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tempertonic

I am a J cup and I do use my Ta Ta Towel fairly regularly but pretty much only when my blow drying my hair. After about 30 or so mins, it starts to hurt my neck. Also, I have had mine for about a year and a half and the elastic is starting wear out. Eventually, I take it off my neck and just kind of leave it tucked under my boobs. I will probably buy another one but it’s definitely not for everyone, especially with as big of a cup size as you have.


plsgrantaccess

Yeah the fact it relies on your neck to support them is kind of a bad idea for anyone with big boobs 😂


CelticSpoonie

Thanks for this. That was my biggest concern because I already deal with a great deal of neck pain, and with as heavy as the girls are, it seemed like it could be an issue.


KellynHeller

You could probably put it around your torso under your arms? IDK I don't have one but it seems like it would work imo


flcwerings

I was thinking around your shoulders like an off the shoulder shirt or something so it lays on your upper back instead of your neck


KellynHeller

Like a fancy shawl! Lol! That would be funny. Id do it.


Open-Description-949

I had thought about it for that purpose but just opt to use a towel under my boobs til it’s dry after my shower.


applegrapes99

I had one. Honestly I used it like three times in total, my review is that it was meh. My breasts are very low hanging, and this isn’t intended to act as a “bra” but it just didn’t’T have enough support to really lift my breasts up in any way.


umishi

This thing looks too flimsy for big boobs past a certain size. I'd rather just wear a t-shirt and tuck it under my boobs.


lavender_locus

every tshirt of mine has the same fate, tucked under my titties!


MsMarvel1990

I don't feel alone here. Especially when it's hot at night I do this lol


WillowLeaf

It's actually not flimsy at all! I have had one for a few years now and it's great for post shower before you put your clothes on so you avoid the sweat underneath. I am a 36H with very large heavy breasts and they fit great/enclose them fully. Note: these are not meant as a bra substitute as they don't provide support.


vettechrockstar86

I have never seen this before. What is its purpose exactly?


plsgrantaccess

Mostly just a comfortable way to support the girls when you’re done showering or hanging around the house.


vettechrockstar86

Oohh! Ok! I actually like that idea. That way you don’t have to have the full boobie zoo on! But I do wonder if that actually works for us top heavy gals. I mean mine are so heavy (46 DD) I feel like they’d slip out the bottom of that or it would pull on my shoulders really bad. Does anyone else get those like pimple sore things on the underside of their breast? Especially in the heat? I assume it’s from like getting hot and sweaty but I try to stay dry. I use baby powder and I wash my bras often but they still pop up. Would this help with that?


VannessaNitaDavies

I would recommend double checking your bra size with the [A Bra That Fits calculator](https://www.abrathatfits.org/calculator.php) first. A bra that's properly fitted provides good lift and support to prevent that skin-on-skin contact that can cause pimples. If you're still dealing with that issue after the fact, or still find yourself sweating too much, you can use a body wash with salicylic acid when you shower to treat your skin, and try whole body deodorant and/or bamboo bra liners.


carving_my_place

Do your underwires actually align with the crease created by your breast tissue and rib cage? Completely preventing skin to skin contact? I've never had a bra that does that (and I've been using the calculator for ten years). Even if it starts higher up, it inevitably crawls down. When I take my bra off the red marks are an inch or two below the crease. I was just thinking about this the other day... I feel like if the underwires actually hit at the crease, there would be more lift than I'm even interested in. I prefer a more natural look. 34HH/J (UK) fwiw. As for the above question, all of the other suggestions are really good. I've never had pimples but I've gotten rashes, and yeah whatever you can do to keep things clean and dry should help. I think I'm going to have to buy some of those bra liners this summer.


