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.

SweetKitty, how do the 34Bs fit in terms of the cup?

Back size wise, you are looking at a 28 or 30. I would try a 28D,28DD, 30D and 30C. The 28DD and 30D will have the same cup volume as your existing bra (but will feel very different) so maybe start with those.

Oh blimey! I think I've outgrown my new bras already. I read somewhere that it's possible to go up a cup size (or two) once the migrated breast tissue has been trained into the right place, but I've only been wearing my proper size for 3 or 4 weeks...would it happen that quickly? My 30FF suddenly feels restrictive and tight and I seem to be spilling out over the central gore.

My measurements on my first intervention were 31/39, they are now 30.5/39.5. Should I try a 30G now maybe?

Oh, and the 32F I have which I was wearing on the tightest hooks is now way too loose. Woops!

The 34B I have on today is a bit gappy at the top but the padding does give me some cleavage.

It does for around the back so how can I fit a 28 or 30?

Thanks, Statistically; the 32DDs aren't bad, although sometimes I find the cups a bit gappy (I do scoop!). Balcony styles don't suit but plunge or t-shirt styles are normally fine.

I hate having big boobs and would love smaller ones. They are such a pain when running or doing exercise - I do wear a sports bra but to get enough support, I have to go monoboob. Sigh.

My first 32FF arrived through the post today. It fits perfectly. I had thought I was a 34D. Eeeek.

I didn't believe it until I tried it on. I mean, 32FF sounds like a freaky Jordan's-third-boob-job size. Turns out it's not.

sweetkitty put it on back to front and then see how far away you can pull the back

I can pull the front a good 3 inches sitting here

then it's almost certainly too big. The reason it feels tight is because the cups are wrong-it distorts everything. If you are having gaping issues then something balconette like the cleo juna often works well

I can't wait to go try something else on now

Try not to go try on at M&S!

KateCroydon - have you got over the size shock yet?

SweetestThing - you might want to try the freya active underwired sports bra. Whilst it's not glamorous it does prevent monoboob!

Sweetest I've found the Panache sports bra to be very effective and eliminate monoboob (I'm a HH, run and play rugby so I need serious support!)

Thank you!

Statistically

I've got two bickering toddlers and I'm covered in suncream at the moment so I can't try my beautiful Bravissimo bras again.

I'll pop back later. Thank you.

As the genius that is SC predicted I couldn't find a single bra in the suggested sizes in BHS, M&S or Sainsbury's. I then tried Asda. Tried on a 34G out of desperation but no good. I had to go into Chatham to Debenhams. Oh joy of joys. They have bras in all sizes, they have ladies who fit, are lovely and HELP YOU. At first I couldn't find anything so panicked but then found a big sale area with labels saying 30, 32, etc etc . How clever to hang by back size. Later I found loads more in my sizes to try having missed them initially and ended up buying 3 bras. Oops.

I got

Fantasie, 32GG, Florence Café Latte, £10.20 down from £34.
Freya 32GG, White Rio Balcony Bra, £25.
Gorgeous 32GG, Pink Print, £16.80 down from £21 plus free pair of pants.
I also got 10% off it all from an online code.

Shout out to Ann who was lovely. I suggested the lingerie buyers read this thread and capitalise on who crap M&S are and do an advertising campaign of their own.

I find it embarrassing that M&S have signs saying DD+ as if they have discovered something no one else has and they are catering for the forgotten few.

Yey! My local Debenhams is pretty good too - I haven't used their fitters recently but in our case when Bravissimo came to down Debenhams suddenly improved massively and started stocking big cups, small backs etc.

Have you seen the LeiaLingerie site (retail arm of eveden who make freya, fantasie and fauve?) they often have some excellent bargains. Brastop too.

how crap, not who crap .

I did go to Leia in Bluewater to be fitted after a cock-up by Rigby & Pellar but I couldn't face going all that way. They keep sending me money off codes but not knowing my size I was wary of buying on line. I will consider it in the future though.

I get pain around the nipple area in a current bra. Does that mean it is time to bin it?

Hello! I was talking to one of the girls at work about measuring today and she wanted to know where I got my info from. As much as I like her, I don't really want to out myself. So my question is, is there a blog or something I can point her towards with no links to here?

And my bravissimo order has been dispatched! Hee hee!

ooooo, what a bargain, I love fantasie and Freya bras. well made and fit well.

But I had a surprise today, years ago I had changed bra size from a 36B to a 32 D, so I thought I was sorted. Into Bravissimo today and no I should be a 30F or 30FF. They have some gorgeous bras, so bought a couple just ready for my entrée into online dating :)

Here's the link to The Better Bra Campaign blog.

hello can anyone help? I've been wearing a 36a for ages recently wondered if its right as still have quite a lot of room in the cup in the upper half. Measure 78cm round (30.7ins?) and 92cm (36.2?) round bust when leaning forward, any advice greatly received!

Nope, definitely not right lovelydogs! You're slightly in between sizes so try 30DD, 30E, 32DD and 32D. The 30E is probably the place to start.

wow thank you so much, off to the shops thursday, will have a good try on session.

Thanks for the link! Off to convert more women!