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.

[notanyanymore]

I've been dying to ask for ages but only just found a measuring tape! so, i'm measuring 31" around the ribs and 41" around the boobs... what should I try please??

[StatisticallyChallenged]

try a 30GG, 30H, 32GG, 32G

[notanyanymore]

crickey. where do you get bra's from in those sizes? I've been wearing a 34 dd (or e when I could get one) for a while now partly because they're the bra's that are in the shops.

[notanyanymore]

don't worry, i googled it!

[StatisticallyChallenged]

Bravissimo, brastop, mycurvesandme, leia, amazon, debenhams, figleaves...the internet is your friend

[SorrelForbes]

Evening all. I actually had to go into an office for work today so have missed all the bra craziness!

An extra word about shallow boobs. I've a friend who measures 30/35 so technically a 30DD. However she has very shallow boobs with a wide root. She has been doing some Internet shopping after I bullied her into buying a new bra and has ended up with a Cleo Bonnie in a 30DD and a Cleo Juna in a 30FF!

[BurnThisDiscoDown]

Hi, I'm measuring 33 under and 41 around, where would that put me? Wearing 34F currently but it doesn't feel quite right.

[CelticPromise]

Burn I'd suggest 34F and FF and 32FF and G. What's wrong with 34F at the moment?

[SimoneDeBeaver]

I've only just clicked on this thread, as had been feeling smug that Rigby & Peller had got me right at 36A.

Then had to admit to myself that that was pre-dc3 so six a few years ago

Soooo ... tape measure says 34" under and 39" around. 34D??

[GinOnTwoWheels]

I've just been and measured cos I'm avoiding doing anything useful, and by the Mumsnet approved method, the numbers are 31 and 39. So what does that make me?

I currently have some Panache superbras in 32E and 32F, that I was fitted in by Bravissimo but the bands have stretched and I need new bras - I can probably get my whole hand under the band even on the tightest setting. I only have 3/4 bras that get worn all the time on rotation and I think they're all at least 3/4 years old .

I'm probably about 10-14 pounds heavier now but most of my excess weight is on my bottom half, I'm not 'squishy' around the ribs.

I think that bras might be one thing that, if we can, we should 'allow' ourselves to spend a bit more on, because I if start looking in a supermarket or Matalan or the Debenhams sale rack, with my list of 3 or 4 sizes and then having to account for different styles fitting differently, I'm going to end up a hot sweaty mess and my head will explode .

If I ordered a load by mail order, most would have to go back and the credit card bill for 10 or more bras in different styles and sizes would be massive.

So even though it might not be the cheapest option per bra and I'm still hoping that that extra 10 pounds might magically disappear overnight so my size might then change, I might have to go to Bravissimo because then all I'll have to do is sit in the cubicle while a lovely lady runs in and out with armfuls of bras, and all being well, I'll walk out with a couple of nice new properly fitting bras.

[SorrelForbes]

Probably a 34DD

[SorrelForbes]

Gin. Try a 30FF.

[PuppyMonkey]

I'm a 34A that's quite happy with my current bra. I read some previous threads on here so measured myself and came out 32:34.

Did I do it wrong, cos I worked out that made me 32b according to the new rules. Tried a bra on in that size and ffs it was too tight and my boobs didn't even come near to filling the cups. Yes I scooped. Im back in 34a and still very happy in that size. Just saying.

[SimoneDeBeaver]

Wow. OK I will order a few - thanks Sorrel

[StatisticallyChallenged]

Puppymonkey, bras are like jeans. They aren't all the same so trying one and saying it's definitely not your size doesn't really work. However the 34a is the sister size to the 32B so is not a million miles off, so in some brands and bras that may be a better size for you. However I would suggest that you also try 32B whenever you are buying bras and get which one fits best.

[PuppyMonkey]

Ok will give that a try. But currently have quite a few 34A bras which all fit me very nicely, so seems like 34A really does work for me. I must be a freak of nature.

[MorningHasBroken]

I've been wearing the same size bras for, hmmmm... 17 years? always been a 34b, though went up a 34c when pregnant and breastfeeding but lately have realised all my bras gape at the top (combined with ds yanking my tops down all the time, not pretty for passers-by!).

Have just measured and am 30 / 34.5" around. What size would that make me?! am very excited at the thought of not flashing nipples everywhere I go!

[BurnThisDiscoDown]

Celtic, it's just that the straps fall down a lot and the band feels a bit loose, cups seem ok though. Tbh it could just be the cheapy asda bras are a bit rubbish!

[SorrelForbes]

Morning try a 30DD

[CelticPromise]

Burn straps falling down is usually a band too big thing so try 32, might work better for you. I measure 31 ish but 30 works better for me.

[moggle]

I wear a 34B, just measured myself using the reddit guide and I come out at a 28F?!!! Nearly fell over. Did it twice to checkUnfortunately can't get to a shop to try on bras until next week (and even then presume they won't have much in the way of 28F) but can't wait to see if it's even remotely close... woo!

[CelticPromise]

Dwight given your strap problem I'd start with a 32F and sizes either side.

[CelticPromise]

Moggle you might be better ordering online for a decent selection. Lots of the online retailers offer free returns and Bravissimo offer unlimited free exchanges until you get the right size. It's also worth walking about, sitting, standing, jumping up and down etc when trying on a bra which is hard to do in a shop!