Buzz·Posted on 28 Oct 201522 Brutally Honest Confessions From A Bra FitterThe perfect strapless push-up plunge bra with attachable multi-way straps does not exist.by Amna SaleemBuzzFeed ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. A DD is not as big as you think it is. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. We're surprisingly good at maths. View this photo on Instagram 3. Some of us use tape to measure you, and some of us can do it by eye. View this photo on Instagram 4. Most customers get really intimidated by standing in front of a stranger in a bra. View this photo on Instagram 5. Whereas others will just whip their boobs out as soon as they get behind the changing-room door. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. When someone brings in a dress like this and expects to find the perfect bra, we die a little inside. View this photo on Instagram 7. Every collection has at least one bra that doesn't seem to fit anyone. View this photo on Instagram 8. We know more bra facts than we'd like to admit. For example: Bras tend to last between six and nine months. View this photo on Instagram 9. Handwashing them keeps them in better condition for longer. View this photo on Instagram 10. And most people wear their bra too loose, with their straps too low. View this post on If your bra is too tight, try going up a back size and down a cup size. For example, if a 32F fits on the cup but feels a bit tight, try a 34E. 11. No one seems to listen when we say you need to fit two fingers round the back of your bra. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. And dark bras need to be even more loose, because their ink makes them feel tighter. View this photo on Instagram 13. The strapless push-up plunge bra with attachable multi-way straps that is also super supportive does. Not. Exist. View this post on We're trained professionals, but we're not miracle workers. 14. If it's quiet on the shop floor, we'll take the opportunity to try on all the bras in the stock room. View this photo on Instagram 15. Which means there's at least one topless employee in the back at any given time, asking for opinions on whether they should buy the bra or not. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 16. Then we'll use our staff discount to spend all our money on pretty lingerie. View this photo on Instagram 17. At least once a week someone will come in and demand a refund because they lost or gained weight and their bra no longer fits. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 18. And sometimes people try to return pants. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 19. Even though we'd never advise you to, we'll risk the dreaded double boob by stuffing our Gs into an FF. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 20. People who drop bras on the floor while we fit them are the literal worst. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 21. Every single bra code is imprinted on our brain forever. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 22. But actually, being a bra fitter is pretty great. View this photo on Instagram