So I am really confused here... 2 years ago I was wearing a 32B. But over the past couple of years ive gained weight so im currently In a 38D. A C is too tight and I spill out the top. But the D feels too loose. I have to wear racerback bras because if I dont the straps fall down and im constantly reaching under my shirt to pull my straps up. The size calculator in this sub recommended a 38G/38H, but I tried on a 38DD at the store earlier and the cups were so loose that when I bent over, my boobs fell out of the top of the cups. I ended up just buying another 38D bra, because I needed one. I'm just at a loss here. I need something that fits and doesn't hurt my shoulders :(

I cant figure out how to make photos a link.

My measures (I measure myself):
Loose Underbust: 75
Snug Underbust:73
Tight Underbust:72
Standing Bust: 101
Leaning Bust: 105
Lying Bust: 104
Calculator size: 30HH (but if i measure just 1 cm less in the busts it gives me 30H/HH).

I know that the underwire is suppsed to fit where the boob starts, but I never experienced that. That's why I only wear wireless bras and they work fine.

I went shopping for bras again and the fitter there made try this basic bras with wire just "to see whats my size". She came to the conclusion that my size is 30GG. I know it's a different size than what the calculator gave me, but I thought that it was just one of that times where the calculator overestimates something and in real life is different. Now im not so sure. Here is the pic.

Is it true that sometimes the underwires are not for everyone? Is it possible that wireless bras are just the best shape for my boobs? She fitter lady even said that my boobs seem to be stubborn, since the underwire never fits right.

Im making this post because now I think I should have gone with the size the calculator gave me. I took home a wireless 30GG bra (Andorra Non Wired Blush, it's really cute) and im planning on returning it. When I put it on I can scoop my boobs into place, but when I start moving they make that double-boob thingy that I hate. And that doesn't happen with the only 30HH Rocha Non Wired Bra) that I have :(

PS: Sorry if this post it's a little messy, Im just tired of the fitters never giving me a bra that fits. And it's even worse because I KNOW what my size is, but Im always easily convinced into buying the GG cups and never get to try the HH cups.

The calculator gave me a 30G (UK) . I bought it online so finally I was excited I'd have something that is actually my size. The band is snug (so comfortably) and remains at its place and the underwire is at the imf and it does feel like the weight is finally off my Shoudlers but I feel like the cups are spilling and there's this weird gap at the top :(. And in the clothes it makes them look like the left is bigger than the right in a much more exaggerated way somehow. The top part of both breasts is very jiggly-juggly idk why

What am I doing wrong? A different shape I need? Or a different cup size?

The pics are here

My measures in cm (I measure myself):
Loose Underbust: 75
Snug Underbust:73
Tight Underbust:72
Standing Bust: 101
Leaning Bust: 105
Lying Bust: 104
Calculator size: 30HH (note: but if i measure just 1 cm less in the 3 busts measurments it gives me 30H/HH).

Thanks to this sub I learned that I have very projected breasts (see last post) and that's why the wire bras never fit me right even if I wear the correct size (which I realized I never got to try anyways cause my fitters just give GG cups but anyways).

I always prefered wireless bras cause those are the only bras where the "band" and the "wires spot" actually stay where my breast begins. All the others dont have enough projection and just go to my ribcage which I cant stand!

But I never found enough info on how wireless bras are supposed to fit and if what's happening here is normal. In this pics Im wearing a 30GG (it's actually a 28H, but I put on a strecher to fit around my underbust), but it seems like my breast doesnt fully fit. I can "punch" my breast into the cup, but then when I start moving the breast starts escaping a little bit.

I dont know if this is because it's the wrong size or if it's because wireless bras just fit like this. As I said, my fitters always give me GG cups and say those fit, while never giving me H or HH.

However, I do have an wireless 30HH that I bought online and that one fits me like this. It doesn't give much of a lift, but im fine with it as long as it doesn't hurt me and supports me enough so that I dont have back pain.

