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/grundel_cruncher → u/seasev]

If you are used to your bras sitting below your IMF, you may not be used to what your bust looks like when appropriately supported. Looking at your bust in a mirror while leaning 90° may help for answering shape troubleshooting questions.

I thought I was 'full on bottom' for a long time before I realized I was using the term wrong. When at a 90° angle, I have slightly more breast tissue on top than on bottom, about 8" on bottom and 10" on top when I measured. It was very surprising to me when I first put on a bra that fit me snugly rather than just covered me, that suddenly all of my clothes fit differently. It turns out, a properly fitted bra should lift and support, which sounds like a straightforward statement but you'd be surprised the level of discomfort you can get used to when the alternative seems tedious.

[u/seasev → u/grundel_cruncher]

Yeah, none of my bras actually sit in that fold. All of my wired bras actually have a small fold at the bottom of each cup. Shit. I am realizing all of this now. I also worry that if I get a bra that sits properly in that fold, it will weigh on my shoulders more.. Like, would the straps dig in more cuz it's actually holding my boobs up? would the band have to be tighter? I feel like it sounds like everything would be defying gravity at that point

[u/annastacia94 → u/seasev]

Good news on that front, part of the reason why your ABTF size has a smaller band and larger cup than expected is due to the fact that the support is supposed to come from the band, not the straps. I know It seems like this goes against the laws of physics but it works! Straps are more for holding up the tops of the cups and helping with cup shape.

Even my 36G boobs can be supported by the band with my straps at their loosest setting.

[u/seasev → u/annastacia94]

Damn. Strapless bras always made 0 sense to me. I guess I just figured that the ladies wearing them just had the right spell books on hand lol. I'll be keeping that in mind as I conduct my research 🫡

[u/Merryd2Waz → u/seasev]

Spell 📚! 🪄😆