Breast development

[Rayna]

You have been on HRT for only 1.5 months. Your breast buds should be forming and your nipples going from tingles to fully inflamed. It's a marathon not a sprint. Almost three years in, my aureola's and nipples are maturing. I have nice C cups and really don't want too much bigger. Of course everybody is different and you may experience some other factors. I too started in my mid 60's. I refuse to wear "granny" clothes and until I wrinkle up like a prune I'm wearing makeup.

I really like your new avatar, Dawn!

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[Linde]

I noticed that I have a good two to two and half inches difference now between the measurements across my nipples and across my underbust.  My B cup bra is filled out now moe than ever!    

I do need to get another bra as I threw out an worn-out one earlier this month and I only have one bra now.  It is a Bali.

Any "make and model of bra" suggestions are welcomed!  Are underwire bras uncomfortable?

Chrissy

My girls seem to be still growing. I need new ones every few months.  I don't want to buy costly contraptions.  I go either to Walmart, but mostly on Amazon.  I always buy a white, a skin color and a black bra to have something for under all my stuff.  I currently buy only the more soft, close to sports bra, versions.

[zirconia]

Most women think underwires are uncomfortable. So do I You should only need them if your breasts slip out of the bra, or for certain pushup models. Typically used by women at D or above.

Underwires should not be at all uncomfortable if they fit. The wire curve must fit the curve of the under-breast, and be positioned correctly... and of course the rest of the bra must also be the right shape and size.

The bra is one of the most structured/engineered articles of clothing on the market today. There are literally thousands of size and shape variations—including the cross-section of the rib cage and breast shape and position. Thus, you really can't/mustn't choose just by cup and band size. If the entirety does not fit, even the best bra will be as uncomfortable as any other article tailored for someone not your size and shape.

On the other hand, a well fitting one should be practically unnoticeable.

[mm]

zirconia, you are so correct. Every bra style and manufacture is different.  Best way to  find the correct bra is try on many different sizes and styles until you find one that fit and moves with you and as zironia said the right one will feel like you not even wearing most of the time.  Underwire styles are great for someone needing the support or want to raise them up. Again it may take some looking to find the right one for you.  I have spent over an hour trying on bras until I found one that I liked.

[ChrissyRyan]

Most women think underwires are uncomfortable. So do I You should only need them if your breasts slip out of the bra, or for certain pushup models. Typically used by women at D or above.

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Thank you Randy.

Chrissy

[Rayna]

Thank you zirconia and mm. I obviously have never tried that hard for a good fit, and neither has my wife or many of her friends. But sounds like it can be done and is probably worthwhile.

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[Northern Star Girl]

Most women think underwires are uncomfortable. So do I You should only need them if your breasts slip out of the bra, or for certain pushup models. Typically used by women at D or above.

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@RandyL
Dear Randy:
Most of my bras are underwire, I like how they shape my front "display"   .... exceptions are my sports bras.   
I am a full C-Cup and I do not find the underwire bras uncomfortable at all.   

But of course as @zirconia stated in her reply post, if the fit is correct then they should not be uncomfortable.
HUGS,
Danielle

[Linde]

zirconia, you are so correct. Every bra style and manufacture is different.  Best way to  find the correct bra is try on many different sizes and styles until you find one that fit and moves with you and as zironia said the right one will feel like you not even wearing most of the time.  Underwire styles are great for someone needing the support or want to raise them up. Again it may take some looking to find the right one for you.  I have spent over an hour trying on bras until I found one that I liked.

All bras feel uncomfortable if the outside temps approach 100º!  With temps like this, the best bra is no bra, and one even wishes the boobs would not be able to hold a pencil in the air.  Even those skin folds are just two skin folds to many!

[ChrissyRyan]

Underwires should not be at all uncomfortable if they fit. The wire curve must fit the curve of the under-breast, and be positioned correctly... and of course the rest of the bra must also be the right shape and size.

The bra is one of the most structured/engineered articles of clothing on the market today. There are literally thousands of size and shape variations—including the cross-section of the rib cage and breast shape and position. Thus, you really can't/mustn't choose just by cup and band size. If the entirety does not fit, even the best bra will be as uncomfortable as any other article tailored for someone not your size and shape.

On the other hand, a well fitting one should be practically unnoticeable.

Thank you Zirconia!

Chrissy

[ChrissyRyan]

@RandyL
Dear Randy:
Most of my bras are underwire, I like how they shape my front "display"   .... exceptions are my sports bras.   
I am a full C-Cup and I do not find the underwire bras uncomfortable at all.   

