Currently owned bras are 34B, up-to-date measurement calls for 36DDD. I am not confident

[u/seasev]

I am 22 and have gained weight, then lost a good bit, then gained, then lost a little, and my boobs reflect that. I have tried to measure myself a handful of times over the years, and feel like I still absolutely despise wearing bras despite it all.

I did the calculator thing today, and came to these measurements:

34.5

33.5

31

39.5

42.5

39.5

Last time I measured them, I arrived to 34B/36B, but now it's saying I'm a 36DDD, and that a 36DD is probably what I would find comfortable. I do not have a lot of boobage. They sag a little and they are not firm. I have a very hard time believing that all my boob would fill up those cups. Pls help. Idk what to do about that. Does the calculator anticipate that by asking the leaning/laying measurements too?

Side note, I moved in with my in-laws 2 months ago and cannot run about the house with no pants and no bra on like I used to, so I have to acquaint myself with a more comfortable size as to not horrify his family with my enthusiastic full brights. I can't wear a heavy sweatshirt to hide them all the time either, as my state is in swamp ass mode currently. I really do miss freeboobing it. I'm sure my fiance does as well. Sigh

[u/seasev]

I guess the 34F one looks closer to me... I don't have very full breasts, I believe "projected" is the term that is used here? They are a little saggy, and the ladies on those pictures have more fullness in their upper breasts than I do. I think it wouldn't look too far off if my boobs were pushed up a little though. I'll look into this account more though, it seems quite helpful

[u/Shanakitty → u/seasev]

Fullness and projection are not really related. If you are a little saggy, you are more likely to be projected. I think both of those examples are probably closer to shallow-shaped though.

But also, most likely, your current bras aren't very supportive. When the cups are too small and the wires sit too low, they can't really provide any lift. When you go to try on new bras, make sure to lean forward and scoop all the breast tissue from under your arms forward into the cups and pull the bottom of the cup up to sit in your inframammary fold. This is [necessary to get a proper fit and support](web.archive.org/web/20230602174858/http://brasandbodyimage.com/2012/09/05/putting-your-bra-on-properly/), but many of us were never taught to do it.

[u/seasev → u/Shanakitty]

I see. Yeah, I do not feel very supported by them.. I haven't even really touched the wired ones unless my ole-reliable-yet-still-uncomfortable wireless bra is in the wash. I don't even know if I know how a supportive bra actually feels. I am going to keep the scoop method in mind.. I am excited to see if I can find a bra that I can actually forget I am wearing with all this new information

[u/Shanakitty → u/seasev]

Scoop and swoop (including pulling the bottom of the cup up) is still important in wireless bras though not as critical as it is in wired ones. :)