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.

emdotty. Try a 30DD

Well 2nd ebay 'fail' for me. I am measuring 30/34 so 30d. I got a balconette wonderbra and although ok on the band, I can't fill the cups no matter how much I scoop!

I need to go and try some on don't I. Looking at my tiny boobs I wonder if I should go for a 30c instead?

Which bra was it? Did you fill the bottom of the cups and it was just the top that was baggy or was it more all over?

Thank you statistically will try some on!

can I ask a question or two?
if the wires dig in under my arm pit is that due to the style of bra or sizing?
I'm wearing dds or e's at the moment although on last measure I'm now an f.
the e cups look a bit small when I first put them on and scoop my self in although by the end of the day the cup seems fine like my boobs just disappear down in to the bra.
where am I going wrong?
Tia

I have been to bravissimo! my initial 38jj was a bit out so after trying on more.or.less avery bra in the shop o am travelling.home with a candy bliss a panache Andorra in nude and black in a 38h. booBs look happy

Sorrel, it was the top of the cup that was sadly empty!

bigbuttons I think you should try some half cup styles. The Wonderbra doesn't look that low cut to me.

cartoon is it a panache bra ? It sounds like a style issue. Panache come up very high under the arm.

You need to scoop throughout the day to keep everything in place. It sounds like the cups aren't big enough to keep everything there. Is the band tight enough?

hi sorrel its a freya Lauren padded half cup.
my back measurement is almost 31 but I wear a 30, surely a 28 would be too tight? I'm going to try some f cups at the weekend.

I think a bigger cup could work. The wires may not be quite in the right place at the moment hence them digging in. However, you wil find that some styles/makes just won't work for you regardless of size. Personally I can't get on with Freya, their bras make my boobs do that east and west facing thing!

oh no! not a good look sorrel.
I'm wearing a Cleo juno today which I like its just about 2 cup sizes too small!

I love my Cleos, I have a few Junas, a Meg and a Melissa.

really. ill have a look at some of the other cleos then.

I'm a little late to the party but can a bra guru advise me? I measure 31.5 underneath and 36.5 around the bust.

I currently wear 36B which, I'm going to guess from the way this thread has gone, is completely wrong. But it's comfy, and I think it looks fine. Or does it?

I've tried a 34 in the past it was so damn uncomfortable, way too tight, I felt like I couldn't breathe. And it gave me terrible back fat...

the 34 probably looked horrid for a few reasons:
1: I bet you didn't know to scoop
2: the cup was probably too small
3: the back on a 34 is too big so even if you did scoop, everything would slide back out anyway!

I would suggest you start by trying a 32D and 32DD. You may also want to try a 30DD and 30E.

The volume on a 36B=34C=32D=30DD so the cup volume is similar - but it will give you a very different shape. You will probably be amazed at how much more lift you will get

Help needed here too please. I don't have a fabric tape but used the DIY tape measure

Came up with 35 below and 44 over. Immediately before falling pregnant I was measured in R&P as a 34FF. I have been wearing soft nursing bras ever since which are v comfy but not giving much shape.

I am still bf'ing and will be for some time as DS is just 4 months.

My reading of intervention threads suggests I need to try 34GG. Is that about right?

I tried on an old 34 and it seemed incredibly tight on. If that is the case when I try on in shops should I try 36ff or similar?

My local John Lewis stocks just a small handful of nursing bras but I assume that if I go into London all the dept stores will have enough choice or am I better to order online ( it's just that I am terrible at returning things I order online!).

Thank you experts!!

I forgot to say earlier my right bob is smaller than my left. I had never noticed before!

Bonadea - did you try the old 34 (presumable a ff) on the right way round? If so , the cup will have distorted the perception. Try putting it on back to front to see how the back feels that way. If you are going to London - just go to Bravissimo!

Ello Glaikit, you aren't bouncing despite the skipping ;)

no bounce! :o

Hello, 31 back and 46 in the oh-so-attractive bending over pose

Would one of you kind MN bra sages be willing to recommend a size or sizes. I have put on a bit of weight since last time I asked but that does bring me more in the realms of possible sizes.

It's especially weird if you currently wear a 34! I haven't tried reger, I know calvin runs small in the back though. Did you try anything from Freya, panache or similar?

Changeforthebetter - I'd start with a 30K/KK and a 32JJ/K but be prepared to try a fair number of cups as the bigger your cup size, the less accurate it can be sometimes

Thanks very much statisticallychallenged I will give it a go and report back.

I also think I might have the 'shallow' boobs that are linked to early on in the thread so will try a different shape and see how I get on.

I just bought two new bras yesterday before reading this thread, both 36B... Gah.