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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.

OP posts:
StatisticallyChallenged · 20/07/2013 21:05

Their sizing is off - it used to be ok but recent reports are that they are runing small in the back so bear in mind

Chigley1 · 20/07/2013 21:08

Oh god I find these threads depressing. I measure according to instructions and I really am an A cup. The only true one in the world it seems. Think Keira Knightley on a flat chested day.

StatisticallyChallenged · 20/07/2013 21:10

Sorry Chigley

HopeForTheBest · 20/07/2013 21:17

Nope, sorry, this still doesn't make any sense at all to me. An E cup is significantly bigger than a B cup. I do NOT have enough boob to fill an E cup. Never have, never will.

How come everyone doing this new measurement is coming out needing an E or an F etc? Has anyone measured and found out that actually they need a B or a C?

I do see that you could be wearing a larger strap size and "get away" with a smaller cup, therefore ending up with boob being squished out of the bra and into places it shouldn't be. But I don't have that at all. I have small boobs and they are exactly where they should be.

I also suspect that bra manufacturers (much like all clothing manufacturers) do not all follow the same precise measurements, so as well as every style fitting differently, the brand is also going to make a huge difference.

StatisticallyChallenged · 20/07/2013 21:22

The brand makes a bit of a difference, but not huge. Like a size either way in most cases.

An E cup is only significantly bigger than a B if it is on the same band size. A 28E is the same volume as a 36B.

We have had a few Bs and more Cs. As a rule they are generally quite small back sizes - 28c etc

doggydaft · 20/07/2013 21:27

I have just measured using the "hanging over" method. I'm 34 around and 49 dangling over Shock Shock
What the bloody hell size does that make me......

Currently wear a 34J or 36HH but neither fit very well.

I'm feeling a bit traumatised actually....

StatisticallyChallenged · 20/07/2013 21:29

Doggydaft, what is the fit like on your 34j once you scoop? the measurements would suggest a 34K or thereabouts - so 2 cups up

doggydaft · 20/07/2013 21:38

Having scooped Blush the 34J is too wee....I don't think I can stand to buy anything bigger.
Do bras even come in 34K, sob

lurcherlover · 20/07/2013 21:39

Right. I can't find my bloody tape measure anywhere but I am convinced I must be wearing the wrong size as in my 36 bras I can pull the back strap a good few inches away from my body. But I do have small boobs (honest!) - when I stand up straight they're flat at the top and then poke out at the bottom (so they're more like pears than peaches if you see what I mean) and when I lean forward they go like triangles. So I'm a bit worried that if I measure like that the measurement will seem bigger than it actually is as my nips are the peak on the triangle (!) but there's no flesh to back them up with, if this makes any sense whatsoever! Only on MN would I be talking like this...Grin

StatisticallyChallenged · 20/07/2013 21:40

They do, I promise. Bravissimo have quite a good range of them actually

www.bravissimo.com/products/lingerie/#/1?back=34&cup=k

doggydaft · 20/07/2013 21:45

Thanks statistically, some of them look quite nice.
Trouble is although I'm fairly near a bravissimo they never seem to have anything in my size. Will have to try online.

Why oh why do my boobs keep growing I'm 41 for gods sake Angry

propertyNIGHTmareBEFOREXMAS · 20/07/2013 21:58

Well ladies, I took your advice and went shopping today. Currently in a 34b and uncomfortable with it. I measure 29 under and 37 over. I tried a 28 band and a 30 band and the 30 was far better for me. I could only get to a Debenhams today so tried one of their own 30DD and 30E. The DD was definitely too small and my boobs came over the top. The E felt far better. The style I wanted stopped at DD though so I am still searching. My boobs looked absolutely FANTASTIC in the 30DD plunge style though. Truly huge! I felt a million times better than in the 34b. I even took photos to show dh. I felt like an underwear Model Grin. He has ordered me to go shopping ASAP and buy new styles. Thank you for your help. For the first time in my life I felt comfortable in a bra (the 30E) instead of wanting to pull at it for kind of riding up onto my breast tissue.

StatisticallyChallenged · 20/07/2013 22:01

Yey!

Rascal79 · 20/07/2013 22:03

Hi can someone help me. I just measured 32 under and 38 leaning over. Very shallow boobs. Currently wearing a 34 b but not comfy Hmm

StatisticallyChallenged · 20/07/2013 22:05

start at 32E, probably a balconette style as they tend to be good for shallow. Tutti rouge from bravissimo and curvy kate tease me are both possibles.

Rascal79 · 20/07/2013 22:13

An e, really???? Can't wait to try one on and see if it works!!!

propertyNIGHTmareBEFOREXMAS · 20/07/2013 22:28

It will work, Rascal! The cup will be wider than what you are used to and the result is fabulous comfort. The smaller band means it won't ride up. If I tried a 34c (instead of my usual old 34b) the cup was too deep (my boobs are shallow/wide root) and the top of the cup wrinkled or was empty. With the 30E the bra sat and stayed where it was meant to plus my entire breasts were properly cupped and scooped up creating an amazing effect. Good luck and hope you find a great bra.

Rascal79 · 20/07/2013 22:31

Thank you. I'm so excited. Shame it's Sunday tomorrow so can't go straight to the shops!!

MrsRichards · 20/07/2013 22:54

Measured 38 and 51 (boobs practically at my waist when leaning over).

Currently in 38GG.

Thanks

CelticPromise · 20/07/2013 23:01

I make you a 38J Mrs. Are you spilling out of your GGs? You might like to try 36JJ too.

MrsRichards · 20/07/2013 23:11

Thank you. Not spilling out but not comfortable. Bought 4 new M&S bras last week (tried one on in 38GG, fitter said fitted perfectly, so I bought one in each colour). It was comfy in shop but after wearing for a while hurting under the wires. Put it down to the hot weather. Then saw this thread.

Tried scooping, it hurt (odd...) but got a bit more in the cup which caused spilling out. Band is feeling tight (can't put in back to front)

Feeling cross as spent loads on bras which don't really fit. And they came (via M&S online in plastic bags but with no tags)

hmsvictoria · 20/07/2013 23:14

I have teeny boobs (autocorrected to 'blobs', which is an oddly accurate alternative) and have been wearing an A cup forever. I have just measured out of curiosity...

Am 30.5 under, 34 over. Are all my beloved, expensive 32As actually the wrong size??

Praying4Beatrice · 20/07/2013 23:16

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StatisticallyChallenged · 20/07/2013 23:30

Bravissimo has a few nice nursing bras. The Panache Sophie is popular and quite pretty!

HMS Victoria...you are probably more like a 30C or D.

hmsvictoria · 20/07/2013 23:41

Shock and wow...

Must rush out to sales and see!