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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:
SorrelForbes · 22/07/2013 13:00

PassTheTwiglets Are your boobs fuller on the top or the bottom?

somepeople2013 · 22/07/2013 13:06

I need to go bra shopping and have been reading this thread and now worried lol! measured at a 32D in la senza about a year ago. just measured myself and im 30 under and when I measure around its 38 - what would that make me?

Apprehensive about getting measured anywhere!

Passthecake30 · 22/07/2013 13:14

You'll be similar to me lol....I'm wearing a 32dd and measure a 29/39... Waiting in anticipation of the experts to tell me to go shopping :-)

sparkle12mar08 · 22/07/2013 13:22

At 29/39 you need to be trying 28GG and 28H, and possibly 30G and GG! Permission to shop granted!

sparkle12mar08 · 22/07/2013 13:23

30/38 is 30FF, somepeople.

Passthecake30 · 22/07/2013 13:33

Omg....(runs off to the shops to scoop!)

PassTheTwiglets · 22/07/2013 13:34

Are your boobs fuller on the top or the bottom

I didn't know there was a difference! But a quick Google suggests they're fuller on top.

PassTheTwiglets · 22/07/2013 13:36

If it makes a difference, a Bravissimo fitter sent me home with a Panache Tango Balconette that fitted well. This was a few years ago and I've put on weight (and got a bigger cup as a result) since then - not sure if that would alter the basic shape. I was reluctant to get another one of those as it was SO uncomfortable for a while - left me with huge red marks every day for months before it became comfy. But maybe I should give it another try in a new size...

BlueSkySunnyDay · 22/07/2013 14:16

"try a 36f, 36ff, 38e and 38f. what are you wearing just now"

oh 38b from Next

I have a mixture of 36 and 38s in b & c

MissStrawberry · 22/07/2013 15:24

I really think the shops are missing a trick.

My advice

Better systems for showing the bras in the shop - some went 32A, 32B, 32C, etc on the rack. Some 32B 34B 36B etc. Meant it took forever to look through them all. And why do they hang them so high??

Make some 26 and upwards. Seems like plenty of ladies would need a 26 inch band.

Change your perception of large. M&S trumpeting they do up to a DD is ridiculous when even a H cup doesn't necessarily mean the lady is beach ball size. Stop with the DD+ nonsense. Way to make ladies feel abnormal.

I just took a look at the M&S site and they have a video for putting the over 55 year breasts. Why??

BlueSkySunnyDay · 22/07/2013 18:49

So are there certain brands where the sizing is consistent - I know there seems to be a difference between the next sizing and the Debenhams own and I read on a bra website some time ago that the French brands tend to be smaller.

Any suggestions?

StiffGandT · 22/07/2013 18:56

Just wanted to say a 'thank you' to the bra guru's. I went for a fitting at Bravissimo today and now for the first time ever have properly fitting, supportive bras. Without these threads I wouldn't have know I needed to go there! Smile

BlueSkySunnyDay · 22/07/2013 19:16

Maybe I should try them then - I have to say I would never have considered going in there but so far i've never found one that fits on my own!

SorrelForbes · 22/07/2013 19:31

You should definitely go. It's a really pleasant shopping experience.

TondelayoSchwarzkopf · 22/07/2013 20:08

There are so many bra threads I can't remember where I asked for advice.

But thank you all! I have now been fully interventioned!

Flowers

Went to Bravissimo today, very busy and couldn't get a proper fitter but I did try a variety on with all the advice in mind and look like I've had a boob uplift! It's fantastic . The band feels tight but sits on my ribs rather than my boobs (it has a couple of inches give when i stretch it) and I feel I walk taller.

Ex36C turned 30FF.

BlueSkySunnyDay · 22/07/2013 20:50

i'd have to buy a new bra before I let anyone look at me though Grin

StatisticallyChallenged · 22/07/2013 20:57

Bluesky - I can assure you they will have seen it before! :)

Tondelayo wow, that's a big change. Must look very different!

TondelayoSchwarzkopf · 22/07/2013 21:08

Yep, 30.5 under, 39 round boobs.
No wonder my tits looked so sad until today!

MissStrawberry · 22/07/2013 21:13

I am having a bit of a pickle and not sure what to do.

StatisticallyChallenged · 22/07/2013 21:18

What's up strawbs?

CarefulUpThere · 22/07/2013 21:26

Ok, I'm 29 under and 30 over. Does that mean I'm another true A cup?

SilkySocksSinkShips · 22/07/2013 21:26

Hi, I have no idea how to find out which size for measurements...could someone help please?!

I'm 31" under and 36" across. I've been wearing either 34C or 36B, am I getting this totally wrong?

MissStrawberry · 22/07/2013 21:26

Old bras are all 34's.

New bra is 32H. I need more than one but can't get to the shops until Saturday as kids are off. Plus not sure where else to try. Do I order on line? IIRC I tried another 32H on which wasn't a good fit so how do I buy without trying on as I would like different to what I have got. I'm used to lots of different bras with matching pants but currently just try and have 3 as I have lots of pairs of knickers and trying to lose weight so 3 is enough.

StatisticallyChallenged · 22/07/2013 21:28

Possibly carefulupthere - but at smaller measurements trying on is essential as the cup size can vary quite a lot. What do you wear just now and how does it fit

Silky, try a 30DD/E and 32D/DD to start

CarefulUpThere · 22/07/2013 22:27

Actually I just wear "secret support" style cami tops which are perfectly fine!

Did wear 34 AAA for a while when wanted a bit more definition but now just want to be comfy so don't even bother. I have tried on a lot of 32/30 A and Aa's over the years as shops have them as opposed to the 34 AAA (which I got online) but the cups always seem to sit way too close together so the outer edge of the cups is digging in my nipples- uncomfortable and looks silly. M&S told me I was 32B I think- cups were massively too big.

So I was only asking for theoretical reasons really plus I was hopeful i could join the v select mumsnet "true A cup" club Smile