So i have, in my opinion, irregular bra measurements. My band is approximately a 26 and my bust is a 34 (at the time of writing i took these measurements a while back so there is the possibility they have changed or i miss remember) however my bra size for US was recommended at a 26I (using the ABraThatFits calculator) and im honestly shocked, ive always known the one wired bra i had didnt fit well, at a C cup but i assumed i was just a D or DD. I want to try and buy a bra that would fit me but even after measuring myself at least 15 times and getting the same result im worried ill buy a bra in my size and it will be to big or not fit right as i am a petite woman and most bras only go down to a 28 from what ive seen.

Thoughts?

Edit:
After rummaging around on the internet for forever plus some bras ive looked at before and liked the style of, i would like to find three styles and also how do i go about images for a try on? Since i dont link the image directly what are the steps to do it properly?
Anyways, i think id enjoy a balconette bra, i went to VS a while back and tried on a 32DD (maybe a DDD i cant quite remember) push up bra, i enjoyed the tear drop shape that it had plus the padding and having something remotely fit me felt so nice. When i was there in the same size i tried on a beautiful stain-glass lace type bra which i believe was a balconette though it didnt feel like it had much support and i noticed some sagging. I have photos but like i said not sure how to add them right now but i can show them :]
Along with another problem ive run into not sure if this should go here or not but i am in welding school and ive seen some horror stories on here of women in the industry who wear a polyester bra and get hit by slag down their shirt or a spark and end up with the plastic in the fabric melted to their skin. From what i know id like to avoid underwire as the metal (unless its not metal) as it could heat up and burn or polyester.

So in short, ive been looking at freya balconette bras, i will continue to look and post a try on at some point and id like to find something in my size 28FF 100% cotton to wear while welding.

I do not have enough to do a bulk buy and try on so maybe 3 bras at a time?

I measured myself multiple times and got a 36 C. Kinda strange since I've always had problems fitting into even an A cup. I ordered a bra from Amazon and it fits horribly. I have always bought a 38 A, but they are basically impossible to find. So I guess my only options are bralettes or sports bras. Kind of disappointing. I dont know why no one makes bras in my size. I was really hopeful when I found the calculator but it doesn't work for me at all. The sides of the bras dug into my armpits and the cups were too big. I am not transitioning BTW. Thst is my God-given size, unfortunately. ​

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!

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?

My boobs are a little saggy after years of breastfeeding. I find that a lot of bras don't help enough to life them, or if they life them they almost look too perky or too big. I really like the look of a sports bra. It lifts them and holds them in place and kind of flattens them a bit. However, sports bra straps tend to come in too close to my neck, so I can't wear a regular shirt without straps showing.

Can anyone recommend a bra that has the same lifting & flattening effect but has regular straps that can be worn with a blouse?

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 all, apologies if this kind of post has been done before! I’ve been having an intense pain on the right side of my sternum, sort of right where my underwire hits. It started as a dull, sometimes itchy pain internally about 2-ish months ago (at the earliest).

On occasion, usually as I move to lay on my right side in bed, I will have an incredibly strong, sharp, and hot pain in this one spot. It almost feels like a mini internal explosion. But today, for the first time outside of my home, I went to sit down in my car and I felt it. I am getting a bit nervous; I’m only 21, I don’t have huge boobs or anything, I am a 36 DD, but I do think that the bras I have are likely inadequate. My most used bra is a Wacoal that fits decently, and my other bra is a cheap Vanity Fair t-shirt bra that seems to be a bit too small. I barely used the latter, but after my pain started, I have used it more than the Wacoal. The issue remains, so I’m not sure if the bras and pain are related.

My mom suspects that it’s muscular, maybe caused by my bras, and my doctor felt around yesterday and felt nothing. I just want to put out some feelers and see if anyone out there has also experienced a similar pain and resolved the issue with a new bra. Sorry if this post is annoying, but thanks in advance for any possible help!

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

The mesh fabric on seamed cup bras (the only style that work for me) irritates my nipples so badly and gives me horrible eczema. Is there a reason they're always made like this, and are there any brands available in Canada that make them with a less abrasive fabtic?

