I have large breasts. SInce I developed early I was always embarrassed by having large breasts. My mother always saying well it is whats up front that counts. I hated when she said that. She also reminded me how it was terrible to have a large chest.  So all my life, I am 58 now, I have hated having large bosoms. I always  was a size 36D.      Now that I am older and have gained weight I have to wear a 38DD.   I feel bad for my daughters cause they are both small if not flat chested, they take that from my husbands side. I told them that is better cause you can fit into cloths better. They say they were cheated cause I am so large.  I said no no I believe when you have large breast you always look fatter.    I wish I could be smaller chested but my mother used to say I  look evenly proportioned.   Thanks for this time  and thank you for being a wonderful bra lady and great website for I have learned how to wear the right bra now.

I only skimmed thru a dozen or so comments and saw none from small breasted women. So here you go. It sucks. I come from a family of big breasts, as I entered puberty I figured it was what I would look forward to. Instead mine just fizzed out n barely bumped out from my body. I was so self conscience. This couldn't be it! Years went by and I kept hoping that they would finally grow and look like a boob is supposed to. I developed such insecurities and anxiety over it. I was shocked that the few times I went to drs for any childhood thing they never said anything about what was obviously a deformed chest to me. The torment I recieved from other kids was awful. Finally I had enough and purchased a bra which I didn't need for my non existent boobs that really r just a small fleshy bump with big areolas and big nipples. I stuffed that bra and felt better slightly. Needless to say I never gained self esteem. Eventually after high school I took the plunge and admitted it to a boyfriend and finally had intercourse. I had 3 kids. The husband accepts me and my fake boobs that I strap on. I have finally found out what's "wrong" with me- tubelur breasts and neither of my breasts fill an A cup- they barely formed. I'm shocked that none of my drs ever said anything to me when they saw my chest and feel like they failed me by not saying anything- obviously it's something! I'm in my late 20s now and the only person who I have talked to this about is my husband. I have tried on the smallest bras in stores and felt awful- there is nothing good about hving tiny boobs an especially nothing good about tiny deformed ones. I have not swam since I was 15 and probably never will wear sexy nice clothes. I can't afford the special surgery to fix my breasts and only can pray that my daughters will never have to go thru what I have. God what I give to feel like a real woman. Enjoy your boobs ladies, at least you can fill a bra.

The biggest problem is that sizes like 34GG or even the next possibility up, 36G, are hella hard to find out in the boondocks; even the 10-hour drive to Denver for a decent selection of stores including Nordstrom Rack, would cost too much. When I tried getting a Maths teaching job in the UK I did find that London shops had my size, and that's where I first encountered, firstly, the need for underwires and the "G" cup size range, and cheap/reasonably priced ones the right size in the Charity Shops. I'm a substitute teacher and so bra prices over $20 are out of the question. Now, of course, the haul up to Denver or Colorado Springs is also pricey -- !! I so get why women are willing to pay for liposuction to reduce the physical problems associated with being top-heavy but otherwise PETITE (5'1" and the aforementioned 34 inches around the ribcage).

As for what kind of men I like -- I don't. That's a horse of a different color. I settle for one who's Bi- and likes other guys too. They have to like me for my BRAINS and the fact that I'm a Math teacher and went to Yale and also law school or I've gotten to the point in my life where I'm almost able to drop them with a deer rifle at first sight. That's how insulting and repulsive and gross men get with me the minute they see me.

I have to lobby Nordstrom Rack to put a store in Albuquerque and then the problem would be, not "solved," but a little bit closer to it. Until then, mail-order it is. JCPenney catalog has the Flower Bali underwire in their own brand, which sometimes goes on sale down to a price I can almost afford, so that's OK -- fortunately I like the "I Love Lucy" look.

I used to not like being large chested. I have been large chested most of my life. I started developing really early. All the attention and the stares really made me self conscious. I remember in junior high school guys trying to touch my breasts on the bus. I never really thought of myself as sexy or attractive. I mean, how can I compare to the super models? I am like the total opposite. But last Christmas my mom bought me a book called "Loving the Natural Big Boobs Goddess: A Secret Look into the Pro-Busty, Anti-Diet, Anti-Breast Reduction Culture". It really changed my life. I didnt know so many people were in to my body type.  I remember thinking to myself that there was a part of me that sorta knew this all along. I mean there is some one for everybody right? It's not just a cliche. I met my husband about two months later because I felt better about myself and opened up myself to meeting the kind of guys who like my type. Once I looked around and knew what to look for he stood out like a bright neon sign. Its kinda hard to explain. Anyway, he loves my body,  I love my body and we are very happy together.

