For the majority of the time that I was going through puberty (around 13) my mom was in and out of the hospital, so I forced my big brother to take (he was about 15) me bra shopping for the first time. He had no idea what he was doing so he watched all these videos. Now he’s at college and I made a joke about how he must like looking at boobs for me... then he told me he’s gay 🏳️🌈 Imao
I'm SO glad you made this video! I really struggle with body image because of my boobs and it's so nice to see someone publicly talk about having large boobs! lots of love!x
Aw this video made me super happy. I'm in a 33 DDD US sizing bras from VS at age 20 and I grew up with bigger boobs so this helps to see more representation especially when it previously felt like there was so little. I'm glad you talked about changes with your bra sizes because from one year to another especially within my first two years of college I fluctuated weight wise. I hope this encourages other to talk about more real life problems such as these. Thanks and keep up the great work!
I’m a 38G and my friends will look at cute ones from hollister or o neil and places like that and I couldn’t fit into those when my boobs were small for me
I was wearing a 32C and sometimes down to a 34B for a good 4 years of my life and I kept getting bikinis which literally would cover maybe a quarter of my boobs and it was so confusing. Then I got fitted for the first time and told me I was a 32E tried one on and it was the (mostly) perfect fit. Not the largest ever but the sudden size jump actually made my jaw drop in the fitting room. Also explained why bikinis never fit, though they still don't now, 1 jump and they are out
We wear about the same size and have a similar body frame! I’m 5’2 and wear a 30H in UK sizes and the only bras i’ve found that sit flush on my chest are plunge bras with a side support panel & no padding. Regular balconettes are cut too high for my frame so the wires usually come up too high on my chest and in my armpits. Hope this helps someone!
Ophelia Kaufmann yeah! I usually buy my bras online from places like that. But i live in Texas so it’s tough to find any brick and mortar shop that sells my size :/
I was literally saying “bravissimo” all the time up until you mentioned it. The store helped my own journey to being comfortable with my chest. The bras they stock fit so much better compared so going to M&S or somewhere where they’d just up my chest size and put me in an E cup
@@hannahwitton I saw you put text under 10:18 right after it cut out, so I went back to see what the advice was. Now I feel dumb. I helped the problem.
As a Bravissimo fitter I'm super impressed, this is really informative for those who maybe are a bit nervous to come and speak to a bra fitter in person! (also, you should be able to find at least one bra in the world with wires that sit nice and flat in the middle, but you most likely carry your fullness in the middle which can cause wires to leave a little gap in this area - definitely don't give up hope yet!) x
Oh man, I can't even imagine. Can you just, like, walk in to an H&M and grab a bra that looks good? In my head, that's what I enviously imagine smaller chested ppl being able to do 🤣
I actually really enjoyed your honestly and forwardness in that original video.. It was in my recommended and it was how I found your channel.. I have watched almost all your videos sense then And even as a male have really enjoyed the Hormone Diaries.. And just who you are portrayed through your work on TH-cam.. I really enjoy watching and learning from you and am glad i stumbled across that original video.. And found Respect for you from then.. Really good to hear from you Hannah
My most memorable one happened when I was struggling so bad with body confidence issues but I saw Melanie Murphy with a dark green bra in an Anne summers video so I actually went into Anne summers and went to try it on and I kid you not I felt like a total goddess and it was the first time in months that I felt even the slightest bit confident and it changed a lot about the way I viewed myself.
I had a revelation when I went to a shop specialized in big cup bras - no, I was not D cup like I thought I was but a G! All these years wearing the wrong size of bras and I am 38! Thank you for this video which is really helpful - there are not many available on the internet and even less when it comes to bigger cups. And as a bonus, yours is very fun! 😄
THANK you! I've only ever heard people saying how lucky I should feel for being thin, but having a large chest, and your videos about bewbs are so validating :) they are not all sunshine and rainbows!
Thank you so much for this video! I have struggled ever since I was about eight with loathing my breasts. I could never fit in clothes like my friends which killed me because man, I love clothes. And I’ve generally always been pretty ashamed of how they look and their size. But hearing you talk so confidently about the ins and outs of the larger breasted spectrum is such a breath of fresh air. Thank you!!!
Thank You for this informative & fun video! Im a new subscriber (Found You from your collab with Sierra Schultzie!) I’ve had VERY similar big boobie struggles for MANY YEARS! I was literally the FIRST girl with a chest & by the time I was 18 had 32D/DD boobs! (Now as a 37 year old mama I’m a 34DD/E after age, gravity, nursing a baby & then early menopause after a hysterectomy took it’s toll!) It feels very good knowing some of the issues I’ve dealt with are actually COMMON...It can be very disheartening as most people do not understand that having naturally large knockers can be a curse NOT A BLESSING!!! I GREATLY appreciated your video & plan on trying Freya bras ASAP too! You definitely have a new supporter in me! Cheers! 💛
I haven't finished this video, but I'd also say that once you get sized don't be afraid to get another opinion. Like Hannah said, you may be one size in one company's bras, but a slightly different size in another company's.
Absolutely agree, 2 friends of mine went to the same place with visually completely different size but both came out as a 34D. So we got 2 bras in this size from different brands and they both fitted both of them completely differently. All comes down to the brand and style. Also sometimes different places use different techniques for fitting, some use tape measures and some do look
Definitely - when shopping anywhere that offers free bra fitting I would suggest getting bras checked before you buy them, it only takes a couple of minutes and saves you buying something only for it to sit in a drawer because it doesn't fit as well as your other bras.
@@xDymond Yup. Implant and 'foot' size matters (as in, how high up your ribcage do your boobs sit, are they wide and flat or narrow and long? etc) it influences everything, like where will the wires/band/straps end up. My boobs sit relatively high up and are narrow so many bras will have wires that are too long and poke me in the arm. Not the armpit, the arm. the cups are too wide, and the wire too long. Not all brands/styles/models work with all kinds of boobs.
I have small boobs and I still can't find a bra where the middle sits flat against my chest. I personally think it's because mine are not exactly the same size hahaha
Same lol I’ve switched to wireless bras though (there are actually ones that do give support, even for my E cup 😅) would recommend anyone try those if they’re having trouble finding bras that fit
I have - but I'm 32C and have really wide-set boobs. Like, you fit another boob in its entirety between what I have. If they were closer together, I'd be screwed.
