Does a properly fitting bra take a while to get used to?

[JemimaPyjamas]

I had a professional bra fitting yesterday and it turns out that I have been wearing the wrong size by quite a stretch (40C, turns out I am a 34F!) The lady in the shop was fantastic and talked me through how and where they should fit and the ones I bought, after trying on a lot, I was very pleased with. I am still very pleased I suppose, but it does feel strange having something so comparatively tight and supportive after so long.

It isn’t digging in or anything, it just feels very different.

If you have had a similar experience of eventually being fitted properly for something, did you find it strange at first as well?
Also, do they adapt quite obviously a little bit like shoes can?
The lady said it will give a little bit as I wear it but I’m wondering how much of this is also the wearing in stage.

This is ridiculous thing to be asking considering I’m 47 but I feel like it has been a whole new eye-opener!

Yes, it's a new sensation, it will take a few days.

That’s good to hear! I know it’s all fitted right it just feel so alien to before!

I had the same! New bra felt so right compared to what I had been wearing!

Out of interest @JemimaPyjamas what shop did you go to for your fitting? I went to M & S last time but I'm not convinced they've got it right.

*tight not right! Although it did feel right eventually

M&S are dreadful, they haven't moved on from the +4 inches. Have a look at boob or bust and measure yourself or go to Bravissimo or R&P if you have one near

According to the boob or bust measuring thing I should be in a 30 band. However, every single one I’ve ever tried has been agony. I wear a 32 instead even though it’s probably a bit big (I can slide my flat hand under the band). I know that probably means my (proportionally speaking) big boobs aren’t being supported as well as they might be but tbh, I can’t be doing with feeling like I’m being sawn in half.

Yes - takes ages to feel right. To be honest, I can’t wear as tight as they say. I’m meant to wear 28, but even 30 can feel too tight sometimes

That is a big difference in the band. Either the 40 was incredibly loose and falling off you or the 34 has to be pretty tight.

I'm with you OP - went from a 38C to a 36F, so not quite as dramatic, but it still felt uncomfortable at first. After a few days it was fine, and the shape is sooo much better. Bravissimo are fantastic - so helpful on the phone and really good service.

It should feel supportive and a bit different but not painful. I remember a similar time when I went from a 36c M&S to a Bravissimo 30g! Soon you'll try the old bra and wonder how you put up with it.

But yes different bras also feel different. These days I measure 26 inches technically but in some bras still need a 30 (eg shock absorber sports one).

I think that going from a 40c to a 34f is a big jump. Do you feel comfortable? It might be worth trying a 36dd or 36E if you are finding it restrictive.
Also not all bras fit the same, so it could be the wrong shape?

Definately not the wrong shape or fit, it's not uncomfortable as such, it just feels so much more 'fitted' than my previous ones. In a good way but in a way that also makes me aware of it (as I'm not used to it.)

@NeedWineNow I went to a small shop where I live, an independent one, I will PM you the link.

It does seem as if M&S aren't very good, I think I've read similar before. Weird to me as I always used to see them as the place for mid range underwear.

Similar to another poster I'm supposed to be 30 band but it was just too uncomfortably tight. I gave it a few different days but had to give up as it was just agony and all I could think about. Surely you should feel comfortable and just be able to forget about it? I bought 32 band instead. I'm FF and still feels very supportive.

Yes. But I would say this. Some bras just don't suit you. I got 4 really nice bras recently - 2 were lacey stretch ones - Panache, and one was a moulded t-shirt style - the latter is bloody uncomfortable, wish I hadn't bought it, hasn't settled down since washing so that's £25/£30 down the drain!

@Gonnagetgoing the lady in the shop said as much too, that you need to try different brands as sometimes you just won't suit certain makes so it can be a gamble buying without trying on.

You do get used to it. They always feel a bit weird at first!

It takes ages to feel tight. I still can’t go down to the band I am supposed to be wearing (30) as I can’t bear it.