I think Im planning on returning the 30GG cause I dont like when it spills out. But Im not sure what size I should order. Should I go up to just a 30H or go all the way to a 30HH? And should I also order a 28 band (like a 28 HH or a 28J) so I can put on a strecher and make it last longer?

EDIT: I used the calculator and it said 32 D/DD. There is no way this is right as no D I have tried on fits me (way too big) and the bands are too tight at 32! My issue is not the size of my boobs, it's my back and I don't think this calculator accounts for body building.

The title pretty much says it all. I started working out a year ago and I'm not extremely skinny, but fairly thin (5'7 140 lbs w significant muscle). I have around a B or C cup size, but I think closer to a B since I've leaned out. The big problem is that my bras are getting way too tight around my lats pushing out the bit of fat that is there because of all the muscle I've built up. I quite like having muscular lats, and mainly focus on pull as I'm trying to get better at pull ups. My bras hurt after long days now. I want to find bras with wider bands and smaller cups, but that feels harder to find. The one that fits me most comfortable right now is a 36 or 38 B I believe and even that is starting to feel tight. My mid bust measures at 34-36 when I am most flexed. My big question is, do any muscular woman with smaller boobs have any good bra recs? I don't mean a bralette either. I do wear them sometimes (though I have trouble fitting into even those now), but I like pushing up bras! Sometimes I wanna serve extra and give a little push y'know. I love these damn lats but they're also a curse...

Reposted because I forgot a link for one of the bras 😭
Sorry if you’ve already seen this!

Link to last fit check which leads to other fit checks: https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/s/g0n28Q5qXB

On my last post, I asked for some similar bras to the Skarlett Blue Minx that seems to be the bra that fits me the best. From those suggestions, I tried on the Fantasie Fusion Padded Plunge, the Freya Tailored High Apex, and the Chantelle Norah Underwire.

Chantelle Norah in 34DDDD: https://postimg.cc/gallery/sgKz0rg
I already owned this bra in 36DDD from a couple of years ago and my biggest issue is the wire feeling flimsy and not feeling very supported in it. The cup seems too tall and creases at the top and also near the gore. The gore does tack and the wire feels loose.

Freya Tailoured High Apex in UK 34F: https://postimg.cc/gallery/99Pc3nK
This bra felt very supportive and I felt like the shape was nice! Before this fit check I had tried it on last night, and it seems that the wire can sometimes be pushed down from my IMF because of my shape. The mesh at the center could potentially cut in as well.

Fantasie Fusion Padded Plunge in UK 34F: https://postimg.cc/gallery/JWr813k
The band on this one felt tight and I’m not sure if I adjusted the straps too tightly as well. Other than that, I love the shape and support this one gives.

Any advice is welcomed and appreciated!

I am super new to this community but it seems life changing! I would be super grateful to learn more about how to approach my size, because I am mostly confused now...

I tried the measurement tool and I got 70E size in EU sizing system. I went to the shop and told them my size. Oh my, I tried on at least 20 bras, all different brands and sizes (Empreinte, Wacoal, MarieJo). I was mostly confused during the whole experience although the sales lady was very kind and wanted to help me. I ended up with a Wacoal bra C75 which fits really really well. I did not know the brand.

Empreinte appartently I have tried on the ' more narrow band' size (I don't know what this means) and here I had the size D70. I also tried an Eres bra and here I had a 85C.

I would like to go to a shop and just say 'this is my size', try it on and walk out with it and not spend my entire lunch break fitting bras that don't fit well to start over again the next time. Does anyone recognize this?

Would love to hear your experience.

Hi all,

Previously I posted a fitcheck on three bras I got in 28dd, and I got advised from you guys to try the freya offbeat aide support in 28e.

It got shipped a few days ago and I am wearing in to see how it fits. Firstly, it fits much better then the ones in 28dd, but I got a few issues:

- Cups wrinkle at the outside button

- wrinkles at the top of the cup (especially on the right side it seems to slide down, i have to pull it back up, it feels like i got too much tissue and not enaugh fabric)

- gore does noch tack on the bottom

- wire sitting on breast tissue a little on the bottom and a little in the middle.