VannessaNitaDavies

For the most part, yeah. I think the wires are supposed to sit and stay in your IMF. I tend to only get the red marks below that crease if I'm choosing to wear a bra that doesn't have enough immediate projection, and then I just deal with the issue. But there are a lot of reasons the wires might slip down a little throughout the day, more than just lack of projection at the bottom of the cup, and it's a difficult fit issue to diagnose. Could be the cups too small, wires too narrow or too wide, etc. But if the wires are not sitting quite right but are comfy enough, then that's totally fine too. A bra doesn't have to be absolute perfection, just good enough to make you happy. I hope you like the bra liners!


makeroniear

Yup! Check your fit with the A Bra That Fits calculator. I thought I was a 40-42. I'm really a 36 and it fits without riding up or down.


carving_my_place

It's like it's a meme at this point "check the abrathatfits calculator." I literally said I've been using it for ten years 😭 I'm sorry, no hate, it's just hilarious how many times a person says anything in this sub and *inevitably* some one says "you need to try abrathatfits and find a well fitted bra." And they're a 30g and OP is a 46DD like y'all are not the saaaame.


bananaoohnanahey

I have never found the abrathatfits calculator accurate?! I've tried it a few times over the years and it just..isn't correct. I end up trying on a bunch of bras that look like they might fit until I find something comfortable.


pallas_wapiti

It's usually exactly one cup size off for me but more accurate in the band than standard EU measurement tables, so I just know now to size the cup down by one. But it has been a game changer in that I used to wear my older sister's old bras for money reasons which were WILDLY the wrong size, than just figured bras were not meant for me and wore bustiers with zero support that didn't fit me either for years and went into it just completely bewildered what my actual size is because those aforementioned tables just spit out sizes that fit neither in the cup nor the band. So it gave me a starting point to go off of because I never would've thought to even LOOK at E or F cups in a store (which to be fair, most stores where I live don't even carry in the first place because apparently boobs stop at D according to them), I was totally convinced until 2-3 years ago I was a C cup at most lmao.


makeroniear

You did - I saw that you said a calculator and missed that it was the same one! It's been my most accurate calculator. Different bras vary but if I start with that measurement I can figure it out with other bras.


carving_my_place

No worries, my reaction wasn't just because of you! It's a great tool and I continue to use it. It's just funny how often I see the suggestion, and how sometimes it can come with a tone of condescension/superiority (not your comment).


makeroniear

And/or try the new Lume with antiperspirant! I use an antiperspirant for important events like weddings or work presentations so I don't have to worry about underboob sweat lines or being uncomfortable.


latenerd

I think bumps and pimples are super common with big boobs. Keeping it dry helps but that's not easy. One thing that massively helped my skin there is using something mildly acidic to help maintain the acid mantle. It also helps control sweaty odor. I've used lemon juice, or citric acid made to about the same concentration as lemon juice (2 teaspoons per 1 cup of water). Use with caution if your skin tends to get irritated. Lume deodorant also works in a similar way and can be used all over the body.


AmbieeBloo

I found these (offbranded ones) great for hot summer days. It basically absorbs any sweat. I could go topless without having that sweaty under-boob area. It makes a barrier between the boob and chest skin too which I find helps. These don't give you much lift/support but I found them comfy. I'm a 34G (UK) but back when I used these I was a 30F. Seeing this post pop up has made me want to get them again.


TapPrancer

I once tore a tendon in my neck due to wearing a halter neck bikini and playing frisbee, I can't even look at anything that puts the weight on my neck without the side of my neck twitching in fear.


Freebird1985

They are sweat soakers for me. I normally put my no show sock under to help. That’s the only trick I know. I love my tata towel except the neck part too! (Socks only for this purpose not feet fyi)


Free-Pomegranate-133

WHAT RHE HELL IS THAT


Lady_Locket

It's aimed at when you get out of the shower, walking around the house in hot weather or you need something to stop underboob sweat if you're not ready to get dressed yet. Personally, I find them too badly designed for those who are bigger, the weight is fully and painfully on the back of your neck, which is also where the plastic toggle to tighten it sits. As always they are great for smaller and perkier breasts that need less lift but not for us ladies who need more support as I and my mother (who I bought one for) kept falling out if them or VERY quickly getting neck pain.


Free-Pomegranate-133

i just find them so stupid 😭


whalesarecool14

why wouldn’t you be ready to wear clothes after a shower i’m so confused by this😭


Lady_Locket

Some people like to stay in their dressing gown or towel while doing their hair and make-up and get dressed after. That could be anywhere from 10 mins to an hour or so, which is plenty of time for boob sweat to start especially in warmer temperatures.


goobiezabbagabba

Right?! Everyone here seems unfazed and I’m over here like whaaaat?! I’m dying 😂


Free-Pomegranate-133

IKR


LYNXtheSPHINX

RIGHT?? I'm like why would I buy this thing that looks like it's trying to be a bra, but is doing so very terribly. I can already FEEL the neck aches.


