miffy Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 some of you may remember my planned trip to Ealing, well I am here. I went to Bravissimo yesterdy, I was feeling rather nervous I must say, memories of past experiences buying bras but OMG how fab they all are. So proffessional and kind lots of advice, I felt like crying. I left with 2 bras and 1on order. I know I can tell you and it will go no further I came out with a 32GG......I didnt know they came in that size No tape measure she got my size almost right at first glance!!!! I wonder what size I'll be when I lose more weight?? So I am converted to Bravissimo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Fantabulous,aren't they? The daughter & I both went in as DD & came out as F's Can't praise them enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 The daughter & I both went in as DD & came out as F's Now that is a good service Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I know exactly what you mean - was measured in Evans as a 44DD went to Bravissimo and came out a 38HH. And yes all done at a glance Makes such a difference when you get a bra that fits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I am little up top - do you think if i go in they will make me a bigger size - about 36C all back - oh for a pair of boobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I am little up top - do you think if i go in they will make me a bigger size - about 36C all back - oh for a pair of boobs I think is well worth just popping in to get measured. I was measured as a 34b at M&S and a 32c in a local bra shop on the same day. The bras just did not feel right so I phoned up Bravissimo and had a chat with an advisor and then went along to one of their shops. At Bravissimo I am a 28FF, and feel so much comfier and supported. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted May 1, 2010 Author Share Posted May 1, 2010 I find it fascinating that every store has produced a different size, what chance do we have I cant be the only person with dips in my sholders from bra straps!!!!! or am I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 I adore Bravissimo and get their catalogue too - so many pretty things. I bought a coat from there which was quite expensive but unlike other coats I've bought it fits me, it actually comes in at the waist instead of the usual 'sack of spuds' look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted May 1, 2010 Share Posted May 1, 2010 Interesting isn't it that bravissimo early always take you down a size or two in your circumferance and up one or two cup sizes...that happened to me too...I went from a 38C to a 34E..... However, post menopausal self is a little chubbier in the trunk, and as I couldn't get to a Bravissimo for new fitting this time as too busy (our nearest is Brighton I think) I popped in to our local M and S..(Chichester) where their lovely lady fitter took one look at me, and came up with three bras that fitted every bit as well as the Bravissimo ones,for I have to say, a lot less money (three M and S for the price of one Bravissimo) ...but I am back in a 38C again...however, I can breath now What Bravissimo did for me though, is to show me (for the first time probably) what a well fitting bra should feel like, they are really fab and deserve more publicity!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 My DD has said that when she gets a job after finishing her degree, she is going to spend all her money from her first wage packet on bras at Bravissimo She's already got a few from there as have I. I've said to her that we will both have to go up to the Covent Garden one as we've done it all online. I've put a little bit of weight on since having a dodgy knee so am not properly fitting my bras at the moment. Diet or new bras? My osteopath told me that she's seen so many women with the wrong sized bras on, she gives them her card and they can get a discount at Bravissimo now. She thinks an awful lot of back and neck pain is due to poorly fitted bras. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Another Bravissimo fan here! I bought one of their jackets last year, and it is a really good fit - very tempted to go back for one of their shirts. It's not cheap but soooo worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I wonder what size I'll be when I lose more weight?? So I am converted to Bravissimo Hi Miffy From my experience of both Bravissimo (another fan here) and losing weight you'll find that even though you lose weight, your boobs won't shrink. You' go down in the back size and correspondingly up in the cup size. So, if you're 32GG now, your next size will be 30H. I would recommend going back to be refitted once you've lost weight. If you meansure your back size with a tape measure now, you can re-measure as you lose weight, and then go back to Bravissimo when you've lost an inch or two. Hope that helps Hazel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted May 2, 2010 Author Share Posted May 2, 2010 thanks Hazel,thats a useful tip although my mind boggles at the idea of a 30H bra. Just washed my new one by hand (wonder how long I will keep that up ) and it looks strange hanging on the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 i wonder who thought up cups and what they mean A =average B = bigger than A C = cuddly D = detrimental E = enormous F = fantastic G - gigantic H= humongous No offence to the natural Jordans of this world - i envy you - as a small C cup - my ES jokes the cat who always has his nose down my front is looking for my bosoms - cheeky devil - I think the cat was a man in his former life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I bought a black and white wrap dress from them and it's wonderful. I get compliments every time I wear it I'm tempted to buy a spare for when I wear this one out I also bought a raincoat and it's so nice to have a coat that fits properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I'm going to buy DD some of the blouses etc for her when she starts work as she is a size 10 and normal blouses just don't cope with her chest. I think it would be worthwhile after all the recommendations on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 They are so worth it. My girl always has trouble with gaping buttons, but the strappy and halter tops she has from there are brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted May 3, 2010 Author Share Posted May 3, 2010 sadly they don't have clothing at the Ealing shop, perhaps I need to visit another shop, trouble is they are all so far away . I know they do mail order but its just not the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraJ Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Well once again Omlet has done it . I was down to London for a day out and thought after reading on here i'd have a look in the shop in Covent garden. I told hubby i had seen it recommended online, he said ' on the chicken forum??' we have a reputation Anyway i usually wear a 38 c/d and got measured a 32F but sooo comfortable. Came out with 5 bras and a empty purse but nipped into a toilet when we had lunch to change into one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 The Omlet effect is really quite good isn't it!!! Glad you've found them comfortable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy1709 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 If I could post a photo I would, I have a great one of a friend of mine and myself recently sitting in the Oxford Bravissimo looking all sulky next to the bras (as both of us are not endowed to say the least). We were all on a visit with old school friends and they all insisted on going in raving on and on about it and flaunting their assets to us in their spendid new bras! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Dredging up this old thread to say that a Bravissimo is opening in Reading I couldn't be more delighted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 a Bravissimo is opening in Reading Sarah When ? where ? please tell me they are going to do clothes Edited to say I had written to them to ask for one in Henley - didn't think to ask for Reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 That's great news Sarah. Where? When? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Don't know the details,but its not mentioned on The Oracle site ,even though there are lots of empty units there I found out from the Henley Standard...they have a large job ad running. I wrote to them about opening locally too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
