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First bra on lockdown?

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NotBeingFunnyOrAnything · 22/04/2020 18:04

One of my teens needs to move from crop stops to proper bras, obvs can't get her measured - any measuring tips and recommended online retailers/brands?

Obviously will be non-wired.

Thank you.

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RefreshingOcean · 22/04/2020 18:16

To be honest it's something she would really need to try on (and ideally be professionally measured for a starting point) otherwise the sizing could be completely wrong. Is it not something that could wait a month or so seeing as she can't really go out anywhere anyway?

NotBeingFunnyOrAnything · 22/04/2020 18:17

She's doing a lot of exercise at home
and needs the support - I would
Be able to tell if it fits, just wondered if any professionals or people with experience of bra fitting could give me some tips?

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SpudsAreLife84 · 22/04/2020 18:21

I had this exact problem with my teen, just ordered a range of sizes (30AA, 30A, 32A etc) and tried them all, kept the ones that fit and will send the ones that don't back

Richlyfruited · 22/04/2020 19:09

My DD is at this stage too - such bad timing with everything being shut!

I've got her a supportive sports crop top for exercise and hopefully she can manage in her usual crop tops until I get her properly fitted.

AWaspOnAWindowReturns · 22/04/2020 19:11

Google the Boob or Bust method, easy to do at home, and order the size you get on the measurements plus a size either side.

Swiftier · 22/04/2020 20:08

If it’s mostly for exercise, can you go for a sports bra? As a lot of sports bras will be in sizes S/M/L etc rather than bra sizes.

Whereismycatnow · 22/04/2020 20:10

Any recommendations on where to buy? Also having this issue.

idril · 22/04/2020 20:15

Very easy to fit and measure yourself using boob or bust.

Tricky thing is getting the right size as not many retailers have really small back sizes which is what most teens need.

Got a selection to try from debenhams and check the first using boob or bust. Not sure if debs still trading or not. M&s do some small cup, small back sizes and bettter not to get measured in store anyway in m&s.

SpudsAreLife84 · 22/04/2020 22:25

I ordered DD's from Next and M&S. They fit well as far as I can tell but I will of course get her measured once we can visit the shops to make sure.

SarahTancredi · 22/04/2020 22:30

Tbh I'd order a range of sizes on a catalogue or store account then return what you dont need before you have to pay for it. next should he pretty good.

Mixingitall · 22/04/2020 22:34

You don’t need to be measured for a sports bra, to give an indication, I’m a 30 b and wear a small. Measure her back and look at the retailers size guide.

WyfOfBathe · 22/04/2020 22:36

I would probably stick to sports bras (the kind sized s/m/l) until the shops are open again, as their sizing is a lot less precise. It just seems like a lot less work than ordering lots of different sizes and sending them back.

I really need some new bras as my boobs have shrunk, but I'm holding off until I can try them on.

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