Yeah, the gore sitting flat is generally speaking not a thing for people with closer set boobs. I've got an almost three fingers wide space between mine so it's not been a problem for me, but I have friends who exclusively wear plunge bras bc the gore just gets in the way for them!
Thank you for your tips!!! I have the same "problem" (small waist but bigger boobs). I got fitted in a small local shop that specializes in big cups, but even they didn't have more than 2-3 bras in that size. Found no other good stores or German online shops either. Sooo after years of desperate search, you naming bravissimo was a life changer!! Currently sitting here in my big pile of Panache bras in every colour
10:18 I've noticed some text but I was playing the video at 1.75 speed so I couldn't read in time, I rewinded, I read, I felt like I fell in an ingenious trap
that folding back the fabric to hook the strap is brilliant! I have always struggled to get my sports bras done up because I refused to buy a bigger band size 😂😂 will definitely be trying it
It will wear out bras much much faster though (as does machine washing, washing too hot etc) and if a bra costs you an arm and your firstborn you are loathe to ruin them so fast. I am at least, I only hand wash (even with a washing bag my washing machine ate one of my €70 bras that I had bought two weeks before, never again) only ever close them on my back etc.
@@AnnekeOosterink one time i decided i would stop machine washing my bras so they would last longer and i just ended up not washing any of my bras for 6 months until i was just like "ok fine delicate cycle population: my bras"
My 36GG (UK) slash 36J (US) self is so so grateful to hear your story that’s so similar to mine and that you are making it feel so normal and not over sexualized or embarrassing.
Went to bravissimo and discovered I was a 28F, I put on a gossard bra and was wowed that something finally felt comfortable. They are spendy but Iv'e discovered them on sale for £10 or so on amazon, huzzah!
I’ve got a five-hook longline bra; fastening it behind my back has become a rewarding hobby. In the U.S., I buy a lot of bras on Amazon. It’s kind of a wild west of sizing, price, and availability. Sometimes you get something that is excessively outside of fit range or otherwise not what you expected. So far vendors have been willing to work with me when something like that happens. Another place I use a lot is Bare Necessities. The website is really good, and the selection is pretty extensive. I think they ship only to U.S. and associated territories, though.
I'm pretty sure Brastop ships to the US, and possibly Bravissimo too. Idk about the return policies though. Generally speaking, UK sizing is much more consistent than the rest. It's not perfectly consistent between brands (and bra shape & how stretchy the fabric is etc plays a role), but it's definitely more consistent than US and EU sizing.
I genuinely don’t think I could function. I’m 5 foot 3 and my boobs are 34jj - how would I run, how would I swim, how would I go about my daily business without bravissimo lol
Same, girl. I have found some substitutes since I can't go to the UK every time I need a frikkin' bra, but if everything goes right and brexit with closed borders doesn't suddenly happen overnight or something I will be shopping again this summer...
@@hannahwitton you are a unique breed of female, cuz yoy have no incels hating on you, maybe being british demanda respect from people, #godsavethequeen
@@karenschafer2827 I remember doing this when I first started wearing bras, but I find it very easy to do without looking now - could probably do it with one hand.. (hmmm maybe not)
Hannah!!! I wear the same size and I *also* have the doesn't touch in the center problem. The bra that gets me the closest is the Panache Envy - so if you haven't tried that, maybe it would work for you too!!!!
“Yes I see you people rewinding to get another look” hahahahah I was wondering when the acknowledgment & jokes were gonna come in about that. Top notch sense of humour, even in an educational video you still make it funny
I am older and live in the states, thanks for the sly wink to the problem guys have in this area. It has taken many years for me to understand how creepy it has to be for women to have us making your life harder with inappropriate comments and attitudes about bodies. Thank you for your confidence and sense of humor in dealing with that. I love your integrity, you have educated me.
Gosh as teen I needed this video, so thank you on behalf of my younger me! I have that bra! It's a nice one, I also recommend the Satine T-shirt bra, it's a great one. I've plateaued at a 30HH and also pretty much exclusively go to Bravissimo and it makes my bank account cry. I was a G/GG from year 10-12, and honestly I thought I was done, they year 13 came round and I grew again. I was mad, ngl. Babies are going to be... well we'll burn that bridge when we get to it. Until I was 18 my dad payed for my bras, which was very lovely of him and also basically the only way I could have afforded them. My family has large breasts: my aunts and cousins on my dad's side and then my mum herself. My mum took me to Rigby and Peller in London (Brent Cross I think) when I was 13 for my first ever proper fitting, and told me some of the tips you gave in this video! Though sadly not all. She died when I was 14, so from then I either went on my own (with my dad's credit card) or with one of my adult cousins. I can get the middle bit to sit flat in between my boobs - have you tried lots of different cups (I can't wear balconettes for example, they just don't work because boob shape, they don't sit in the middle) but plunge style sits completely fine (see Satine T-shirt bras). And finally, in this monster of a comment, a missed tip: If your boobs are slightly different sizes to each other, firstly do not worry, this is very common! Secondly, always fit your bras to the larger breast.
Check out the brastop website. They carry small back large cup sizes and usually have sales on :) also they do free returns so you can try them out at home and send them back if they're no good x
If you have a Nordstrom’s near you, they have a great fitting department. Or go to a local lingerie store, you know the kind with the old lady house coats in the window! Those ladies know what they are doing.
I almost never buy bras in an actual store anymore, but then there is only one store in my city that stocks my size(40m) and they only carry one (ugly!) style in that size. Soooo...... yeah.... I've gotten used to the idea of shopping online for something that I would really prefer to buy in a store. Discovering that bras came in sizes above a DDD was completely revolutionary for me. For the longest time I just didn't know bras came with bigger cups than that, even though I pretty much knew humans just HAD to come in more shapes and sizes than that.
