Boobs, Lingerie & Bra Questions Thread (Continued)

I just want to ask a question about getting measured.

I know I've been wearing the wrong sized bra for like ever so today I decided to pop into get measured.
Looking at my boobs I would say they're not small but not big either, just about average - like a C cup, possibly a D.

So I goes to get measured and the lady concluded saying I am a 34FF. I think this is complete bull, but I had to buy a bra to qualify for free fitting so I went ahead and bought the cheepest one because I'm sure its wrong. My boobs aren't FF! And the back feels kind of tight. I was just wondering what the bra should actually look like on? Because the cups completely cover my boobs, quite high up... and although my boobs fit well enough into the cups, i am sure I am not a FF because my boobs just don't look that big.

I'm going to Debenhams on Monday to get properly fitted
But my friend said that I should probably get fitted at the place i'll buy more underwear from, so if i'm wanting to buy more stuff in La Senza then I should get fitted there.

Just wondering if you think her logic is right..

I would have thought that seeing as it's a bra fitting then they'll give you your bra size which applies to all the shops!
But maybe i'm being a bra fitting noob

I'd still get fitted at somewhere decent regardless of where you purchase so not La Senza, I suspect the staff aren't as well rained in fitting bras. I always hear bad things anyway... So rather than just taking note of the size they tell you and sticking with it I'd take more note of how a properly fitting bra looks and feels as size will vary between styles as well as between stores. For example the other day I bought 2 bras in slightly different sizes in M&S because they just fitted different. Obviously take note of the size and use it as a starting point but try and learn how a bra should look so you can judge yourself everytime you try one on.

That's why i'd rather get fitted in Debenhams than La Senza because of the stories i've heard..

It'll be my first time getting measured.. I have pretty small boobs but i'd rather know a proper size and find out how to erm make use of what i've got?

Also, whatever you getted fitted as in Debenhams may not be what you buy in La senza as la senza bras tend to come up smaller in my opinion.

Do you have big or smallish boobs? (if you don't mind me asking )

Lol it's ok. I'm 30F.

Generally speaking, Debenhams > La Senza when it comes to being fitted though.. or am I talking nonsense? That's just what i've heard.

Definitely. La Senza have a tendency to fit too small in the cup to create porn star-esque cleavage.

Niiiice.

Although mine could probably do with any help they can get -_-

But yeah, best to be fitted properly.

Debenhams does, but apparently it's a bit hit and miss as to whether they're any good. It's worth a shot though . If you're a relatively small clothes size and come out with a measurement with a big back size and small cup size, chances are that it's an incorrect fitting.