But of course as @zirconia stated in her reply post, if the fit is correct then they should not be uncomfortable.
HUGS,
Danielle

Danielle,

Thank you for your reply.   

Chrissy

[AnneK]

All bras feel uncomfortable if the outside temps approach 100º!

100º C or F? 

[Linde]

100º C or F? 

100º C would kind of shrivel me up, and render me edible for the alligators around here!

I am in southern Florida, and we would measure it 100º F

[Devlyn]

Herbs are not compatible with the human body in a lot of cases and in case of over consumption.
Phytoestrogens are so low in estrogenic-activity that you would have to take pounds and pounds of them to achieve small results.
Anyone wanting breast growth and other feminizing changes, would be better to go to their GP and explain the situation. Many doctors don't require psychiatric approval anymore for HRT, these days. My doctor didn't require it at all. Got my HRT prescription on the first visit after 15 minutes.
Gatekeeping is becoming rare in most developed countries these days.

That wasn't my experience at all. I was taking a relatively small amount of herbal supplements and took this photo the day I was going to see my doctor about prescription HRT.

[Courtney G]

That wasn't my experience at all. I was taking a relatively small amount of herbal supplements and took this photo the day I was going to see my doctor about prescription HRT.

Same for me. I was getting a lot of development on herbs. Unfortunately, unsupervised intake of an estrogenic compound led to a blood clot in my leg, which could have killed me. In my opinion, pharma HRT is much safer that herbal compounds of questionable origin - and easy to get in many states. In my opinion, if you feel strongly enough about transitioning to want to take something, you might as well see a doc and do it with professional guidance.

[Devlyn]

Big hug! Sorry to hear about your blood clot.

That's essentially what I told my doctor: "I'm too old to keep taking things without knowing what's going on inside me. I want you to supervise my HRT."

The first thing she said was "We'll get you right on HRT after a blood test. Now I want to know about those supplements, cuz DAYUM!" 

Hugs, Devlyn

[Courtney G]

Big hug! Sorry to hear about your blood clot.

That's essentially what I told my doctor: "I'm too old to keep taking things without knowing what's going on inside me. I want you to supervise my HRT."

The first thing she said was "We'll get you right on HRT after a blood test. Now I want to know about those supplements, cuz DAYUM!" 

Hugs, Devlyn

Thanks! That's a super cute outfit, by the way.

I get that. When I used to lurk here, I was quite surprised at how many people completely dismissed the herbal route. It wasn't just "you can't talk about them because they might not be safe"; it was "you can't talk about them because they're all wrong and they don't work at all." That kind of closed-mindedness is very off-putting to me.

That said, we're putting drugs into our bodies, the result of which can have very serious consequences. For many locations, pharma HRT is easier to acquire than ever, so that's the smart route.

[ChrissyRyan]

It is very affirming to have breast development for sure.  I have had spurts.

Chrissy

[D'Amalie]

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It is very affirming to have breast development for sure.  I have had spurts.

Chrissy
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Adamantly agree!  My fifth year, they feel like I've had them for ever!  C cups in one brand B in another, D in yet another.   And I like underwires, front clip!  Glamorise.  I've a drawer full, all types.  Push up to daly wear T-shirt style.  Its all about the fit, regardless of manufacturer's sizings.  Find a manufacturer or 2 and don't worry about size.  It will come.  One way or another.

[Sarah B]

The ultimate question for us ladies, which type of bra do we choose.  Wired bra versus non-wired bra?  Long story short, I wear cotton non-wired sports bras, pretty much all the time.  Except on special occasions, I wear something special.

I remember in my earlier days choosing bras, wired, and with color and thrills to boot.  What women does not want to feel sexy when wearing bras?  To be honest, it's totally up to you, what you choose, whether a wired style or a non-wired one. Each style comes with their own set of pros and cons.

For me wired bras were a pain for general use, wired poked out of the material and were basically used to support larger breasts, my breasts are not that large only a C cup and the materials used did not soak up perspiration.

I needed bras that soaked up perspiration. The reason being I do a lot of swimming and when you exercise your body heats up and perspiration ensues and as a result my body has become very efficient at releasing heat.  So eventually I ended up with non-wired, cotton sports bra.

So pick your bra based on your need, your outfit and the kind of support you're looking for. Wired bras for medium to larger sized breasts, while non-wired styles for the smaller breasts.  That does not mean  small breasts cannot have a wired style or vice versa.  You can base your choice on the occasion such as a wireless bra works for lounging around at home, while a wired bra will work for an evening out or dinner date.

Unless of course you need a "over the shoulder boulder holder", in which case I cannot help you there.

Best wishes and make sure they are comfortable to wear.
Sarah B