I have had huge boobs since the fourth grade no kidding they were so embarrassing because most of my classmates had not even started developing breasts at that age as the years went by the larger they became by the time I was in highschool I was a size 40L my nickmame was milk truck the guys used to shout it up and down the hall way they would always try to grope or grab at me the girls were always so jealous and told me I should be proud of them show them off I hated them and did everything I could to hide them as much as possible I even went to the extreme as duct taping them down when I would put my bra on. just so they wouldnt be protruding out so far that I couldnt see my feet.  So all of you small busted women out there I envy you if you ever thought you would love huge breasts your were mistaken besides the ridicule in high school and the back pain now I would love to be rid of them I am currently looking to get a reduction but I have that fear that they may grow back.  I am happy to find a place that sells my size bras and they are

actually comfortable  thanks Linda..

I love hearing all of these comments! It's so important for us to share our views on bust sizes, and the realities of fitting a full bust. There are such wonderful things about every bra size, but I understand the difficulties of having a full bust (as of now, I'm a 32G!). The good news: I'm here to help! Those with a full bust and bra problems can fitted at one of my NYC shops or get personal help from my trained Bra Divas online! http://www.lindasonline.com/lindas-store-locator.html XOXO Love what you have, and know that if you are struggling with bras, help is on the way :D 

After reading all th comments I would like to point out at the time of this post not a one comment from a small bust size. all the comments are from large busted women and we all hate having them. does this mean that the best size to be is a C cup. not to large to have to deal with the negatives of a large bust, but not to small to have to deal with the negative view that goes with that.

I have always had a large bust. As a teen i loved them and defended them to other girls, who made rude comments. Since having two kids they got bigger and flatter at the rib cage. I had a breast reduction for many reasons, such as back pain, to decrease my chance of doing permant damage to my back due to a physical job( nurse), they sagged badly, and the cost of a "good fitting" bra $150.00< to expensive for someone who barely makes 30k a year, also i loved all the pretty styles and colours that can be found in the smaller sizes. They just don't offer them in the larger sizes. I went from a Hcup to a C cup according to the doctor. Wrong! my first mistake a male doctor, they just don't get it. Second he kept saying you don't want to go to small. Third I should have said a size smaller then what i wanted, then maybe in the end I would have ended up closer to a decent size. After the surgery I went and bought my first bras and was so excited. At the time I was  a D cup. By a year later I was up to a DDD. Needless to say nowhere near the size I wanted or the cute bras I would like to wear.    :( Trying to find a bra that doesn't ride up in the back, that the straps don't slip all the time and the underwire doesn't ride up and dig into my armpits all at the same time IS IMPOSSIBLE. Yes all these problems at once. Would I love my Breasts in the right bra NO! But i would be able to put up with them better.  I have purchase my first bras from linda and i'm trying a couple of sizes to see what might work. Because suggested size for might have the underwire digging into my armpits. we will see how things work out. I am doubtful because i think i might need a custom made bra. my final comment smaller is better around a C cup is perfect, not to small ,so as to attract the guys and not to big to cost a fortune or pain.

I have had a large chest all my life. I actually don't clearly recall a pre-bra time even in my girlhood. As another commenter stated 'I am used to them.' I am also used to not: crossing my arms, clapping w/o boobs bouncing like mad, having my kids sit in my lap, or doing push ups. I don't mind the not doing push ups part. I spent most of my growing up in wrong bras and being forced to "hide" my breasts with painful minimizers or awful tops. Honestly though, my problem has always been ... other people. From my well meaning mother who unfortunitly made me ashamed of them to people on the streets who will ask me out of the blue 'how big are your tits?' Or make ribald and kinda trite jokes about running and black eyes. People who consider themselves my friends are even guilty of it, sometimes even gentle ribbing and teasing can, over time, rub you raw. I am older and much more deft at handling embarassing situations... typically when asked the size question my answer is flippant and kind of rude. Usually resulting in the other person looking taken aback. I explain (sometimes) how mindlessly rude their question is. Worse than that though are the people who decide that they know my body better than I do and insist I am wearing the wrong bra. They will literally attempt to debate the issue with me. I get professionally sized every year but despite that these armchair titty experts are convinced that my bras are too big, small, wide, long, tight, soft..... blah blah blah for me. Or when I was younger the guys who would assume that my mighty rack meant I was good in the sack. Let me tell you, disgust at guys drooling over my boobs kept me a virgin long past my peers. Anyway, about large vs small... love them or hate them they are mine. They keep me afloat in deep water, make it easier to lay on my belly to read, I have never run 'face first' into anything, they provide a great distraction... all I have to do is bounce just a wee bit, and because of this constant weight I have great lung capacity. Not that I dive... too floaty.

