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To object to paying £40 for a new bra?

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PomBearWithAnOFRS · 12/02/2015 03:09

Just cos I have Norks! (with a capital N Grin )
There is one style and brand of bra that I have ever found, that I can just buy "off the shelf" that I know will fit me -as long as I take the bloody instrument of torture wires out - but the damn thing is at least £40 :(
I have tried others over the years, but they just don't fit, even in supposedly bigger sizes Confused
I tend to have one really tatty one, one with no wires in that is on the road to being tatty, and one newish one for "best".
Last time I bought one I got lucky and found one in my size on eBay for £25, but today I had to fork out forty quid :( and to add insult to injury my new knickers were a ridiculous price as well Confused
£48 for six pairs of giant pants!
I give up, I am becoming a hippy and wandering the streets commando, with my Mighty Norks swinging free in the breeze round my knees from now on!

OP posts:
MonkeySeeMonkeyDooo · 14/02/2015 11:29

Did you get remeasured? Since you've lost weight I mean.

Amethyst24 · 14/02/2015 11:37

Citrus I get the sternum-digging thing too, annoyingly with the bras that fit me best and give me the best shape. It does seem to get better as you wear them in a bit - I think the wires get bendier with time or something. I can't bear scratchy bras - lace is the devil's work.

Funkytown · 14/02/2015 11:44

can some one do my bra pretty please

im a 32 round the back
and 42 danggly boobies

treaclesoda · 14/02/2015 11:46

Funky start with 32GG and work from there Smile

treaclesoda · 14/02/2015 11:47

Should add, that's the size I wear and it's not difficult to find bras that size as long as you're happy to shop online. Also, Debenhams often stock them instore in that size.

Jackieharris · 14/02/2015 11:59

Zukie you wouldn't be a 40dd in bravissimo or rigby & pellar.

You'd probably be a 34/36 gg or similar.

After a proper fitting you'll never look back!

RitaOrange · 14/02/2015 12:01

Luxury Hmm

I don't have much choice as Ive never come across a 32FF in a supermarket!
I also don't think they are much kop- cheap and not in any way supportive.
I no longer have severe upper back pain.

I probably buy 2 new bras per year and hand wash carefully so they last.

MadameJulienBaptiste · 14/02/2015 12:13

ah yes the lovely cheap supermarket bras....esterday I found 34e in 2 styles in sainsbos.
although no changing room I sneaked them in the loos for a try on.
Cheap thin lace fabric that stretched so cups were not firm. Thin straps that dug in. Skimpy sides so a wide booed person like me had nothing to hold 'the scoop' in. Resulting in hideous under arm bulge.
Other one was a moulded cup t shirt bra. Again thin straps, thin sides, too stretchy so little support. Sides of cups way too high.
just horrible and made my clothes look horrible. buying these would be a total waste of cash (£6 each), far far better to spend £25 - £30 on one decent one that fits, supports and flatters.
I wouldn't buy cheap shoes if they don't fit...

MadameJulienBaptiste · 14/02/2015 12:16

Zukiecat what are your measurements? Are you about a size 20 dress size, if not then you're in the wrong size bra.

MrsCrankypants · 14/02/2015 12:43

Can someone check my measurements please? I'm 44" under boob and 53" with dangly boobs. Does that make me a 44G?

Trouble is in 32 weeks pregnant and my shape has changed a lot - smaller back size- and I need to buy nursing bras. What size should I start with - do I need to buy bigger? I'd like to buy one to get me started for the first few weeks then I can buy more when milk comes in etc.

HaveYouSeenHerLately · 14/02/2015 12:54

Quick question Smile

I'm a 32FF. A friend has offered me a couple of unworn 30G bras in the same brand and style that I usually wear.

Would they equate to a 32FF if I added a back extender?

ouryve · 14/02/2015 14:25

Depending on the brand, they might even work as they are. A back extender might work, otherwise.

Alpinecrunch · 14/02/2015 14:58

Mummybare I'm 32cm under and 51 around boobs. I always buy a 32ff but have put 2 stone on in weight and boobs feel humongous (even more than usual). With these measurements am I still a 32ff?

Alpinecrunch · 14/02/2015 15:00

41 not 51

OneDayWhenIGrowUp · 14/02/2015 15:19

Just re-interventioned myself - after smugly writing "have you been interventioned" to the OP yesterday!

I went from 34D to 32F last time I did this. However I have noted some fit problems lately- grazes from the underwires at the sides and overspill with scooping. Just remeasured and come up with 31 inches underboob, 42 over. Up to a 32GG??!! Cripes.

OneDayWhenIGrowUp · 14/02/2015 15:21

Alpine I make that a 32G, if you mean inches! If you do mean cm then you may need to shop in the dolls clothes section Grin

How are your 32FFs fitting though?

DawnOfTheDoggers · 14/02/2015 15:34

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InMySpareTime · 14/02/2015 15:41

Dawn, if 40 pulls away a lot, you might need a smaller band than you measure. Try a 38F to see if that improves things.

missmakesstuff · 14/02/2015 16:09

Could I have some advice? 35 weeks pregnant, really not ready for the delightful monoboob that Maternity bras give me..I need that wire! I am still in my slightly roomier 32hh bras, some 34, Freya fit me well...but I'm on the last hooks and I should think I'm stretching them to all buggary.
I need to buy some that will take me through these last few weeks and breastfeeding, I have no idea how to measure what with the bump, or if I should really just put up with monoboob now and wear maternity bras.. I still have some bras from 5 years ago..they're ok, I could just wear those at first and wait to measure when the bumps gone, surely?
also, I went to underwired again as soon as I could once bf was established last time, just not sure if there are any bf bras that are underwired? Just scooped them out the top of a normal one last time Blush

NotCitrus · 14/02/2015 16:13

Monkey the Bravissimo fitter looked and suggested the 32, and they seemed OK.

Though now we've had a go with string and MrNC has come up with 35 underbust and 42 over - but my 36 bra on tightest setting can still get both his hands under the band easily - if it weren't a perfect shape it would be dire as only the straps are giving support.

The band in general seems OK on a 32, so I think I trust Bravissimo's fitter over MrNC...

MrsLindor · 14/02/2015 16:50

Thank you, this thread reminded me to measure.

I bought three lovely (very reduced) bras from Debenhams today, I've been wearing 34DD, measured today as 33/34 and 41, so I went up to a 34E, much better.

I'm losing weight so not looking to invest in clothes/underwear at the moment.

Alpinecrunch · 14/02/2015 18:14

One :) Cleary not concentrating. Yep, 32ff feeling a bit small but I refuse to go up another size. I'm losing weight!!

Blacksquirrel · 15/02/2015 09:33

Next now do larger cup sizes.

I picked up a 34gg (recommended on here) in the online clearance for £9 but have just tried it on feels like I'm trying to wrestle a straight jacket! Should i go up a back size? I measured 35.

seagulldown · 15/02/2015 12:53

Would someone have a go at my size please? I've recently lost a bit of weight and my bras are looking and feeling a bit unsupportive.

I'm 29 round my back and got 38 dangly boobs.

StatisticallyChallenged · 15/02/2015 15:20

Try 28g,28gg,30ff,30g