When you put "yes i see you rewinding to get another look" i saw it said something but passed to quick to read so i rewind it and then laughed my ass off after reading it 😂😂😂
discovering abrathatfits was life changing for me, no more bras that hurt and I have a big but smaller chest than you haha I think last time I measured I was 34gg to 36ff and it was relieving to not have to wear wrong bras my back pain has improved so much! and I feel supported instead of tired in my shoulders
NEVER EVER IN MY LIFE. I notice we have the same problem big boobs small backs. Most of your hacks and guide I have been doing for a long time already. but it was good to see that other people are also going through the same problems as me. I really love you video.
I have a size 36 KK. All women on my dad’s side have/had K-NN and it is nearly impossible to buy bras. I understand you, Hannah, from my own point of view.
I'm a 30G and this was so very very relatable. Dear god, please do one about bikinis, I am in need. PS. Could you add in the link to the bra you're wearing?
She's wearing the Cleo Marcie, Cleo is a brand by Panache. www.panache-lingerie.com/us/brands/cleo/marcie The Marcie is a tried and true favorite of mine!
Great video! Where did you get that sports bra? I always have a hard time finding secure and full coverage like the one you are wearing! I'm a 38 G its a struggleeeeeeeeeee. Thanks!!
I stumbled upon Bravissimo thanks to an Instagram post of you a couple years ago. I'm in awe and regularly "window-shop" on their website. They are however way too expensive for me, plus the immense shipping cost because they only have stores in the UK. They're my number one must-visit-spot if I ever travel to GB!!
Girl you speak the truth!! Thank you for the tips and tricks. I think that I have tried not to accept that nothing fits perfectly ever, but now that you say it.... IT'S TRUE
There are bras you can *jump* in comfortably?! Strapless bras are pretty poop with smaller sizes too. Or I've never had a good one, idk. But yeah, I wouldn't even try. Omg. That loosest hook thing makes so much sense. I done it wrong all this time. Thank you! I tend to like straps that are as wide as possible. And even better if they're crossed, cause then they don't slip. Idk if you can get crossed ones on non-sports bras? Altho if they're detatchable you can just re-attach them crossed I guess? There's bras with just one hook? Wow. Great video and certainly helpful if I'll ever have/want to get a bra again! Also love your attitude haha
I’m almost crying over this. I live in the US, and I’ve never owned a bra that fit me. I used to just get 32 back bras and safety pin them up. This is the first time I’ve found a resource like this that actually applies to me! I’m going to look at the websites for the brands you mentioned now, and maybe I’ll actually find one that fits.
Love love love this video! I have one very small but important point about the hooks on the back, which I learned from my mum (who has a chronic pain condition), and that is that if you have chronic pain, especially if it tends to affect your joints or muscles, fitting and wearing your bra to the middle hook means you can loosen your bra during the course of the day if you need to to ease your pain/aid movement.
Thank you so much for saying that the middle wire never fits against your skin. Literally every shop assistant has said this needs to happen and I've never met a bra that actually does!!
ngl i’m a 30ff and i feel your pain so bad but i recently tested the primark ones as a joke and somehow i comfortably fit in an E??? Don’t know if its primark’s dodgy sizing but i almost cried bc they are so comfy and £4!!! Bit of a pick and mix but after years of bra sizing and shit loads of money i bought like 4 while i had the chance😂 maybe u should try there! obviously idk but honestly felt amazing when i found them
It's so helpful with TH-cam's like you educating women about bra sizing you have no idea how many countless arguments I've had with people about proper bra sizing lol I see so many girls go under the knife to get a reduction or make TH-cam videos of a list of things busty girls go through type of videos, but half of them aren't even wearing the correct size and think they are, due to an unproper fitting from Victoria Secret🤦♀️
Asos fuller bust is another option for DD+ (even with smaller back sizes) I discovered recently - Bravissimo is probably better quality but Asos is more student budget friendly.
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR TELLING ME ABOUT BRAVISSIMO. I'm in the US so I had never heard of it, but they do have a US website, and they have more options for my size than I have ever seen at any other website ever!
Could you doing a video and having someone on who has had a breast reduction? I hate having big boobs and am considering it but it really scares me. Moving to the UK and discovering Bravissimo was a real game changer, I love how nice everyone is and how they help with fittings.
I'm so annoyed at myself bc I got a ton of bras of one size thinking it was correct, only to later find a size that fits even better. But now I don't want to "waste" all the bras I just bought! It's frustrating
Make sure you are sized correctly, if you are in US or anywhere except Poland or in the UK and have been to a bravissimo, chances are you are in an badly fitting bra. They always told me I was a 32A, but I am actually a 28DD. Average breast size is F-GG cup and small breast size is a D cup. Check out ABraThatFits on Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/abrathatfits , www.bratabase.com , www.brasizecalculator.tk and A Sophisticated Pair here on You Tube. A well fitting bra is important for all women regardless of breast size. My measurements are 28 inch under bust/rib cage and 33 inch bust. That means a 28 band and DD cup because 33-28=5. A 5 inch difference is a DD. Where Victorias Secret and every other bra place say that I am a 32A because 28=4=32 and 32-33=1. No, this makes no sense and provides me no support and leaves me very uncomfortable with a bra band that rides up my back. The whole bra moves when I lift my arms up, no. This is outdated and doesn't make sense. Just measure the under bust/rib cage and the bust. The rib measurement is the same as the band size. Then subtract that from your bust measurement.
I've got a 28DD in UK size right now, as a 24 yr old with a healthy weight. I had a D by the time I was 14. I put my bras on upside down with the clasp at the front! Close them, then turn around the clasp to the back around my chest, then lift the cups up and put the straps on (this sound so complicated sorry, but really easiest way!) Also, I too used to spend 80-100 euro per bra, but last year I found a brand that has great bras that fit me really well, and they're only 35 euro per bra!! Unbelievable! Love it. The middle bit sits about 2 cm from my sternum, so not quite touching the skin but close! This was a really great in depth video Hannah!
My top 2 bra brands - From Bravissimo 1) style Melrose full cup code SB25WH current size 32K 2) style Fantasia full cup 32JJ. And melrose bra does fit in the middle!
Wish this guide existed when I was a teen! I specifically remember when I was a freshman in college (yes. COLLEGE.) when I had my first legit bra fitting and this old Russian lady at Macy's finally found me my real bra size. Like 3 band sizes down and 3 cup sizes up from what I had been wearing forever lol Thank you for the representation
Thanks for this awesome tips video. I always had trouble with buying bras and starting wearing sport bras just because stores make it hard to buy regular ones.
