How Do I know what type of Bra I need let alone size?

[Shawn Sunshine]

   I am still confused, as this will be my first time looking into wearing bras. I wore one once in my 20s but it was one time and a girl gave it to me.

So first things first, now i did go into Lane Bryant in 2012 to get a measure and they said I was a 50B at the time. But I have lost weight and gained up top a little. So what is a sure fire way to know?

2nd thing is I want to know what type of bra is good for me and my frame, and what I should absolutely never wear. 

[Emileeeee]

What I did was go to crossdresser.com and use their sizing tool to figure out my size. The size it gives me is a little tight, so I normally bump it up a couple inches. I don't know about cup size. I guessed on that one. That site does offer suggestions and visuals on the size of them though.

[katrinaw]

I bought some cheapies from Kmart/Target (in Australia) to test... I had a rough idea and used the "cheapies" to confirm (actually still have a couple as they are soooo comfortable, these are the 14B's) Can also get away 12B's (sorry 34B's) depending on brand 

As for type, it depends on what you want to wear them under. Personally I go for plunge lines when wearing anything V neck or semi plunge, balconette bras for low necklines, and full or stitch-less for under sweaters and under tees for the latter...

Works for me, Hope that helps

L Katy

[ImagineKate]

I bought a few cheap ones and settled on one or two that are right for me. I'm not really buying expensive ones until I grow into my (more or less) final size. I am 34B but it's getting tight now and I'll probably be a C very soon. I used to wear 36A but it hovers over my chest now and just looks odd. But I keep it for when I am doing laundry and washing all the others.

Oh, and the online calculators are way, way off.

[jeni]

I don't have a need for one yet, but I am hopeful. I started out with a couple of sports bras. Those are easier to size (just S/M/L/XL).