Bra fitting in Belfast

speranza

Well, I got it semi-sorted out. Went into Castlecourt yesterday, tried Debenhams and found absolutely no lingerie at all so no luck there! Was very unimpressed with Pretty Woman as well, sales staff made no offer to help me (despite me wandering around looking confused) and didn't think they had that good a range anyway.

Went into M&S today, found they'd refurbished the place and the lingerie department was much improved. Loads more choice and great fitting rooms (excellent lighting). Took about 10 bras in and tried them all on, I'd been squishing myself into a 36C because that's what size they kept telling me I was, but when I tried on the 36Ds they were instantly more comfortable. I was quite comfy in 34Ds as well, so I think maybe I'm somewhere in between there, but definitely not a C.

I'm still not convinced I'm wearing exactly the right size, but I'm a lot more comfortable and look a lot better already, so pretty happy. Guess M&S doesn't totally suck, you just have to figure it out for yourself!

And now you know all about my boobs!

IvanOpinion

I still think you should post pictures so that we can all give a proper opinion

Ivan

Coolhandluke

I'll 2nd that Ivan aswell best suggestion iv'e heard on this forum for awhile.
After all this advice its the least S could do.

NAR

speranza wrote: »

And now you know all about my boobs!

Sounds like a storm in a D cup to me!

LilMissEmmylou

slightly off topic but i cant wait to get fitted for new bras, still breast feeding and man these bras arent the nicest! I want an under wire dam it! lol

IvanOpinion

LilMissEmmylou wrote: »

slightly off topic but i cant wait to get fitted for new bras, still breast feeding and man these bras arent the nicest! I want an under wire dam it! lol

So we have mention of man bras and, if I understand you correctly you are trying to dam the flow of milk with some underwire ... boy you females are complicated

ivan

wifeforlife

IvanOpinion wrote: »

So we have mention of man bras and, if I understand you correctly you are trying to dam the flow of milk with some underwire ... boy you females are complicated

ivan

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Cate

Easymoney

LMac wrote: »

Put on bra on, at loosest hook, while leaning forward then before standing up straight, grab both underwires and wiggle them a little to get boobs to sit properly.

The band should take most of the weight, not the straps.

If band goes up at the back, then band size is too big. If underwire sits away from the ribcage underneath or at central gore, you need a larger cup size.

As for style, if you are fuller at bottom of the breast, try balconette. full cup bras are best if boobs are erm..full otherwise itll gape where cup meets strap.

Anything over DD try to look for sectioned cups, lightly padded, and/or sling support (side bit which supports the breast) Freya and Fantasie are brands designed with larger cups in mind.

Speaking on behalf of the blokes on here, this has been an interesting read, its a pity there are no pictures allowed on MSE-fourms

Coolhandluke

As we can see Ivan & Easy there is a lot more to this subject that first meets the eye.;)

IvanOpinion

Coolhandluke wrote: »

As we can see Ivan & Easy there is a lot more to this subject that first meets the eye.;)

There are always a couple of points that need to be raised in any discussion

Ivan