My method of finding a bra... 1. realize your husband doesn't care what my boobs look like and neither do I 2. Wear sports bras forever... Comfort over appearance
Yay, we have the same size! Finally I "met" someone who gets the struggle! I was actually able to find the bra which fits super snug perfectly against my skin Panache Ultimate High Impact Underwire Sports Bra. Also, Bravissimo currently have only one store in US, it's in New York at 433 West Broadway. But they have a US web site with free shipping and returns for US. Though the prices tend to run way higher there, so if I'm getting something I know is going to fit for sure I still can order on the UK web site. Sadly, while you can find half decent clothes for GG cup in US, finding anything for 28 GG besides Bravissimo is close to impossible.
Thank you so, so, so much. This would've been so helpful when I was growing up. I'm really glad there's such a good, clear, positive guide like this out there for younger girls.
Hunkemöller does high quality bras, but only for petite people with small to medium boobs. My best friend is a normally a C cup, she wears Hunkemöllers largest size, a DD. I'm normally a G cup, so they have exactely zero options for me.
With corona and quarantine, my weight has changed a fair bit and recently I decided it was time for a new bra as my old ones were getting very ✨uncomfy✨, however I really struggled with the fitting process... I had to measure myself and this was much harder than expected! I wasn’t sure how tight or loose the tape measure should be around my body, whether to trust the measurement I took with a bra on, or without etc etc, and every time I measured I seemed to get a different result! I am waiting for my new bras to come, and PRAYING they fit!
Having a small back with a large cup size is genuinely the most frustrating thing, I just want a cute fenty bralette ugh
RIGHT?!?!
YES! There's a plus size shop called yours that do big cup sizes at good prices but their back sizes start at like 42 or 44!
truth !
Agreed! I love my boobs but they’re a right pain the arse (and back) !!!
Yup! Also finding clothes that fit both my waist and boobs.... #nightmare
For the majority of the time that I was going through puberty (around 13) my mom was in and out of the hospital, so I forced my big brother to take (he was about 15) me bra shopping for the first time. He had no idea what he was doing so he watched all these videos. Now he’s at college and I made a joke about how he must like looking at boobs for me... then he told me he’s gay 🏳️🌈 Imao
What a bro
Oh Snap, no he didn't !! 🤏🤏🤏🤏🤏
Such a waste for him, ha!.
All boobs are fab!
Shoutout to my fellow ladies with small backs and big cups
Ella Mcken omg yass
Yes!!!!
YES Ella! 💪😉
YES
YES! I'm a 30FF but sometimes a 28G
Bra hack: marry a mechanical engineer so you can always have custom engineered altered perfectly fitted bras. It worked for my wife.
Wtf I would literally marry you haha
There needs to be more of you in the world!
Link your square space when you get one running?
You made tit holders?
@@brojake2794 I make anything
I'm SO glad you made this video! I really struggle with body image because of my boobs and it's so nice to see someone publicly talk about having large boobs! lots of love!x
Love watching Hannah’s videos not just for the content but her voice is so calming that I fall asleep so easily after weeks of insomnia.
Yes please! I succeeded finding a bikini for the first time in 8 years that actually fits my 28G from Freya!
Freya rocks!
hjones911 I LOVE FREYA, also relate to the small band size but big boobs thing
Wonderful
Freya is good!!
Aw this video made me super happy. I'm in a 33 DDD US sizing bras from VS at age 20 and I grew up with bigger boobs so this helps to see more representation especially when it previously felt like there was so little. I'm glad you talked about changes with your bra sizes because from one year to another especially within my first two years of college I fluctuated weight wise. I hope this encourages other to talk about more real life problems such as these. Thanks and keep up the great work!
Please make the bikini video the struggle is real
Seconded. Jumped to a 32I this year and I am STRUGGLING.
Yesss! I’m a 32DDD and have never found a bikini I felt comfortable wearing. I always end up falling out of them.
I’m a 38G and my friends will look at cute ones from hollister or o neil and places like that and I couldn’t fit into those when my boobs were small for me
If you're in the UK check out the brastop website they sell underwear and swimwear usually have sales on
I was wearing a 32C and sometimes down to a 34B for a good 4 years of my life and I kept getting bikinis which literally would cover maybe a quarter of my boobs and it was so confusing. Then I got fitted for the first time and told me I was a 32E tried one on and it was the (mostly) perfect fit. Not the largest ever but the sudden size jump actually made my jaw drop in the fitting room.
Also explained why bikinis never fit, though they still don't now, 1 jump and they are out
We wear about the same size and have a similar body frame! I’m 5’2 and wear a 30H in UK sizes and the only bras i’ve found that sit flush on my chest are plunge bras with a side support panel & no padding.
Regular balconettes are cut too high for my frame so the wires usually come up too high on my chest and in my armpits. Hope this helps someone!
visit bravissimo! they have a really nice range of different bras online and in the shops as well! they also do bra fittings😉
Ophelia Kaufmann yeah! I usually buy my bras online from places like that. But i live in Texas so it’s tough to find any brick and mortar shop that sells my size :/
I don't have big boobs at all but advice from Hannah is always great so here we go
Same
Still an entertaining and informative video
I don’t have boobs either cus I’m a boy
@@ihbhhhhbjg872 some men have breasts #transgender (if not medically transitioned/not removed during that process - some of them bind them)
OK no problem why should we are to take care of you
I was literally saying “bravissimo” all the time up until you mentioned it. The store helped my own journey to being comfortable with my chest. The bras they stock fit so much better compared so going to M&S or somewhere where they’d just up my chest size and put me in an E cup
The audience retention graph will be fascinating to see for this. 😂
can't wait
@@hannahwitton Ha ha - you should share on the discord sever in a couple of days time :D
@@hannahwitton I saw you put text under 10:18 right after it cut out, so I went back to see what the advice was. Now I feel dumb. I helped the problem.
@Andy Retention?
