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hildajenniJ Thu 28-Jun-18 15:27:57

I'm going on holiday in August and need a new black bra. I would go and be measured professionally, but the store I used to go to has recently closed. I'm not going back to M&S as they measured me wrong the last time.
So, I've measured myself at a 36 C cup.
I went online to find out how to do it, and followed the instructions given by Triumph.
My question is, do you think it will be accurate?
Have any of you managed to measure yourselves accurately?
Any help would be appreciated.

Cabbie21 Mon 02-Jul-18 22:26:38

I have decided most of my bras are due for replacement. I thought I ought to do it one at a time.
I tried one on in Boundary Mills on Friday. I liked the style and fit of the cup but overall it was a bit tight, so I bought a bigger band siz in the same make and style,without trying it on again. It fits very comfortably, but by 8pm it was driving me round the bend and I have taken it off. Maybe I can blame the hot weather.

Am I the only one who finds it difficult to do up all three hooks on a bra?

NotSpaghetti Tue 03-Jul-18 09:11:21

The factory and shop lesley4357 speaks of has a website if interested.
www.leialingerie.com/
They used to make all the Rigby and Peller bras but lost that contract some years ago.

Regarding the GabriellaG post, having worn so many makes of bras I think time will tell why you are paying so much for the Prima Donna ones. I have some genuinely ancient ones in this brand that are still a great fit. Wish I could find cheaper ones I loved half as much!
I do treat all bras with respect, don’t let them get grubby and always hand wash them.... one of my daughters just puts hers in the washer shock

NotSpaghetti Tue 03-Jul-18 09:17:09

I don’t quite understand this size thing with black thuberon,
They aren’t dyed once made up are they? Surely the bra is cut from various already dyed fabrics?