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Bra experts help please

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Chocolou · 22/06/2014 11:41

Is a 32gg the same cup as a 30hh? I'm looking for a flattering bikini or tankini but I'm a 30hh cup but have a 14 bottom if it get a swimsuit.

It's only for centre Parcs so thinking a tankini may be more practical. Has anyone seen any nice ones?
And while you experts are around in looking for a smooth t shirt nude type bra but not having much luck.

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ilovepowerhoop · 22/06/2014 11:49

30HH would be a 32H (you drop 1 cup size as you go up a back size). 32GG would be equivalent to 30H

StatisticallyChallenged · 22/06/2014 12:51

If you're a 14 bottom but a 30 back then you probably have a fairly defined waist. In which case tankinis are a bloody nightmare as they just roll up in to your waist.

I'm similar size wise and I tend to end up with a swimsuit in about a 32H or sometimes 32GG (the cups stretch a lot when wet so I tend to err on the too small side if in doubt with the cups

Chocolou · 22/06/2014 13:52

Have you bought a swimsuit recently stats? Could do with recommendations.

I thought I'd just bought the wrong size in tankini. Now I know they'll never fit! My waist is very defined.

Can you recommend any smooth t shirt bras in my size. You were ever so helpful before :-)

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IfYoureHappyAndYouKnowIt · 22/06/2014 13:54

Try Hoola for a swimsuit. I have the blue one.

StatisticallyChallenged · 22/06/2014 14:01

I have the Hoola too in the 32GG, it just about fits. I also have a panache one (veronica I think) which is pretty good. I went for a 32H in that as with the best will in the world my 14-16 ish hips won't get in a 30 back. And yes that's the problem with tanks - they just go for the narrowest point of your body. I have the same issue with shorter vest tops - only very long ones have a hope of staying down.

There's a serious limit of proper T shirt bras in bigger sizes. The Curvy Kate Smoothie has a pretty good reputation, and the bravissimo purity goes to a J. There are a couple of decent Fantasie and Panache options (fantasie Rebecca and Esme, and Panache porcelain) which go to an H cup but are worth trying given how much bras vary. I'm not sure which brand you normally wear so hard to say!

IfYoureHappyAndYouKnowIt · 22/06/2014 14:44

I am usually a 30ff. Have size 12 hips. Slightly pear. I got a 30ff in the end. It is pretty tight on the hips. I tried the 32f also just not quite such a good fit on me.

Chocolou · 22/06/2014 15:22

Usually panache stats. Love freya but the ones I've tried seem to come up quite small in the cup. Shame as they are really pretty. I did look at the Veronica suit so think I need to order a load!

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