A well fitting, smart/sexy and preferably push-up bra size 38A... impossible???

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I am sooo fed up with trying to find a well fitting bra, preferably nice looking and adding a bit of "volume" in my size...
I'm starting to feel like a freak!
Am i really the only person in the world with really small breasts and a slightly larger ribcage?
Every bra I find is either too tight around my chest or has gaping cups. I need a wired one as any others leave me looking completely flat-chested.
Any suggestions of shops or online retailers would be greatly appreciated!

That's fantastic, thanks for those suggestions StatisticallyChallenged . Should I try these all in 36DD (I measured 37 under and 42 over)?

I'd try 36DD to start with - measurements would suggest you might even need an E (maybe in the Alana as it runs a bit wee)

Righto. Thanks for all your help, much appreciated

33 underneath and 38 when leaning over. My boobs are the small, pointy, slide under the arm type :S Been wearing a 36 A and they're quite gappy in the cup...

So inspired by this thread I walked into the John Lewis fitting rooms this morning wearing a 32C from M&S (I'd had to beat them down from a 34B a few months ago). I thought I was probably more like a 30D really. Walked out with two 30E bras!! Indescribably better!

rachael1609 - try 32DD and E and 34D and DD. Your A cup is gappy because the band is four inches too big!

Ok my measurements are 36 around and 40 in the boob. What size should I buy? Been wearing 38a

Try a 36D based on those measurements . How does your 38A fit?

Okay you lovely bra fitter people. I have been inspired to bare my all and measure the norks. I was 37.5 underneath and 45 letting it all hang down. I think i am currently wearing a 40 B or C. What should i be trying on?

I generally hate all bra's except particular soft cup ones from M&S as they never fit right. I would love some sexy, sassy bra's in the right size.

The reason you probably hate all bras is because you're in the wrong size - underwires that don't fit are a bitch!

I would recommend trying 36G, 36FF, 38FF and 38F. I suspect the 36s might be better.

Thank you. I will try some in those sizes next time i go shopping.

I'm submitting myself to the Bra Gurus! I've read the blog, I've read this whole thread and I'm still baffled.

I measured 29/30 underneath and 38 over.

I can't believe I'm a 30FF. I don't even know where to shop for something that size! It seems huge! I've been wearing a 34D which doesn't fit. Otherwise I don't wear a bra, I wear a all-in-one body suit (like a 1 piece swimsuit) which is to hold all the belly fat in. It's comfortable but not sexy! and I want to look sexy (and be comfortable) for once.

So Bra Gurus, where am I going wrong?

If it helps to get your head around it, a 34d is designed for someone who measures 38 around the bust -but more like 34 under it. So it won't really be giving you much support which a 30 will. Have a look at the bra band project website -real women in properly fitting bras so you can see that a 30ff isn't huge.

Thanks Statistically, I had a look at the bra band project. It's good but I don't see my body shape really in the women who share my 'correct' size but I think I need to physically try things on. Where is a good place to try on a 30FF in person? Any brands which are better, ect? I feel like a novice and not someone who's been wearing bras for many years!

I'm in London if that helps!

Get yourself to bravissimo if you are in London, they're fab.

Should say -they sell a good range of brands so you can work out what suits as it's not just about the size but the shape and style.

Mmmm so I have been wearing after being measured a 34 b for a life time. I do have a 32 d which feels a little tight but better then the previous. My measurements are 29 36, go on tell me some good news!

Oops could of done with some punctuation there.

Try 28f, 28ff, 30f and 30e to start with.

You should be around about a 28FF or a 30F, I think.

Wow, just wow. Really 28f, that is huge, do bras actually come in those sizes? I live in a place with no shops, where would I find a bra in any of those sizes?

Slow at posting

I don't have good access to shops selling decent bras (a small M&S and that's it) so tend to order a bunch from brastop or figleaves and send back the ones that are no good. Figleaves do free returns, so long as you have something full price in your order.

Don't worry I needed telling twice! I am truly gob smacked that I have been measured 34b 3 times and am nowhere near the right size.

Okay that's good to know, it is my birthday soon so I know what I will be buying. Thanks ladies.