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My first bra fitting!

shy bobcat — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 15:40:36 GMT

Went to Nordstroms for a bra fitting. OMG! I have been wearing a 38B bra for years and years but was sized at 36DD. A bit shocked but, the new sized bra fit so nicely. I had just purchased several Breezies bras in 38B and used their sizing guide to be sure. I can't believe I never had a bra fitting before. The sweet girl helping me had a hard time believing I was wearing a 38B bra.

Re: My first bra fitting!

Sweet_Serenity — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 16:16:07 GMT

This is more common than you realize. Either to large or small. 38G order mine from Wacoal. Having experienced wearing the wrong size and happiness of wearing the correct size! Life changing. Imo Breezies Brand isn't made for large busted women. Returned mine.

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drizzellla — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 16:34:00 GMT

I can not believe for years I dealt with the straps of my bra falling down. I was always pulling them up and finally bought silicone holders to keep the straps up. Finally I had a bra fitting. I was wearing the incorrect size bra. Now everything stays put, especially the staps. I am SO GLAD I had it done and the women was wonderful and knew her stuff.

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GCR18 — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 16:36:43 GMT

I believe it when they say many women wear the wrong bra. I'm sure I'm not. I went for a fitting years ago and the suggestion was way different. I ended up not following the advise. I may try it again one day.

Re: My first bra fitting!

sunshine 919 — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 16:39:56 GMT

@shy bobcat wrote:
Went to Nordstroms for a bra fitting. OMG! I have been wearing a 38B bra for years and years but was sized at 36DD. A bit shocked but, the new sized bra fit so nicely. I had just purchased several Breezies bras in 38B and used their sizing guide to be sure. I can't believe I never had a bra fitting before. The sweet girl helping me had a hard time believing I was wearing a 38B bra.

I so know how you feel. I was wearing a 36DD and had a fitting and I am a 34G lol. Never knew there was a G. I have to spend more for a good bra now but it is totally worth it. There is a store in my area called Bras Plus. This is where I purchase mine. Congratulations on finding your correct size.

Re: My first bra fitting!

sunshine 919 — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 16:42:12 GMT

@GCR18 wrote:
I believe it when they say many women wear the wrong bra. I'm sure I'm not. I went for a fitting years ago and the suggestion was way different. I ended up not following the advise. I may try it again one day.

I remember Oprah years ago had a show about bra fitting. I think this is when people really started thinking about if they were wearing the right size.

Re: My first bra fitting!

DiAnne — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 16:52:45 GMT

That size does not apply to all bras made. I have had fittings at Nordstrom and I wear three different sizes in three different styles and brands of bras.

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athenian — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 17:02:21 GMT

I worked the lingerie department in college and they sent me to fitting school where I learned the most women wear too big a band size and too small a cup size. And it is true that brand and style can make size vary. Too bad most of us were scared as teens by those intimidating ladies with the tape measures and didn't get fitted and learn to try on in the store.

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judEve — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 21:17:57 GMT

I didn't have a bra fitting until I was 50! I have heard that most women wear the wrong size bra but for some reason it didn't occur to me I was one of them. I was wearing a 38 A and after I was fitted by a very nice young lady at Nordstrom I now wear a 36 C. It is so comfortable and looks so good! I no longer run in the house and take my bra off the instant I get home. I would never, ever have thought I could fill a C cup yet I fit it perfectly.

For those that don't know you can go to Nordstrom or I assume any upscale store and get fitted by a trained woman for free and I've never been pressured to buy one of their expensive bras but after wearing one during the fitting I have only worn high end bras until recently buying a few Breezies.

Re: My first bra fitting!

Daysdee — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 21:21:35 GMT

I think bra fittings are very important. It is true that many women are wearing the wrong size. It is well worth your time to do it.

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3suwm5 — Sat, 15 Oct 2016 23:17:51 GMT

I wonder if the stores carry all the sizes women may need. I have a feeling you need to order online to get your perfect size. I'm quite sure our itty, bitty town would not have a fraction of the sizes needed for each woman in this town.

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Leu — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 04:11:51 GMT

They don't. I wear a 44L, it's so hard to find in stores, but I can find it online easily.

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ID2 — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 11:46:36 GMT

I've never understood how so many woman wear the wrong size bra. Why should I go and have someone else measure me for something I feel I should know (by how it fits). I've always worn my size but just for kicks got fitted and they came up with the same size that I've always worn.

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Witchy Woman — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 12:06:56 GMT

I recently lost abut 15 pounds and had to resize my bras to a 34A! Yikes, why do we lose so much weight THERE?

Anyway, I was wearing a 36B and it would not stay put, not to mention the cups were "empty."

If I thought my sizing was way off, I might go for a fitting, but this smaller size seems to be working fine. Smaller cups are almost as hard to find as larger ones.

Re: My first bra fitting!

VaBelle35 — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 12:20:26 GMT

@sunshine 919 wrote:
@shy bobcat wrote:
Went to Nordstroms for a bra fitting. OMG! I have been wearing a 38B bra for years and years but was sized at 36DD. A bit shocked but, the new sized bra fit so nicely. I had just purchased several Breezies bras in 38B and used their sizing guide to be sure. I can't believe I never had a bra fitting before. The sweet girl helping me had a hard time believing I was wearing a 38B bra.
I so know how you feel. I was wearing a 36DD and had a fitting and I am a 34G lol. Never knew there was a G. I have to spend more for a good bra now but it is totally worth it. There is a store in my area called Bras Plus. This is where I purchase mine. Congratulations on finding your correct size.

I know. I'm an "H". LOL When I went to Nordstrom for my first fitting after I lost a lot of weight, she pulled the band of my bra away like a sling shot and said "this is just a little loose." LOL

Once you are in a proper fitting bra, it actually changes your shape and how you look in clothes (and how tops fit, especially if you are wearing a blouse with buttons).