Bra problem - can some one help me work out my size?

[inneedofrain]

Hi All

Sorry but I have a quick question

I have a Bravisimo bra fitted under 3 months ago that doesn´t fit anymore and I need to order a new one online!

Current bra is a 38F which I can easily pull about 6 to 7 inches off of my back on the tightest fitting and Its keeps riding up. My boobs are also near my wasit most of the time! Virtually no support from the band at all at.

Cup size is pretty good, But I do still have an extra bit of boob both under my arms and round the sides! oh if I look in a mirror the cup seems to "drag" my boobs down a bit more

I have measure under bust at 34 inches

What sizes should I order?

PS. its not bravisimos fault this bra fitted very well at the time, its just that I am losing weight still and it seems to have made a real difference to the bar size over the last couple of years. I keep going down in band size and up and down in cup size.

TIA

Oops KristinaM I wasn't implying... oh dear I am a bit squishy!

I think with styles you just need to try a few on TBH. It depends on all kinds of things like how close-set your boobs are, how much space there is between boob and armpit etc. The main thing is getting the size right. Some people find they can't ever wear plunges, or ever wear balconettes for example. But I seem to be Ms Average, I can wear any style so long as the size is right.

Darn it, travelling,I thought it didn't look right. No edit function either .silly moo

I really only wear balconnettes. I do own a Freya Deco but it gapes. I've just acquired a Curvy Kate plunge style from ebay. Great cleavage but it feels very unsafe!

I like Freya deco for the uplifting shape but my boobs fall out the middle. I found some bras that fit me better via the Bras I Hate blog . I find I have to go up a cup size in the Curvy Kate's

Styles that I think may work for you because of the way they support your breasts now that they are a bit softer

Panache Andorra
Panache Tango
Panache Melody
Fantasie Elodie
Fantasie Belle
Bravissimo Alana
Bravissimo Melrose
Cleo Meg
Cleo Melissa

On the one hand, as tight as possible would be advisable otherwise the bra will slide on the loose skin. However, the lack of fat between skin and bone on your ribs may sometimes make a tight bra uncomfortable.
I'd suggest going back to Bravissimo to try some new styles. If possible, ask for an experienced fitter.

Thanks All

Very helpfull and uplifting

Can anyone recommend a good Bravisimo store? I travel about quite a lot so could do where really from Luton up to Leeds (not wales or norfolk) I normally use one in Milton Keneys but they don´t seem to have a huge amount of stock in normally!

TIA

I like the Solihull and Leamington Spa branches. I hear that the Oxford St one is fantastic too.

Nobody ever seems to recommend triumph bras on these threads but I always end up going back to them. Very good bras indeed.

(I also forget that my norkage is significantly smaller than it used to be. Maybe triumph stop at a relatively small size.)

Triumph stop at a G cup and start at a 32 band. So not the widest selection of sizes .

Oh I could make it to leamington

Anyone tried the Chester one?

I thought I might try a couple of tops in pepper berry as well see if I can get something that actually shows off my new waist normally everything has to hang off I'm boobs like a shelf