Another former "A-cup" has been converted!

[KatyTheCleaningLady]

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.

Woah, really?! Thanks Stat I'll try some on soon.

a 32b would be too big I would maybe try a 28b/c and a 30b given the a isn't right. If you are wider set look for a balconette. Definitely not a 34 anything though

missstrawb I would order a few online and be prepared to send back. brastop bravissimo mycurvesandme all good, ,some bargains on amazon with free delivery and returns too

Ok Gurus - rib cage 28" and over boobs 37" These are my measurements!

Sorrell, you asked about boobs being fuller under or on top - do balconies or full-cups suit one better than the other then?

Well, I'm no expert on styles but I think that full on top boobs can work well with manyt types of bra. However, it'll be more likely that you'll have wobble/Marie Antoinette stylee in a half cup/balconette if your boobs are fuller at the top. If you're definitely not overspilling then I'd say the bra sounds fine. I googled that specific style and it doesn't look that low cut to me so you must be quite full on top to be getting significant wobble.

This link may have been posted before but some nice (if rather pricey) bras for those looking for 28Cs.

SirRaymond 28FF/G for starters. What size are you wearing?

G first.

Thank you SC.

I might be able to shop today, my choices are BHS, M&S, Sainsbury's. Other shops are Wallis, New Look and Dorothy Perkin s but I don't know if they do underwear.

MissStrawberry BHS and M&S may have some 32Hs but I doubt very much if New Look will. AFAIK Wallis and DP don't do underwear.

Unfortunately I doubt any of them will have what you need. I think M&S stop at a GG (which is really a G) and our local BHS stops at a G too. Once you go above a G cup bra shopping does become a bit of a PITA. For me, the only local places I can buy bras are Debenhams, John Lewis and Bravissimo. Nobody else stocks them.

Hi, I seem to be 33 and 37 is that 32 d or 34c? I tend to wear 34 c and even then they seem tight across my back but then I do have shoulder straps slipping. I have a 32 d bikini though and that seems to fit. I really don't have much breast tissue and am big boned but slim (ish) so which shops brands?

I suspect the 34C feels tight because it's a little small in the cup. You have a 4" difference which is a base of a d cup. Because bras only come in even bands, I would suggest trying a 32D, 32DD, 34D. If the shoulder straps are slipping it's a sign that the band is too big which suggests you need the 32. So try the 32D and DD. The D will have the same cup volume as your 34C so my best bet is the 32DD but it will vary between styles

I can't face John Lewis as I am taking the kids to inlaws and the other shops are in the way home, JL is double but if I can't get anything in the localish shops I will go to JL at the weekend. TBH the last time I went I didn't have a great experience.

Given that you do now have an idea of your size I'd just order online. None of those will sell what you need sadly

Celtic I am wearing 30FF. The last time I went for fitting was years ago!

Can I join in please?!

I'm 30/37. I bought a 30G at M&S (despite them saying I should try 34 or 36 back size). I scoop, it fits beautifully, boobs look like boobs again.

However, I have come to put it on today and my ribs feel bruised under the wires. Is this because I have bought the wrong size, because the bra is a different style to usual or because I am finally wearing the right size and I will get used to it?

An M&S 30G is a 30FF elsewhere, and your measurements would have suggested a start point of a 30F so I would guess a 30FF is about right

However - there have been numerous reports of M&S bras being a bit weird this season, small backs and poor quality. So I would maybe try a different 30FF to start with. You definitely shouldn't be feeling bruised but I suspect it may be the bra rather than the size

Oh thank you. It was in the sale so nothing too much lost! I had tried 30F which seemed miles too small.

I've had a delivery of two Bravissimo 30Fs one of which seems to fit better than the other. If only I lived near the shop instead of out in the sticks.

Thanks for your help.

30 and 36 for me, what does that make me? I usually wear a 34C but have only ever found one that is actually comfortable.

Which Bravissimo ones did you get wherebe and how did they fit? Might help us suggest alternatives

arcadia, start with a 30E

Okay, late to this but have just measured and am 311/2" under and 37". What should I buy? I normally get 32D/DD. Thank you kindly.

You're pretty close with the 32DD, it's one of the sizes I would have suggested. How do the 32DD's fit?

Right I've just found this thread and it was me interested as my boobs are so sad looking these days.

I used to be a pert 34D preDC but 4 lots of pregnancy and BFing not to mention losing weight have left them looking sad.

So I measured I'm 29 inches underneath and 33 inches bent over (is that right as if I don't bend over I'm only 31 inches). My boobs are a awful sad shape now, tiny and empty at the top.

I've been wearing 34B bras with padding

Please help