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Does anybody else have a problem with bra straps that wont stay in place no matter how tight they are the buggers always end up falling down, it's so bloody frustrating. If anyone has any fantastic tips that keeps them in their place please let me know...or am I the only one that suffers from this? :confused:

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dont ask me i have enough trouble undoing the buggers i usualy end up using the lift and grope approach

cant you buy a special double sided sticky tape ime sure you can

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I don't have any problems myself Fibi, but you could consider going strapless or better still give up wearing one at all....lol

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Bless ya doug...always fab advice xx

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one of those tiny gold safety pins fastened to your strap and your blouse should do it ,,,,fraustrating for dirty old men though.lol

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Less of the bl**dy old grannyclaret............:p

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If you ever need an hand, you know where I am hun...............

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Burn your bra!

Liberate 'em, & yourself!

Garinda Greer x

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;) :d ......................................

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Hey fibi,doesnt look like your avatar pic has much trouble in this area!!

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Check that you are wearing the correct size of bra. I know it sounds daft, but if you have been wearing what you think is the correct size for a while now , you may be surprised. Nip into M&S or Debenams, they have a free fitting service and double check your size.;)

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I do a free check size!!

lmao

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I have yet to meet a bloke that understands the numbers and letters in a bra size. Cupping your hands over your own chest and saying "About this big" doesn't count.:D

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Always worth a go,always worth a go!!;)

My hands go up to a d cup btw................lol:)

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YOU'VE MET ONE NOW!

17 years in the rag trade measuring the rich and famous, and ne'er a twitch!


PMSL.

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I too think it sounds like your not wearing the correct size

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Your talking about measuring boobs not rocket sceince , but for those less enlightened read below.



Measuring your bra size
To ensure you wear the correct bra size here is an easy guide to measuring your correct size. Follow our easy steps: -

• Step 1
  
  The first measurement is your Underbust or back size - measure tightly around your ribcage, just under your bust in inches, this will give you the band measurement of your bra size eg. If the underband measure is an even number add 4” . If the underband measure is an odd number add 5”.
  
  This will tell you what size underband to choose. Eg 32, 34, 36 or 38.
• Step 2
  
  Next measurement is your overbust or cup size. Measure the fullest part of your bust line.
• Step 3
  
  Now you need to subtract your underbust size measurement from your overbust measurement, this will give you your cup size, see chart below

The difference between the overbust and underbust size in inches**:


Inches__0 1 2 3 _4 _5
Cup Size A B C D DD E

http://www.knickerbox.co.uk/images/shim.gif http://www.knickerbox.co.uk/images/brameasuring.gif **This is only a guide but if you would like to get measured by one of our expertly trained staff visit any Knickerbox store. http://www.knickerbox.co.uk/images/shim.gif The Importance of Fit
Any problems with fitting a bra can easily be solved by changing either the band size or the cup size, or both. Many women wear bras with the band too loose and the cup too small. In general, we suggest that if in doubt, you take a cup larger than you would normally. At Knickerbox we do everything possible to ensure consistent sizing, however, please note that size and fit will vary slightly between underwear styles and fabrics

http://www.knickerbox.co.uk/images/shim.gif Further tips on fitting your bra properly

1. If the breasts are bulging over the bra - go up a cup size, and down a band size.
2. If the bra rides up at the back - go down a band size.
3. If the straps are digging into your shoulders (the straps are having to do all the work because although the cup might fit, the band is not tight enough) - go down a band size and up a cup size (this will give you a tighter fit around the body, with the same cup size as previously).
4. You need to ensure that the front band on the bra sits flat on your chest plate if underwired, if not – go down a back size and you may need to go up a cup size.
5. You must ensure that the underwire on a bra does not dig into the breast tissue at your underarm, if this happens go up a cup size, and down a band size.

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Do get measured regularly but going to try and get to BHS or M&S at lunchtime just to be sure I will keep you informed. Thanks for all the advice!!!

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Maybe it is the shape of your shoulders

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:o I'm not sure that this thread is goingto be good for my health.

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Great now I have funny shaped shoulders LOL. Ok so what shape should my shoulders be? Oh my god I am going to end up with a shoulder complex LOL

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PMSL.
God Neil, if you want a job in fashion in London give me a PM, I'll phone my old boss.

You're good, [or is it obsessed?]

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I like to have a working knowledge of subjects that interest me.