You should check out Lara Intimates! They make supportive bralettes up to size 36I! And they are made sustainably in Londen by an all female company 💕
As a Bravissimo fitter I'm super impressed, this is really informative for those who maybe are a bit nervous to come and speak to a bra fitter in person! (also, you should be able to find at least one bra in the world with wires that sit nice and flat in the middle, but you most likely carry your fullness in the middle which can cause wires to leave a little gap in this area - definitely don't give up hope yet!) x
as someone with a small b cup, i am FASCINATED by this 😂
Me too.
Same!!!
Oh man, I can't even imagine. Can you just, like, walk in to an H&M and grab a bra that looks good? In my head, that's what I enviously imagine smaller chested ppl being able to do 🤣
Even for small breast a properly fitted bra can make a big difference. I recommend reddit.com/r/abrathatfits for more information.
@@FaerieDust Kinda, but I find that sometimes clothes don't fit me properly as so many seem to be bigger around the bust area 🤦♀️
I actually really enjoyed your honestly and forwardness in that original video..
It was in my recommended and it was how I found your channel..
I have watched almost all your videos sense then
And even as a male have really enjoyed the Hormone Diaries.. And just who you are portrayed through your work on TH-cam..
I really enjoy watching and learning from you and am glad i stumbled across that original video.. And found Respect for you from then..
Really good to hear from you Hannah
My most memorable one happened when I was struggling so bad with body confidence issues but I saw Melanie Murphy with a dark green bra in an Anne summers video so I actually went into Anne summers and went to try it on and I kid you not I felt like a total goddess and it was the first time in months that I felt even the slightest bit confident and it changed a lot about the way I viewed myself.
Panache is my go-to brand! Their bras fit me almost perfectly and they’re the most comfortable ones I’ve ever found
As a man I continuously need to be educated about bras. Thank you for this. Also I'm glad you had some fun with this.
I had a revelation when I went to a shop specialized in big cup bras - no, I was not D cup like I thought I was but a G! All these years wearing the wrong size of bras and I am 38! Thank you for this video which is really helpful - there are not many available on the internet and even less when it comes to bigger cups. And as a bonus, yours is very fun! 😄
THANK you! I've only ever heard people saying how lucky I should feel for being thin, but having a large chest, and your videos about bewbs are so validating :) they are not all sunshine and rainbows!
Thank you so much for this video! I have struggled ever since I was about eight with loathing my breasts. I could never fit in clothes like my friends which killed me because man, I love clothes. And I’ve generally always been pretty ashamed of how they look and their size. But hearing you talk so confidently about the ins and outs of the larger breasted spectrum is such a breath of fresh air. Thank you!!!
I just noticed how often Hannah talks with her hands and I like it! All for being an expressive person!
@Brian Coley Pyke. With a y.
Thank You for this informative & fun video! Im a new subscriber (Found You from your collab with Sierra Schultzie!) I’ve had VERY similar big boobie struggles for MANY YEARS! I was literally the FIRST girl with a chest & by the time I was 18 had 32D/DD boobs! (Now as a 37 year old mama I’m a 34DD/E after age, gravity, nursing a baby & then early menopause after a hysterectomy took it’s toll!) It feels very good knowing some of the issues I’ve dealt with are actually COMMON...It can be very disheartening as most people do not understand that having naturally large knockers can be a curse NOT A BLESSING!!!
I GREATLY appreciated your video & plan on trying Freya bras ASAP too!
You definitely have a new supporter in me!
Cheers! 💛
I haven't finished this video, but I'd also say that once you get sized don't be afraid to get another opinion. Like Hannah said, you may be one size in one company's bras, but a slightly different size in another company's.
Absolutely agree, 2 friends of mine went to the same place with visually completely different size but both came out as a 34D.
So we got 2 bras in this size from different brands and they both fitted both of them completely differently.
All comes down to the brand and style. Also sometimes different places use different techniques for fitting, some use tape measures and some do look
Definitely - when shopping anywhere that offers free bra fitting I would suggest getting bras checked before you buy them, it only takes a couple of minutes and saves you buying something only for it to sit in a drawer because it doesn't fit as well as your other bras.
@@xDymond Yup. Implant and 'foot' size matters (as in, how high up your ribcage do your boobs sit, are they wide and flat or narrow and long? etc) it influences everything, like where will the wires/band/straps end up. My boobs sit relatively high up and are narrow so many bras will have wires that are too long and poke me in the arm. Not the armpit, the arm. the cups are too wide, and the wire too long. Not all brands/styles/models work with all kinds of boobs.
Ive never been sized correctly trust no one else but yourself
9:34 Omg I’m dead! That awkward laugh was soo cute 😩🤧🤧
This video made realize how many words for boobs there are
(Also never have found a bra where the middle part sits flat against the skin 🙈)
I've found the only ones that do sit against skin between the boobs, then dig into my chest and the girls literally Every. Time. I. Move.
I have small boobs and I still can't find a bra where the middle sits flat against my chest. I personally think it's because mine are not exactly the same size hahaha
Same lol I’ve switched to wireless bras though (there are actually ones that do give support, even for my E cup 😅) would recommend anyone try those if they’re having trouble finding bras that fit
I have - but I'm 32C and have really wide-set boobs. Like, you fit another boob in its entirety between what I have. If they were closer together, I'd be screwed.
Yeah, the gore sitting flat is generally speaking not a thing for people with closer set boobs. I've got an almost three fingers wide space between mine so it's not been a problem for me, but I have friends who exclusively wear plunge bras bc the gore just gets in the way for them!
Thank you for your tips!!! I have the same "problem" (small waist but bigger boobs). I got fitted in a small local shop that specializes in big cups, but even they didn't have more than 2-3 bras in that size. Found no other good stores or German online shops either. Sooo after years of desperate search, you naming bravissimo was a life changer!! Currently sitting here in my big pile of Panache bras in every colour
10:18 I've noticed some text but I was playing the video at 1.75 speed so I couldn't read in time, I rewinded, I read, I felt like I fell in an ingenious trap
You probably won’t believe me but I found the perfect bra. It’s from Intimisimi the form “Irena” and fits just perfectly.
