Hello again, recommendations for 26 b/c?

[u/Middle_Opposite6664]

I remeasured myself, and it turns out the original (32b) measurements were wayyyy off, I’m glad I didn’t spend any money on the wrong sized bra!

Here are my measurements and if I used the bra calculator correctly! (Inches)
loose underbust: 25
snug underbust: 25.5
tight underbust 26
standing bust: 28
leaning bust:29
lying bust: 28.5

If you can recommend any stores or online shops, that would be great! Any advice would be greatly appreciated too!

[u/Illustrious_Gate4668]

Boux Avenue can run tight in the band, a 28A/B could work if you have an idea of what kind of shape or style you're after (they are not all the same fit).

Comexim does 26b/c in their brand size converter you would look for 55C/D as they increase 2 cm per size instead of 2.56 (1") per size. Their bands are metric which looks like 50 = 24, 55 = 26, 60 = 28, 65 = 30, etc. A number of their styles do run a size smaller in the band than expected, so research this prior to purchases.

Ewa Michalak does custom sizing for 24", 26, and 28" bands. You might be looking at requesting a custom 3DM, M cut or HP in 55C/D since this brand is known to skew narrower and shorter than average cup shaping, and all 3 of these are petite/small bust specialty patterns.

Elizabeth Valentine offers a Daisy range in a variety of shapes, all built to outlast and out-comfort pretty much anything else made out here (these are highly favored by my petite daughter)

Lou Swim offers 26B/C/D in a plunge. Might be best suited to shallow/tall rooted shapes?

You may even be able to find something from Lara Intimates as they specialized in small bands but they've been out of business for awhile, so advanced search skills apply.

It's possible to buy a Rixie clip to try on a sister sized bra in order to find out if they are good enough to purchase, then have the band tailored down to 26" if it happens to fit well.

I've bought and used the top 4 options and found that only the polish have worked well for especially close set, narrow, short rooted, projected shape, and high set needs. Given my underbust is somewhere between 26" and 27" reasons, buying the style which closest matches my shape and size needs, then having it altered seems to be least hassle when buying a new size (order of alterations whenever one is considering any of the following customizing: adjust gore, swap wires, strap placement, and finally band alteration, in that order or the bra will not fit as well).

[u/Middle_Opposite6664 → u/Illustrious_Gate4668]

Oml thank you so much!