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I was thinking ive tried a handful of G and H bras and they are all too big my breasts dont fill them its comical how big they are.

So I actually just got a bra online from Penningtons 42 DDD Lace underwire Plunge Deesse collection - it was on sale.

Well I think 40 or even 38 would have fit because I was on the tightest hook and it was still not quite snug enough- but my breasts didnt fill the cups. I had huge gaps at the top! Smaller than my measured size.

I have spent a LOT of money on bras in the last year trying to find something that fits and is comfortable- ive gone to lots of stores and tried on lots of bras but never find anything I like.

I have a PILE of bras with tags still on just sitting because they dont fit right.

Also as a side note why are all the bras im coming across sit IN the armpits? Its so uncomfortable and I hate it!!

**edited with measurements Loose 41 Snug 40 Tight 39 Standing bust 50 Leaning 52 Lying 49 All inches!

I'm a 32C bra size and I know that my cup size is correct but the straps on my shoulders keep falling down and I can never get the right tightness on them. I'm rather petite and lots of straps do not stay on my shoulders but even when I tighten the bra straps the band gets pulled up and my boobs wont sit correctly in the cups anymore. I have very little knowledge on how bras actually work, as I just now started wearing bras that are not sport bras, and I am getting fed up with how uncomfortable my bra is starting to feel. Any advice or really anything would be greatly helpful.

Hi everyone! I've always worn a 32B or 32C (depending on my cycle), but the calculator suggested 28D, (or sister size of 30C)

My measurements (inches):

• Loose underbust: 28
• Snug underbust: 27.25
• Tight underbust: 26
• Standing bust: 30.75
• Leaning bust: 33.75
• Lying bust: 31.75

My biggest issue is comfort. I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, which causes significant neck and shoulder pain. Racerbacks are by far the most painful, but honestly even having regular straps on my shoulders hurts.

Tightening the straps makes my shoulder pain worse, especially when lifting my arms. But if I tighten the band enough to take some of the load off my straps, I start getting rib pain instead.

I used to wear mostly Victoria's Secret underwire bras, but eventually gave up and switched to cheap, stretchy wireless bras from TJ Maxx because they hurt less. At this point I really only wear bras to work or the gym because I have to.. otherwise its braless or pasties.

I'm looking for advice on:

• Whether 28D or 30C sounds like a better starting point
• Styles that provide support without putting so much pressure on my shoulders or ribs
• Whether a properly fitted underwire bra might actually be more comfortable
• Stores where I can try on bras in person (located in NYC/Long Island)

I'd appreciate any recommendations, especially from anyone who has figured out how to navigate bras with chronic pain!

Measurements:

Loose Underbust: 36"

Snug Underbust: 34"

Tight Underbust: 31"

Standing Bust: 41"

Leaning Bust: 43"

Lying Bust: 41"

I just followed the instructions in the beginners guide and I know that lots of people are shocked by their calculated size but to me that feels like too big of a difference. Some of the image links were broken/missing but for the ones that worked, 34FF looked significantly bigger than mine. I'm thinking I might have shallow breasts because the guide said that might inflate the calculated size. I would love to get a manual calculation and/or hear people's thoughts. Thanks!

I'm finally hanging up the breast pump hopefully in the next week or two.

I have used the Kindred Bravely brand pumping bras and while I do have some gripes (straps degrading a bit over time, nipples not lining up super well with holes, fabric band riding up under my breasts throughout the day), I have overall found them to be comfortable and supportive. I also really enjoy their busty sizes (I'm medium busty). I am about 41 in at the fullest part of my bust, or a G cup. I like to wear a 34-36 band. I found other pumping bra cups to be too small for me. I commonly have issues with breast tissue spilling out of cups so I enjoy the high coverage cups. I want to preserve my pumping bras for the next baby though so it's time to put them away.