I'm about to look that up right now
I love the amount of ways you have for saying massive boobs 😂 I’m a 34EE so watching videos like this is so relatable xx
that folding back the fabric to hook the strap is brilliant! I have always struggled to get my sports bras done up because I refused to buy a bigger band size 😂😂 will definitely be trying it
Screw doing it up at the back... do it up at the front and spin it round, I can’t be the only one right? 😂
i think this is how most people do it
Yeah, I do this too.
Yeah same! Hahah😂
It will wear out bras much much faster though (as does machine washing, washing too hot etc) and if a bra costs you an arm and your firstborn you are loathe to ruin them so fast. I am at least, I only hand wash (even with a washing bag my washing machine ate one of my €70 bras that I had bought two weeks before, never again) only ever close them on my back etc.
@@AnnekeOosterink one time i decided i would stop machine washing my bras so they would last longer and i just ended up not washing any of my bras for 6 months until i was just like "ok fine delicate cycle population: my bras"
My 36GG (UK) slash 36J (US) self is so so grateful to hear your story that’s so similar to mine and that you are making it feel so normal and not over sexualized or embarrassing.
Went to bravissimo and discovered I was a 28F, I put on a gossard bra and was wowed that something finally felt comfortable. They are spendy but Iv'e discovered them on sale for £10 or so on amazon, huzzah!
This was so helpful!! I’m a 30DDD and my mom is a 36AA so I desperately needed guidance!!
D isn't a big cup size you can go to any shop lol
I’ve got a five-hook longline bra; fastening it behind my back has become a rewarding hobby.
In the U.S., I buy a lot of bras on Amazon. It’s kind of a wild west of sizing, price, and availability. Sometimes you get something that is excessively outside of fit range or otherwise not what you expected. So far vendors have been willing to work with me when something like that happens.
Another place I use a lot is Bare Necessities. The website is really good, and the selection is pretty extensive. I think they ship only to U.S. and associated territories, though.
I'm pretty sure Brastop ships to the US, and possibly Bravissimo too. Idk about the return policies though. Generally speaking, UK sizing is much more consistent than the rest. It's not perfectly consistent between brands (and bra shape & how stretchy the fabric is etc plays a role), but it's definitely more consistent than US and EU sizing.
I have seen a few of your videos, your confidence and how you share your hurdels in life is inspiring to all. Well done.
Bravissimo is amazing, don't know what I'd do without them
same
I genuinely don’t think I could function. I’m 5 foot 3 and my boobs are 34jj - how would I run, how would I swim, how would I go about my daily business without bravissimo lol
We're so pleased to hear that Natasha! :)
@@Pumpkin31000 #BravissimoGirlsCan...!!
Same, girl. I have found some substitutes since I can't go to the UK every time I need a frikkin' bra, but if everything goes right and brexit with closed borders doesn't suddenly happen overnight or something I will be shopping again this summer...
You are so funny the way you describe things 😂. Buying a good fitting bra with big boobs surely is a struggle. Thanks for the video!
THANK YOU FOR THIS
YOU’RE WELCOME
@@hannahwitton you are a unique breed of female, cuz yoy have no incels hating on you, maybe being british demanda respect from people, #godsavethequeen
I only recently discovered that people have trouble fastening their bras without looking, so I’m now oddly proud of my bra skills. 😂
Seriously! I've been putting on a bra without looking since I was 9, I thought everyone knew how.
One time I was on a date and we got heated in kissing and I was so embarrassed because he undid my bra and I couldn’t hook it back so he had to do it😭
I always hook my bra in the front and spin it around to the back.
Bend over, shake them in, pull up the straps and away you go!
@@karenschafer2827 I remember doing this when I first started wearing bras, but I find it very easy to do without looking now - could probably do it with one hand.. (hmmm maybe not)
Space Bat hmmm
Hannah!!! I wear the same size and I *also* have the doesn't touch in the center problem. The bra that gets me the closest is the Panache Envy - so if you haven't tried that, maybe it would work for you too!!!!
“Yes I see you people rewinding to get another look” hahahahah I was wondering when the acknowledgment & jokes were gonna come in about that. Top notch sense of humour, even in an educational video you still make it funny
I always thought I was weird shaped because my bras never fit perfect. This has opened my eyes to know there is no perfect fit for anyone.
Haven't even watched this yet but already know its gonna help sm!! Wow you literally swooped right in with the right vid at the right time for me!!
it's like I knew
@@hannahwitton 😂😂 You're the boob saviour- I've been needing a new bra for months and had no idea where to start considering the size of ahem, them 😂
I am older and live in the states, thanks for the sly wink to the problem guys have in this area. It has taken many years for me to understand how creepy it has to be for women to have us making your life harder with inappropriate comments and attitudes about bodies. Thank you for your confidence and sense of humor in dealing with that. I love your integrity, you have educated me.
Gosh as teen I needed this video, so thank you on behalf of my younger me! I have that bra! It's a nice one, I also recommend the Satine T-shirt bra, it's a great one. I've plateaued at a 30HH and also pretty much exclusively go to Bravissimo and it makes my bank account cry. I was a G/GG from year 10-12, and honestly I thought I was done, they year 13 came round and I grew again. I was mad, ngl. Babies are going to be... well we'll burn that bridge when we get to it.
Until I was 18 my dad payed for my bras, which was very lovely of him and also basically the only way I could have afforded them.
My family has large breasts: my aunts and cousins on my dad's side and then my mum herself. My mum took me to Rigby and Peller in London (Brent Cross I think) when I was 13 for my first ever proper fitting, and told me some of the tips you gave in this video! Though sadly not all. She died when I was 14, so from then I either went on my own (with my dad's credit card) or with one of my adult cousins.
I can get the middle bit to sit flat in between my boobs - have you tried lots of different cups (I can't wear balconettes for example, they just don't work because boob shape, they don't sit in the middle) but plunge style sits completely fine (see Satine T-shirt bras).
And finally, in this monster of a comment, a missed tip: If your boobs are slightly different sizes to each other, firstly do not worry, this is very common! Secondly, always fit your bras to the larger breast.
Check out the brastop website. They carry small back large cup sizes and usually have sales on :) also they do free returns so you can try them out at home and send them back if they're no good x
It’s so frustrating living in the US without many (if any) stores that cater to a chest larger than a G cup. I just want to try a bra on in store
Agreed! Every time I see a new inclusive bra brand advertised (example target) I check it out only to find they stop at a DDD.
