Come hither small busts and bra interventionists, I think this might (nearly) be the one!

[PickledLily]

Can I introduce the Triumph amourette 300. I'm wearing a 32C and it's the best fit I've found so far for my non-existent, low-volume, BF boobs. I think it's the vertical seam that does it. It's only downfall is that the band only fits on the tightest setting (so will only get saggier) - if it came in a 30D, it would be perfect.

Bra interventionists - what do you think, is it on your list? Can you recommend anything similar, or even better, in a 30D?

I'm 28 inches underbust and currently in an A,

Ah yeah I have the same problem - I'm in an A but it's gaping. I definitely need to have a look at this link. Thanks for sharing

Ok if you were fitted at a 32a You probably measure about 33 overbust?

I think that's about right -32/33. I have a piece of ribbon and a ruler as can't find my tape measure for love nor money.

In that case you should try 28d and 28dd. Before you conclude that I am off my trolley, Google the bra band project. Website of the same name with pictures of women in bras that fit properly -you can select the size you want.

Thanks, StatisticallyChalleneged I will take a look.

Apologies for spelling your name wrong...

I've just read that blog and it does seem to make a lot of sense. I can't believe I've never heard of it before. I'm going to go and try a few on in the week...I can't quite get my head around the fact that I could be a DD but alas if it works for everyone else I'll certainly give it a go.

Ok, I've just ordered a load of bras from Figleaves; I'll report back! Let us know how you get on too mummymia, Summer and everyone else.

Thanks Sorrel and Statistically for your help :)

Will do! Looking forwards to having a good reason to treat myself to some posh new undies sets!

Have looked at the link. Have never been officially measured anywhere, just tried some on.

The calculations on there still make me a 34A. Only revelation I found post-BF is that underwiring is just pointless. Unfortunately nice lacy ones mean post-BF nipples so trying to find solid/not lacy/not 'padded' cups with no underwiring in my size is still quite tricky.

Ok, reporting back. It's official, Sorrel and Statistically are spot on!

I tried:
Lepel Fiore balconette 30D - perfect fit!
Lepel Fiore balconette 32C - too big on band and cup
Lepel Fiore full cup 30D - not as snug a fit (because not padded?) but as it is in the sale, I'm am keeping it
Midnight Grace Holly 32B - cups not wide enough
Midnight Grace Holly 32C - cups and band too big
Freya Dotty 30D - v tight on band, massivooo cups, not a hope in hell of filling!
Unfortunately couldn't get alternative suitable sizes to try in the Freya or Midnight Grace
So there we have it. I really am a D cup (never thought I'd say that)! Thank you!

Oh no! After wearing the Lepel for a little while, the ends of the wire started to dig in and rub. They come further up under my arm than the Triumph. So that's a no to the Lepel after all

Are you sure it's not that you just need to get used to it? IME new bras always take a little bit of getting used to - it's a bit like breaking in new shoes, they all have their own unique pressure points.

I would like to second the Triumph Amourette for the small of nork. I was intervened by a lovely young lady in John Lewis out of my M&S 34AAs and into a 32B Triumph Amourette (I 3rewould probably also fit a 30C, but the 32Bs are fine). Three or four years later it's still doing sterling work

I took myself out yesterday as I needed a new strapless bra (going on a cruise and after 3DC I can no longer go commando under strapless dresses )

I am a size 20 but having lost a stone thought I needed a smaller size. I bought (after measuring myself and trying on loads) M&S budget t-shirt bras size 38F, Debenhams Gorgeous range strapless bra 40F

I was surprised that I was still an F.

I like the gorgeous bras being high under the arm as I have a lot of breast tissue under my arms that I need to hoik into my bra cups and this means it stays in the cup rather than bulging over.

Not sure I could get used to the Lepel wires - they have left red sores (and blocked ducts to boot). May try again in the appropriate size once I've given up breastfeeding.