Maybe a photo of your back would show us your shoulder shape :rolleyes: ( Please no requests for any other photos )

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Not very good at taking pics of my back!!!LOL !!! I will make sure that M&S and BHS are aware how good and well informed you are neil....LOL

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No doubt we will get a sarcastic post on here from my wife

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Biggest reason is wearing wrong size bra as Lorraine from GMTV did several fashion edits on this subject, trouble is finding a fitting sevice round ere!! Tho is sounds u might need to go one down on the circumferance n poss one up on cup ....... get the ole measure tape out im sure u can find the measurements on the web or usually on clothes catalogues.

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Oh right Neil has that one totally covered even with diagrams !!! Pmsl

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Pmsl just like most blokes then Chav lol

[QUOTE=chav1]dont ask me i have enough trouble undoing the buggers i usualy end up using the lift and grope approach

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i have just rated this thread 5 star ,,for ammusment value as well as being very imformative,,...nice to know what interests the blokes ....

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LOL Grannyclaret n laugh at their fumblings at the art of undo-ing one like supremo champ for the best n quickest pmsl ....wonder if that grabs the interest lol

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Have you tried SUPER GLUE Fibi???????????:D

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I hear u can get those invisable bra's now from Wilcos......... cant say ive seen em tho :)

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:rofl38: :rofl38: :rofl38: :rofl38: (boom boom)

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pmsl!!! damn i forgot me basil brush bit lol thanx for finishing it for me :) lol

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an old thread but you can buy bra's that have like a rubber pattern under ther straps to stop them sliding (the straps not ya b**bs LOL).........although just to make it clear i DONT have to use these..........i have normal shaped shoulders PMSL!

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I thought they only slipped if there was not enough weight in the cups :rolleyes:

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Well my thoughts are,if your having so much trouble with themwhy bother to wear one at all?:D :D

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Cus ur tats are saggy honey :D

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mthead please log in as you yourself when posting

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Don't you start yours aren't to bad for a bloke either ;) Yours are only beaten by Rindys man boobs :D

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At least I would wear a bra if I needed to.
Hint hint wink wink say no more :p

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Nowt wrong with my tats, with or without bra ;) :D

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This is a long winded way of suggesting a theme for the next photo competition :D

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At least you didn't do a Mez at the last meet and show them off :D

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PMSL!!! Good idea MEL if you win photo comp 15 the subject will be Man Boobs :D yes?

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Now YEHHHHH:D cool idea errr i'll have to go to Less's to get my good view spot for the firemen:D:D

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There are some interesting adverts appearing in this thread

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Don't forget your starch for his shirts :D

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Starch:confused: they wont need starching it'll be stiff enough lmfao!!!!:D

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I know there's even an advert for slinky size bra's 34AA :D

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Sorry to bring an old thread up but saves on a new one:D

Just its worth reminding ladies to do a periodic measurement check, i hadnt realised i'd been crushing my rib cage under the boobies till recent when experiencing bad pains there altho not bruised but feels like it, then discovered the possible cause of incorrectly fitted bras, what fitted fine a few months or years ago now isnt the case, especially if u lose or put on a bit of weight & changes as u get older. What looks right might not be what is right, wishful thinking or not but eventually catches up with u :D

Learnt mine the hard way as per usual as i was a way off mine tho a good excuse for shopping LOL!

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Cheers Mel!! :eek: I thought I'd got away with that one!


I'm in deep diarrhea if she reads it now!! :D

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Nooo such luck hehehehehehe hey u never know might surprise u LOL!!! Just u dont want these pains if that was the causation & u can tell the difference between a badly fitted one & a good fit one - i can breathe LOL!!!!!!:D

Ooppppss tinks i think she may catch that :o & i thought u was on about batteries :rofl38::D

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I wonder how many people just PM'd slinky?

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It takes 34 AA batteries, thats some dildo she must have :D

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Ah....that explains the buzzing sound. And her smile!

And away we go to the Over 18's!:cool:

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My mum was very round shouldered and had to tie a piece of tape between the back of the straps to hold them on her shoulders.:)

Yeh, Accymel, know what you mean about body change ... was 34B for years and years, now find 34D ! .. when did that happen ? Still a 10 sometimes 8 jackets on the shoulders, but fastenings can pull a little .. blouses gaping, etc. :eek:

The measuring services are reasonable good, but have learnt always best to try them on before buying .. pain in the backside, but well worth it.

I love all the colours that are available now and the way it doesn't matter anymore if the straps show under a strappy dress/top; hate those clear plastic straps.

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Not always u can try them on before u buy but yeh see what u mean as even tho im right due to variation in manufacturers some fit better than others in same size bain of all womens clothing so i may have to go one up again depending on style/shape/make.

