https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:51:34 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851451 Tue, 16 Oct 2018 05:47:01 +0000 Mrsbells 2851451@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amorini: yeah the padded section of the bra is usually gel/air but it is built into the bra. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851449 Tue, 16 Oct 2018 05:23:45 +0000 Amorini 2851449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bakingdoodle: A bra for $3.50? What am I missing?!</p> <p>@josina: @bakingdoodle: I’ll have to look up these brands. Never heard of them!</p> <p>@caitcat: Thanks for these links!! I feel your pain.</p> <p>@Shantuck: I could see that with Betsy Johnson since the clothes seem to fit slim. I’ll have to look into Third Love. Unfortunately I am so far away from Nordies - miss it. That was my go-to for underthings but I have since found their online service to be lackluster. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851446 Tue, 16 Oct 2018 05:16:56 +0000 Amorini 2851446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Getting caught up!! I went to Aerie and got sized (uncertain if she knew what she was doing) as a 32A. I didn’t find most of the bras had enough padding, like some of you have said. I got the most padded one called Real Power. Meh, for all that, you could just barely make out that I have boobs in my looser shirt today. The bra is very pretty and that counts for something!</p> <p>@Kaohinani: Awesome. Thanks for asking for me. I like girly stuff so maybe it’s for me!?</p> <p>@Mamaof2: Let me know!</p> <p>@2littlepumpkins: Oh you’re so right about the extra weight. It does not go to any flattering place whatsoever. My butt is now a pancake, too.</p> <p>@Mama Bird: Those looked nice! I saw one option for the flat-chested and lots of watermelons! </p> <p>@dolphin: Solidarity, sister!</p> <p>@josina: I can rarely find my size at VS stores. Maybe better to order online?</p> <p>@Mrsbells: I forgot about that one. Is that the one that has a gel insert?</p> <p>@bakingdoodle: You and me both with chicken cutlets! Yeah, my new Aerie bra is the most padded one they sell and it’s just barely making an “effect.” </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851354 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 13:57:24 +0000 Shantuck 2851354@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have the same issue and I went to Nordstrom for a fitting. I actually found a Betsy Johnson bra that I really like from that fitting that I probably wouldn't have tried on if not for the consultant. I've also been intrigued by the Third Love bras I see all over the internet at well since they seem to come in some unusual sizes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851315 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 11:25:41 +0000 caitcat 2851315@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wear a 30A or 32AA - and have struggled to really find anything that fits after having kids. I recently ordered some of each of these and they fit okay - with more washes, I'm noticing the Calvin Klein one gaps more it did at first. I tried some bras at Aerie that fit well, but weren't as padded as I was looking for. </p> <p>Here are the two I've had some luck with:</p> <p><a href="https://www.wacoal-america.com/b-splendid-wire-free-push-up-bra-wacoal-952255-p.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.wacoal-america.com/b-splendid-wire-free-push-up-bra-wacoal-952255-p.html</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.calvinklein.us/en/womens-clothing/womens-bras/calvin-klein-form-push-up-bra-52264200-082" rel="nofollow">https://www.calvinklein.us/en/womens-clothing/womens-bras/calvin-klein-form-push-up-bra-52264200-082</a></p> <p>A friend with similar struggles swears by this site - I haven't gotten around to checking it out much, but thought I'd pass it along in case it helps someone else: <a href="https://www.thelittlebracompany.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.thelittlebracompany.com/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851296 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:36:17 +0000 josina 2851296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bakingdoodle: bummer, closest one to me is 850 miles away. :/ </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851281 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:13:09 +0000 bakingdoodle 2851281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@josina: there are primark stores. They opened in a Sears that closed :) I am North of Boston.<br /> I just looked up Lily of France. they have them at Kohls... going to check them out... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851276 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:03:03 +0000 josina 2851276@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bakingdoodle: The aerie bras I have (looks like they changed their styles though) fit well, but aren't padded enough for sure. And the ones that are padded that I've tried in the past, the cup was too big.<br /> Same for Lily of France! Sad that they don't have them anymore!<br /> Where do you buy the primark bras? I just see UK locations. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851272 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 09:51:01 +0000 bakingdoodle 2851272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>after reading this thread, I went on aerie to look for bras... and they don't look padded enough for me. I need that chicken cutlets padding type... VS never looked right on me... it's TOO padded or maybe I don't know which style/model number I need (at aerie, VS)?<br /> I used to wear VS pink style (and it was padded) but after my 2nd kid, it didn't feel right. I hate the gap: I used to like lily of France bras... but they don't seem to be carried anymore at JC penney. I am wearing Primark bras. Well padded (only one model I like ) and it's a steal at $3.50 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851271 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 09:48:39 +0000 Mrsbells 2851271@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amorini: I have had luck with wonderbra pushups </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851255 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 08:46:28 +0000 josina 2851255@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been wanting to start a post just like this! I wear bras from Aerie right now but would like something with more padding (in the past the push-ups have never fit right).