Correct bra Size and 'big' knickers

shimmershelly

My DD is a size 4-6 and measures 27 underbust and 32 over, so the old way she is either a 32A or a 30B I think, so would that make her a 28D Bravissiomo way, she would lol at being a D!!
Just got the tape measure out and I'm 31 underbust and 39 over (thats without a bra cos I'm still in my PJ's), so is that 32FF?
I might try a few bras on in that size and see what they are like. I currently wear my 36D's on the tightest or middle fastening and they fit quite nicely, but thats because I tend to try before I buy as each shop seems to have different fittings.

scotsgirl_3

You should always buy a new bra on the loosest setting - the reason being that they get looser when you wash them, so it gives you room to tighten them up. I would certainly try a 32f and ff, you might be shocked.

Even if your correct size os the 32 (which sounds likely) it will probably feel a little strange to start with, just because you won't be used to having something as fitted. However, you will probably notice you look a completely different shape too, I changed sizes fairly recently from a 30 to a 28, and the difference is incredible.

If you have a debenhams or john lewis nearby then they seem to use the same sort of fitting technique as bravissimo. Just please don't go to M&S for a fitting!!!

nearlyrich

I agree about M & S not doing a great job. they measured me at 42c and my real size is 36 FF, it makes a massive difference losing 6 inches of unnecessary material, I tend to buy Freya bras as they are so pretty and comfortable.

Bethankim

Im off shoping for bra's and knickers today..im doing an holistic therapist course we practise on each other for now..so 3 massages a week except im so embarrased by my old bra's - i think its time to hoist myself into something where my boobs are where they should be and not where they fall

as for big pants - i have my feeling flirty pants but i do love my comfort pants...

my friend bless her is a 36M :eek: - but she has to have a 38JJ as they dont make an M cup..now you really could use her bra's as emergecny shelters...

shimmershelly

Thankyou scotsgirl for all the useful advice
I have one other question, isn't it hard to get bras in those sort of sizes in the high street? Does anyone have any recommended brands?
A 36D is nice and easy to find, but even trying to get 34DD is hard especially as I really like H&M undies and they are all for tiny ladies

nearlyrich

I find that independent lingerie shops do stock more unusual sizes especially if you start to form a relationship with them, as I said previously Freya do some lovely styles and in a vast range of sizes. If you can't find what you like on the high st try Figleaves(via Quidco of course) you should get at least a 10% saving on RRP if you use the discount codes.

Pollycat

Buttonmoons wrote: »

The way I work it out is if you go down a back size go up a cup, as a 38DD is the same cup size as a 36E.

This is a really good thing to remember.
38DD is the same cup size as 36E is the same cup size as 34F - and so on.
Although I find that cup sizes do vary between manufacturers - and even style.

shimmershelly wrote: »

I have one other question, isn't it hard to get bras in those sort of sizes in the high street? Does anyone have any recommended brands?
A 36D is nice and easy to find, but even trying to get 34DD is hard especially as I really like H&M undies and they are all for tiny ladies

shimmershelly
Over 30 years ago when I was in my 20's I was a 32D - which was a fairly big bust for that time (does anyone think that a lot young girls/women nowdays seem to have big busts?).
It was a nightmare trying to get pretty bras in the right size - don't even THINK about how much they cost.
Even M&S didn't do those sizes so it was a proper corsetiere shop.

But now, as a 34E or F, I find it easy to get nice bras - in M&S, La Senza and even Primark have a range for 'bigger busts'.

scotsgirl_3

I personally get on well with Freya and find the fit really good - tends to be easy to get in the big department stores. Other ladies prefer panache - same again with availability. Debenhams have a range called Gorgeous which is available up to a G cup and is quite reasonably priced. John Lewis have an own brand range too, and whilst I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole for a fitting some of the M&S range is quite pretty too, although not as supportive. Just make sure you know how a bra should fit before you go there, and be prepared to try different sizes (probably a cup up from Freya) as they fit quite small. Unfortunately H&M/topshop etc are useless once you go above a d/dd though. La Senza tend to come up small in the back and cup, so you may find that if you are actually a 32ff, then it could be worth trying a 34ff in there, but you can get better quality and fit in other ranges.

For cleavage, I'm quite a fan of the moulded cup wonderbra, and I've found the sizing fairly true. http://www.figleaves.com/uk/product.asp?product_id=WDG-9145

I will say though (having been smaller) that whilst you pay more for a bra in these sizes, they tend to last quite a long time, as the manufacturing quality is pretty good in general.

shimmershelly

Thanks everyone for the great advice...I can feel a shopping spree coming on!!
I have a 34E from La Senza but never wear it because the wires don't sit right on me, it just seems the wrong shape if you know what I mean and I get four boobs in their 36D's. I have a Debenhams and a John Lewis locally so I'll pop in and look at the ranges in there.
Woohoo I'm going to be an F/FF lol!! (might put that on my facebook status and see what comments I get teehee!)

Mme.Hibou

Freya and Panache here. I'm looking forward to going bra shopping again, just have to wait until I stop breastfeeding.

I fancy a Rigby and Peller one too!