Bra shopping is the bane of most women's lives because, despite what the movies would have us think, the task is tiresome, stressful and involves a lot of flushed skin, clammy brows and meek responses.
There's something about being measured for a new bra which brings out the awkward teenager in all of us.
From the disapproving looks of the 100-year-old lingerie assistance who will ALWAYS know better than you to the inability to hook a bra together in one swift move, bra shopping is rife with pitfalls.
Here are just ten things which will always happen when you finally get up the courage to sort out your underwear drawer.
1. You will sweat more than necessary.
"I'm only standing in a fitting room, so why am I so clammy?"
2. You will question the shape of your figure more than on other shopping mission.
"I remember when my boobs stuck out more than my belly."
3. You will get a serious fright somewhere along the line.
"Is that an actual vein... right THERE?! Has that always been there?"
4. You will feel foolish in front of Marge, the bra-lady.
Sorry Marge.
5. You will realise that pink and yellow lingerie have no place in your life.
I'll take seven...in black please.
6. You will scoff at the idea of anything strapless or backless.
"They're not called over-the-shouder boulder-holders for nothing, Marge. Am I right?"
7. You will feel a rush of sympathy for your other half and his nocturnal fumblings.
"Seriously, some of these clasps aren't made for human hands."
8. You will accidentally flash Marge and feel no shame.
"Shake what your momma gave ya Marge....eh? EH?!"
9. You will gasp at the price.
"Is it any wonder I only do this once a year?"
10. You will question why you spent most of your teenage ages wishing for some boobs.
"I miss that cosy vest I wore in primary school."