Ok, so for years I've absolutely despised any bra with underwires, but because of my size it's hard to find a good and cute wireless bra. I find the wires always feel hard and painful against my ribs, even if the rest of the bra fits nicely. I don't think it's an issue with the band size, as I have the same problem across various sizes I've tried. I usually just resort to buying a wired one and then removing the wiring myself. Am I just not buying the right style for my shape? I'm a wide root, slightly bottom heavy, shallow to moderate projection, size 38G. I've found full cup bras are the worst offenders, but still find demi styles uncomfortable too. Could I benefit from a different style of bra? What would you recommend? Thank you :)

Hi friends! 27F here, been wearing 34D for years. Got measured at 32DD when I was 20 and skinnier but have since found that 34D fits me way better. I feel like most styles I find fit well are push up, and I absolutely do not need any push up for these boulders lol

I’ve been wearing exclusively Victoria’s Secret forever but find the style I wear (wireless t-shirt I think) sticks out on the sides (by my armpits) and makes my shirts look weird. I work in a corporate office so I like to look proper and be comfortable too.

I’ve worn similar styles without wires and they didn’t have that lumpy look, but these do. I prefer wireless but am open to trying something new as well! Any recs help :)

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

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

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?

The Rhonda Shear Curvology Technology Plunge is the most comfortable bra I’ve ever worn, but it’s discontinued. eBay is helping, but does anyone have a recommendation for a similar bra? Thank you.

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!

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 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!

Unpopular opinion but i dont like being braless. My boobs feel too sensitive and I just feel gross and saggy without one. My band size is like 30-31ish and the fullest point measurement is 36.

I would love a nice soft bra I can sleep in. I sleep on my side so i want something that will basically help keep them separated and not just slouch to the side. I was looking at the Evelyn Bobbie brand but not sure if thats a good one so I wanted to ask advice. Ideally it would just be stretchy and not have a clasp in the back but a clasp would be acceptable. I mainly just want it to keep my boobs from moving to either side without just being a compression bra. Needs to have good separation that works for big chests, not just a slight indent at the clevage. Thanks

edit : budget under $70 or so

Hi, I have been struggling with being able to find a bra that fits since gaining weight. The problem I've noticed is that the armpit area of my bra becomes loose? And I have so spillage on that side. I have some boob that peaks out the bottom of my bra and also toward the center. The straps are constantly falling down, and toward the end of the day, it feels like my boobs are waying my bra down. I've resorted to just wearing sports bras, but I really want to find a bra that fits. I took my measurements and got a 38 GG UK size. I just wanted to know if my measurements line up and where I can find bras. I'm in the US

Loose underbust: 39 in.

Snug underbust: 38 in.

Tight underbust: 36 in.

Standing bust: 47.5 in.

Leaning bust: 50 in.

Lying bust: 46 in.

Center full

Lower fullness

I recently placed an order from Boux Avenue for a bunch of 28DD bras (since that was the size the ABTF calculator gave me), but none of them fit me. Their bands were way too tight for me, and it was super hard to breathe even though it was on the last clasp. (I knew people said their bras ran small, but unfortunately I risked it. Oops!)

However, their bras are super cute, so I’m planning on returning the bras and just sizing up. I’m US-based, so unfortunately I can’t do a size exchange.

Specially, I’m planning to repurchase the Emma lace balconette bra and the Millie Lace super push up plunge bra. Based on my measurements, should I get a 30D or a 30DD? For reference, I have the Chantelle Festivite lace plunge bra in 30D and it fits me perfectly. If your measurements are similar to mine, please let me know what size you got in these styles! Thank you!!

Measurements:
Loose: 29in/73.66cm
Snug: 28.5in/72.39cm
Tight: 26in/66.04cm
Standing: 32in/81.28cm
Leaning: 34in/86.36cm
Lying: 32in/81.28cm

loose underbust: 38in

snug underbust: 34in

tight underbust: 33in

standing bust: 47in

leaning bust: 48in

lying bust: 44in

im 19yrs old and live in australia. i have had trouble with my chest ever since puberty to the point where people were accusing me of stuffing my bra in primary school. my mum also has a large chest (it sags quite a lot so i know that will also inevitably be me eventually). its my genetics + my medications (which i cant get off because of mental health reasons). i find underwire balconette bras to be the most comfortable. i would love to try a minimiser bra one day. anyways, stores always put me in much smaller bras just so they can make a sale :/ i'm willing to shop ANYWHERE at this point. the calculator said to post here just in case its results weren't accurate. i dont exactly wanna spend an arm and a leg but i suppose i will if i have to. i do love the style of risa magli bras but i havent had a good experience with padded bras nor do i think they will actually ACTUALLY fit me. anyone have any advice for where to look? what to do? anyone a similar size? help :(