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Bra Intervention - Advice Welcomed!

3 replies

f1sher · 05/08/2017 21:46

Hi all,

So I'm 11+4 weeks pregnant, have recently had a growth spurt and I'm trying to get myself sorted with a couple of non wired bras.

My underband measures 29in and my bust measures 33in.

I went to M&S On Wednesday and they fitted me in a 34B (because they said I would "grow into it") - it was too big, I hated it and went shopping for a second opinion today.

John Lewis and House of Fraser measured me a 32D and 30B back respectively, but didn't really stock anything in those sizes so couldn't help me.

I ended up back in M&S (diff branch to Weds) - they agreed the 34B was all wrong and suggested a 32C. I tried it, but the back still felt a bit loose. I asked if I could try a 30D but they're said there was no point because I'd grow out of if very quickly. I did try a 30D on after my appointment and it felt really tight in the band and I thought my boobs looked a bit squished, so I took the 32C home.

When I got home I changed into the 32C but within half an hour the lower part of cup / band was digging in to my right boob (my smaller boob). It was so uncomfortable, I've taken it off and now I feel back to square one!

Sorry for my long tale of woe, but can someone please help? I've lost all faith in the department stores after getting four different measurements and I'm still not comfortable - I'm starting to despair!

OP posts:
stella23 · 05/08/2017 23:48

I would go for a 30 back, and keep trying different cup sizes until you get what you want. All my bras are different sizes mostly due to the style of the bra.

But you will change shape do don't spend too much

PaperdollCartoon · 05/08/2017 23:57

Firstly, never trust M&S bra fitting

Secondly, try this booborbust.com/#info_tab

MonkeyPoozzled76 · 06/08/2017 00:15

Reading with interest as currently 23 weeks pregnant and very uncomfortable in and M&S 36DD, measured at about 14 weeks. Previously 34D pre pregnancy.

@paperdoll, I've just measured myself as per your link and it suggest a 32H Shock.

Think I might try mothercare tomorrow as they looked to have a decent selection.

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