Bra shopping

[BettyCrockerr]

I reckon I'm a 30dd, if I'm not adding 5 to my band size (which I believe is not the done thing any more)
Bravissimo would need to be online, could go to M&S though. Are they doing fittings RN?

I personally wouldn’t recommend M&S for fittings. I’ve had a few done by them in various stores and it’s always been utterly ridiculous. I have a large set of boobs - I wear a 34F and the ladies in M&S were trying to tell me I was a B cup.... to the point of getting me to try on B cup bras.... it was nonsense!!!!
Get an idea of your measurements using an online fitting guide and then go into store and just try on loads of bras in various sizes and styles. If you go up a cup size try then going down a back size until you get the right fit. Bravissimo are very good for in store fittings if you can get to one but they are pricey for buying bras in store.

 

[Caffeine Fiend]

Bravissimo. Avoid M&S like the plague, they plus 4 everyone which is not correct.

Never had a bad fitting bra at Bravissimo but I do think it depends on your store. My local are fab.

There are some local independents Ive used where I live too who are good and dont plus 4 either.

Check out Boob or Bust online and on Facebook. For non wired bras I wear Molke bras. Theyre so comfy and supportive for my cups. I wear a 30GG / 32 G and Im not overly big busted.

 

[veryfondoftea]

It’s Marks and Spencer’s all the way for me! They’re doing bra fittings again now too

 

[Happy35]

I go to Bravissimo, always get a good fit there

 

[Clickbait]

Would really depend on your budget and what’s near to you I guess. Are you looking to be fit for the right size? Bravissimo are highly rated at fitting and I went to Rigby and Peller for a fitting a few years ago and that was a revelation - but they’re only based in London I think.

Obviously there is a lot more choice if you are a small back and cup size, particularly on the high street. I’ve never had a fitting in M&S but I don’t rate their bras for longevity, the underwire tends to come out of one of the cups quite quickly for some reason. They do have a lot of choice, but for bigger cup sizes they can be quite matronly.

 

[hrh89]

M&S always. They last forever too. Their bras are lovely and comfy I always wear the t shirt bras they come in a two pack for about £16.

 

[disneys]

I’m a 36E so I’ve got quite big knockers and you can’t beat M&S ! I always get their sumptuously soft range of bras .. I think I have about 3 or 4 !

 

[Begborrowsteal]

Most places fit bras wrong, as they +4in to the band. M&S are shocking for it. Bravissimo would be best.

 

[GamerLlama87]

Boux Avenue for me, I love them! A bit more pricey than M&S in general but soo pretty and I always find the fit really good and long lasting. They also measure you for whatever specific bra you're after, rather than trying to give you an all encompassing size, which I quite like as often a balconette bra can fit a little differently to a T-Shirt bra etc

 

[slugella]

I agree about M&S fittings, they are not great. Their bras are good though especially in the sale.

I think I will try Bravissimo next after seeing these comments.

 

[Caffeine Fiend]

I'm a 36c but recently my bras don't seem to be fitting correctly. I did buy about 3 bras recently thinking maybe they were getting old and not as supportive. Luckily they were in the sale so only about £5-7 each. I booked a fitting at bravissimo but I've read they usually do bigger sizes but they'd help if not. But unsure if I should book it somewhere else instead?

I would go to Bravissimo, youre likely not a 36C. They wont fit you into a bra if it isnt for you

 

[JoJo76]

M&S never last well, the underwire always comes out and tries to stab me to death. Bravissimo are great for fittings, but the only bra I ever buy now is Elomi Cate. I have one is nearly every colour. I'm 38FF and they give a lovely shape and make them appear smaller.

 

[under the ivy]

M&S - I get my size in the sale as they always seems to be loads left (30e)

 

[OwlHen]

I’m not sure if this is the right place but where should I be going to buy nice lingerie? I’m 40 in a few weeks and want to feel A+ smoking hot in it, but it still be half practical (so I can wear it under my clothes rather than just change into it). I’ve lost weight and more importantly hit the gym and am actually proud of my body for the first time in my life, am a 10-12 (previously a 26-28 at my largest) and just feel very out of touch and no idea where to start that isn’t M&S

 

[Scorpihoe]

Debenhams is great for bras for bigger busts (and small too), they have a closing down sale on right now and I got a lot of bras for cheap! I wear a 34G so it’s hard to find nice looking, supportive bras

 

[Former_Antelopee]

I ended up going from 36c to 34e so the same as you down band and up cup. A few years ago I had a fitting at m&s I was 34c then and the band was rubbing as you said they increased my band size instead of cup. Seemed to be fine until recently though. I ended up spending £118 which I didn't need to do but I thought whilst I'm here I'll get a few that definitely fit and should last me a while. One of my old ones still feels fine so I think I'll wear that for work until it breaks or stops being comfortable

 

[Vroomvroom]

Get your size using boob or bust then try Brastop - loads of choice and good prices!

 

[Loulou_23]

Debenhams was always my go to and Bravissimo but as already said they are more expensive. I can't shop in M&S as for some reason they don't do FF cups which I think is ridiculous.

 

[Saddlesoap]

Most places fit bras wrong, as they +4in to the band. M&S are shocking for it. Bravissimo would be best.

Yeh I know not to do that.

Bravissimo. Avoid M&S like the plague, they plus 4 everyone which is not correct.

Never had a bad fitting bra at Bravissimo but I do think it depends on your store. My local are fab.

There are some local independents Ive used where I live too who are good and dont plus 4 either.

Check out Boob or Bust online and on Facebook. For non wired bras I wear Molke bras. Theyre so comfy and supportive for my cups. I wear a 30GG / 32 G and Im not overly big busted.

I'll lookup Molke, thanks.

Just googled Boob or Bust, will definitely enter my measurements. Currently stuck under a sleeping puppy

 

[Libbylulu]

I had a fitting in Bravissimo and John Lewis back to back and measured 32E in both places and I’ve been wearing 34C for years. It’s amazing how the band doesn’t chafe under my arm area anymore. I was convinced that the chafing was to do with the band being too tight but it was because it was too lose and moved everytime I moved my arms.