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.

thank you, never measured self like that or thought about 'shallow'

Straps falling down - back too big in the vast majority of cases.

Hello! I have been lurking a bit on the boob threads, I've been a 34A for years..according to the bra wizards of mn I should try 30C. Anyway I digress, I tried all local stores such as asda, sainsbury's,dunnes,matalan and a few others, they all start at 34!
So off to debenhams tomorrow. And breath.

wplum that's a big problem and another part of the reason so many people don't wear the right size. If you only ever see bras that are 34 and above, well you'd assume that's the smallest back wouldn't you! You see it a lot with younger people who buy their bras in places like H&M or New Look and don't stock smaller backs.

wplum that boux avenue do 30s xx

I was looking in the age 9-15 bit of New Look today and checked out their bras out of curiosity. Vast majority were 34 inches, loads of AAs.

Hi, what would I be please. I measure 37 round the chest and 45 round the boobs.

I am currently wearing a 40D measured at John Lewis.

Thanks

I always thought I was scooping, but obviously not enough.

Chica try 36FF and G for starters. You may also like to try 38F and FF but most women find they get better support from the smaller size especially those of us who are a bit more squishy.

Try 36G, 36FF, 38FF and 38F. 36s much more likely

evening celtic!

Evening Mumsnet has gone bratastic again!

I know - it seems to go through phases of crazyness

Thanks everyone. Strangely, I have a stupidly large, but boney rib cage. Too much swimming in my younger days maybe???? But I am also 6ft 2 so in proportion.

I think I will go to bravissimo, been meaning to for ages. All these bra threads have pushed me into action, thanks so much.

How do you scoop correctly...strange question I know?

Anyone who is sceptical, just go try some on. It was a revelation. I had been wearing 36B when really I'm a 32D (and that's pushing it probably, I ought to go try some 32DD's on once holidays are over and done with!)

I've found that George at ASDA tend to only do 32 back sizes if the cup sizes are smaller. I've never managed to find a 32D there.

Next bra's come up smaller round the back imo.

Debenhams are good.

I've yet to try a bravissimo (live in backwater town!)

Scooping:

All those bumps, lumps, back fat, armpit fat - they get yanked in to the bra! However it only works if A: the back is small enough and b: the cup is big enough.

Basically, put bra on, then stand side on to a miror. Lean forward, put your right hand inside your left cup, reach round as far as you can and pull/scoop/yank all the flesh/soft tissue that is bumping under or over the back, around the straps or the armpit and haul its ass in to the cup. Repeat at other side. You might need to do it a couple of times (as doing one side knocks the other out slightly)

Thank you, I just tried it with my normal bra and every stuck out every where!

Bravissimo here I come!

Every thing...oops

Make sure you scoop when you are at bravissimo. Sometimes the fitters are a little timid and only kind of get you to shuffle a bit. Depends on your norks, but mine need more of a definite yank!

I am certainly in need of a big yank. I thought I was scooping before, no where near enough. After 2 dds and breast feeding for 4 years continuously, my poor boobs aren't what they used to be!

greymoose thank you just been on boux ancenue, their underwear is really nice! Hmm some changes have to be made to the sizing in the supermarkets and high street shops, starting sizes at a 34 just isn't good enough.

Just measured for interest. Pregnant and currently measuring 36, 48. I expect the first one to go down and the second to go up after baby is here though. I will measure again when BFing is established and buy some decent bras.

At the current measurements that would be a 36HH but yes, expect the ribs at least to shrink