So I just measured by bra size and I'm shocked, is it right?

[SchrodingersFanny]

I measured under and I'm 34. Well I'm 33.5. That is taut, completely flat to skin.

When I do the lean over measurement (which made dh smirk) I measured 41inches.

Am I right thinking that makes me 34E?

I have teeny (saggy and deflated) bosoms!

Just done some scooping with ordinary bra on. Yes the cup size is far too small. Spillage all over the place. Damn.

thank you sparkle (only just got back to this after having to go out).

Ok, have I got his right, I've just measured as:

underbust 44
full bust (bending over) 54

Does this mean I should start looking at around a 44GG?! This sounds completely wrong to me as I've always been a huge fat woman with teeny tiny boobs. They're kinda long and saggy and very wide set. Bet you're jealous eh?

I don't have a single bra that looks good, and only have a couple that are comfy(ish), and those are 48B/C.

Right, next question - where do I buy the damn things (online & as cheap as poss please), and what kind of style best accomodates long, saggy wideset norks? And what's all this balcony, halfcup, fullcup stuff? I am a crap girl and at 37 still don't get any of this stuff.

Please help me!

I actually cannot wait to go and try on some new bras. Shame the kids are off for weeks. They hate coming shopping with me. Will be seriously amazed if I really am about a 38G and not a 40DD which is what I have been wearing quite happily for years.

I have to say though, that although my bras are perfectly comfortable, I've always though they look too low. Hopefully a better fitting bra would perk them up a bit as well.

34 I mean, not 38. Think I've got it right.

ILove you'll get much more support from a firmer band so almost definitely more uplift :-)

Yes start with 44GG and cup sizes either side KOTK. I bet if you scoop your B and C cups don't cut it. You should also be prepared to try 42 or even 40 as lots of women who are a bit more padded get on better with a smaller band. Don't forget to go up a cup size if you go down in the band.

Try Brastop, mycurvesandme, amazon, eBay and Debenhams sale for well priced bras.

I've just ordered some 34G bras from Next which will come tomorrow. I'll report back to say whether they fit or not!

KOTK - try Evans, they use the M&S style of fitting so everyone there is wearing an erm... 48B/C - plenty of stuff in the bargain bin to be had!

Makes me mad the way shops do just a handful of DD+ as if it is some kind of freaky massive size and a B is "normal".

Yeah, I just looked it up and apparently Lola Ferrari was a 54F.

My boobs are not that big, tbh. I've never had bouncing/ligament issues (used to play netball and have actually seen someone sprain their boobs on the court, ouch!!). But since getting proper bras I have noticed my persistent entrapment neuropathy has improved (also my armpits have stopped being tender sorry tmi). Which is great but also makes me quite angry.

M&S have a lot to answer for.

Just making my place as I keep reading these threads but can't find a tape measure !! Will buy one in town and come back and measure myself asap.

Can someone tell me please what size i am if i measure 35 inches then 42 inches? Pretty please

Pinkpigg Try 34FF and sizes surrounding, so 34F, FF and 36E and F, though I think the 34's will be a better fit. Also worth trying a 34G as it's easier to spot a too big cup than a too small, and you'll know that you're heading in the right direction.

Found tape measure, God bless my Mother! I've got 31 and 40, pretty please sparkle or anyone?

p s Got measured as 36F is m&s last week - she only measured round my ribcage not boobs!

Sorry for multiple posts - it was more.like last month actually so to be fair my boobs might have gone down a bit as lost weight and baby is 4 months now (bf ing) oh and i don't bother with nursing bras!

Ok, so 29 under bust and 32.5 if I Lean over. I'm in a 30c strapless at the moment but its feeling a bit loose on the first setting after a few months.

28D?

Countess try 30G and GG and 32FF and G. 30 may well be better. And post on the M&S thread! 36 ffs, I expect you could get a friend in there with you.

28D Fluffy, maybe DD.

DD? I'm teeny. Honestly blink and you'd miss'em.

Morning! Hoping this is the new bra thread?

Wonder if anyone can advise - I used to love Freya's Polyanna bras, but they are discontinued (I've been in an Anita nursing bra hinterland for three years). Any suggestions for comparable fit? Thanks!

Thank you very much Celtic Have posted on m&s thread already - I bloody knew she was doing it wrong but you feel a bit vunerable stood there topless with post pregnancy boobs and stomach - grrr.

Hello! Am reeling with shock here...

I normally wear a 34C (self-measured by old method).

I've just measured this way and my measurements are 30 and 38!

So a 30FF. Is that right??

No wonder my bras never feel comfortable