British families.

Riley_G

Emmia said:

Riley_G said:

elsien said:

If you order clothes online and they don't fit, you can send them back for a refund if you do it within 14 days and if they've still got the tags on. Some items aren't returnable for hygiene reasons (earrings, for example, if unsealed) but this information will be in each retailers returns policy - always a good idea to check before you buy. It's ok to try things on for fit, even underwear as long as you try knickers on over the ones you're wearing and don't remove any hygiene strips. It's unusual for refunds not to be given unless someone has clearly worn an item then returned it.  

I bought these in a store the other week and it was my size and it just broke

I'd say it was faulty then, but given Primark are presumably closed due to lockdown, you'll have to wait to take it back - and they'll probably either offer you a replacement (how long would that last!) or a voucher for the value.

The only thing I like/buy in primark are their short sleeved stretchy cotton "basics" tshirts, which are long in the body so tuck in nicely, wash well and are thin enough to wear under anything (they also last for years - I've got some which are probably a decade old).

I saw loads of girls buying them and thought they were alright. The tops are alright, only wear them round the place. 

harrys_nan said:

For Bras, have a look at  Boob or Bust, use the measuring way that they use and then you will have a good starting place. Do not bother with M&S for a measuring service as their system is outdated, they add 4 inches to your underbust measurements,  Boob and Bust also have a Facebook page

Thank you! The site said I was a 34E  I got measured back in the States (and come out as a 34DDD). would you recommend being measured again other here in a store that still does measuring?

Savvy_Sue said:

Going back to meeting his family, if you haven't yet ...

If one of my lads rocked up with a lass who'd dropped everything and flown across the pond to be with him, I'd assume they were 'serious' about each other. Where I'd go from there ....

I hope I'd resist asking if you were pregnant, and when you were getting married, and when you'd be producing grandchildren for me. Really, I do. But my MIL was not quite so restrained, and while she didn't get a chance to discuss wedding plans (we had a very short engagement fairly soon after she realised we were together) there were regular hints about babies.

And some mothers, if they find out he's given you his credit card, will hear alarm bells about your relationship.

But your boyfriend should have some idea what to expect, and it should be him who says 'back off' if needed.

I'm not claiming to be world's best Mum, but I HAVE held back from asking inappropriate questions of the youngest, who's about to buy a flat with his girlfriend. 😉 But goodness, I'm tempted! 🤣

We are serious. I'm not pregnant and he hasn't asked me to marry him yet!

I am paying him back in terms of his credit card. I hate owing close people money

Emmia

A DDD isn't a UK cup size, it goes - D, DD, E, F... So your measurement of a 34E is probably right.

Riley_G

Emmia said:

A DDD isn't a UK cup size, it goes - D, DD, E, F... So your measurement of a 34E is probably right.

In the States we don't have E we go D DD DDD F

bouicca21

Another vote for Bravissimo - they have directions for measuring on the website but obviously an actual fitting is better, once it’s allowed again.  The fitting service is really good.  Also they do clothing under the Pepperberry label, properly designed for the more well endowed.

Riley_G

I received my order yesterday and they are more comfortable than the ones I bought from Primark. They also feel much more sturdy.

My boyfriends mum has asked me to have a virtual coffee to get to know me better. I am a bit nervous to say the least!

mobileron

Riley, how long you planing to stay,like the USA you cant just move to the UK to live.
https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/settle-in-the-uk

Emmia

mobileron said:

Riley, how long you planing to stay,like the USA you cant just move to the UK to live.
https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/settle-in-the-uk

First post answers this - she has a British Passport.

Riley_G

My Mom was British and I'm a dual US-UK citizen. She was from a place called Whistable? 

Riley_G

I stepped on a plug. Never ever going to do that again!

Since I am meeting my boyfriends mother over skype. I am thinking of sending her an afternoon tea on deliveroo or something. or is that too formal?

Emmia

Riley_G said:

I stepped on a plug. Never ever going to do that again!

Since I am meeting my boyfriends mother over skype. I am thinking of sending her an afternoon tea on deliveroo or something. or is that too formal?

I think its lovely, but for me a bit OTT (it puts pressure on) - just have a coffee, it's an informal meet & greet really.