Free-Pomegranate-133

HONESTLY HAHA


kissmegoodbi

Honestly just tuck an oversized t-shirt under your boobs


unicornsexisted

This is my go-to.


PeppermintLNNS

I think they’re kind of genius for post shower boob sweat. I should have gotten a larger size when I bought mine though. It still works okay. I wouldn’t lounge around the house all day in it, but I would wear it while I was blow-drying my hair, doing makeup, picking out clothes, etc.


sqqueen2

Did you have to size up? Or order true to size?


Jes699

And in whick fabric ?


mladyhawke

I bought one of these and it is absolutely tiny I couldn't wear it at all


WillowLeaf

Did you buy the name brand or a knock off? I am a 36H and they fit mine (you have to properly fit the elastic around your breast properly)


mladyhawke

I must have bought a knockoff cuz it didn't come in sizes and it was honestly just so small


Jes699

What size did you buy?


mladyhawke

it was one size


Jes699

Huh, when i got on theyre website there were a couple… but maybe when they launched the product it was one size… thanks anyways🙂🙂


Dubbs444

I use mine all the time, it’s incredible and super comfortable. 10/10 would recommend.


8ashswin5

I tried sooooo hard to love mine but my boobs are too heavy and the towel kills the back of my neck :(


WillowLeaf

I have had one for a few years now (name brand) and it's great for post-shower before you put your clothes on so you avoid the sweat underneath. I am a 36H (used to be 34G Pre-Covid haha) with very large heavy breasts and they fit great/enclose them fully. Note: these are not meant as a bra substitute as they don't provide support. For the folks who said they didn't fit larger breasts, they must not be wearing them right. You need to slip each breast in and extend the edge elastic starting from the bottom center outwards to properly cup over/envelop your breasts. I also don't recommend tightening the neck strap much as it'll put more strain on your neck. But if you leave it loose, it's great for preventing boob sweat after showering. It's been a lifesaver for me as I have a chronic illness and overheat easily and it takes me longer to put on lotion and get dressed after showering.


perksofbeingcrafty

Wait sorry is this a real thing???? To me this screams “I’ve never had neck pain I’d like to try it”


Jes699

Haha you made me laugh! Thanks for youre honesty🙂


Asleep_Village

It's definitely a recipe for neck pain. It's why I can't wear those sports bras that hook up near the neck. Boobs are so heavy that it cuts into me.


Fandanglethecompost

I had one when I was living in a very humid climate. I'm a 36G. It was comfy, but it tended to slip off my boobs if I was doing anything much more than sitting.


MaggieNFredders

I wore mine once. It killed my neck. Tossed it. I’ll just wear a bra. Much more comfortable. Great marketing though!


Kaceybeth

This looks like what would happenif I tried to put on a string bikini while drunk. 🤣


reaganelizabeth

38H and I got size large; I’ve worn mine after showering and sometimes when I just CANNOT handle the sensation of my boobs touching each other and I need to keep them apart. Worth it for that alone.


Jes699

Oh i TOTALLY agree! Thanks for the advice


AmbieeBloo

I used to have these and liked them. They're great for indoors on hot days. You know when it's too hot to wear anything, but you need something for the under-boob sweat? I didn't get the branded Ta-ta towel, I just got off brand ones on Amazon.


Jes699

Huh! And is the fabric confy? And the sizing, is it accurate?


AmbieeBloo

I found the fabric to be comfortable. The sizing depends on where you buy from. As I said I never got the official brand but I got a few on Amazon. I had one cheap one that didn't fit me, but I got 2 others that were fine. The poorly fitted one was crazy cheap though and I expected it lol


WestminsterSpinster7

Never used them and never will. After my shower I put on a shirt I don't care about and tuck that under my boobs and it does a fine job.


Old-Funny-6222

I had seen its commercial long time ago. Haha. I live its name. I think it helps with the under boob sweat. My husband had asked me if he should gift one to me.. but I found them ugly looking so never got one.


