https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 20 May 2026 16:15:52 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316634 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 11:34:36 +0000 sunny 2316634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes I've had good luck with fittings at Nordstrom. I also love Chantelle though they are pricey! I would not recommend VS for petite women as their band sizes don't go down small enough and they'll "fit" you into something they sell in the store, rather than fit you into the size you should be wearing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316506 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 09:45:44 +0000 travellingbee 2316506@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have at VS, Soma and Nordstrom and not had much luck with any of them. The sizes they recommend are not at all comfortable. Maybe at a boutique or something would work better.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316474 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 09:05:45 +0000 snowjewelz 2316474@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got one at VS too. But I've been thinking about going to another place and getting really good bras b/c these poor girls need some better support! Like you I wore VS pre-baby, and I have not worn an under-wire bra since I got pregnant! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316406 Mon, 12 Oct 2015 08:27:09 +0000 Alivoo01 2316406@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did before when I went to VS, but I didn't feel like they measure correctly bc I know the size she suggested would not have fit (the band was a size smaller than I know I can wear!).</p> <p>I hear great things about being measured correctly so maybe I need to find a more reputable bra store... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316158 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 20:29:15 +0000 avivoca 2316158@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, and I love it! I get fitted and buy my bras from Soma. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316138 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 19:59:11 +0000 rattles 2316138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I've always had to get special help, and I assumeni will post nursing too.<br /> @farawayyama: that was always my issue too! VS and such were never an option. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316104 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 18:40:13 +0000 mrsbubbletea 2316104@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I will definitely do that when I stop nursing eventually. My boobs need some help! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316103 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 18:40:12 +0000 MoonMoon 2316103@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes and it's great. The fitting was at Nordstrom but I don't remember the brand of the bra I bought. The person was really nice. I need to go back for a post-breastfeeding fitting eventually, to see what has changed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316076 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 17:41:10 +0000 farawayyama 2316076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. I find I only actually have luck with them about 1 in every 5 times. I have a large bust and proportionately small band size (although more in proportion now than before baby).</p> <p>Most of my adult life i've been a DDD-E. The worst was a lady who simply kept going up in band size and ended up "fitting" me in a B cup when I was 18. I don't think I've ever had a worse fitting bra! To make matters worse, I was a student and had no spare money, so had to wear the awful gosh darn thing in my rotation for almost a year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316071 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 17:35:35 +0000 lady baltimore 2316071@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: I think I'm just very particular about what I do and do not want in a bra, and I tend not to like being "waited on" at retail stores. It's why I never took to wedding dress shopping.</p> <p>My current favorite bras are Chantelle - I pick them up at Nordstrom Rack, but it's very hit-or-miss what they'll have in stock. I am currently hunting for some not-too-expensive bras to accommodate my slightly-larger pregnancy boobs until I am ready for nursing bras. It's maddeningly hard to find a good selection of soft cup bras in larger sizes - I detest molded cups! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316046 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 16:40:47 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2316046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get fitted at Nordstroms every single time I buy bras. My bras are Natori, Freya, Panache and Chantelle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316043 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 16:33:55 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2316043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go to Nordstrom for fittings and bras. I credit a proper fit with people being genuinely in disbelief by the size of my breasts. They are larger than they appear under clothes and even then they are quite long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316027 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 16:07:48 +0000 birdofafeather 2316027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Pen: I had a great experience at Nordstrom years ago and less impressed more recently. I definitely am going to invest in a supportive nursing bra this go around once I settle into a size because shelf bras are not attractive!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316023 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 16:05:35 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2316023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anya: yes - mine was like a local boutique that was fairly small - so that might have made the difference vs a department store? I had a great experience. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316021 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 16:04:48 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2316021@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rainbow Sprinkles: I think Natori bras are so beautiful! I want to try them.</p> <p>@lady baltimore: aw that's a bummer :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316020 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 16:04:31 +0000 Anya 2316020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes at a boutique and it was wonderful! Looking forward to going again once I'm finished nursing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316017 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 15:58:05 +0000 pastemoo 2316017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! Marie Jo is my favorite. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316015 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 15:55:43 +0000 Rainbow Sprinkles 2316015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have! My favorite bras are Natori and Felina. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2316005 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 15:40:40 +0000 lady baltimore 2316005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have many times, but I never agree with the size they want to put me in, and I hate the process of just hanging out in the dressing room and waiting for them to bring me options. I've only ever found the process frustrating (not that shopping for bras is ever my favorite thing to do). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/have-you-ever-had-a-professional-bra-fitting#post-2315959 Sun, 11 Oct 2015 14:18:47 +0000 Mrs. Pen 2315959@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had my first yesterday and I don't know why I waited so long! I went to a local place and I was shocked at how great it felt to wear bras that fit great. It was more expensive than VS, but worth it because I love the fit so much better.<br /> I used to shop at places like VS or Aerie for bras pre-baby, and have since mostly worn sports bras - so getting a good fit was much needed.</p> <p>Have you ever done this? What are your favorite bra brands now, if you have?<br /> I ended up purchasing a Chantelle bra- they are made so well. </p>