[Hiram]

Back to estimates - and this one is way out.

Lilli Xene - https://www.boobpedia.com/boobs/Lilli_Xene - 36G
 

[Margaret]

You’d be surprised at how easily impressed people are by bra sizes. My husband’s friends think 34DD is bigger than 32FF. I think it’s the alliteration of “double dee”.

This is so how I thought about bra sizes - I think it would have been 40DD or maybe 44DD that I thought was huge. Definitely DD as you say.  I guess this stereotype still persists for some people (mainly men I guess).  This is why I like to learn about these things.

Come to think about it - I'm sure I had a adult VHS (yes a tape) with DD in the title.

Did you say there was a redoing of bra sizing some time ago - maybe this is why DD still exits as a metaphor.

It wasn’t so much a re-do, more that they abandoned the plus four measuring method, and added cups beyond DD.

[solvegas]

You’d be surprised at how easily impressed people are by bra sizes. My husband’s friends think 34DD is bigger than 32FF. I think it’s the alliteration of “double dee”.

This is so how I thought about bra sizes - I think it would have been 40DD or maybe 44DD that I thought was huge. Definitely DD as you say.  I guess this stereotype still persists for some people (mainly men I guess).  This is why I like to learn about these things.

Come to think about it - I'm sure I had a adult VHS (yes a tape) with DD in the title.

Did you say there was a redoing of bra sizing some time ago - maybe this is why DD still exits as a metaphor.

It wasn’t so much a re-do, more that they abandoned the plus four measuring method, and added cups beyond DD.

I remember back in the 70's and 80's how so many feature dancers would put their measurements as 80DDD or some such number because they knew guys didn't understand how bras and their measurements actually work. 

[Margaret]

You’d be surprised at how easily impressed people are by bra sizes. My husband’s friends think 34DD is bigger than 32FF. I think it’s the alliteration of “double dee”.

This is so how I thought about bra sizes - I think it would have been 40DD or maybe 44DD that I thought was huge. Definitely DD as you say.  I guess this stereotype still persists for some people (mainly men I guess).  This is why I like to learn about these things.

Come to think about it - I'm sure I had a adult VHS (yes a tape) with DD in the title.

Did you say there was a redoing of bra sizing some time ago - maybe this is why DD still exits as a metaphor.

It wasn’t so much a re-do, more that they abandoned the plus four measuring method, and added cups beyond DD.

I remember back in the 70's and 80's how so many feature dancers would put their measurements as 80DDD or some such number because they knew guys didn't understand how bras and their measurements actually work. 

Yep. In a nutshell.

[Hiram]

I've been meaning to post this one for a while. I really like this picture.  Not sure her bra is quite right for some reason.  But other than that,  lovely lingerie.


Ps sorry Zook it is a WeBP,  I am not on a desktop I have no way to convert.

[Margaret]

I've been meaning to post this one for a while. I really like this picture.  Not sure her bra is quite right for some reason.  But other than that,  lovely lingerie.


Ps sorry Zook it is a WeBP,  I am not on a desktop I have no way to convert.

Gorgeous lingerie. I’m a sucker for a set like this, even though I know I’ll probably never wear it in earnest. Not sure the bra is the right fit or style for her.

Suspenders and stockings are ultra-sexy, but just not terribly practical. But I love the complexity of the set. It’s lovely.

[Hiram]

Gorgeous lingerie. I’m a sucker for a set like this

Me too - personally I'd rather see a woman dressed like this than naked, odd as that may sound.

Not sure the bra is the right fit or style for her.

It doesn't look right - would some adjustment help, or does she need a different size completely.

Suspenders and stockings are ultra-sexy, but just not terribly practical. But I love the complexity of the set. It’s lovely.

I don't know the origin or the suspender, but I guess they were invented in a time before elastic strips that would hold up a stocking.  It is interesting that the style has stayed around, albeit for form and not function.

[Margaret]

Gorgeous lingerie. I’m a sucker for a set like this

Me too - personally I'd rather see a woman dressed like this than naked, odd as that may sound.

Not sure the bra is the right fit or style for her.

It doesn't look right - would some adjustment help, or does she need a different size completely.

Suspenders and stockings are ultra-sexy, but just not terribly practical. But I love the complexity of the set. It’s lovely.

I don't know the origin or the suspender, but I guess they were invented in a time before elastic strips that would hold up a stocking.  It is interesting that the style has stayed around, albeit for form and not function.

I think it’s the style of the bra that’s the problem - it doesn’t work for her set.

In terms of suspenders - you’re right, they were prevalent before the invention of nylon hose manufacturing (stockings were made of wool or silk and tended to have no “give”, and manufacturing couldn’t account for the integrated “panty” part). When that emerged, stockings/suspenders effectively died as the means of wearing hose. They’re still popular though - some women prefer them. For me, I have really long thigh bones, so they struggle to stay up.

[Hiram]

They’re still popular though - some women prefer them.

Is that for normal-wear or for formal/dress clothes?

I saw a wedding recently in the grounds of a nearby castle (not a guest) - looking at some of the dresses and clothes, it would have been interesting to know how popular stockings were at the wedding. 

For me, I have really long thigh bones, so they struggle to stay up.

Do they not come in longer sizes for longer legs?

[Hiram]

Not my sorta thing...

[Margaret]

They’re still popular though - some women prefer them.

Is that for normal-wear or for formal/dress clothes?

I saw a wedding recently in the grounds of a nearby castle (not a guest) - looking at some of the dresses and clothes, it would have been interesting to know how popular stockings were at the wedding. 

For me, I have really long thigh bones, so they struggle to stay up.

Do they not come in longer sizes for longer legs?

I’d have thought comfort is more normal 1 suspenders aren’t known for their comfort. They’re fiddly, prone to mishaps and can often show an outline on your clothes.

You can get longer stockings for longer legs (I’ve had some success with hold-ups, which have much better elasticated tops), but otherwise, the stockings/suspenders combo tends to be strictly for the bedroom - and, rarely at that

[Hiram]

Now this is the sort of Karen I like.

Karen Price - https://www.boobpedia.com/boobs/Karen_Price - but is she 38F?

[Margaret]

Now this is the sort of Karen I like.

Karen Price - https://www.boobpedia.com/boobs/Karen_Price - but is she 38F?

If she’s 5’5” then there’s no chance she’s a 38F. She looks more like a 32F.

[Hiram]

If she’s 5’5” then there’s no chance she’s a 38F. She looks more like a 32F.

I didn't think she was 38F - incidentally, when the model is laying on her back, I assume that makes estimating a little tricky?

[Margaret]

If she’s 5’5” then there’s no chance she’s a 38F. She looks more like a 32F.

I didn't think she was 38F - incidentally, when the model is laying on her back, I assume that makes estimating a little tricky?

In some cases, yes, it can make it harder - but also, it gives you an idea of shape and set.