bra fitting ....

[nappyaddict]

i think i am wearing the wrong size bra. i think the back is too big. i think places are determined to fit me in a 32 back cos that's the smallest they do. it doesn't exactly feel loose but i can pull it quite away from my back. are la senza or john lewis any good?

I think it depends very much on the indvidual bra fitter. I would try a couple of places - I'm sure La Senza and JL would be fine, but you might also try M&S and even (horrors) Agent Provocateur and compare the advice you get.

NOT M&S. Many places do 30 inch back sizes now (I'm a 30G). John Lewis would be better than La Senza, but the best places IME are Bravissimo and Rigby and Peller. Or a good independent shop if you have one.

La Senza are rubbish IME, and the only 30 back they have are A cup.
JL much better as they stock a wide range of brands, not just their own label stuff (which is the problem at M&S). Debenhams are quite good too for the same reason.
Just go to Bravissimo - they start at a 28 back.

MrsB - have you been fitted at la senza then? what size did they think you were and what are you?

I haven't been fitted there but have been v disappointed with the range / qulaity of their stuff

john lewis are good at bra fitting - UNLESS you are below 32. i was swimming in the 32 ds john lewis foisted upon me until i went to an independent shop and got measured properly 30e. i bought one expensive bra cos i felt oblidged and now buy them on ebay.

another warning - watch out for your shape. i am an e but have small norks so can't wear bras with full cups iykwim.

do it, it is lovely to have bras that give you a proper shape.

i have just measured my back with the tape measure and if i pull it tightish i am 30. if i breathe out as much as i can i am just under a 31. do they still do the add on however many inches thing?

if they do, RUN. The back size should fit your back, not your back plus however many inches.

Here is useful advice on finding the right size. It sounds as though going down to a 30 back and up one cup size may be the right thing for you.

John Lewis are great
Its not just about getting measured, but also trying on different styles for the right fit. There is a sternish spanish lady with a slightly bossy tone at our local JL and she is a bra-fitting genius

the johnlewis near me does not stock anything below 32 so if you are smaller than that you are a screwed

Once you have your correct size (I'm a 30F) figleaves online are good. Always have loads of stock.