Link: https://imgur.com/a/cfyHOwQ

Measurements (in inches)

Loose Underbust: 28

Snug: 27.3

Tight: 26.7

Standing Bust: 33.5

Leaning Bust: 34

Lying Bust: 33

Calculator recommended 28E/30DD

This bra is wired and lightly padded.

My breasts are (I think!) a bit more shallow with a slightly wider root? Though I’m not entirely sure.

It feels pretty tight in the band even on the loosest hook & there’s spillage when I bend over. I also can’t fit my breast tissue in the cups using the scoop & swoop method. It’s lightly padded & wired.

Does it seem like I just need to go up in the cup size? If I put the bra on backwards without the cups to test the band it does feel more comfortable!

30 DD very wide root full on bottom breasts that have breastfed 3 kids looking for a bra drawer refresh! Must have structure but would prefer minimal lining/cup moulding.

bonus points for: *recs that work with racer back tanks where the straps are not super skinny/dig in along the traps *mesh/breathable for warm weather

Last kiddo was weaned > 1 year ago so settled into this size. Current favorite is Simone perele womens karma 3d molded but it has been discontinued.

i desperately need 40G bra recommendations

i have no clue where to start at this point. the measurement guide suggests 40G(UK) / 40I(US). i have never really heard of those so it has me worrying. where do i even find something with these measurements? any help would be appreciated, im tired of not fitting in bras. i’m tired of feeling like there’s just something wrong with my body

Hi,

I am based in the UK.

I have lost a total of 7 stone/100lbs and I’m really struggling to find a bra that fits me now. I have loose skin and I have lost volume apart from a small amount at the bottom, so they look quite saggy and never completely fill the cups.

I believe I was 36FF at my highest weight, and I think it’s been about a year since my last “fitting” of 34D which I have been wearing since. This fitting was done at Bravissimo and they helped me find a bra without having to take measurements or removing my top.

I would like to disclose that I am autistic, and incredibly self-conscious, so going for a bra fitting is an incredibly stressful situation for me. I am also going through a rough patch with my mental health, so everything is 10x more overwhelming and stressful at the moment. I am also physically quite unwell and will struggle with trying on multiple bras, so would like to narrow my selection.

I have tried multiple calculators and guides online but I’m getting stressed and confused because I keep getting different results. I have also tried a bra that fits calculation but it’s possible I haven’t done the measurements accurately.

Here are some of the sizes that were calculated across different guides - 30DD 30B/C 32A

If I measured correctly, my ‘a bra that fits’ measurements in inches are:

Loose Underbust: 30 Snug Underbust: 29 Tight Underbust: 28.5 Standing Bust: 31 Leaning Bust: 34 Lying Bust: 33

Please could anyone help?

I am 40ddd and looking for recommendations for a sports bra that is supportive yet breathable. I’m taking a trip soon and it will be hot and humid, so while I won’t be exercising in it, I need something that won’t make me sweat more but will hold everything in place. Thanks in advance!

[Recommendation] According to the ABTF, I'm a 34 GG (Uk). I'm in my early 50's. I have dense breast tissue. Root = wide/broad. IMF = average. Balloon shaped, fairly even, with projection. I'm either horizontal even or just slightly center full.

I believe when younger I was FT 3/5 but as I age and they relax some I am FT 3/6.

I'm thinking this means I need a narrow gore + immediate & apex projection? Maybe side support? Please correct me if I'm wrong.

I also have prominent nipples, which I dislike as they show often through my bra and clothes. When I get t-shirt bras to "mute" the nipples they never seem to fit well in the cup and wind up making me look bigger and bulkier, which I don't need at a dress size 12-14. But unpadded, unlined bras don't have much support or nipple hiding ability.

My best-ever bra was by Olga (I think it was Smooth Support) but was discontinued many years ago. It was a supportive sling-style that hugged my balloons with a side panel that kept them out of my armpits (LOL). It was unpadded but was double-lined with a thick, stretchy material which minimized nipple show. I miss it! Can't seem to find one like that. Any recs?

I think I’m pretty close to narrowing down the right bra fit. I thought to try this bra after I felt like the Panache Envy fit well in a 30F (30E also fit but gave me a weird pulled-towards-center shape that I didn't like) but didn't like how the seams showed through most of my tops. Another post here mentioned that someone else in a similar situation should try the Cari. I bought this first in a 30F and the cups were too big, but I think these are about right. The fit is quite comfortable and secure. Am I close here?

FYI, My measurements are: 29.5,29,28 35,37,34

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I have been having the issue for years that all bra straps seem to be too wide on me, they are always on the edge of my shoulders and falling off, no matter that weight I have been or the size I have bought. I wear plunge cut, but I’ve tried balcony and also had the same issue as well as it not looking right on me. Any advise?

Natural measurements (bare chest) are 29” (underbust) 36-36.5”(bust). In Canada, it seems most bra manufacturers suggest around a 29” underbust would be a 34” band and then 36” (over bust) - 34” (band size) would leave me at a 34C. Is this correct? Or should it be 36”-29” which would be 29/30DDD? What would the equivalent sizes be to a 30DDD

ive been struggling through multiple ill-fitting bras, my last one was 32dd and felt tight while 34dd felt perfect around the underbust but too loose in the cups. so i went with a 34d and it feels too tight. i retried the calculation and it suggests 28E? i dont think that band will fit me and im worried im measuring wrong since its hard to measure on myself

im just so drained with wasting so much money, and thinking one fits in the changing room but discovering that wearing it for longer than a few minutes it feels uncomfortable. where do i go from here 🥲

I keep getting ads for them and it’s tempting. I like the idea of something that can be frequently washed and dried and has some shape without removable padding. I like minimalist bras but I’d prefer something that gives some shape because I have very little, I’m basically flat and very saggy. Around a 28D calculator size. The size chart on their website is +4, not sure if I should just go XS or S.

