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What size bra are you?

83 replies

Zebraa · 24/03/2009 21:13

I've just read that the UK national average is 36D... is this right?

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TrillianAstra · 25/03/2009 09:19

34B. Just enough that putting on a bra does something. No so much that I can't go bra-less if necessary. Would like to be a C, but no more.

I think the national average must be more than 36D - aren't 32% of women in the UK overweight?
Maybe 36D is the size of bra that is sold most often, but that's because people don't think they could possibly be an F.

We seem to be quite a clued-up bunch regarding the actual size of our bosoms.

bamboobutton · 25/03/2009 09:19

i thought i was a 34C, got properly measured and found out i was 34DD.

think i might need to get a 32E or DD as i have been dieting.

TrillianAstra · 25/03/2009 09:26

Does your back size get smaller when you diet then bamboo? If I get any thinner my boobs just deflate, I don't get any thinner around the back.

BonsoirAnna · 25/03/2009 09:27

36B

ohdearwhatamess · 25/03/2009 09:31

34B

Marthasmama · 25/03/2009 09:33

I get smaller round the back when I diet Trillian. When I'm at my 'happy weight' I'm a 30 but now I'm a 34. Maybe you have a lovely fat free back that has no lard to shift when you lose weight.

Bettymum · 25/03/2009 09:34

Was 30E before DD, now BF and think I am about a 32E or F, amazing how much they can inflate and deflate in a day

Flamesparrow · 25/03/2009 10:10

New bras today - 34F

upagumtree · 25/03/2009 10:26

32GG

themildmanneredjanitor · 25/03/2009 10:28

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bleh · 25/03/2009 10:37

32A
Feeling very under boobaged on here

katiepotatie · 25/03/2009 10:56

30 f before pregnancy
36 f while pregnant
32 ff while bf
and back to 30 f after
pregnant again though, I'm sure they will be round my knees afterwards!

thetoddlermaimer · 25/03/2009 11:02

28f...although i think they look really small. all i get from the bra fitting woman is your all front! i think i may invest in some things to fill out my bra!
lol!

RubyrubyrubyRaven · 25/03/2009 11:04

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TheMitsubishiWarrioress · 25/03/2009 11:12

you and me both bleh....

FigmentOfYourImagination · 25/03/2009 11:34

32F

Ruby2shoes · 25/03/2009 19:43

32A - ironing board with 2 flea bites as my sister calls them!
Were a bit floppy after BF for 2 years but have now firmed up again and no droopidge!!!

newlysinglemummy · 25/03/2009 22:52

I am a 30dd, I think the reason everyone is wearing the wrong size bra is because of M&S.

I got measured there when I stopped bf and they said I was a 34c, but I tried on the bra which looked too big on the cup so they said try a 34b.. I was so upset as I looked completely flat.

Then I went to a department store the next day. They said I was a 32d and I bought some bras which fitted perfectly.

I think the main thing is to find somehere that can measure properly and your bra strap should be tight not loose...

onadietcokebreak · 25/03/2009 22:55

38JJ bloody hate it!

M&S have always measured me different to other stores

pixiemoon · 26/03/2009 08:16

34F or 32FF depending on style
NOT 38C(!) as M&S put me in!!!

I think M&S only have A-D cups pretty much so they just whack you in bigger back sizes if you have big boobs.

VinoEsmeralda · 26/03/2009 08:25

34D or 32E

EffiePerine · 26/03/2009 08:27

34H (bfing)

spugs · 26/03/2009 11:16

30 F/FF depending on bra

spugs · 26/03/2009 11:20

i had the smallest originally (had boob job) i was a 30 A!!!! had nipples and nothing else!

HensMum · 26/03/2009 11:21

32F. I was wearing 36E until I got properly fitted by Bravissimo.