I wanna get a bra fitting

lday77

I had a good bra fitting with M&S too, took about 1/2 hour and no obligation to buy, I was really embarrassed about going but they were really nice.

edda

My experience of M&S was also bad. The assistant insisted everyone should have wired bras and didn't listen to what I was saying. I did buy a couple of new bras - in a differnet size to my usual as I foolishly thought she had more experience than me.

Result - big red line under my boobs evey time I wore one, so I threw them out and went back to my usual size.

Most large department stores (House of Fraser, Debenhams etc) have bra fitting advice service - but I believe it's down to the individual assistant. Don't feel pressurised to buy - it can be an expensive and uncomfortable mistake!

Js_Other_Half

edda wrote:

. Don't feel pressurised to buy - it can be an expensive and uncomfortable mistake!

Beatties told me if you go back to them with an ill fitting bra that you bought from them (maybe after it's been washed once or twice) that they may exchange or refund it - so it's always worth asking. As you say, at £30 a time, they're not cheap!

Karnam

i recommend la senza and john lewis. the john lewis lady was sooo helpful when i was pregnant.

at m&s i was told to just get meduim nursing bras (she didnt even look at me with my top off) as they vary too much to find a good size.

i do recommend getting several fittings at different places though, with lots of different bras. different stores will tell you you are different sizes, but keep trying on different bras until you work out what is best for you.

scorpio_biker

Hi,

I can echo the comments about Debenhams.

I recently went in there for a new bra, and I always get checked if possible. I thought the assistant was very helpful and not pushy - although I did know pretty much what I wanted brand wise. I would agree with comments that it can be down to the assistant, however I never thought M&S were very good at the fitting or choosing, and could almost be rude when trying to help.

Its just a shame the local lingerie shop closed down, they were great.

Claudie

It can be pretty easy to measure yourself - not sure if I can explain it but I'll have a go

Basically you only need 2 measurements

First - measure around your back (ie where a bra band would rest) - then add 4 to that number

Second - Measure the fullest part of your bust (usually across the nipple)

The first result is the number - the difference between those 2 is cup size

Difference of 1 - A cup
Difference of 2 - B cup
Difference of 3 - C cup etc

So if your first measurement is 32 and your second measurement is 38 you should be a 36B as the 32+4 gives the 36 the 38 -36 gives the B....


Measurements 38 and 44 become 42B
Measurements 34 and 41 become 38C

Go on - give it a try :O)

Baileys_Babe

I have never had a good fitting at M&S. Bramissivo are good and so is Sunflowers in Huddersfield (I make special journey from Oxfordshire).

aav

fannyadams wrote:

How I envy ANYONE who is B/C cup. Although I am too scared to go under the knife to get mine that small!!

And whats wrong with that?

point3

For Londoners, there's Carol's:

Carols
This internationally renowned lingerie shop is a traditional family business offering a personal and friendly service. Specialising in maternity, (all bra sizes available), underwear and nightwear. Trained Corsetry fitters also available. Sensitive (medical) fittings can be arranged by appointment.

Carols
299 Whitechapel Road
E1
tel: 020 7377 9770

It's a shabby road and a modest looking shop, but it's true - it really does attract clients worldwide!

aav

Carols
This internationally renowned lingerie shop is a traditional family business offering a personal and friendly service. Specialising in maternity, (all bra sizes available), underwear and nightwear. Trained Corsetry fitters also available. Sensitive (medical) fittings can be arranged by appointment.

Carols
299 Whitechapel Road
E1
tel: 020 7377 9770

Do you know if they have a website?