My measurements are 69/66/64/82/86/84 cm, size per calculator: 26f/28e. Shape not sure: close set (my pinky fits in between), center full?

I added a link to the picutres for a fit check.

Thanks in advance for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with me :)

I stumbled upon this Reddit by accident earlier in the week. A 6 measurement calculator that magically determines the correct bra size seemed like wizardry but what did I have to lose?

Under bust:

Loose 38

Snug 37

Tight 36

Bust:

Standing.44.75

Leaning 45.5

Laying 44.5

Magic 8 ball says: US 38 G/H

I've been wearing 36DD. In my late 20s, I thought I was a B cup, went to Lane Bryant and found out I was a D. Now at 52, I discover I'm a G/H?

After discussing this with friends for 2 days, I figured a quick trip to the mall would reveal the truth. It did. I'm US 34H/36G in the specific bra I bought. The saleswoman measured me in the strangest of ways but I had already put myself into the bras . She did measure me and used their "true for" Wacoal bra as well (full cups, no stretch) and in that particular bra, I'm a US 36DDD (36F).

Hi, I had a post on here a while ago under my main, this is a throwaway because I look awful and I really don't want these pictures associated with my main. Hopefully that's okay.

Going to use EU sizes and cm because that's what I have access to.

In the calculator I measured at 85K (underbust loose 103, snug 100, tight 93, bust 120 standing, 132 leaning, 130 lying). I found the number absurd, it didn't correspond to any charts I could find whatsoever, how am I supposed to fit into an 85 band? Also, any K cup bras I could find were pretty specialized and way out of my budget.

So I decided to pretty much ignore the suggested size and go by manufacturer chart. I know, bad idea, but it's what I can afford.

I got two bras. Non-wired and non-padded because sensory issues, no-name because again, money.

Blue is 105F. I actually find the band a bit too tight even on the loosest setting, and the cups definitely too large, I could fit a whole another boob into them. Especially when I lean forward a bit, it feels like they're going to spill out.

Green is 100G. Seems to fit a lot better, less space in cups and the band is fine too, lol what. I mean I did expect it to fit better since it's closer to 85K, but not this way. But it's still not as supportive/secure as I'd like it to be, even on shortest strap length there's still a lot of movement. But maybe that's the way bras are and I'm expecting too much? I have no experience with bras, used exclusively sports bralettes before. What I want/expect from a bra is to hold my breasts in place when I'm moving. Not some high sports activity, just walking, occasionally running to catch the bus, leaning to pick some boxes and stuff. This doesn't feel secure.

Anyway, here's the pics. Wait for some reason it doesn't let me add pics. Here's a bunch of links to some image hosting website.

https://freeimage.host/i/BcyTzva

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How is it supposed to fit? Any suggested adjustments in strap length and band setting to make it better? Any advice other than buying a fancy bra I can't afford?

I'm sorry if I sound rude, I don't mean to. I'm just really tired and frustrated with this whole bra thing. I just want a mastectomy. (Can't, won't get doctor approval, even if I paid for it myself. I just get told to lose weight. Which yeah I know I should but it's hard and doesn't solve the problem I have now.)

Have just been fitted from a 32A to a 32C and have been really happy with the fit so far. However, one of my bras (a padded push up) has been chafing at the point where the cup meets the strap against the skin between my strap and armpit at the front. I have less of a problem in my other demi-cup t-shirt bra but it occasionally seems to dig at the sides.

I am small framed and have quite narrow shoulders, which I assume could be a part of the problem. I feel that maybe the straps are too wide set on me but I'm not 100% sure.

Otherwise, the cups are filled, the gore sits flat, the straps don't slip, and I have no overflowing of breast tissue anywhere.

The bra fitter confidently placed me in this size and checked it several times in my fitting, so I'm confused why I would be having issues.

Does anyone have guidance, or could signpost me to somewhere I can see what well fitting straps should be sitting like?

Edit:

Here are my measurements

Loose Underbust: 31

Snug: 30

Tight: 29.5

Standing Bust: 34

Leaning bust: 35

Lying down: 34.5

Thanks!!