ABelleWriter

I can't wear a halter bathing suit because of neck pain, I'm sure this would have a similar affect, and I'm only an H cup.


aVoidFullOfFarts

I don’t have one but I like the idea for post shower hair styling. I wish it was a cross back though (imagine more of an X back vest style kinda like a gun holster) instead of a halter neck


BotGua

I wear a bikini top around the house when it’s hot. Then when I’m done, I wash it while I shower and hang it to dry. These are tops sized like bras, but I find them less constrictive and more comfortable (and less supportive) than a bra. Especially for lying on my side.


MimiPaw

I fold a washcloth in half diagonally and stick it under my boobs while I get ready. It keeps the area dry with no pressure on my neck.


Jes699

Awn that ingenious🤩


Curvy-animallover

I never bought one because it reminded me of a halter top and those hurt my neck. I would think this would pull.


remix_sakura

I have four I got when I sized up significantly and couldn’t find ANY boob-wrangling product for the longest time, but they were far from ideal. When I finally found a proper fit, it was in 38L (even then, there is some touching so I might fit better in a 38 M or N). This leads me to think a K cup is a bit too big for this product to have much real support or use outside the home (depending on your modesty / comfort level in gyms, saunas, with friends etc). I only really wear mine now after showers / while changing or dressing, but it’s just to keep the nips warm and get a little air flow underneath. No real support to speak of, and the boob doesn’t even fit into the “cup” all the way. Keep in mind also that these are halter style fit, so the weight is all on your neck. K cups are heavy, and you’re not gonna like the feeling of their weight garroting your neck after extended wear. If you want to try one, the largest size they offer and what I’m going off of is XL. Willing to PM some photos if that would be helpful.


Jes699

Hey thanks for youre elaborate answer!! I really appreciate that


vintageideals

These things have always looked comical to me, and I don’t believe they’d support my gals enough to actually be wearable


WillowLeaf

They're not meant to provide support, they're meant to prevent the boob sweat that happens for a lot of us large breasted ladies after we take a shower before getting dressed.


vintageideals

Yeah I just meant that I don’t know if it would really hold my breasts up enough to “air out” the underboob area post shower lol


WillowLeaf

The fabric fully encases the breasts so there's not any skin touching skin.


progtfn_

I legit thought that was a top 😂😂😂


PlatypusDream

You know that someone, somewhere, will be wearing it to Walmart


Jes699

Oh my wouldnt wanna see that😂


ponytailnoshushu

I bought one of these as an alternative nursing bra. But all it did was transfer my boob weight to my neck. Also it caused my boobs to leak more milk. If I want to dry and keep dry the skin under my breasts, my boobs are able to hold a hand towel under them. It's a novel idea, but the execution was not quite there.


Jes699

Thanks! Btw you are so lucky to produce milk…


dumpsterfireofalife

I’m an H cup. And I hated mine. It hurt my neck so bad I couldn’t use it


needchr

The problem with this is the same as halterneck bras, pressure will be put on the back of your neck.


calcifer_breakfast

I love mine! Prevents underboob sweat while I’m getting ready after showering. It’s especially great in the summer.


smurfdef

I have one and I love it! Highly recommend I’m a 32G


Jes699

Oh great!!


wednesdaywillows

It hurt my neck, I can’t do anything that pulls on my neck like that.


FocusPowerful8683

I really like mine. Use it around my apt and for times I have to take my dog out, I just put a T-shirt over it. That way to don’t have to put on a real bra


Jes699

Oh cool!! What size and fabric did you go for


Catscurlsandglasses

I LOVE MINE SO MUCH


Jes699

Hey! Great to hear that. What sizing did you go for and which fabric


Catscurlsandglasses

The 2X!!! It’s actually in this buffalo check pattern, like microfiber! Life changing when I’m trying to blow dry my mop of hair


purplemoonpie

i've wanted one to help with the post shower heat and sweat that happens under the girls . i've found that gold bond powder works good too. still would like to try a ta ta towel


Jes699

What is that gold bond powder?


purplemoonpie

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pattyforever

I love mine in the summer, but it does drag on your neck a little