<br /> Didn't even realize VS carried AA bras so I'll check them out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851211 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 20:33:40 +0000 Mamaof2 2851211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amorini: I'm a 34AA and usually wear VS or Aerie but that Pepper bra intrigues me - I think I am going to try them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851209 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 20:22:12 +0000 dolphin 2851209@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Itty bitty committee! Hahaha! Member here! 🙋🏻‍♀️ After breastfeeding 3 kids oh man, pancakes for real. :crying: I’ll definitely be looking up some of these recommendations! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851202 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 18:37:57 +0000 Kaohinani 2851202@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked my sister about Pepper just for you since I was on the phone with her tonight. She has one. She has mixed feelings about it. She says it fits nicely with no gapping. She doesn't like the style (* she is really "no frills" ... even her Vicky's are pushups from the sporty pink collection) and it slides up in the back (IDK what this means). I hope this relatively helpful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851188 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 15:57:24 +0000 Mama Bird 2851188@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like Wacoal... wore that brand for a few years, and probably will again once my band size stops changing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851187 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 15:15:57 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2851187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amorini: no advice. I like Calvin Klein for it but I don't own anything really padded from that brand so can't speak to that. But just commiserating. My last baby who I only bf two months caused my boobs to shrink smaller than ever. It doesn't even matter if I gain weight, at least not within a few pounds. So frustrating. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851180 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 14:46:15 +0000 Kaohinani 2851180@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Amorini: Yes, ma'am, I am. After I quit teaching special education, I completed my degree in Exercise Science and my M.S. in Biomechanics. I am NASM certified as a PT, as well as, I have certs in PowerPilates and in TRX. 😉 My background has been working with military, women (during and post-pregnancy), and the AMAZING geriatric crowd (who seem to have more energy at times than I! 😂) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851176 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 14:28:45 +0000 Amorini 2851176@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: Thanks! Are you a personal trainer, by chance? Someone on HB is but I can’t remember who! I’ve never had much success with upper body strengthening really helping re-proportion me but it sure makes me feel good.</p> <p>@erinbaderin: @lindseykaye: @Aria: Thanks for these bra names. I will check them out.</p> <p>Has anyone ever tried Pepper bras? I saw a few mention of them on the inter webs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851175 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 14:10:26 +0000 Aria 2851175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really love Aerie as well, they have a lot of sizes online and returns are easy. Thirdlove also has a good selection of smaller sizes, and I love the bra I ended up getting, but I did have troubles with their customer service. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851173 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 13:59:49 +0000 lindseykaye 2851173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hi! Fellow member (except while pregnant lol). I have had many, many tearful dressing room experiences trying desperately to find an adult bra that fits me in AA or even A.<br /> Shopping online at Aerie has saved my sanity and made me feel beautiful at my typical small size. They have a lot of choices and styles in smaller cups that are flattering and offer a lot of variety. Underwire, bralettes, racerback, strapless, everything. Definitely recommended :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851169 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 13:38:19 +0000 erinbaderin 2851169@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the T-shirt bras from the Gap. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851165 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 13:30:12 +0000 Kaohinani 2851165@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>While I do not have this particular issue, my sister does. Where I am short, petite, and hourglass; she is tall, lean, and what she calls "a carpenter's dream." I digress. She swears by bras by Aerie for comfort and Victoria's Secret for "fullness" and design. She also wears something she calls "chicken cutlets" (silicone falsies to stuff in bras or shapewear) when she has to dress up ... which is rare because she is a police officer who works 24-7.<br /> Also, one suggestion is to strengthen the pectorals muscles in order to give your bust line a natural lift and build muscle under the breast tissue. Exercises that may aid in this include: chest presses, bench presses, chest flys, pushups (* changing your arm position will dictate whether you feel it more in the biceps &amp; triceps, shoulders, or pectorals), dips, dumbbell pullovers, plank rotations, and lat (latissimus dorsi) pulldown. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/itty-bitty-titty-committee-need-aa-bra-advice#post-2851164 Sun, 14 Oct 2018 13:03:18 +0000 Amorini 2851164@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hey! We had a post not long ago about plastic surgery and some of us mentioned our post-weaning natural boob reductions. Hoping that the Itty Bitty Titty Committee can convene to help a fellow member out. :wink: </p> <p>I was an A before so I am surely a AA now. I would like to figure out if I can live with these boobs, but I need some bra help. I’m tall and thin especially on top. I used to have a long distance runner-body but I’m a bit pear-shaped especially because of the boob situation. Right now I’m bashful to even look at myself in the mirror because I look like a 12 year-old so I’m a little down on myself. :meh: Admittedly I have been focused elsewhere than my body since DS was born, but I’d like to see if taking care of my whole body helps me feel better about my post-pregnancy shape. I am hoping new bras and exercise/toning might make these boobs/body feel more proportioned. I literally just need a bra so I don’t have full-time headlights and so that I fit my clothes better. I have heard Target and mentioned, but just looking for any brand names, specific bras or any other advice! </p>