@@emm_uhh and they're not actually DDD... I could in theory fit into some DDD, but I was spilling out and the back size was too big.
If you have a Nordstrom’s near you, they have a great fitting department. Or go to a local lingerie store, you know the kind with the old lady house coats in the window! Those ladies know what they are doing.
I feel your pain
I almost never buy bras in an actual store anymore, but then there is only one store in my city that stocks my size(40m) and they only carry one (ugly!) style in that size. Soooo...... yeah.... I've gotten used to the idea of shopping online for something that I would really prefer to buy in a store. Discovering that bras came in sizes above a DDD was completely revolutionary for me. For the longest time I just didn't know bras came with bigger cups than that, even though I pretty much knew humans just HAD to come in more shapes and sizes than that.
This video is really insightful. Thank you for giving me some knowledge on the subject! 😄
I definitely always do mine up from the front and rotate around
I love this video and you! Also my friend who is a bra fitter told me the trick about putting your bra on the loosest hook and I was MINDBLOWN haha
When you put "yes i see you rewinding to get another look" i saw it said something but passed to quick to read so i rewind it and then laughed my ass off after reading it 😂😂😂
discovering abrathatfits was life changing for me, no more bras that hurt and I have a big but smaller chest than you haha I think last time I measured I was 34gg to 36ff and it was relieving to not have to wear wrong bras my back pain has improved so much! and I feel supported instead of tired in my shoulders
NEVER EVER IN MY LIFE. I notice we have the same problem big boobs small backs. Most of your hacks and guide I have been doing for a long time already. but it was good to see that other people are also going through the same problems as me. I really love you video.
When I put my bra on I put it on backwards to do the hooks, then spin it the correct way and put my arms in. Works fine for me 😁
I do the same! I just assumed everyone did. The alternative feels like a near-impossible feat to me!
Same!
Me too since i was first in bra's aged 10 LOL
I have a size 36 KK. All women on my dad’s side have/had K-NN and it is nearly impossible to buy bras. I understand you, Hannah, from my own point of view.
Brastop sell discounted DD+ bras!!
Loved this video of yours.
Such great tips.
Did wonder about bikini bras.
Look forward to your nxt vid.
I'm a 30G and this was so very very relatable. Dear god, please do one about bikinis, I am in need.
PS. Could you add in the link to the bra you're wearing?
She's wearing the Cleo Marcie, Cleo is a brand by Panache. www.panache-lingerie.com/us/brands/cleo/marcie
The Marcie is a tried and true favorite of mine!
Thank you!!! The center never rests against for me and it’s nice to know I’m not the only one 💗
I work at Bravissimo and I am very impressed by your bra knowledge Hannah ! ☺️💛
Great video! Where did you get that sports bra? I always have a hard time finding secure and full coverage like the one you are wearing! I'm a 38 G its a struggleeeeeeeeeee. Thanks!!
10:17 ya got me
‘Why having big boobs sucks’ is how I found this channel! Loved every video since!
I stumbled upon Bravissimo thanks to an Instagram post of you a couple years ago. I'm in awe and regularly "window-shop" on their website. They are however way too expensive for me, plus the immense shipping cost because they only have stores in the UK. They're my number one must-visit-spot if I ever travel to GB!!
Brastop!! :)
Ladies and gents - Miss Hannah Witton talking about what truly matters.
But, but I only rewound cause of the text which I wanted to read D:
hahahahaha
Same 😂
Girl you speak the truth!! Thank you for the tips and tricks. I think that I have tried not to accept that nothing fits perfectly ever, but now that you say it.... IT'S TRUE
There are bras you can *jump* in comfortably?!
Strapless bras are pretty poop with smaller sizes too. Or I've never had a good one, idk. But yeah, I wouldn't even try.
Omg. That loosest hook thing makes so much sense. I done it wrong all this time. Thank you!
I tend to like straps that are as wide as possible. And even better if they're crossed, cause then they don't slip. Idk if you can get crossed ones on non-sports bras? Altho if they're detatchable you can just re-attach them crossed I guess?
There's bras with just one hook? Wow.
Great video and certainly helpful if I'll ever have/want to get a bra again! Also love your attitude haha
I’m almost crying over this. I live in the US, and I’ve never owned a bra that fit me. I used to just get 32 back bras and safety pin them up. This is the first time I’ve found a resource like this that actually applies to me! I’m going to look at the websites for the brands you mentioned now, and maybe I’ll actually find one that fits.
I have size 30GG and have only found 1 bra that fit against my breast bone and I was gobsmacked.
Love all the advice!
What brand is it?
@@noeyfreeman129 Hi, just had a look and if it was from BRAVISSIMO! It's called the
ELISE BRA x
@@Justabbey. thanks x
Same I have one perfect bra that I’ve had for years that does and it was only a £20 one from M&S
Love love love this video! I have one very small but important point about the hooks on the back, which I learned from my mum (who has a chronic pain condition), and that is that if you have chronic pain, especially if it tends to affect your joints or muscles, fitting and wearing your bra to the middle hook means you can loosen your bra during the course of the day if you need to to ease your pain/aid movement.
omg please do a bikini video i have never found a supportive bikini top
Check the brastop website
Thank you so much for saying that the middle wire never fits against your skin. Literally every shop assistant has said this needs to happen and I've never met a bra that actually does!!
ngl i’m a 30ff and i feel your pain so bad but i recently tested the primark ones as a joke and somehow i comfortably fit in an E??? Don’t know if its primark’s dodgy sizing but i almost cried bc they are so comfy and £4!!! Bit of a pick and mix but after years of bra sizing and shit loads of money i bought like 4 while i had the chance😂 maybe u should try there! obviously idk but honestly felt amazing when i found them
Ellie Tommo no chance !!! What back size did you get?? I’m the same size and I’m sick of paying £30+ 😭
It's so helpful with TH-cam's like you educating women about bra sizing you have no idea how many countless arguments I've had with people about proper bra sizing lol I see so many girls go under the knife to get a reduction or make TH-cam videos of a list of things busty girls go through type of videos, but half of them aren't even wearing the correct size and think they are, due to an unproper fitting from Victoria Secret🤦♀️
Asos fuller bust is another option for DD+ (even with smaller back sizes) I discovered recently - Bravissimo is probably better quality but Asos is more student budget friendly.
