Olly Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Another Bravissimo girl here - they are so helpful and patient, and really really good at sizing. I have just today been to the Oxford St store and bought a gorgeous red cotton jacket - and it fits perfectly, no straining over the boobs, and not too big on the waist and too long in the sleeve because it's really too big ... I desperately want to go back and try on one of their dresses but I can't justify it this month! Their bras are fab, and there's no feeling of 'supersize' or 'heavy-duty construction' about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I like their PJ's - finally I can look decent if staying overnight with friends I did buy a couple of their strappy tee-shirts but concluded spaghetti straps are just not me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnie the Moocher Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Don't get measured on a Saturday. You are more likely to be measured by someone with less experience as the shop will be busier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Has "Ooops, word censored!"ody tried Rigby and Peller??? They are fab and no tape measure required. More importantly they don't always cost a fortune! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I think I posted about them on a previous bra discussion. Years ago I went to them to be fitted for a bra I was pregnant with my eldest (before Bravissimo). Came out with a well fitted bra that was so ugly I cried as I paid for it and cried my way out of the shop past all the pretty little lacy numbers... They wouldn't bring me anything else other than that one bra. Perfect fit but I've never seen such an ugly bra in my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Has "Ooops, word censored!"ody tried Rigby and Peller??? They are fab and no tape measure required. More importantly they don't always cost a fortune! Yes, I was really impressed the first time. However, on my 2nd visit I just wanted a sports bra. The assistant checked my size from previous visit and expected me to buy one without trying, saying I could rely on the size from the previous fit. I felt awkward for insisting I should try it, but I did need a different size! Obviously different makes & styles can be different, her advice had been plain wrong & rushed (it wasn't a w/e). Would recommend getting an appointment, otherwise it can be 90 mins wait at an apparently quiet time! Not keen after that. Reputation can turn either way because of one good or bad assistant. Years back, Contessa couldn't find a single bra that fitted me, I felt wretched and odd shaped. Yet, I'm average size. (Thought 34C, really 32D) But seem to have uncomfortable ribs, breastbone, esp. with most underwires. The good R & P. bras have been fine, & yes, 1st visit was great, but I'll try Bravissimo next time to compare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 They have a local one at Bluewater now and very pretty bras! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJuff Posted May 16, 2009 Share Posted May 16, 2009 I decided to go and get measured for new bras after i read this post. It is a job I've put off as I'm always too busy working full time or have three kids in tow. I don't have the time to go into Newcastle to Bravissimo and thought I'd shop locally at our very nice underwear shop. I poooped out at lunch time yesterday and having always thought I was a 36C I measured up at a 34FF. I bought six new bras and feel like a new woman!!!! Thanks for the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 I bought 2 new bras from ASDA yesterday. Cost me £4.98 I didn't get measured, I just tried on loads to see what fitted, while hubby waited patiently & filled the trolley with extra stuff we didn't really need, so the bras didn't turn out to be so much of a bargain after all The size is totally different to what I have been wearing, & I won't post the size here I'm hoping to *ahem* decrease so I only got 2 bras as they should need replacing soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Always found M&S good , went after having the babies years ago and then a couple time since. Last time I thought I was in wrong size to be told in fact it was the right size. I was impressed as they never tried to sell me anything. They have some nice clothes in M&S was in their today but buying food for party..weather too warm to nip back to buy some tops!! Will have to go again indie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
