Ann Summers triumphs over Marks and Spencer...

[DeltaSierra]

And if you want some action here's some jumping up and down:

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[ThirdGenRetail]

You people are terrible

[wagegoth]

Quoth Pagan

They also don't get why they cost so much. The don't know the number of pieces and the amount of work that goes into making one.

Bras I've found are like any other article of clothing. Find one you like in the size you think is right and a size up and down and try on until you find the right one.

Actually, you're very lucky in your experience, because each bra company cuts their bras differently. I used to measure and sell them at Nordbum. You have to find a bra that is cut to your body: are your breasts far apart or close together, if you've had a child they will be saggier and softer than before and will affect the style, do you have prominent nipples (something else that often happens after having a child), are they fuller on the top or bottom, or they round or teardrop shaped, and so on.

The one company I know of that makes bras in different styles for different shapes is Wacoal. They are a Japanese company and use engineers to help properly design their bras. With Wacoal, you find the style that fits your type and stay with it.

[dalesys]

Quoth DeltaSierra

Jumping Jills:

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Jumping Jacks:

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[Little Retail Rabbit]

Well the bra hunt continues. Its so epically hard! Why is it I can find 36C in everything now I don't wear it, and no 36Ds? Nothing affordable anyway!

I popped back into the same Ann Summers this last weekend, and they all remembered me, and all approached me and chatted and were very nice. Then the girl who measured me saw me eyeing up a pink-with-black-lace-overlay bra and said "Oooh the minute I saw that I knew you'd like it!" They remembered my gothiness :3

I didn't buy another one in there, but only because it hurts my wallet...but I do intend to shop there a little more often from now on. And I think I will also write a letter to their HO or whatever, to let them know what good staff they have I honestly haven't been that happy with good service in AGES!

[Blue Ginger]

I haven't been measured for about 6 years, but nothing has changed in all that time.

I loved the M & S bra sets when I was living in London. But I am just a 34A. Hell, I could probably fit into their 'Angel' range. I would simply grab heaps around the right sizes in all different styles and try everything on. Then I would buy all the colours that the best one came in.

My housemate hated M & S with a passion, but she was a 40FF. Bravissimo was her favourite place for bras. They don't measure you there. Everything is a 'try on & see if it is comfy'. They have some really good sexy sets and everyday stuff. It is a bit pricey, but their stuff lasts if you use a bra bag when washing.

I think I have the bra from Ann Summers that you were talking about . Their stuff is pretty good.

[Treasure]

Quoth Treasure

even if you're not "full figured" elsewhere try looking in shops that cater to plus-sized ladies for your bras when you're out side of "average"....

I love my bras that I got from Lane Bryant - cacique is the brand, they are cotton, deep plunge underwire bra's that have 2 sets of loops for where you can position the straps - the only down side is you can't wear this particular style as a halter (unless you tie the straps - not recommended)

I really need to see if I can get a strapless version to wear under my bridesmaid dress for Nov. as the strapless I have is not a deep plunge....

I found one! well, sorta - I found a Halter - deep plunge, and it does not peek out at all from under my bridesmaid dress -

also got a really cute balconette bra in bright blue w/ Lime green swirls on it... love it, it SUPER comfy!

Yep, Lane Bryant was having another sale (buy 2, get 2 free, mom got the other 2 - both balconette, both cute, and in DD)