Non-AR - Have you ever...

[jenn]

Gone for a bra fitting? I have always guessed at my bra size and I am probably no where near where I should be but I've always been nervous/embarrassed to go for an actual fitting. But I've noticed some slight discomfort/pain on the sides of my boobs lately and I'm wondering if it's because my bras sucks... haha.

[gnomesweetgnome]

I went at Christmas time. I recommend Nordstrom. I went from wearing a 34A to a 32D. My bras and boobs look much better now.

[jenn]

Holy cow - what a difference!

[gnomesweetgnome]

Yes, it really makes a difference! There are things they look for in fit that people at VS, etc. overlook to try and sell you bras. Like the part in between your boobs is supposed to lay pretty flush against your chest. The end of the underwire on the side should be far enough over that all of your breast tissue is inside of it. Going up in cup size actually helped the gapping in the cups I was having, which you would think is totally backwards. It's crazy!

[redandblue]

I went to get fitted for a proper strapless for my wedding. It didn't suck. But I can't say that I have gone back to get a bra in the proper size beyond the strapless! lol Most places are professionals, and understand that it can be embarrassing or women are nervous. I say go for it! GL

[drloretta]

Yes and it was awesome. The first time I went, the woman was amazing. She showed me ways that my bra wasn't fitting, and why she was going to go for a certain band or cup size. Then she showed me a variety of amazing bras to choose from.

A thing went around last year that most women are wearing the wrong bra size, and should probably be at least a band size smaller and a cup size larger. I thought it was BS but I'm now wearing a 32C/D instead of a 34B.

I highly recommend Nordstrom, and a slightly older woman. They've seen it all and they're very professional

[casarosada]

I haven't but found this you tube video to be pretty helpful in figuring out my bra size: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jk55ep4XUQ

[jenn]

Thank you, ladies! I know where I'm going this weekend!

[theatrepal]

Any suggestions other than Nordstroms? Our Nordstroms is gone

[gnomesweetgnome]

theatrepal, do you have a specialty lingerie store like Soma or Intimacy? I would go somewhere like that, or another department store (Dillards is supposed to be good, I think).

[theatrepal]

Thanks gnomesweetgnome, I'll have to look around!

[chicago]

I've wanted to do this for a while ... maybe this thread will get me to finally do it!