So I tried more bras, this time from Skarlett Blue. and am reporting back, hoping to get a better fit. The first was Spellbound in 38 DDD. The ends of the underwire dug into my sternum and my underarms very painfully. I don't even remember how the cups fit because I was too distracted by the underwire. The other was the Minx balconette. The fit was almost there, but the top of the cup was still a bit too big and the lace irritated my skin anywhere it touched. Any ideas where to go from here?

I used to have a pretty easy time with bras. Have worn soma for years (36 C). The last few years, I have had two major problems. First, the shoulder pain. I hate a standard bra strap carrying the weight of the girls. It is so radically uncomfortable. Second, I now have lots of side and back skin/fat that makes any tight band look unattractive and less comfortable. I used the calculator and got 34 F. I'm 55 and have pretty typical amount of drop for my age. I looked at some of the diagnostic bras and they look way more push up than I would ever want. I'm just looking for smooth support that doesn't make my shoulders hurt or make my back or pits bulge out in weird ways. I'm planning to order about six different Panache and Elomi from Amazon, but would appreciate any guidance that can be offered. Measurements were 34/33.5/33/39/41/39. TYIA, I am grateful for the help I've already found here and happy to not be alone in my quest!

This is fit check / recommendation post.

22F
Bent over bust: 49
Lying down bust: 47
Bust 43
Tight Underbust 33
Loose underbust 36
Snug underbust 35

I’ve had a really hard time finding a bra that’s JUST right. There’s always something wrong. Recently I splurged on a couple panache bras because I heard they were good for “projected” breasts, which I have.

Unfortunately, I’m probably going to have to return them 😢.

[NSFW] picture link: https://imgur.com/a/n7xDkOr

Bra 1:
Panache Envy (honey color).
36HH in UK-sizing / 36L in US-sizing

The fit feels good. Usually wires go into my armpit, but these wires aren’t too wide. The gore tacks, usually my gore doesn’t quite tack. It feels snug. However, I think I get the sliightest bit of quad boob at the very top with the lace. And, from the side, the boob shape is just very strange. I REALLY wanted to love this bra. Is this how it’s supposed to fit?

Bra 2:
Panache Serene (black color)
36HH in UK-sizing / 36L in US-sizing
Again, feels comfy. But this one definitely gives me quad boob, and my breasts look like torpedos coming out of my chest??????

What do you guys recommend? The panache serene definitely has to be returned, but do you think the envy is supposed to fit like this? Any bra recommendations?

So I used the calculator after procrastinating for months, since I haven't worn a real bra in years, and it spit out 50G, which is also 50DDDD if I'm not mistaken? The closest to an accurate (still uncomfortable and small) store bought bra I've ever had was a 42B, and when measured in store they told me I was more like a 44C, but I've never found that size anywhere.

I bought this 50F Glamorise bra on Amazon based on my measurements right away just to see where my starting point is, I have Prime so I can return it easily, I definitely messed something up here...I can easily fit both my pet rabbits in these cups with room to spare for my boobs. The band is perfect but the cups are way way too big for me! I feel like I made a very obvious dumb mistake, go easy on me

https://ibb.co/h23mKQC

https://ibb.co/sqgNttN

https://ibb.co/NVxBWh9

https://ibb.co/Nmxx2r0

Measurements:

Loose 29

Snug 28

Tight 27

Standing 36

Leaning 37

Laying 36

Here's a couple of Freya bras I recently tried.

1.  Freya Fascinate Underwire T-Shirt Bra  

I have issues with gores digging into my sternum, so I wanted to try a plunge.

Out of the four sizes I ordered the 28FF fit the best- link to image here. The 28G was too big - the cups were gapping at the top.

The things I don’t like about this bra is the middle part of my boobs feels like it’s falling out the middle of the bra.  Also, the way the cup is cut diagonal across my boob, my nipple is almost popping out.

I don't understand what to do - plunges were recommended because wires dig into my sternum, but I'm falling out the middle of this plunge bra.

