Is there a new bra intervention thread somewhere?

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All of the other ones are closed now and I still need some help!

Start with 32G, 32FF, 34FF and 34F based on measurements but if you have a little overpsill it's more likely to be the 32G/34FF and you may even want to try a 32GG/34G

Thank you, I'll give them a try, sadly Asda seem to have stopped stocking 30 ( for my friend) and 32s in local store, shame as I really like their balcony bras!

Thanks v much, going shopping later so will give those sizes a try

Edwina you should be ok finding a selection of DDs in m&s, their "standard" ranges are A to D or A to DD then their plus are DD to G.

Just don't let them fit you

I've registered especially to say thank you - I've been reading these threads with interest and finally plucked up the courage to take my very modest boobs into Bravissimo yesterday (expecting to be laughed out the shop). Walked in a 34B (thanks M&S) and out a 30DD! And for the first time in my life I have a cleavage! I''d never been able to wear balconettes before as the wires used to dig into the sides of my boobs (of course now I know why) - the Cleo range fits me like a glove. I'm fortunate to have pretty pert boobs already, but my new bras have also made me look narrower and slimmed my waist - never would have thought it possible. I look and feel a million times better. So thank you ladies - I will spread the word!

The Balconette Sorrel, I couldn't find the half cup in my size anywhere

Could I have some help?
Been wearing a 34e for years! Have always had slight rubbing under my arms, never had a bra lie flat in between cups etc.
have just done my measurements (do I have to take a deep breath? It added 2 inches then the tape fell down when I breathed out!) and was a 29"-30" under bust and between 36"-39" when I bent over. My main question is, I have empty saggy breasts so when leaning over do I pull the tape tight? There's a big gap between them when I lean. Or do I measure loosely around? I tried measuring the fullest part when stood up and got the 36" measurement, the 39" was from measuring loosely when bending over
Thank you!

Vagazzled I tend to breathe out when taking my under measurement. If your breasts are very soft the leaning over measurement can sometimes be a little too large, but generally the standing up one is too small! However, the 34E suggests that you are more likely towards the 39" end of the scale especially as it sounds a bit small in the cup.

For 29" under, 30" over I would say to start by trying a 29GG, 28H, 30GG and 30G.

Teclo Excellent news. I love a bra success story! Please do spread the word around. How long ago was your M&S fitting? Would you be interested in writing it up for the blog?

SorrelForbes - to be fair to M&S it was aeons ago (at least 5yrs), but my weight/shape hasn't really changed in that time (I'm early 30s and childless). I'd suspected for some while that it wasn't right as I'd been finding it really hard to find bras that gave me a good shape or were comfortable, and had tried some Elle Macpherson 32Cs which were better, but I was still getting home in the evening and removing my bra because it was uncomfortable (shifting around, straps falling down). I have a broad ribcage and back (shoulders wider than hips) so it never even crossed my mind that I should be wearing a smaller band - indeed I thought that a 32 was probably too small for me and that's why I was having problems. I have far less back fat in a 30 than I do in a 32.

I realise I'm fortunate that my breasts themselves have never given me any discomfort (it was the bras that did that!) but there must be lots of us relatively small-boobed woman wearing small-cupped, big back bras and wishing they could feel a bit more feminine, when all we need is the right shape and fit. Really can't thank you enough!

Hello to the fabulous Magic bra ladies.
I have finally visited Bravissimo and I am now the very proud owner of 2 size 32E bras! In your face M&S!!!
My next course of action in to return the two size 36c bras to the MD of M&S asking for an explanation and for my bloody money back!
My new bra is really comfy and my boobs look great. Thank you sorrel and statistically and all you other wonderful bra gurus

Teclo Yes, I guess 5 years might be too long a gap!

leelteloo Another success story. Fantastic. Please do report back on any response from M&S.

Was in my local Sainsbos superstore. They're stocking some branded bras up to at least an E (Charnos I think) and say that some of their own brands go to a G. Great. Look at the size listings on the back of the hanger and it goes from F to G with no FF inbetween so no point me even looking for my size.

Spoke to lovely lady on the fitting room who didn't know that FF was a size, but said she would feed it back. Also said they're planning to do bra fitting soon

Left a short rant note at customer services, with my name and number. Told them I'd heard a rumour about their future fitting service, and added that I hoped they wouldn't be adding 4/5 because it was wrong! Wonder if they will call back? I will let you know

Wouldn't it be amazing if they did contact you? We've got a fairly big Sainsbury's here but I haven't looked at the bras for ages. The last time I checked they only stocked their own brand (TU?) in a 34 band and up. I shall make sure I go and have a look at their selection to see if it's improved.

I wouldn't mind a job bra fitting at Sainsbury's handy for parking and the cafe

It would be kind if a company, any company, gave a damn!

kind of nice if*

I tried a few on in Bhs today but there were nothing above G in store so none quite fitted.
Then tried more on in M&S and found one that fits ok. Wasn't a particularly nice looking one but bought it anyway as I can't stand wearing the other one anymore!

I did see quite a few names on the M&S appointment list for fittings.

oooh they sent one of my Lucias in the half cup. They are both beautiful but the band is huge! Might have to order in a 30

Tortoise When I went to M&S the other saturday for my 'fitting' their appointment sheet was full for all three fitters! Those people poor women. I felt sorriest for the teens walking to their doom clutching their 36AAs to try on. Very frustrating not being able to say anything.

I have the Lucia half cup in a 30. I'd say that it's a comfy fit, about the same as my Cleo 30s. Lovely bra.

Mine was the same Sorrel - I also caught sight of the "results" and they had not fitted a single person in less than a 34 all day. This was at 6 on a Saturday!

My other bras that fit are a 32 but I can do the Lucia balconette comfortably on the tightest hooks. The half cup on the middle...I'm sending the balconette back anyway as its too small in the cup.

I cannot believe that I scoured the net for weeks looking for the half cup in ruby and Simply Be accidentally sent it instead of the balconette in a bigger cup. Clearly it was meant to be for me and the half cup. I love it hugely

..forgot to add the fit is perfect, no gaping no quadraboob. Just perky gorgeousness.

Got the 28j bravissimo and 30j bravissimo satine.
Band of 28 is right but cups are too small. (Sideways bulge) 30j a band i can comfortably fit my hand under and the cups are too small. lovely back fat too seriously, I despair of finding a bra that effing fits, never mind looks ok. I am stuck in Dante's Tango Circle of Hell where the only bra that sodding fits is the one that slides off my narrow shoulders.

I am sick, sick sick of this

AmazingDisgrace Sounds great! I've got two Fauve half cups styles in a 30G which are both a comfy fit, band wise. I could probably do with a 30GG though so that may be why the bands don't feel as loose. I'm a 30 in all brands I've tried to date with the exception of some Ewa CH styles.