In that case, maybe Debenhams like you said, or John Lewis. IIRC M and S can be a bit random about measuring, as well as the sizes of the bras they sell.
They don't stock anything much beyond an H. I was v disappointed. The fitter suggested I try a 38 H - I'm a 34jj normally. The support would've been appalling!
Plenty of comfort bras are sold on line, sometimes strong enough colours to use as outerwear if you feel brave enough, although they're not very supportive.
Hmm. It says 35 inches (over a tshirt) and I normally pre-pregoness bought 36Bs.
If you have a tape measure handy you can measure yourself like this:
By that method I'm 34F! It that's anywhere near right, I've been wearing the very wrong size forever (they are only a small bit bigger than usual at the moment). That can't be right. I'll have to get a professional to do it tomorrow.
I didn't really know there was an "old way" though, I used to buy them by eye. Then I bought some Cs because I knew I was a little bit bigger, and there was still erm, overspill. But there's no accounting for Primark sizing. It's all crazy. I said years ago I was going to stop buying stuff in there, but I'm such a cheapskate.Interesting....I just used that method and my measurements are 35/42 which makes me a 34F, which is also reassuring because that is the size i have recently started buying.
It does say...'Now, if you have always been fitted the “old way” you will probably be in shock right now, as you’ve probably gone down 2-3 back sizes, and up several cup sizes'
Which you have.
The old way was to add 4 or 5 inches to the band size - so for your measurements your bra size would have been 38C or something.
bra. I feel like I've gotten a boob job.
if you have a bra in mind, check bravissimo's user reviews (if they have that bra) or otherwise bratabase. i often buy from ebay now, but i check bratabase/bravissimo for guidance on how it comes up.I went to Bravissimo. They were very good so thanks for the recommendation, Urbs! I have now come away with a 34FF
The only problem is looking around the shop it was very obvious that different companies and even styles of bra vary a lot within one size. I'm not going to be able to go away and think 34FF hurray, and buy loads of bras online, because some of the ones in that size in the shop were definitely too big for me. However, the one I got is the best fitting bra I've ever worn and I'm delighted with it!
It's amazing, isn't it?
I went to Bravissimo. They were very good so thanks for the recommendation, Urbs! I have now come away with a 34FF
ETA: They were also not pushy about getting me to buy things at all.
The only problem is looking around the shop it was very obvious that different companies and even styles of bra vary a lot within one size. I'm not going to be able to go away and think 34FF hurray, and buy loads of bras online, because some of the ones in that size in the shop were definitely too big for me. However, the one I got is the best fitting bra I've ever worn and I'm delighted with it!
Now...this may be a pointless comment but WTF? Given that I have met you and in my head we are no where near the same body shape or weight, obviously...I am confused that we fit the same bra size Just goes to show!