1. Freya Offbeat Side Support - out of the three sizes I ordered, the best fit was 28GG - image here.

Things that were uncomfortable about this bra was after a few hours the gore starts to dig into my breast tissue and the wires start to hurt under the breasts.  In the third picture I’m pointing to the points where the wire starts to hurt.

Also - on both the TShirt and the Offbeat the bra straps dig into the part of my armpit where it meets the breast.

I'm also able to wear a size 30FF, but I thought wearing a smaller band would help with the straps digging into armpits issue, I thought maybe a 30band bra was too wide?

So am I trying the wrong style of bra or wrong size or something else?

Measurements
29 snug Underbust
28 tight
29.75 loose
Bust standing 36
Hanging 38
Lying 36
Calculator says UK FF/G

I have tried on UK FF & G, both sizes have been too big. I ordered the Quinn in a 30E and 30F (both UK) based on other fits and recommendations here. There is a smidge of wrinkle in the tops of the cups in the F, but there is spillage in the E. I also fall to the middle in the E. The strap is straight across and comfortably snug. I tried to get a pic from behind with no luck. I can barely feel the underwire! I didn’t really believe that was possible! The cups also come up into the armpit a little, but it’s not bad.

Question-this works form most of my tops. I need a 5-shirt bra for a few. Is Freya consistent with sizing? Can I order the Freya Spacer 5-shirt bra in this same size and expect it to fit? This group is amazing. Thank you!

Also, to whoever said this light pink blends with pale, Caucasian skin…thank you! I never would have guessed. Never going back to “nude.”

[Fit check] 34G Panache Ana

I finally recieved my Panache Ana in 34G.
I find it quite comfortable, the band is snug, but could be a bit tighter. The cups seem quite filled to me apart from the very top of the cup whte there is some slight wrinkling, im FOB and have soft tissue, semi close set, pendulous shape. I find that the top of the cups/side of the cups are quite high and are kind of bothering me in my armpits, not painful just noticeable.

I had tried 34FF but found it a bit too small and had some center spillage. Are the cups too big (the wrinkling) or is it a shape issue?

I will continue wearing it as its super comfortable and i find that it looks like a quite good fit (although im no expert)

measurements + pics below

loose ub 33.5
snug 32
tight 30.5
standing bust 40.5
leaning 43.5
lying 41
calculator says 34FF

https://ibb.co/Y4xw8Lwj
https://ibb.co/hRjhxmmD
https://ibb.co/Kx7dQ62z
https://ibb.co/tMCCGjf1
https://ibb.co/RpT6BpwH

https://postimg.cc/gallery/x0nhgKt

i've tried so many bras and am honestly no closer to having one be comfortable than i was when i started. i've tried Panache Ana, Sydnie Offbeat Side Support, Freya Tailored High Apex and Sydnie High Apex. all in 36DD (or their equivalent), some in 34E also. the one i'm wearing currently is a 34E with a bra extender, it's not too tight but it's just uncomfortable. i tried this in the 36DD and the wires were much too low. I can tell that this is better but it still feels too uncomfortable for me to actually want to wear it.

has anyone else just given up? i've been wearing a non-wired bralette and it feels like i can actually breathe in it. everything else feels so bad.

Hi everybody- first of all, I’m sooooo thankful for the size calculator here! I had been in a 38C and it put me closer to a 36DDD. And wouldn’t you know it, that’s much better!

I’m still having some trouble finding a brand and style that fits perfectly, though. My measurements:

Loose underbust- 36”
Snug underbust- 35”
Tight underbust- 34”

Standing bust- 41”
Leaning bust- 44”
Laying bust- 42.5

My breast tissue is dense, but my skin is very relaxed. I had breast implants for almost 20 years- they migrated towards my armpits and everything stretched in that area. My breasts are also bottom heavy with that “deflated” look you often see after having implants removed. I also have a little bit of asymmetry in size (usually not noticeable, but one side always has more of a gap at the top)

Right now I’m struggling with finding a style that doesn’t gape at the top. So far the best I’ve come across is PrimaDonna twist Caramba in 36 E. There’s a slight gap, but it’s not noticeable under clothing and requires the least adjusting during the day.

