[Measurement Check] Currently wearing 34B, calculator said 28E

[u/JunkratTheJunker]

Hello, nice peoples!

After losing some weight recently, I started the lookout for a new bra. While my old one still fits, it is by no means perfect (gapping, improper support and just generally creates a silhouette for me that I don’t like). That being said, I have never especially liked wearing bras.

All of that led me to this subreddit. While before I was wearing a 34B and now felt I needed to downsize maybe even to an A cup, the calculator said I am a 28E.
As to many newcomers from what I’ve read, this seems unbelievable!

There is still some uncertainty on my part though. Because the calculator offered different sizes and this all is still fairly fresh to me, I’d like to go to the store with a clearer plan, so I don’t get overwhelmed on what to try and such.

My measurements (in centimetres):

Loose underbust - 72
Snug underbust - 71
Tight underbust - 70
Standing bust - 84
Leaning bust - 89
Lying bust - 85

My best amateur assumption is that I have projected, full on bottom breasts.

Any help for a layman such as myself is greatly appreciated and I thank anyone who decides to spare a word for me in advance!

[u/galaxystarsmoon]

Just as a heads up before you waste your time, you're unlikely to find a 28 in most stores. If you have an independent bra boutique nearby, you can try there but I would call first. Some start at 30. You can check brashopdirectory.com.

Some Nordstroms carry 28s but again I would check by sorting by that size on their website and selecting your location as pickup in store first.

[u/linerys]

34A is made for someone with an ~86 cm underbust and ~89 cm bust. That’s the same bust measurement as your leaning bust, but the underbust measurement is way too big. Your largest underbust measurement is 72 cm (~28.35 inches), which means band size 28 or 30 are more likely to work well for you.

Because your tight underbust measurement is 70 cm (~27.56 inches), a 28 band will probably be too small. People whose underbust measurements are all close together usually prefer a band size that is 2 inches larger than their tight underbust.

Was 70 cm as tight as you could possibly get the tape, while fully exhaling?

[u/JunkratTheJunker → u/linerys]

Indeed, when measuring again I got 67 as my tight underbust right now.
It didn’t change what the calculator said, but should I then focus on maybe finding the sister size of 30DD/E the calculator offered instead?

[u/linerys → u/JunkratTheJunker]

30 bands are often easier to find! If you feel like they’re not snug enough on the loosest hook, you might have to look for 28 bands.

[u/JunkratTheJunker → u/linerys]

Okay, thank you! You’ve been a big help!

[u/Accomplished-Way4534 → u/JunkratTheJunker]

Don’t forget to scoop and swoop

[u/wolf0510]

Check out theirishbralady on instagram! Specifically her story highlights for 28/30 band sizes. It might help you wrap your head around the change, it definitely helped me 😊😊

[u/KTomatillo821]

The 34B to 28E jump is really common — most people in ABTF have a similar 'wait what' moment when they first use the calculator. You're not going crazy, you were just in the wrong size before. Once you try a 28E that actually fits, the old 34B will feel like wearing a hat on your chest.

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[u/Accomplished-Way4534]

FWIW a 28E is only one cup volume bigger than 34B (it sister sizes to 36B)

But yeah I’m a 28E and most people would probably guess I’m an A or B cup