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Bullet bras and bravissimo sizing

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helloeverything · 06/08/2013 18:40

So after lurking longterm on all the bra threads I waited to come back to the UK to get fitted at Bravissimo. I went in with a badly fitting 38D and expected to come out 34f based on measurements. Was quite shocked to be a 32g...! I feel wonderful.
So now I'd like to buy some vintage style bras. Can anyone tell me a good place to get them from and how they size compared to Bravissimo?
Thanks in advance

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MrsLettuce · 06/08/2013 18:45

What Katy Did is the place to be! Iirc they make them to the old +4 on the under bust patterns but the info on the site is very clear.

helloeverything · 06/08/2013 18:55

Wow yes, really beautiful designs. From their site and my measuring it seems i'd be a 36DD. I'll give it a go. Thanks for this.

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MrsLettuce · 06/08/2013 19:28

They're beautiful indeed but not massively comfortable. Not awful either mind. I have a corselette which is great.

there is almost no stretch in the bullet bras and they're not underwired - desighn, fabric and stitching takes the strain - so it takes a bit of getting used to after modern bras. The shape is really extreme, I love it but it's a shock.

Bras like the triumph Doreen and the playtex cross your heart give is similar but less extreme shape with a bit more give. Iirc Doreen is late 50s early 60s and cross your heart late 60s in design.

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