Brastop!! :) They have the full quality bras usually from last season on clearance :)
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR TELLING ME ABOUT BRAVISSIMO.
I'm in the US so I had never heard of it, but they do have a US website, and they have more options for my size than I have ever seen at any other website ever!
Stella Marie they’re honestly amazing. I’ve been shopping there for a few years now and they’ve helped so much
I have the opposite problem... a wide back but fairly small cup size 😂 thanks for the tips though they still work! ❤️
I have honestly never watched anything more helpful 😂 also yes please to the bikini vid ❤
This is so soooo helpful ! Thank you so much for this Hannah, I've been struggling for years...
Big bras are just sooo expensive :(
For me to use latter: 7:16, 7:24, 8:04, 9:30, 9:39,10:17, 10:34, and 12:32
Could you doing a video and having someone on who has had a breast reduction? I hate having big boobs and am considering it but it really scares me.
Moving to the UK and discovering Bravissimo was a real game changer, I love how nice everyone is and how they help with fittings.
Hi! Sam from pixiewoo has done it and is open about it, check her social media if you are interested.
I had one when I was about 20. Best thing I ever did.
I'm so annoyed at myself bc I got a ton of bras of one size thinking it was correct, only to later find a size that fits even better. But now I don't want to "waste" all the bras I just bought! It's frustrating
I am a proud member of the itty bitty tittie committee. Still this was a very helpfull video. Love you Hannah
UnusualCupcake I was literally just about to comment the same thing lmao
Me too. I can wear anything and i love it. I just like to hear her talk.
UnusualCupcake I’m glad you’re proud body confidence is very important
:((( rip I wish I had small boobs
Make sure you are sized correctly, if you are in US or anywhere except Poland or in the UK and have been to a bravissimo, chances are you are in an badly fitting bra. They always told me I was a 32A, but I am actually a 28DD. Average breast size is F-GG cup and small breast size is a D cup.
Check out ABraThatFits on Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/abrathatfits , www.bratabase.com , www.brasizecalculator.tk and A Sophisticated Pair here on You Tube.
A well fitting bra is important for all women regardless of breast size.
My measurements are 28 inch under bust/rib cage and 33 inch bust. That means a 28 band and DD cup because 33-28=5. A 5 inch difference is a DD.
Where Victorias Secret and every other bra place say that I am a 32A because 28=4=32 and 32-33=1. No, this makes no sense and provides me no support and leaves me very uncomfortable with a bra band that rides up my back. The whole bra moves when I lift my arms up, no. This is outdated and doesn't make sense. Just measure the under bust/rib cage and the bust. The rib measurement is the same as the band size. Then subtract that from your bust measurement.
I've got a 28DD in UK size right now, as a 24 yr old with a healthy weight. I had a D by the time I was 14.
I put my bras on upside down with the clasp at the front! Close them, then turn around the clasp to the back around my chest, then lift the cups up and put the straps on (this sound so complicated sorry, but really easiest way!)
Also, I too used to spend 80-100 euro per bra, but last year I found a brand that has great bras that fit me really well, and they're only 35 euro per bra!! Unbelievable! Love it.
The middle bit sits about 2 cm from my sternum, so not quite touching the skin but close!
This was a really great in depth video Hannah!
My top 2 bra brands - From Bravissimo 1) style Melrose full cup code SB25WH current size 32K 2) style Fantasia full cup 32JJ. And melrose bra does fit in the middle!
Wish this guide existed when I was a teen! I specifically remember when I was a freshman in college (yes. COLLEGE.) when I had my first legit bra fitting and this old Russian lady at Macy's finally found me my real bra size. Like 3 band sizes down and 3 cup sizes up from what I had been wearing forever lol
Thank you for the representation
Hey. You haven't been on forever. Welcome back
Where is the bra you’re wearing from ?
it looks lovely and I like that it doesn’t ride up into your armpits xx
Thanks for this awesome tips video. I always had trouble with buying bras and starting wearing sport bras just because stores make it hard to buy regular ones.
My method of finding a bra... 1. realize your husband doesn't care what my boobs look like and neither do I 2. Wear sports bras forever... Comfort over appearance
Yay, we have the same size! Finally I "met" someone who gets the struggle! I was actually able to find the bra which fits super snug perfectly against my skin Panache Ultimate High Impact Underwire Sports Bra.
Also, Bravissimo currently have only one store in US, it's in New York at 433 West Broadway. But they have a US web site with free shipping and returns for US. Though the prices tend to run way higher there, so if I'm getting something I know is going to fit for sure I still can order on the UK web site.
Sadly, while you can find half decent clothes for GG cup in US, finding anything for 28 GG besides Bravissimo is close to impossible.
I could listen to you say “Boobies” all day every day, lol. Made me giggle every time. Thanks for the awesome video!
Thank you so, so, so much. This would've been so helpful when I was growing up. I'm really glad there's such a good, clear, positive guide like this out there for younger girls.
In Germany and the Netherlands we have a store/brand called Hunkemöller. They also see very big cup with tiny backs. The smallest back is 70 👍
Saskia Betke sadly I haven‘t found anything near 70DDD in their stores in various stores.....
They don't really go to that big of cupsizes though...
Hunkemöller does high quality bras, but only for petite people with small to medium boobs. My best friend is a normally a C cup, she wears Hunkemöllers largest size, a DD. I'm normally a G cup, so they have exactely zero options for me.
In Australia we have Bravisimo but it’s called Brava!
New drinking game - take a shot everytime Hannah says "tit" 🙊🙊
Ill drink to that... water tho
With corona and quarantine, my weight has changed a fair bit and recently I decided it was time for a new bra as my old ones were getting very ✨uncomfy✨, however I really struggled with the fitting process... I had to measure myself and this was much harder than expected! I wasn’t sure how tight or loose the tape measure should be around my body, whether to trust the measurement I took with a bra on, or without etc etc, and every time I measured I seemed to get a different result! I am waiting for my new bras to come, and PRAYING they fit!