Looking for the right bra

jinky67

Bravissimo have a basics range as well,plain everyday bras.Very comfy I have one

Ms_Chocaholic

Do Bravissimo offer a fitting service?

Milford_Cubicle

I seem to recall several different suggested ways to measure yourself - does anyone have a tried and tested method to correctly measure yourself as I always have an absolute nightmare finding bras to fit?

Debt_Free_Chick

Back to my previous link the Big Bra Shop has a guide, which works for me.

jinky67

yes Bravissimo do have a fitting service...very good and no i dont work for them either.!

Milford I would never rely on any method of measuring yourself...actually trying the bras on and checking for yourself is far better

katykatkins

I LOVE bravissimo - and this is my favourite bra
http://www.bravissimo.com/products/lingerie/everyday-essentials/kalyani/balconette-bras/ka61-details.aspx?colour=White

I always go into the shop and get fitted for a new style/make of bra or if I've lost/gained any weight. I'm (normally) a 36GG so I guess it's relatively important because otherwise my back just breaks.

A word to those who haven't been fitted - DO IT! It's embarrassing the first time but its definitely the only way to get a good fit. I can't recommend Bravissimo Nottingham staff enough - I went in to buy (my first ever) sports bra at the weekend and the lady there was lovely and really friendly and got me the best size straight away - I think it's good that they don't use tape measures in there, they just go by what fits, as at House of fraser they used a tape measure and made me a 42D which was ridiculously baggy at the back and made me look like I had 6 boobs at the front!

Skint_Catt

http://www.marksandspencer.com/gp/search/026-1534956-4077238?ie=UTF8&bannerAltText=GG%2B%20Bras%20-%20with%20sizes%20up%20to%20J%20cup&rs=68460031&fromPS=&sort=-product_site_launch_date&mnSBrand=core&me=A2BO0OYVBKIQJM&viewID=leaf&bannerWidget=68876022&showAll=&rh=n%3A68460031&isBrowse=1&page=2

M&S special section I love their moulded t-shirt bras - got two in every colour.

continualdiamond

I followed simplyyours measuring guide and had myself as a 44F (i was wearing a 40G and getting back ache). Even got my OH to make sure i had the measuring tape correct and everthing. I then ordered bras from them and non were right, id had enough cos of course you order online and then wait a bit for it to come in the post, mean while im really struggling with back ache.

So i went into my local bra shop (no big name store or anything) and they fitted me as a........40H. Bought a bra from them right away, £28, bit more than i would have liked, but was desperate at this stage. I only have the 1 bra, but have ordered again from simplyyours with now knowing my right size.

Skint_Catt

The trouble is continualdiamond is that no two shops stock are the same size! You might be measured 40H in your shop, but simply yours 40H might not fit - a 44G might. I know its mad, but the same with clothes. I;ve just lost 2.5stone (used to be a size 18/20) My suit trousers no longer stay up so I bought some cheap ones in matalan - but had to buy size 18 to fit! Doesn't make sense as size 14/16 in M&S fit me perfectly but then an M&S shirt I tried on I had to get a size 24 :eek:.

wendyphant

i swear by bravissimo
I am bigger than you and I love them.
And they are reasonabley priced