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Another former "A-cup" has been converted!

628 replies

KatyTheCleaningLady · 18/07/2013 02:08

I finally clicked on one of the bra threads and was shocked to hear that there's only ever been one true A-cup on here.

I have always thought of myself as a 36A. But, I tried the measuring thing and got 35" X 38".

Could I really be a 34C??

Well, I tried one on at Asda, and it fit much better than I would have ever imagined. It was a little tighter than I'd like, but the cups were perfect. A 36C wasn't as smooth a fit. I didn't have time to try on other styles. But, when I get the chance, I am going to find a bra that is suitable in a 36C.

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Ididabravebravething · 20/07/2013 20:05

HELP!

PLEASE Grin

I did the tight under boob measure (got 34) and the loose dangling over (Blush) underboob measure to be 44. Could have got less if I had pulled the tape in more tho?

what would I BE ???

SorrelForbes · 20/07/2013 20:07

Idid. Try a 34GG and similar sizes (eg 34G/H).

StatisticallyChallenged · 20/07/2013 20:07

Oh yes I am...why do I get the feeling I should be armed (with a tape measure!)

When I lose weight, I quite often lose it from my underbust rather than overbust which can cause cup growth although not usually inch growth!

Idida...try a 34GG to start

GlaikitFizzog · 20/07/2013 20:09

Ok could be 39 rather than 38, but 52 I'm sure about! I can't believe it!

Ididabravebravething · 20/07/2013 20:11

really Shock

I am in a Freya 30 FF currently with horrid under arm third boobs

would that explain why?

also, I have UPPER BOOB fullness when I followed one of the links earlier on this thread - what type of bra would I try?

I just feel my boobs are horrible and so is my figure

StatisticallyChallenged · 20/07/2013 20:12

How firmly did you measure the underbust idida?

Ididabravebravething · 20/07/2013 20:12

should I have pulled the tape measure in tightish when doing the dangly boobs measurement, It was loose and I did not squish my nipples (should I have? cos they are erm, sizable)

Man, only on MN can a girl be THIS honest!

Ididabravebravething · 20/07/2013 20:13

pretty firmly

is it meant to be TIGHT TIGHT

(as in cant breathe tight)

StatisticallyChallenged · 20/07/2013 20:17

Sounds right - only asked because I would struggle to fasten a bra two back sizes smaller than I measure but if you are slightly squishy of torso you may need a smaller back than you measure

On measurements - you are around a 34GG. However, if you put your existing bra on back to front (so the cups aren't a factor) how does the band feel?

Ididabravebravething · 20/07/2013 20:20

ooh ill go and check

and yes a tad squishy in torso

mores the petty...

be right back (ha ha back!......)

Ididabravebravething · 20/07/2013 20:22

a bit too tight on the very last setting.

tho much better than when on the right way

The under wires kill me

Ididabravebravething · 20/07/2013 20:23

loose boobs actually 45

so I would say

32 / 45now

StatisticallyChallenged · 20/07/2013 20:26

OK, in that case we are up to a 32J, roughly, I am not surprised the underwires are killing you. The underarm boobs also all belong in the cups so that will be a big part of the difference - when you try new ones make sure to scoop

Ididabravebravething · 20/07/2013 20:30

ahhhhhhhh I see

can I ask something

should I go for the 34 inch tho for comfort? or best to go for the smaller that you could fit in?

wonder where on earth to go to to find one that size????

also what style?!

StatisticallyChallenged · 20/07/2013 20:34

You measure at 34 but quite a lot of women especially those with squishy torsos and big boobs do wear a smaller back than they measure. It would be worth maybe trying a 34H/HH too.

I'd suggest, if you can, doing a big online order (unless you have a local Bravissimo) from Bravissimo, brastop or similar. Up to a J isn't too hard to find - honestly.

GlaikitFizzog · 20/07/2013 20:36

Just ordered from bravissimo!

StatisticallyChallenged · 20/07/2013 20:37

Are you in Edinburgh Glaikit?

GlaikitFizzog · 20/07/2013 20:38

Livingston

StatisticallyChallenged · 20/07/2013 20:41

If you are through here at any point (or indeed for the meet up) the Bravissimo is pretty good. Both the Debenhams here and at Livingston stock a decent range of bigger bras although their fitting is...ropey!

Ididabravebravething · 20/07/2013 20:42

so would be 32 J or 34 H

think I may have to go to bravissimo!

GlaikitFizzog · 20/07/2013 20:44

Yes ropey sound right! But the lady hooked me in by the whole tapeless fitting!

Ah well lesson learned!

I will report back when purchases arrive!

StatisticallyChallenged · 20/07/2013 20:44

If you have one it is definitely worth going. The cup measurements are only ever a starting point and some people are a couple of sizes off.

hm32 · 20/07/2013 20:58

Hmm, I measure 30 and 34 (slightly squishing nipples), so that makes me a 30D? Might have to go try that on in M&S. Have always worn 32A, as couldn't get smaller than 32 in the shops I went to!

StatisticallyChallenged · 20/07/2013 21:02

Try somewhere like debenhams or john lewis if possible, the quality of m&s bras seems to be ropey just now

hm32 · 20/07/2013 21:04

Would M&S have the sizes though (they're local is all)? If I know what size, I can order online from anywhere I was thinking!

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