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Is debenhams any good for a bra fitting?

26 replies

McKayz · 17/07/2015 06:14

I need measuring for a new bra. I've tried doing it myself at home but none of the ones I've ordered feel comfortable.

I know M&S is meant to be awful but I wondered about debenhams.

There's a bravissimo in Leeds but it's a bit far from me. Unless I can persuade DH he fancies a trip,

Thanks

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Furball · 17/07/2015 08:49

I think Debenhams are ok if you have a rough knowledge yourself.

Have you measured yourself as per this guide

I would say your best bet would be Bravisimo Smile

PerfectlyPosed · 17/07/2015 08:50

Watching this too as I have a gift voucher for Debenhams so was planning to get measured there tomorrow. Is it ok to get measured elsewhere and then buy bras from Debenhams?

Furball · 17/07/2015 08:56

I would measure yourself as per my link in the other post and go with that knowledge.

3catsandcounting · 17/07/2015 09:01

Yes, go to Debs!! After years of M&S fitting me at a 38D, I went yo Debenhams who put me at a 34F - the difference in my shape was amazing!!

avocadotoast · 17/07/2015 09:04

They've been shit whenever I've been.

In fact I once went there, got fitted for a bra that definitely didn't fit, and then when I went there again (should've learned) the woman was like "oh, where on earth did you get fitted for this?" (And then she still fitted me wrong!)

avocadotoast · 17/07/2015 09:05

Speaking from experience as well though, the Bravissimo in Leeds is excellent. Well worth the trip.

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McKayz · 17/07/2015 10:07

I've measured myself using that website and never found a bra that fits nicely using it.

I've been having pains in my chest and back that the doctors think may be caused by my bras so would like to be fitted properly.

I think I might go to Bravissimo.

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McKayz · 17/07/2015 10:08

The doctor said I should go to M&S as they were the best for bra fitting. Shock

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SorrelForbes · 17/07/2015 10:26

I'd recommend going to Bravissimo, it'll be well worth the trip.

Which bras have you tried and what were the specific issues?

TriJo · 17/07/2015 10:39

Debenhams are up and down - have had great help from staff in one branch and absolutely atrocious treatment in another in the same city.

Bravissimo are a better option in general.

Perfectlyposed if you use an online guide to get a rough idea of your size at home, then try on lots of bras in Debenhams until you find a good fit it shouldn't be an issue.

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McKayz · 17/07/2015 11:23

I've tried quite a few. I came out at a 40GG using the website and most of them feel really tight and on a couple the end of the wire digs in to my breast at the side.

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AccordingToOurRecords · 17/07/2015 11:29

Another vote for Bravissimo. I went on Tuesday and they were brilliant. I have never had bras this comfortable before and they look lovely too.

BoysiesBack · 17/07/2015 11:34

Well, Debenhams were excellent when I was a bra fitter there Grin

In all seriousness, I do find them hit and miss. Bravissimo in Leeds are fantastic, definitely the best place to go if you can get there.

SuperFlyHigh · 17/07/2015 12:07

They are terrific but I think it depends on the store location. I also think it helps if you know the lingerie dept - I worked 10 minute walk away and gradually got to know them and trusted them. They would fit me even in lunch hour. and were very honest.

Mine fitted me fine in the equivalent size (as they rarely have or have to order in 28FF/G) for normal bras, sports bras and a Debenhams Gorgeous one.

Bravissimo are great but only when I'm in London!

Fluffycloudland77 · 17/07/2015 17:49

Bravissimo is well worth a trip. I found a wonderful bra there, and a realised the bra I thought would fit me best didn't.

Ijustworemytrenchcoat · 17/07/2015 21:14

Not my local one. They measured my mum as a 40 C, there is no way she is only a C cup, and she is a size 14-16 but I wouldn't say she was a 40.

DavenotChas · 17/07/2015 21:23

Wherever you decide to get fitted, debenhams sell a bra in their gorgeous range called the lightweight T-shirt bra that is without a doubt the most comfortable bra I've ever owned. It's unpadded but has thick enough cups that modesty isn't an issue and gives a great natural looking shape. I have it in every colour (34g BTW)

morethanpotatoprints · 17/07/2015 21:29

The fitter was great with dd's first bras and suggested she take the bigger cup as she would be in that size soon and we would waste money buying the rather snug one.
She was right and within the fortnight she was a 34b

cunchofbunts · 17/07/2015 21:56

morethanpotatoprints Are you sure she's a 34b? Has she tried this? thebetterbracampaign.blogspot.co.uk/p/fitting-advice.html

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McKayz · 18/07/2015 10:32

Bravissimo is amazing! I'm a 38GG so not a huge difference but it felt so much nicer and looked fab. So happy.

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Fluffycloudland77 · 18/07/2015 10:55

Which one did you buy?

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McKayz · 18/07/2015 14:04

this one. I love the colour.

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TriJo · 18/07/2015 15:29

That's beautiful, may your girls be happy in it :)

tabulahrasa · 18/07/2015 15:38

They measured DD fine, tape measure round the bottom without any weird adding on and then cup size by eye, she came out as a 30 DD, M&S had her as a 34 b Hmm

mary97 · 10/05/2019 13:06

I have had no luck getting properly fitting bras and I have been to M&S, Debenhams and Bravissimo... any suggestions?

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