Some years ago my oldest sister, her daughter and I decided to go to Marks and Spencer's in Dorset to be properly measured for a bra. We have always been "well stacked" in my family (well the female side anyway, although apparently cosmetic surgery for "moobs" (man boobs) is now the fastest growing cosmetic surgery for men, but I digress). Anyway, we went in to be measured in turn and all three of us came out in fits of giggles. As is pretty common, we had all been wearing totally the wrong size of bra for years! Of course the "right" size bra ended up basically looking like two wheelbarrows welded together, so not exactly a turn on, but my niece said that as soon as she started wearing the correct size bra her back pain totally disappeared! Ha, who wudda thunk!
A few years later the same sister had to have an operation on her shoulder. Shortly after the op she decided that she would like to be re-fitted for a new bra, so back to Marks and Sparks she trotted with her husband (who was driving) and my mom in her wheelchair (who was just along for the ride).
When her turn came to be measured she went into the changing room with the lady but with her shoulder operation being so recent the lady was afraid to touch her in order to take a proper measurement. In the end they called my sister's husband into the changing room thinking that he could help very gently move my sister's arm/shoulder in order for the lady to measure her.
After a little while they finished up and my sister and the assistant walked out. At that point, my brother-in-law stuck his head out from behind the curtain and called out "Who's next please? Professionally qualified bra fitter at your service!" They said the look on the waiting ladies faces was a sight to behold, and my mom went into a fit of the giggles! Oh, and did I mention that my brother-in-law was a cop!!!! So ladies, if you are looking for a professionally-qualified bra fitter and you're in Dorset, you know where to go!
That is hilarious! Thanks for the laugh :)
ReplyDeleteThat is my brother-in-law to a tee!
ReplyDeleteGreat story! I hayr bra shopping.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story!
ReplyDeleteAnd I agree with your niece. A proper bra makes a world of difference in back pain!
That's a funny story. I have a friend who would prefer a male bra fitter or male technician for a mammogram because she says it is unnatural for a woman to be touching another woman's breast. I will give her a recommendation to this guy. I hate bras and refuse to wear one. It is the band that hurts me.
ReplyDeleteGreat story very funny I've stopped wearing them as much now I've finished work what a blessed relief lol.
ReplyDeleteFirst thing I do when I come in is take off the bra. But then don't we all!
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