The size I need depends on what style I am buying. It all dpeneds on where the supporting strap goes. If it somes up the sides (as in a balconette bra) I can take a smaller cup size since half my breast is exposed anyway. If the support comes from across the breast as well I have to have a larger cup or I get the 4-boob look. If it's a granny-bra, the sort that lifts and separates, I have to have an even bigger cup as the cup has to contain the whole breast and if you don't want lines across your chest you can't affford any hint of snugness.
M & S are rubbish. I went in there to get measured and was told to just go and get a range of sizes and try them on. Cheeky cow - like I was supposed to be daunted by her superiority or something. With bras at £20 and over I expect a damned sight more service than that!
I get my bras from George at Asda now. OK they don't last as long (lacking the elastane content) but they fit, look good and don't cost stupid money.
I've been wearing bras since was 9. As aresult I have valleys in my shoulders and a hollow line across my ribs which are permanent deformations caused by the constant load and tightness. The instructions say you should be able to get fingers under the straps etc. Yeah right! If I have bras that slack I might as well not wear one. Those instructions only work if your boobs are self-supporting and therefore about an A-cup and don't need a bra apart from to keep warm. The rest of us are dealing with gravity. :giggle:
i have to say that ive always stuck with freya bra's there damn well sexy and go up to my size ...... but sometimes i will sway with masqurette but they have to be just for the bedroom as my boobs will just bounce out when i walk..... however lol if i'm in my fitness mode it the shock absorbers and cling film to keep the bad boys in place !!!
I am a 38c and wear/buy 38c have lost weight but nuttin off my chest xxx I got measured recentley and was 38c grrrrrrrrrrrrr x