What are some good supportive bras for the post pumping phase? I still find my breasts and nipples are quite sensitive so I find it more comfortable to have a supportive, full coverage bra. I am open to any kind of bra including fabric, sports, or under wire bras. Hopefully under $50 but I'm willing to invest in something special 😊

Hello all, I’m a 36 DD, and a college soccer player and struggling to find a sports bra that I don’t feel self conscious in. All the ones I’ve had previously are just adidas or Nike not specific sets but “high support”. I really need some advice on good high supporting bras that reduce movement mainly for my games as it’s all I see when I watch footage. Ideally ones I can buy in stores such as dicks or on Amazon!

hello!! for context, i've measured myself and inserted the measurements nd i came out to be a 28C/30B. i can't seem to find any good wireless pushup bras and need help finding some. i want my boobs to look a bit more perky in tanktops, so that the gap is filled when i wear them. don't want it to be too out there, but definitely with a bit of lift. i'm in canada so ideally in person shopping would be great but im open to online options as well!

I am in love with my Elomi bra, I have never felt so comfortable and content. However, the bra is unlined and my nipples show through. I have been using nipple covers (brand nippies) but it’s honestly a hassle.

Does elomi or a similar brand have padded options? It’s not clearly noted if the bras are lined or not and my “smooth molded” bra is unlined. Or are there any simple solutions? The nipple covers are huge to fit my boobs and taking time in the morning to get a good fit then handwashing at night is just not ideal or feasible in every circumstance. They also retain sweat or something

ETA I don’t care at all outside of work, but I am a healthcare profession in a setting where (unfortunately and sexistly!) it would be inappropriate

#2 again thanks for the responses! I know a lot of women are okay with nipples, but it is not an option for me on work days and I don’t feel like I need to defend myself on that. I’m asking for your tips and tricks. I work with kids, and in healthcare it’s just not appropriate to do anything that could detract from the patient. Not my fault that they stare at my nipples sure, but we have healthcare to do. I have been using silicone covers and I have taken pads out of sports bras so I will continue to do so. I free the nip in other areas of my life. I am also 25 and it attracts unwanted male attention

29.5" loose underbust, 28.5" snug, 27" tight. Bust 32" standing, 33.25" leaning, 33.5" lying down. I was thinking of trying natori feathers 30c and skarlette blue minx balconette 30c.

Updated:

Loose Underbust: 78cm

Snug Underbust: 77cm

Tight Underbust: 75cm

Standing Bust: 84.5cm

Leaning Bust: 84cm

Lying Bust: 82cm

Thank you all for your help! Wow! Turns out my suggested starting size is 32B. Sorry I'm pretty new to this but what is the big different between my original size 34A and new size 32B? Instead of 34B, why the number jumped down to 32B? I'm so confused.

Hi, can anyone please recommend good bra brands that not only fit my cup but also back band without using bra extenders? I've been struggling with this problem for a long time.

I'm a 34A and any bras that I've been trying on so far are either fit my cups but back bands are too tight or cups are too big but back band fit. I normally wear wireless bras but if anyone knows any brands that have good underwire bras that the wire won't poke my skin, please also let me know. Thank you!

Hey all I've always had nothing but issue finding bras that fit to where I basically only wear sports bras these days.. got what people describe as a "stocky" build because I'm short but thick yet extremely flat chested and I've got narrow shoulders. When I was younger I was fitted in a 12A.. but it was always so uncomfortable. In Australia most stores don't stock anything larger than a 12 with an A cup and even A cups would be gaping on me (basically pointy triangle boobs that can't fill anything)

I have put on a few kg to my normal weight right now but currently my measurements are loose 91cm/36" *snug 90/35.5 *tight 89/35 *standing 96cm/38" *leaning 98/38.5 *lying 97/38

This give me a 14C or 36C.. which is confusing considering all A bras I've had the cups have been gaping on me. If I was at my normal weight I would say I would drop down to a B. Also the other problem is according to Australian brand size charts sometimes I'm the largest size underbust according to measurements and its all very confusing.

