other ladies out there like me or mothers of daughters that are...well, endowed. So to save you all from the plight of the ill fitting bra, click here for exact instructions on how to find your actual bras size.

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