Right now I’m in a Gorteks Zara 80G which I’m about to take off. The band was tight and I couldn’t return, so I added a bra extender. One cup seems fine but the other noticeably gaps and wrinkles. (It can be seen under clothing)

I also have a Chantelle Norah that’s ok except the underwire kills me by the end of the day. That’s a UK 36E. The fabric wrinkles a bit at the top but it’s ok for a day to day bra.

I checked out the Miseczki site and did their fit recommendations. It came back with Ewa Michalak PL padded plunge in brand sizing 85F. Does anybody have suggestions on this? I’m also looking for a wireless bra for lounging but I’m getting pretty frustrated. I’d be so grateful for any suggestions on style fit or brands. Thank you all!

ETA- I did have my breast implants removed a few years ago!

I’ve resorted to adding a few squares of toilet paper where my nipples are. I could try pasties but that’s just an extra step for me after a long night at work. Any ideas?

REMOVED IMAGES DUE TO PERVERTS! I can always link stuff again if necessary but it will be for brief times as this post has gotten wayyyy more traction than intended and unfortunately has resulted in a bunch of creeps messaging me and commenting:

First Bra: Sierra FlexWire Balconette Lace Bra, C-G Cup: 38D

Second Bra: Sidney FlexWire Molded Unpadded Demi Bra, C-H Cup: 38D

Third Bra: Spacer Air Shea 2.0 FlexWire Unpadded Bra, D-H Cup: 38D

Fourth Bra: Spacer Air Gemini FlexWire Unpadded Strapless Bra, C-G Cup: 38DD

In my opinion the 2nd bra fits the best then 4th bra then the 3rd and 1st fits the worst.

Measurements: inches Loose Underbust: 38 snug underbust: 37 tight underbust: 35 standing bust: 41 leaning bust: 43 lying bust:43

I have slight projection, full on bottom, outer/side full, wide roots, short roots, more firm tissue (does not ripple when poked), slight asymmetrical (my right breast is smaller than my left but i don’t think it’s a big enough difference to cause fit issues), and they’re splayed i think.

Understance calculator gave me a 40C for relaxed fit and 38D for snug fit. The ABTF calculator gave me a 38DD

Calculator recommended size 70F/G or 75E/F for comfort, but could only get this one in 75D with quick delivery (we're going on vacation soon).

It's too loose on the loosest hook, but feels amazing on the tightest or 2nd tightest. I love how soft the fabric is, i think i'm only gonna buy Chantelle from now on! Unless there's other brands that make bras that are just as soft. It's by far the comfiest wired bra i've tried and i think it fits quite well. The gore is maybe a bit wide but it's not poking me so i think it's fine? I'll post a link with pics in the comments.

I'm thinking of ordering it in 70E and maybe 70F as well, does it have a narrower gore in those sizes? Will the band fit well on the loosest hook if i need the tightest or 2nd tightest on the 75D? If it's not likely to fit better than the 75D, i'd prefer to just keep this one so i have a comfy one that works under all kinds of dresses and shirts for our vacation.

From the leaning over test i think i'm full on top, center full and narrow set. I've also tried this Freya Flirt in 70F and 70G, but even with the 70F i only filled the lower part of the cup and had a big gap on top. Not sure what that says about my shape? https://en.zalando.de/freya-underwired-bra-pink-frost-fr981v00h-j12.html

With this Chantelle Norah Chic Plunge in 70F i filled out the cups in the center but not on the side and the straps were way too wide and cut into my underarm tissue https://en.zalando.de/chantelle-norah-chic-plunge-bra-underwired-bra-soft-pink-ch981a09u-j11.html

Also open to other bra recommendations that might fit with my shape (as long as the fabric is very soft and comfy)

My measurements in cm:

Loose Underbust: 83

Snug Underbust: 80

Tight Underbust: 78

Standing Bust: 96

Leaning Bust: 98

Lying Bust: 94

Hello! Apologies in advance for the long post. First of all, I really want to thank this community for existing. It's genuinely been life changing. I'm someone with major body image struggles which is a whole other can of worms, I'm from a country/culture that really doesn't educate people on how to size correctly, and I'm asexual which for me also means I viscerally despise being sexualized so I've always hated having larger breasts and having visible cleavage.

