Small Boobs? Little Women Have the Solution for You - (NOT a Boob Job!) (littlewomen.co.uk)

Member Name: foreveramber

Product:	littlewomen.co.uk
Date:	19/06/09 (108 review reads)
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Advantages: Wide range of bras, right up to 'AAA' size, personal service feel

Disadvantages: Must pay for returns postage

Having given up on searching the high street stores for a decent fitting bra, I decided to see what I could find online. Quite quickly I found this lingerie website called 'Little Women' who specialise in lingerie for smaller women and I'm over the moon to have found them.

According to recent research, up to 80% of British women are wearing the wrong sized bra and I'm one of them. In my case I think it's a combination of not being able to find a proper fitting bra in any shop, being too embarrassed to be correctly fitted by an in-store fitter, and the fact that I'm, shall I say, somewhat petite in the chest area.

I blame it on the kids as it was only after they came on the scene that my boobs departed. Well, it's not quite that bad but they're not what they once were. Breast shape changes throughout a woman's lifetime and never more so than when they've had children. Some women gain extra inches during and after pregnancy but others, like me, gain during pregnancy then lose it afterwards, plus more. So it was really after my pregnancies that I found it difficult finding, not just a small enough bra, but one that fits well.

~~~Range~~~

As mentioned at the beginning, Little Women are an online company selling lingerie exclusively for "AAA", "AA" and "A" cup women. Their bras come in all sorts of designs including smooth t-shirt style, wired and underwired, padded and non-padded, gel filled, silhouette and multi-way. As well as bras, they also offer a range of co-ordinated briefs, thongs and swimwear.

~~~Measuring~~~

If you're unsure of your correct size, the site provides a helpful 'fitting your bra' and 'measuring guide'. The measuring guide includes an online calculator with an easy 2-setep guide on how to obtain the two measurements needed for determining your bra size. I found this very straightforward to use and found out my cup size was something other than what I thought (mentioning no numbers of letters here!)

~~~Ordering~~~

Ordering is straightforward. Simply click on the style of bra you want, choose the size and colour, then add it to the basket. Not every bra is available in all three cup sizes though. When you come to check out, a delivery charge of £2.50 is added to your account. However, if you spend £40+, the delivery charge is nothing at all. After registering your details you enter your debit or credit card online. Alternatively you can phone your order. However, they don't take payment until they've despatched your order.

A few days later your parcel arrives. The first time I ordered three bras but when my delivery arrived, there were only two. A nicely printed note inside informed me that the rest of my order would be available in about three weeks and my credit card wouldn't be charged until it was sent to me. This pleased me as so often companies are only too happy to take your money as soon as you place the order whether or not the goods are available.

~~~The Product~~~

Anyway, onto the delivery. They really do offer a fantastic service. My two bras arrived packed inside a narrow cardboard box. Each of them were carefully wrapped in tissue paper sealed with a 'Little Women' sticker. It really feels like a personal service especially for you rather than just another bra picked off a rail in a large store.

The quality of the bras is extremely good and they're very nicely made with decorative touches such as little bows and ribbons. Of course you can choose smooth bras without this detail and the web site provides good detail for each bra. This includes whether it's seam free, how much padding there is, what materials are used, how many hooks or fasteners at the back and whether there is a matching pair of briefs or thong.

~~~Returning~~~

On this occasion I was extremely happy with the fit of the bras I ordered. However, when the third bra arrived a couple of weeks later, it wasn't so good. This had more to do with the style I ordered which never seems to fit me wherever I buy it. I then had to make use of their return and refund system. Inside the original box they supply you with a returns form to fill out and also a sticky label addressed to Little Women. You do need to pay for this yourself but I found it cost very little as the box is so light. They also recommend obtaining a certificate of posting as proof that you have indeed returned it. These cost nothing at the post office.

A couple of weeks later I was reassured that my returned parcel had been received as my account had been debited with the cost of the bra.

~~~Overall~~~

This is a site I will definitely use for further orders as I simply can't find such a wide range of bras in my size in the shops. Pricewise, they're very good, offering a wide range of prices. Bras range from around £9.00 up to £26 and briefs from £4.00 up to around £14.00.

If you want to visit the site they can be found at www.littlewomen.co.uk or you can phone them on 01455 208855.

Summary: Lovely range of bras for smaller breasted women