Bravissimo fitting

JoeyEmma

I would definitely say that not all balconettes are the same shape. I like Bravissimo as you pay for the fitting. Last time I was there she bought me out a perfect fitting Freya balconette, there was another almost identical one in the catalogue. When I asked to try it on she said the cups were cut slightly differently and wouldn't fit me, I insisted on trying it on and she was right. Cuts can vary even between same makes and cup styles, and you pay that bit extra for the fitting to find the right bra.

I prefer how they ask you what occasion you want the bra for (eg everyday, for under low tops) and they help you pick out the best fitting one for you. At the end of the day I have big boobs and what them supported as best as possible and sometimes that means a boring plain bra that I wouldn't choose for myself.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Yes I agree. The panache tango pure are by no means sexy, but they are supporting me perfectly, which is why i wanted fitting in the first place.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Just wondering... how many everyday bras should one own; & how often do people change bras ie daily, every couple of days?

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Well got to say, so far not impressed with the fitting of my new bras. I haven't yet tried the Panache strapless one, but am wearing one of the tango pure ones and I'm uncomfortable as hell. The underwire is digging in and leaving marks around the cleavage area and underarm area. I have them on the first fastening. Any advice please?? I just feel rather cheated at the mo, especially when we are pushed into getting fitted properly.

liney

I went to Bravissimo and was sold a 32 F, told the woman i thought the cup was too big but she was ademant she knew best. I bought the 32F and the underwire dug under my arms so i sent 2 emails asking if they would exchange/refund me as the fitting was incorrect but they never responded. I would not recommend them.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Well I'll be telephoning tomorrow, both the shop I visited and the online number.

Do you recommend anywhere?

BallandChain

I'm so jealous of you girls with big boobies, I'm small in comparison. I just got fitted in La Senza just before Christmas as my 34B bras were getting a bit tight. It was my first fitting in years and when I was approached by a very young SA, I thought "Oh no she won't know much."

I was wrong, she was so helpful and really took her time with me. I got to try on a range of bras and was very pleased that I am now a 36B. (Hmmm still not sure if that is any bigger though, that's just my back size that's gone up?) But the bras I got do look bigger and with the added benefit of padding and gel I now have a cleavage. Yay!

Luckily when I went in there were no other customers waiting for a fitting and I didn't feel rushed. I'd like to think I could buy online but worried if I go for a different bra altogether it won't fit, due to bras differing in size.

Just to add the balconette type bra I tried on was too big and the SA told me that most people go down a size on those.

keelykat

BallandChain wrote: »

I'm so jealous of you girls with big boobies, I'm small in comparison. I just got fitted in La Senza just before Christmas as my 34B bras were getting a bit tight. It was my first fitting in years and when I was approached by a very young SA, I thought "Oh no she won't know much."

I was wrong, she was so helpful and really took her time with me. I got to try on a range of bras and was very pleased that I am now a 36B. (Hmmm still not sure if that is any bigger though, that's just my back size that's gone up?) But the bras I got do look bigger and with the added benefit of padding and gel I now have a cleavage. Yay!

Luckily when I went in there were no other customers waiting for a fitting and I didn't feel rushed. I'd like to think I could buy online but worried if I go for a different bra altogether it won't fit, due to bras differing in size.

Just to add the balconette type bra I tried on was too big and the SA told me that most people go down a size on those.

I dont have big boobs either, so cant go into bravissimo but whatever your size you should get measured up.

keely.

ps edited to add your boobs havent changed by sounds out of. Im sur youd have gone to a 36C then? 36C is same as 34B basically. i lost bit of weight and went from 36B to 34C, my boobs didnt shrink or anything just lost weight around my middle it seems!

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Had a look on La Senza website. No good for any lady over an E cup.

Haven't a clue what I'm going to do now

I'll certainly have to return the new bras tho', cost me too much money just to have them sit there doing nothing.

BallandChain

I just took a look on the La Senza home page and they do E, F and FF cups admittedly only a small selection I think. Bravissimo seems to be the only shop I know that does the bigger sizes with more of a choice. Have you tried Marks and Spencers? I was looking in there for bras and saw bras for ladies over an E cup. They seem to be catering more for the bigger breasted girls especially as now there are so many women having breast augmentation. I think Figleaves is also another site that somebody mentioned.