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confusion over dome sizing
January 9 2008 at 12:06 PM Tori (no login)
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Am quite surprised as I just went on to brava size conversion page to see what size domes they would recommend for me. After putting in my measurements it said medium-wide, large. My domes are narrow, large. It seem odd that it wuld come out with medium or wide domes as I take a 32 bra and always where it on the tightest hook! Unfortunately I can't afford replacement domes yet, and I think these ones fit me ok. But its made me think that when I grow out and get extra large I should get them in width medium or large? I don't know if anyone else has found this after putting in there measurements. Apparently after I've got another 1/2-1 inch of growth I'll need to get extra large.
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Louise
(no login) Re: confusion over dome sizing January 9 2008, 6:27 PM
I was a loose 32B (probably nearer an A) so I assumed I would need whatever was the smallest size they came in but they advised narrow large not narrow medium and I went up to narrow XL in 6 weeks. I could still use the large until about 12 weeks but then they were squashed full at the end of the session so I'd use the large for a couple of hours then put the XL on overnight. Now the large are full pretty much straight away if I suck hard or after about 30 mins so I only use the XL and I'm 0.5 inches from the end or touching after 13 hours.
I was told that underbust greater than 29.5 meant you need wide, 28-29.5 was narrow and less than 28 was too small to get a seal with any, my underbust is now 26.5-27 and I've never had problems with the seal. I think B cup is large and C cup is XL, you're getting less effect if your skin is pressing up against the plastic and even less if they're squashed up against the end. A 28 underbust corresponds to a 32 band bra but if you've had your bras quite a while they may have got stretched (I have some old ones that are huge!). It's up to you if you want to get the narrow XL and see if you grow out of them lengthwise or risk the wide XL and risk not getting a seal - personally I'd go for the narrow then at least you know you'll be able to use them.
p.s. the Brava dome calculating site gave me all sorts of weird answers so I'm not sure it's that accurate!
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Tori
(no login) Re: confusion over dome sizing January 10 2008, 10:44 AM
ah right. Well I measure 30 inchs underbust so thats prob why I've been able to get away with wearing narrow. Often when I measure for bras I come halfway between a 32 and 34 band size, so thats the awkwardness! Bust I'm measuring 35 inchs, I got my boyfriend to measure me and that was about 10 hours after wearing brava. Is there not a medium width of domes, that wuld be better. Dont want to risk not being able to get a seal with wide. I'm still trying to find somewhere to buy them from or someone on by behalf to get them for me, its a right pain!
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Tori
(no login) Re: confusion over dome sizing January 10 2008, 12:01 PM
Well I just measured myself not trusting my boyfriends measurements! Came out with just under 28.5 underbust measurement! So from what ur saying narrow should be fine. I thought he was holding the tape measure really loosely at the time! Checked the bust measurement thats still 35. Brava page still saying I need wide, but from what ur saying I shouldn't need bigger than narrow.
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Louise
(Login Louise1982)
SENIOR MEMBER Re: confusion over dome sizing January 10 2008, 12:30 PM
Men! The main thing is to do it in front of a mirror standing sideways so you can check the tape is even all the way round, if it's low on your back you get a smaller measurement. It's difficult to say about narrow XL vs wide XL - you are bigger than me so you may grow put of the narrow but have a better chance of sealing in the wide. The XLs I have bend in a bit when you suck hard because they are too deep to remain stiff - this would probably help you seal if they were a bit big. The measurements you gave are they the minimum measurement when you breathe right out or just standing normally?
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Tori
(no login) Re: confusion over dome sizing January 10 2008, 2:33 PM
They were the measurements I got when standing normally. Yep I did it in front of a mirror to make sure it was even, best way I think. I have a bit of time to debate whether to get narrow or wide before I grow out of these, I just want to make the best choice! Thanks for all your advice, its been really helpful.
January 9 2008 at 12:06 PM Tori (no login)
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Am quite surprised as I just went on to brava size conversion page to see what size domes they would recommend for me. After putting in my measurements it said medium-wide, large. My domes are narrow, large. It seem odd that it wuld come out with medium or wide domes as I take a 32 bra and always where it on the tightest hook! Unfortunately I can't afford replacement domes yet, and I think these ones fit me ok. But its made me think that when I grow out and get extra large I should get them in width medium or large? I don't know if anyone else has found this after putting in there measurements. Apparently after I've got another 1/2-1 inch of growth I'll need to get extra large.
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Louise
(no login) Re: confusion over dome sizing January 9 2008, 6:27 PM
I was a loose 32B (probably nearer an A) so I assumed I would need whatever was the smallest size they came in but they advised narrow large not narrow medium and I went up to narrow XL in 6 weeks. I could still use the large until about 12 weeks but then they were squashed full at the end of the session so I'd use the large for a couple of hours then put the XL on overnight. Now the large are full pretty much straight away if I suck hard or after about 30 mins so I only use the XL and I'm 0.5 inches from the end or touching after 13 hours.
I was told that underbust greater than 29.5 meant you need wide, 28-29.5 was narrow and less than 28 was too small to get a seal with any, my underbust is now 26.5-27 and I've never had problems with the seal. I think B cup is large and C cup is XL, you're getting less effect if your skin is pressing up against the plastic and even less if they're squashed up against the end. A 28 underbust corresponds to a 32 band bra but if you've had your bras quite a while they may have got stretched (I have some old ones that are huge!). It's up to you if you want to get the narrow XL and see if you grow out of them lengthwise or risk the wide XL and risk not getting a seal - personally I'd go for the narrow then at least you know you'll be able to use them.
p.s. the Brava dome calculating site gave me all sorts of weird answers so I'm not sure it's that accurate!
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Tori
(no login) Re: confusion over dome sizing January 10 2008, 10:44 AM
ah right. Well I measure 30 inchs underbust so thats prob why I've been able to get away with wearing narrow. Often when I measure for bras I come halfway between a 32 and 34 band size, so thats the awkwardness! Bust I'm measuring 35 inchs, I got my boyfriend to measure me and that was about 10 hours after wearing brava. Is there not a medium width of domes, that wuld be better. Dont want to risk not being able to get a seal with wide. I'm still trying to find somewhere to buy them from or someone on by behalf to get them for me, its a right pain!
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Tori
(no login) Re: confusion over dome sizing January 10 2008, 12:01 PM
Well I just measured myself not trusting my boyfriends measurements! Came out with just under 28.5 underbust measurement! So from what ur saying narrow should be fine. I thought he was holding the tape measure really loosely at the time! Checked the bust measurement thats still 35. Brava page still saying I need wide, but from what ur saying I shouldn't need bigger than narrow.
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Louise
(Login Louise1982)
SENIOR MEMBER Re: confusion over dome sizing January 10 2008, 12:30 PM
Men! The main thing is to do it in front of a mirror standing sideways so you can check the tape is even all the way round, if it's low on your back you get a smaller measurement. It's difficult to say about narrow XL vs wide XL - you are bigger than me so you may grow put of the narrow but have a better chance of sealing in the wide. The XLs I have bend in a bit when you suck hard because they are too deep to remain stiff - this would probably help you seal if they were a bit big. The measurements you gave are they the minimum measurement when you breathe right out or just standing normally?
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Tori
(no login) Re: confusion over dome sizing January 10 2008, 2:33 PM
They were the measurements I got when standing normally. Yep I did it in front of a mirror to make sure it was even, best way I think. I have a bit of time to debate whether to get narrow or wide before I grow out of these, I just want to make the best choice! Thanks for all your advice, its been really helpful.