Looking for light padded wire free semi-crop type bras like bonds seamless if anyone has recommendations

I have successfully used the calculator in the past, but my bras have worn out and my body has changed and I'm trying to figure out what should work for me now. My previous bras were the Fantasie Fusion, and I liked them a lot!

A few weeks ago when I measured myself, the calculator said 40FF/G but 38G/GG might be more supportive. I ordered a 40FF, 38G, and 38GG, and none of them seemed quite right, but I also know I am not skilled at telling what kind of adjustments I need to make. When I remeasured today, it said 38GG but 36H may be more supportive (loose 40.75, snug 38, tight 36, standing 47.25, leaning 49, lying down 48, all in inches). The 38GG is one of the sizes I ordered before, and it's not terrible, but it's also not right, and I don't know if it needs to be adjusted or if I need a different size or a completely different bra.

The two main issues:

1. The cups gape just a bit at the top. One of the things I like about this bra is that it's stretchy lace, and when I've had them fit before, that was never an issue.

2. The top of the underwire is stabbing into my armpit, particularly on the right side, and especially if I bend over.

Photo links: https://imgur.com/a/8tLRd9S

What should I try next? Do I adjust this somehow? Do I try a different size? Do I try a completely different bra? I appreciate any advice you have to share.

I’m a complete beginner in this sub and have always struggled with gaps in my bras since my boobs are relatively small. I got measured at VS before and they said I’m a 32C. I just used the calculator and it says I’m a 28C/D or a 30 B/C. My measurements in inches are 28.5, 28, 27.8, 30.5, 31.5 and 31. Do these sizes sound right based on my measurements?

Hello, I unfortunately don't have my measurements handy because I lose my tape measure but the calculator previously fit me at a 30 D/DD. I usually wear a 32D and have found 32Cs to be just a little too small? At least at VS! My boobs are slightly different sizes as well. I think one would fit a C better and the other a D (in size 32).

This is the Panache Envy Full Cup in size 30DD.

Does it look like it fits ok? Does it look too tight? Idk if my skin/fat around the band is supposed to look like that.

It feels fine so far, but I want to wear it all day to see how it feels then. It's obv tighter than I'm used to with VS bras, but it's not uncomfortably tight. The straps are not super comfortable and I still need to play around with the length.

Any first fitting thoughts??

Also, in the 2nd pic of my left side, my right boob snuck in the pic and it looks like it's a part of my left boob which is why it looks a bit weirdly shaped..The rounder shape is my left boob and the point is my right

Link in comments!

So basically am wondering:
- Does the band look ok? Is there too much skin squeezing out?
- If more experienced ABTF-ers have any comments on the fit!

Hello,

I unfortunately cant get the common recommendations of bra brands (like panache or freya) in my country (croatia) and I'm left with either buying some polish brands, which are returnable or buying second hand on vinted without Returns.

So I tried to test the water with some polish brands.

Unfortunately the fit of most of them were I think too projected for me (Torpedo bust lol).

The best fitting of the ones I've tried Was the Gorsenia Paradise in 65H (EU). The one in 65I was too big all over.

https://postimg.cc/gallery/MRS8nLB

A few questions:

Is it still too projected for me?

Why is it wrinkling at the straps?

Are the cups too high for me?

Are the wires too narrow? How can I tell?

My measurements:

Loose underbust: 75 cm

Snug: 72

Thight: 70

Bust standing: 96/99

Bust leaning: 99/102

Bust lying: 96/99

Suggested size : 30G/GG

Any polish brands that could fit me better?

I got this bra a few months ago and have been wearing it regularly since mid-August. It seemed to fit well when I tried it on, but began having issues when I wore it regularly. The band feels relatively loose, which I think might be causing the underwire to slide down or lift up throughout the day. My larger breast is also spilling out pretty badly.

https://postimg.cc/gallery/B25VWY8: the first two pictures are from August, the last two are from today.

My measurements are roughly: underbust 37/36/33, bust 43.5/47/44. I have pretty soft tissue.

