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.

Hi I tried 32 d, 32 dd and 34 d today. I must be odd. The 32 d seemedtoo tight on my ribs under my bust, and left red marls under my arms the 32 dds gave me the 4 boob look, a d the 34 rode up my back and gaped. Mixture of Freya, triumph and John Lewis styles, all full cup as that was what they stocked. What to try next?

32 seems too small (measurement was 33 or 33.5 so I am sure I need 34' but cup seems a problem

34C then probably

The volume on a 34C is roughly equal to that on a 32D. If a 32DD was giving you quadra-boob then a 34C isn't going to work. The 32D was probably too tight because the cup was too small. The 34D sounds too big in the band.

I'd try a 32E/F (F would be one cup bigger than the 34DD) and a 34E.

I would suggest trying some other styles too if possible.

I went to BouxAvenue today, I said to the girl I had been measured recently (didn't say by SC on mumsnet )

I was wearing a 34B and now wearing a 30D and it fits lovely, has slight padding but gives my sad little saggy boobs some uplift

I'm a convert now but why do a lot of shops start at a 32? And why are they not recognising that the add 4 or 5 inches is not right?

Another one over here... 36C now a 34E.
Measured and thought I'd be a dd... Tried on and got quad boob. Asked the lovely fitter in debenhams who gave the back a tug, told me the back was fine and she'd fetch me a E.

Right then...where do we buy larger bras which aren't too frumpy, DD+ suddenly means wider straps and fuller coverage. :(

Thanks, will try again next weekend.

Try BraStop, Figleaves, Me and My Curves, Amazon and EBay for bra bargains.

Cleo, Masquerade (both made by Panache) and Panache do pretty bras in DD+, as do Fauve (made by Evedon) Bravissimo, Lepel and Curvy Kate

Okay - I think I've done this right. 37" and 43" - what does that make me?

On the back of this thread I measured myself.

I usually wear a 34d but it appears I might be a 30f. Am measuring 31 and 37.

I have looked at two different online calculators but obviously haven't found the one as I have been given two very different answers!

Can someone please help as I have the Bravissimo site open as we speak! Measurements are 37 and 43.

INeed. Nearly all online calculators are wrong as they tend to use the old add 4/5" method.

Try a 36F/E and a 38E/DD

Katya. Yep, try 30F/E and 32E-DD

Start with a 34E

Thanks. Better go bra shopping!

Coconutty - I've just discovered I'm also a 34E. Try debenhams they have masses of larger sizes to start you off.
About 40% of the floor space in my local shop is devoted to DD+

Most of the ones I've got are 36ff but I have lost a bit of weight recently so not a million miles off.
Need to practice that scooping thing though as I reckon there is more that needs to be brought round to the front.

Have just stumbled on this and am intrigued!

Am 31" around rib cage and 37.5" around fullest part. Normally wear a 34B or C?

im 31 and 39 what does thst make me?

Does wired vs under wired make a difference? TIA.

theonlyoneiknow try 30F/FF and 32E/F

tiredmimmy33 try 30FF/G and 32F/FF

Katya I personally always wear wired, I just don't get the same lift or support from non wired

wow!!

Please can you help me with my size? I measure 30 underneath & 35 over, been wearing a 36A since high school!