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Don't forget girls it's a specialised job. As ever on Accyweb there is always somebody who can help and being fully certified I'm willing to provide my measuring service free of charge ;)

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True .. couple of year ago, set out on a bosom campaign to get better bras .. was measured, but on trying loads and loads, (proof in the pudding so to speak) finished up with some C, some D, and one actually E ! says on the label so must be true ..:D .. best fitting bra ever though and most costly :(
To the eye the cups all look the same size to me.

Like us women know however, manufactures don't appear to work from the same tape measure, do they ?

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Typical !! Don't charge in the stores lancsdave so no advantage ... :rolleyes:

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True point LOL, yes my drawer is gonna be a mix also depends on time of the month an all - confusing, but sounds quite logical, altho i bet theres a few out there with one size for all occaisons & will now know why some was only worn once & shloved at the back:rolleyes: :D

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Ok lets test you or other blokes lets see if u know then u can qualify:D

under bust a 29"
over bust 36"

So whats the size of bra needed ????? = ?

ps no its not mine just to make it harder:p :D

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Ah, let me see, how about 38? If I qualify can I put it on my resume? If so, what do I put? BA (boob assessor)? BSc (boob scrutinizer)? MBA (master boob assessor)? :D

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OMG did anyone see that program last night on sky about BIG busted women??


Jesus......they were huge......I actually feel sorry for them. Nothing they wear looks right. Not a big breasted women myself so never thought about it, but it made me happy for what I have got seeing all the problems they have.

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Was going to say "tell me about it" but then don't want to give anyone the wrong impression of me :D :rolleyes:

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You get shows like that on TV! I have to go to the store and buy the magazines. Just checked the listings; nothing on the tube tonight except hockey and reruns. Dammit!

I'm not a big breasted woman either, but I've been thinking about it lots, ever since puberty.

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Is that 34 F

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34 is correct but cup size isnt, not as easy as it sounds this booby measuring hehehehehe:D

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I didn't count AA, so is it 34 E?

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course its easy,more than a handfull = a waste:D :D

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A clue its an inch per cup A=0:D

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Yeah, I counted from the 29, 7 sizes a,b,c,d,dd,e,f?

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All as I know Mel its bloody big so it equals a waste:D :D

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You count from the 34 to 36 so it's 2 inches = 34C :)

Always easier being male, we stick to inch measurements, doesn't need converting :p

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:) No you dont Dave

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Correct answer is 34B .. you lose honey.:D

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Well, in retrospect, might just give you that one, LancsD .. just creeping into a 'C' by .44 cms ... see our problem .. :rolleyes:

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Just noticed somebody has given me negative karma and called me a pervert for my contributions to this thread, anonymously of course :D

Don't you just hate it when people know you so well and you have no idea who they are :Banane23:

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they gave you negative karma just for that?

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Im a pervert

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I dont know why anyone would give negative karma for that, some people have no sense of humour, I thought your contribution was quite funny Dave.

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yeah i know

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So did I but it looks like it's all gone tits up now :D

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Very good Dave, karma your way!

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awww thank you. I just thought it was sad that people have a sense of humour bypass lol. Maybe they should do sense of humour implants :D

And thanks to tadah for giving karma to a fellow pervert :)

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Kamra sent mr dave

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well ive give it grego n tad today, cant give anymore yet

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Id give it to grego to if i hadnt run out lol

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you'd give it grego anyway ;) lol

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Karma on it's way.

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In fact he got it right 34C is the correct size hasten to say:)

But just shows how many women get it wrong hence why i brought the thread up LOL:D

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See what u started now Dave :D

can girlies be pervs?????

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Well that's what happens when you make a tit of yourself. :D or maybe it's dingle envy......:D

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Not arguing .. did actually agree with an added post,however, I looked on the internet to see what the experts had to say, and, eh Presto ! Look at this Mel .. no wonder we can go insane sometimes :-

1st opinion

then this:-

2nd opinion

Afterthought: after all what's .44 cms between .......... Think I will let the fellas fill in this blank, no prizes for best answer..

If you convert 36" to cms, becomes 91.44 so slightly borderline :confused:

Still say best to try 'em ... like the bit where it tells you to bend over and drop 'em in, then stand up .. a new revelation to me now .. :D

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Yah, mean the bend over bit Willow ? No .. never knew that ... that is one thing this thread has taught me.. :D

Thanks to the person who gave me Karma for that bit .. sorry Dave seems we can say it, but not you ... :p
Bless 'em .. xx