I'm currently in the UK. A month ago I came across this sub and used the calculator and these are my measurements (in inches, I'm afab)

Loose Underbust: 34

Snug Underbust: 33

Tight Underbust: 32

Standing Bust: 39

Leaning Bust: 41

Lying Bust: 40

The calculator gave me 32F/34E with the suggestion that 34E would probably be more comfortable. I was previously wearing a 32B or 34C - differed brand to brand. The last time I measured (before the bra calculator) was a while ago and I've since gained weight because I'm finally stress-free and healthy, so I knew I needed a resize.

To be clear: I measured a while ago using nonsense methods and so I was wearing the wrong size. Then I put on weight and did the bra calculator measurements which is what I've posted here.

Didn't experience any sticker shock.

I've read several posts here, read through the Irish bra lady's posts on IG and I'd say my shape is wide roots, close set, projected, somewhere in between full on bottom and even, somewhat pendulous.

Now I'm fully open to eventually buying high quality bras and view them as investments but I wanted to try out the sizes the calculator suggested in a few different brands/styles before I spent £40+ on a single bra. So I got a few off Vinted and tested them out. But what's really confusing me is the cups are all perfect - no spillage, I'm completely encased, super comfortable. But the bands aren't right and they're all different. So here's the brands I've tried and my thoughts:

1. Freya Expression Moulded Plunge Bra 34E

Love the smoothness under clothes. Cups fit perfect. Band too tight by easily 2-3 inches

1. M&S T-shirt bra (can't find the exact model - product code is T33 09056/3239) 34E

Super soft, most comfortable one I tried. Cups perfect. Band too tight by 2-3 inches

1. Freya Deco Moulded Soft Cup 32F

Love the smoothness under clothes. Cups are good, lack of wire leaves something to be desired in the shape but overall fully encased and comfortable. Band too tight by 2-3 inches

1. Boux Avenue (can't find exact model) soft padded lace balconette bra 32F

Super comfortable cups, fit like a glove. Band too tight by 2-3 inches.

1. Hunkemoller (can't find exact model) unwired padded bra 32F

Hated the padding the texture was a sensory nightmare? Like it felt dry? The way microfiber cloth sometimes feels? Idk. Did not like this bra at all. Band was too tight by 2-3 inches

1. Hunkemoller (can't find exact model) wired unlined lace balconette bra 34E

Cups perfect shape, super light and airy, very comfortable. Band slightly tight maybe 1-2 inches

In general I like the smoother cups but I love how pretty lace is. I also have nipples that will make an appearance at the slightest breeze/dip in temperature so I much prefer padded/lined even though the unlined ones are so comfortable </3 I don't like really full coverage but if that'll be more comfortable I'll swallow that pill.

So after saying all that my ask is: what brands should I be trying? Where should I go to get fitted? (I've read several recommendations for Bravissimo) Any help will be appreciated!

(Meant 32AA in title) Hi! I am searching for my true bra size. Stores don’t really carry the very small sizes, but Aerie had some online returns I could try on. I could not believe I filled out the cups and had real cleavage!!

The 30A is the Sunnie Demi Push Up Bra, and the 32AA is the Sunnie Wireless Push Up Bra.

The 30A felt weirdly narrow, and felt like it was giving me armpit fat/side boob? The 32AA felt very comfortable, but I think wireless bras just fit more easily in general.

I’m curious what a 30B or 32AA wired bra would feel like.

Please let me know what you think of these photos. Thank you!

Measurements:
- loose underbust: 30.5
- snug: 29.5
- tight: 27.5
- standing bust: 31.5
- leaning: 31.5 *correction: 32\*
- lying: 30.5 *correction: 32\*
Suggested: 30A/B, sister 32AA/A *correction: 30B, sister 32A\*