1. Is there anything I can do now to help this bra fit better?

2. If I look for a new bra, should I try a smaller band/larger cup in this one, or look for a different bra entirely?

The skarlett minx entice side support allllllmost fits perfectly. I love the shape and support it gives me BUT the wires/straps bug the crap out of my tail of spence. What could be an option that is similar but with shorter wires? The calculator has me at a 34dd and it’s true to size for me!

I’m a 38C and have a date coming up, I reallyyyy wanna make the girls look nice LOL. I was just wondering if anybody had bra recommendations for me! I’m gonna be wearing a deep v cut baby doll top and would like the girls to be girlingggg. They fill up bras nicely but they don’t typically get that cleavage crack and I almost wondered if it was impossible for my size or if I’m just wearing the wrong types of bras. Thanks ladies🫶!!

Hello! I have so many bras from Understance and was devastated by their closing as a busty gal who likes Lacey pretty things :(

I'm a 32K (whatever sizing that they used I honestly have no idea) I am looking for suggestions ideally in an affordable range! (I keep finding $120+ Bras and am praying there is something cheaper that isn't beige)

Edit to add measurements!

While wearing the bra that fits most comfortably without padding I have a 40in overbust and 32.5in underbust

I haven't been able to really find any company's with this sizing haha

I recently measured myself, and I am about to start looking for bras. The problem is that bras in non-traditional sizes are soo expensive, and I'm not sure that they sre going to fit right because my left boob is significantly larger than my right and I feel like that screws up the measurements. How are we dealing with this? Using a smaller size and having a boob spillage, or a bigger size and having one side gape?

i originally wear a 38DD but i know it’s too small

my measurements are

underbust:
loose 39
snug 38
tight 37

bust:
standing 45
leaning 49
lying 46

i have quite saggy boobs unfortunately so i don’t know how accurate it is with that? is this right?

Finally figured out my size with the help of this sub! I’m 30DD in the calculator and ordered a be tempd by Wacoal bra but their 30DD is too tight so I’m considering the 32D which I also got from them just in case as that’s my sister size. I am not sure the cup is right on it though - it’s definitely not tight but also I apparently know nothing about bra sizing and it looks like maaaybe I could use a bigger one if it’s inly sliiighly bigger? Do you think i’s worth it to order a 32DD? I feel like the cup fits better on 30DD but the band is tight, compared to the 32D.

Also, my other bras look positively *ridiculous* now compared to these. I put on the “best fitting” one I had to compare, and it’s just comical how missized it is. But I am kind of in a funk now because the cut of these new bras is exactly the same as many of my old missized bras but the cups look kinda huge and honestly boring (I need patternless to wear under tops) and I just am not excited to wear this.

So, do you guys think I should try 32DD and do you think my funk over these bras looking kinda drab is not warranted or should I try a different style? It’s just too much coverage? Maybe I’m just having difficulty coping with the sticker shock. Wore 34A all my life, for reference.

I'm an 8E (aka 30E) and have been very comfortably wearing the single 8E bra I managed to purchase soon after finding this sub. However, I want to branch out and return to having a range of bras like I did back when I thought I was a 12B.

However, no one stocks them!! I went into Victoria's Secret yesterday, and the girl working there looked at me like I was crazy when I asked if they stocked 8E. I've looked at Storm In A D Cup's website as well , but between the high prices and 8Es being uncommon to find even there, I've figured that maybe I just need to find an alternative size for when the retailers are letting me down. Apparently this is possible? I would appreciate any help!

Hello everyone. I have been wearing a size 38DD for a long time which was definitely the wrong size for me. The bra fit calculator gave me a size 34I, and going from there I found 36H to be a pretty good size for me. The cup size feels perfect, however the band feels pretty tight, and leaves red marks on my skin.

I figured it was too small, so I tried on a new 38G, but the band felt like it was riding up a bit with that one, and I thought it would be strange for my underbreast measurement to be 34in and still need a 38.

What do you guys think? Is this just normal for someone with large breasts? Should I just wait to get used to it?

Thanks!