I'm A 34GG & Here's My Review Of 4 Size-Inclusive Bras
For as long as I can remember, my breasts have been a burden. My bra journey started when I was in the 3rd grade, and my mom made it clear that I could no longer substitute an undershirt for a much-needed training bra.
When I was 13, I got my first real bra measurement at Victoria's Secret and was told that I wore a 34DD. This bra size followed me throughout my dramatic weight fluctuation in high school and college where I learned that I had now officially joined the big titty committee at a whopping 34DDD cup size.
My shirts were not flattering, and I grew increasingly insecure about how my breasts wiggled and jiggled about underneath my shirt. When I was 23, I visited a small bra boutique in Baton Rouge that informed me that my ill-fitting shirts and frequent spillage could likely be accredited to me being incorrectly measured. I learned that you should be fitted for a bra every 6 months, and that I had been long overdue. 10 minutes later, after doing some handiwork with a tape measure, this woman told me with a straight face that I was a 34GG.
Girl, you lying.
I know my breasts are big, but what happened to E and F? How had my breast size jumped so dramatically without me recognizing it, and how TF was I going to buy normal bras? This woman who had just blown my mind completely then strolled out with an array of bras and sizes that I automatically assumed were not my size. But, after I began trying on the different colors and styles, I realized that I had been very wrong about how bras were supposed to fit.
No more spillage, my straps didn't fall, and my shirts fit normally again for the first time in years.
If you're a part of the big titty committee and feel like you've been struggling with your bras, it could very well be your fit that's causing the problem. After you find the best fit, it's up to you to figure out what style bra feels best on your breasts.
I searched and searched until I discovered the fit that's right for me, and currently, that's a 34G with thick straps, minimal cleavage, underwire, and little-to-no padding. I have a large cup and a small band, so it's pretty much impossible for me to find the right size in stores.
Luckily, Amazon has a large selection of bras of all sizes, even mine. Here's a quick review of a few styles that I tried from brands that worked well for me:
Women's Angelina Underwire Vertical Seam Bra by Fantasie, $31.64
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Pros:
The color is very pretty, and the lace has a beautiful design. Gives a minimizing effect, much like Freya, and offers support with no spillage.
Cons:
The lace on this bra isn't the most comfortable and the straps aren't fully adjustable. It also seems to run a little tight.
Would you recommend?
Sure, but it's certainly not an everyday bra.
Buy this bra here.
Do you have large breasts? What are some of your favorite holy grail bras? Give us your recommendations in the comments down below!
Featured image by Taylor Honore/Instagram
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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Rihanna Talks Shedding Expectations And Finding Balance As A Mother
Since becoming a mother in 2022, Rihanna has defined parenthood by her terms and hopes to pass that sense of autonomy on to her children.
For Vogue China’s April cover story, Rihanna shared her perspective on raising her two sons with A$AP Rocky, and how she hopes to preserve her children’s uniqueness, devoid of societal expectations.
"The most beautiful thing...is that [children] come into the world with their own individuality and sincerity, without any logic or conformity,” she told the publication. “Which usually makes you feel that you must fit into a certain group."
The “Work” artist, known for her trendsetting style and captivating persona, expressed her desire to support children in fully embracing their individuality and encouraging them to be whoever they want to be. "It's really beautiful to see and I want to continue to help them navigate that and make sure that they know they can be whoever they want to be,” she says.
She continues, “They should embrace it completely, because it's beautiful, and it's unique. I love them just that way."
From shattering music charts to shaking up the beauty industry, Rihanna has forged a path that has since created the “dream” life we see today. One that she says has made her parents proud of.
“I’m living my dream,” she continued. “My parents were very proud of that because they just wanted me to be happy and successful. So, I think the key thing is to find some kind of balance. Yes, balance is important. Do this and you get the best of both worlds. You can write your own life the way you want, and it will be beautiful. Sometimes, you just need to let go of everyone’s expectations and start living your own story.”
Rihanna, who shares sons, RZA, 23 months, and Riot, 8 months, with rapper A$AP Rocky, recently shared her vision for expanding her family in the future in Interview Magazine.
When stylist Mel Ottenberg asked about the number of additional children she hoped to have, Rihanna replied, "As many as God wants me to have.”
"I don't know what God wants, but I would go for more than two. I would try for my girl,” she adds. “But of course, if it's another boy, it's another boy."
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