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!

Tortoise exactly the same problem I am having with mine. It's frustrating. Have you tried any Freyas? They're the only ones so far that are even halfway comfortable. The one I have is also a half-cup (balcony) so the central gore is a bit lower. Hope you find one that suits soon - I know how annoying it is!

Bra ladies,
Am I in the right place to ask my size? 33 underneath, 40 around.

Jambalaya start with trying a 32F, 32FF, 34F and 34E. 32 is more likely

Really? Really really?

I've been following these threads but couldn't find bloody tape measure. Will order and try- excited!!

what size are you wearing just now Jambalaya?

36B. Pretty much always have done, even throughout my pregnancies.

Must admit I've never been fitted though. Im starting to think I plucked that number from mid air years ago.

Lookout I don't think so but tbh I can't remember anymore what I've tried and what I haven't .
Will look into buying some when I have some money spare.

Tortoise I'm in exactly the same position - I spent £200 on bras on internet orders and ended up with only two support bras that I could wear. No wires = no lift. They are comfy but that is about it. This Freya (Ginny - 'twas the cheapest one I could find on t'Net as was on special at some obscure regional department store ) is actually not too bad.

I've run out of money too but want to try a Cleo Juna as I'm told they might be ok too. So I can give you the two recommendations that I've been given, seeing as we seem to have one of the same problems: Cleo Juna and Freya Deco. Good luck

Statistically...I posted upthread about myself. I went bra shopping yesterday. We agreed 32b (how depressing) was a starting point. In JL the 32 felt pretty tight, verging on uncomfortable, the b cup seemed slightly too big. In la senza the 32b felt very tight, the 34a seemed like the best fit, though I found a balconette style in 34b fit fairly well. Probably my best fitting bra is a random 34c from top shop, just a lightly padded t shirt style bra. Help!! Will I ever look/feel nice in a bra?

I took the plunge today and tried on the "correct size" bra. And went from a 36A to a 32DD. I tried Matalan (not good selection over D) and Sainsbury's. I'm now wearing one of their pretty tshirt bras for £6. Can't stop looking at myself in the mirror!! Thanks all.

I need help!
I had to go bra shopping today to replace my stretched 32D bras. After reading this thread I measured myself and the outcome was a 30E (30 back and 35 bust).

Went to the dreaded M and S. (This was after a trip to Debenhams where the woman couldn't care less). I picked up a few styles in 30E and a few 32D. I just about manged to do the 30E up and it was really unbearable so tried the 32D which fitted - great!

Now after 3 hours of wearing the 32D it is quite uncomfortable round my ribcage and is making my back ache. Any idea where I'm going wrong? I haven't brought a bra in over 2 years as I never seem to find the right one :(.

After further experimenting with my newest bras, I have determined that they easily fasten on the tightest set of hooks AND that they don't hurt me like they were doing when on the loosest hooks. I have measured my underbust again today and I have gone down to 35 inches so I guess that means I really do need to get some 34 backs. Still measuring at 42 inches on the actual bust so I'm now looking for at least F cups. Any recommendations on styles that suit a slightly.....deflated pair of boobies? I don't have much weight at the very top ( I have a slightly deformed ribcage and collar bone area so my norks start quite low down) Cheers ladies

Rocksie - can you describe how/where the 32D is hurting? Also, did you scoop firmly in to both it and the 30E?

On your measurements I would have said you are more likely a 30 however I believe at least some M&S bras have quite tight and narrow bands.

Onelittlelady - definitely try the 34F/FF. In terms of style, you probably won't get on with styles like the Freya Deco which are moulded and come quite high up at the sides. You'll probably find they gape. What about half cups or balconettes - something like the Cleo Juna?

Will look at more balconette styles, they always used to be my go to, they made me look a lot fuller at the top than I really am.

Can you recommend a slightly padded balconette with straps not too wide set and a low gore. Cleo juna just too high in the middle.

Oh and do thin straps exist on a 30GG?

Since reading this thread I now scoop! I did with the 30 but was painfully tight.

Um, well it mainly hurts where the band is at the front where the cups meet and where the notches are at the back. It was on the tightest hook but I have since moved it to middle.

I have indentation marks all around!

OK, a new bra should always be bought on the loosest hooks - this gives you room to tighten it when it inevitably stretches in the wash. A mark in itself isn't a problem but it sounds like this is not the bra for you tbh. I would suggest trying somewhere with a wider range of brands and styles - it's annoying that the lady in debenhams was so unhelpful as they generally have a good variety. DO you have a Bravissimo locally?

Hanginggarden...hate to say it but that sounds kinda like an Ewa Michalak S-style to me.

Thanks for your help Statistically. No, not a bravissimo near to me. I guess will just have to keep turning up at Debenhams until there's a different lady on shift :)

I knew you were going to tell me it doesn't exist on the high st! Is returning to Poland pricey?

Not hugely - I think it cost me £5 to post two back?

I have the reddish version of the s- the Wisniowska? and I would say size wise for that particular one my Freya size is pretty accurate.

Ewa Michalak order placed -eek!
Have ordered an S and a PL as my comfiest bra is a plunge. Just wish they offered other colours in each style on a standard order it's a bit limited for some shapes.

I have now placed a special order. They actually did the S in my size so I ordered that, and a CHP and a PL in the closest sizes to get a feel for the sizing. The CHP and the PL went back and I am now waiting for a CHP Milady, an S Fresh and an SM Trefl to be made for me. Why won't they hurry up!!!

I know I shouldn't really be keeping the Lucia half cup in a 32FF since (on middle hooks initially) after one wear I need it on the tightest hooks but I will not be parted from it and I can't find it in the ruby in a 30G.

I'm going to try the balconette in a 30G though. I'm utterly bemused that the band fits so big on me as I measure 33 and I've rechecked this. In any other brand other than Curvy Kate I definitely need a 32 on the loosest hooks.

I'm baffled too AD as I have that bra in the chocolate satin for over three months and it hasn't stretched at all. I have a 30G and it fits very true to size. What does yours measure stretched and un stretched?