Bigger = Achy Shoulders; Difficulty finding button-down shirts that fit; Bruises from bras no matter how great they fit; Men that struggle not to be distracted by your anatomy no matter how well they are covered; Great cushions for babies; Easy place to store a tampon when you are going to the bathroom at work (no "special bag" necessary); Hard to fit in a prescribed bridesmaid dress without pouring out; No bra purchases from any chain store like Target, Walmart, Victoria's Secret etc. I am a 32 J - They will never have my size. Even my sports bras need special tailoring. I am so happy for Linda and her staff.

I had big breasts til age 32, when I had breast reduction surgery. I had the surgery because the weight of my breasts were causing the bra straps to dig into my shoulders. I was wearing expensive 40EE bras. After reading Linda's how to be fitted correctly for a bra, I wonder if the 40EE was the correct size. During surgery, three pounds of tissue was removed. So today I have smaller breasts. I like them better. No pain from the straps digging into my shoulders. Sometimes I go braless, but it's not really all that comfortable. According to Linda's how to be fitted for a bra, my new bra size is a 30F.  I'm wearing a 36C and it's not right. Too big.  Today I am in my 60s.  funlady

I love my boobs and hate my boobs. As a 34FF, it can sometimes be unbearable. For one, I can't wear button down tops. I can't wear those cute strapless, backless tops and I can't wear anything without getting it tailored. I also get lower back pains more than I want to.

That said, I've had large breasts since I was 13, so I'm used to them. And sometimes they look absolutely fantastic. hahaha

But you are right about one thing - the right sized bra makes everything better. 

I hate big breasts, mine included! There are no perks as far as I am concerned. And this is even after being fitted at Linda's salon. A $69 bra I was fitted for felt snug and after 5 hours, the bra had cut welts along my sides. Not blaming the fitter or the bra...just my awkward & unwieldy breasts...

I am huge-chested:  36JJ European size.   That's like 36P American, but American companies don't even make that size.  No question; I would rather be smaller,  perhaps 36C or D.  Getting clothes that fit and look right has always been a huge hassle, and I looked chubby even when I was young and slender.   Thanks to Linda, however, I have finally -- in my 40's -- gotten fitted correctly, and now I don't hate being big chested nearly as much.    Now about the men:  Choose a man whom you like, and who likes you as you are, with your breast size being just one attribute.   I, of course, date men who like really big boobs, but I've heard it said that some men don't want more than a handful.  To each his own!

Everyone has their own opinion on this, but having 32H/34G cups is definitely more expensive.  Bras are a small fortune and it is very hard to find flattering clothes for an "average" build with big boobs.  Pretty much all of the problems in the Busty Girl comics are true.  Yes, a good bra helps, but it doesn't solve all the annoying day-to-day problems!  And I rarely wear low-cut shirts simply because I don't *want* men to stare at my chest.  Due to neck/shoulder pain, I will probably have to have reduction surgery when I'm older.  So, regardless of what you *want*, having a larger chest size can be quite pricey, even when they are au naturale! 

bigger isn't always better - it's super hard to find your size in the shops, shirts don't fit right, it's sometimes hard to breathe laying down flat, and a lot of women with large breasts experience back pain.

I love my ladies when they're in the right bra, and they're great to nap on, but I'd gladly go down a couple of cup sizes.  (44H)

I agree that if a man's opinion of you is based on your bra size/ range then he's NOT worth your time! As to the bigger or smaller - I don't think the delima will ever be resolved, lol. i'm a 44 G, I've always wavered back and forth from liking big boobs to wanting to be a reasonable size B+, lol, that's a regular B cause I don't know what that size is in our bras. I don't like wearing a bra (even a good one) (sorry), and if and when I can go without one I do and would more if I were smaller. The pain on the back and shoulders is often rough and this would not be the case with an average size.