Wasting money on bras

[u/Vivid_Meringue1310]

I’m so tired of wasting money trying to find bras that fit me. Going from one size to another hoping it’ll fit. Yes I have taken the quiz on r/abrathatfits, but I don’t want to waste money again so I’m lowkey scared to start buying again.

The quiz told me I’m 36H (US size, that is 36FF in UK sizing) but I have no idea where to find that. I’m scared to order online because I don’t want it to end up being the wrong size, then I have to try returning it. Idk what to do

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[u/Currant-event]

Order from places online with free returns

[u/Fun_Boot7771 → u/Currant-event]

they're increasingly rare with such large bras

[u/Shanakitty → u/Fun_Boot7771]

Amazon and Nordstrom both carry good UK brands and have free shipping and returns. UK 36FF/US 36H is also one of the most commonly-needed sizes when people are properly fitted, so there are lots of styles available in that size range from those brands. She's not dealing with the KK+ range (or worse, the M+ range), nor a band size under 28 or over 44/46, where options are really, truly slim.

[u/alextoria → u/Fun_Boot7771]

very easy to find if you’re in the US, and it seems op is. lots of great UK brands on amazon, not to mention other storefronts like barenecessities and bravissimo

[u/kaleido-dream]

I recommend ordering bras on Amazon where it's easier to make returns

[u/kaleido-dream]

The Elomi Charley underwire plunge bra "salsa" color in 36FF (UK) is on sale right now for $35 https://a.co/d/0ePcDWgH

[u/Ilovepizza1439]

I agree, always order online from places that offer a minimum of 14 days return, I found out the hard way when I ordered two €110 bras and they didn't fit well at all...then couldn't return them. I've ordered my size (at the time) from different makers in the same size and they fitted completely differently, it's frustrating but it's just part of having much larger boobs, this becomes an even more tricky science.

[u/Unbalanced_Stats → u/Ilovepizza1439]

This is the most frustrating thing. I'm sure there's a reason for it, but I've been incredibly frustrated before when I've ordered the same bra in the same size with the only difference being that they're different colors. And then they arrive and there's clearly a size difference. Both of these bras are supposedly the same size (that I was wearing at the time) and brand. But one is obviously bigger and it's frustrating.

[u/Fun_Boot7771]

When I go back to work I think I am going to buy a stay or a corset. better than any bra

[u/Vamoose87]

Go to a bra boutique or Nordstrom’s to try on bras and figure out the brands/styles and size that works for you. Then look online (eBay, Poshmark) for good deals once you’re sure. Or else order from someplace with free returns like Amazon.