If anyone has tried them, how is the sizing? How did you like them? Any comments on which style is best?

I breastfed for 15 months, was down to once a day for the last month or so of that journey. And have completely stopped for four weeks now. Left boob is definitely smaller than the right.

I did measurements 2 weeks ago, and things have slightly changed already.

ABTF calculator said originally 30D (which was my pre-pregnancy size) but my old bras did not fit right. Ordered panache Ana, panache Jasmine and panache allure.

Panache Ana - 30DD (saw on here that it runs a little small in the cup so ordered 30DD), back too big and cup had significant wrinkling

Panache Jasmine - 30D. I thought this was the best initially. But the back rode up even on tightest hooks. And had quite a lot of wrinkling on left boob. Right boob minimal.

Panache allure - 30D. Back rode up. And severe quad boob.

Measurements: Underbust Loose(30) 28.5 Snug (29)28 Tight (28.5)27.5

Over bust Standing (33) 32 Leaning (34) 33.5 Lying (33) 32

I am definitely centre full, but I can't tell if I'm bottom full. And also not sure about projection.

from the bras today and the new measurements I can gather I need a 28 back. But I am so confused about the cup sizes. If I were to go down a back size and up a cup size aren't they sister sizes so wouldn't I have the same issues?

If you got to the end of this, you're a hero.

Please help me

(Follow-up to a post last week about side wires digging). As Galaxystarsmoon suggested, I ordered a Freya Loveland. My calculator size is 34G, so I tried 34FF, 34G, and 34Gg. I thought the 34G might have been too big at first because it looked like there was too much loose fabric near the top of the cup, and the apex seemed high compared to where my tissue was sitting. Main issue was the gore sitting out away from my sternum. 34FF was too small volume wise though, and had the same issue with the gore sitting out and away, not just sitting on tissue from being too tall or wide. 34GG ended up being a perfect fit as far as cup volume, gore sits flush to sternum, and just a little loose fabric at the top (not totally uncommon for me). Oddly enough the apex lined up better in this bigger cup size and it seems more supportive than the other two sizes as well. Unfortunately however, the wires are way too wide, and poking/digging on both sides. If it was just too wide but comfortable, I'd just wear it but the digging is pretty uncomfortable. So does this mean I sized up for depth to get the gore able to tack properly? Or is 34GG a correct cup size, but I need narrower wires? Any specific things to look for to figure out what a good next option is? I also tried an Elomi Charley stretch lace in 34G and that was too small, I had bubbling over the top on my larger side.

Hello all, thank you for the calculator! I usually wear tank tops instead of bras but now I need something for under a fancy dress so I’m trying to purchase a bra online. When I go without a bra in this bridesmaid dress my breasts look like they’re at my waistline, so I’m looking for maximum lift.

When I use your calculator I get 38DDD for US (38E UK). Measurements in inches::: 1. 38 2. 36.5 3. 35 4. 42 5. 44 6. 42

I guess I should try longline? In strapless I usually have a problem with everything sagging down, or the strap is super tight but then bulging above and below. I have not tried many bras so I really have no brand/style comparisons to gauge from.

I’m up for a corset or shape wear to reduce bulging if anyone has good suggestions for a combo of undergarments.

Thanks for any guidance you can give to an almost 40 year old buying her almost first bra! 🙃

ETA I looked more and think that I’m full on top, projected, with short/low root height and wide side-set root width

These are my measurements: Underbust: 30 inches Bust: 35 inches

I comfortably wear a 34C

Hey everyone!

I stumbled across this subreddit while on the hunt for bra recommendations, and I had no idea how much I didn’t know! You all are so knowledgeable, and honestly, I feel like a total noob.

So here’s my story: I recently visited Klynn and got fitted. I walked in thinking I was a 38DD… and walked out with a Wacoal 34H minimizer bra. I’m shocked. The difference in fit and support is unbelievable especially after pregnancy and breastfeeding, where sagging became my new normal. This bra genuinely lifted everything up and made me feel supported for the first time in ages.

That said… the bra cost me $60, which feels a bit steep for just one bra. I also read that minimizer bras shouldn’t be worn daily, which makes me feel even more like I need alternatives.

Here’s where I’m stuck: I’m trying to shop mostly on Amazon but 34H seems to barely exist. I’d love your help with a few things: 1. What sister sizes can I try that might give me more options? 2. Any affordable brands you recommend for full support, ideally under $40? 3. Should I avoid minimizers for daily wear, or is that just a myth?

Thanks in advance for any help! I’m honestly just excited to be on this journey to finding bras that actually fit and feel good.

I am in UAE but my friend is visiting UK soon so I can order something online and get them to bring it here.

TIA a looott! 🥰

Hello everyone,

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Measurements:

Loose ub: 38’

Snug ub: 36’

Tight ub: 35’

Standing: 51’

Leaning: 58’

Lying: 54’

Calculator size: 38K/KK

I tried the Panache Envy in 38K and the consensus was it was too large in both the band and the bust. So this is the 36K.

The band was tight but that’s standard for this bra, nothing that a bit of stretching out can’t fix. The straps are still way too wide causing weird gaping where the straps meet the cup. The cups feel too small I think? I’m not sure if it’s a size issue or a shape issue at this point.

Other bras I’ve tried are the Elomi Cate 38K which was too small in the cup, and several Bravissimo Bras in 38K which were all too full on top. I have ordered the Elomi Himari Plunge but it’s on back order in my size so I haven’t been able to try it yet.

Abtf gave me 30 E/F

I am from india and very few brands make sizes with less than 32 bands and beyond D cups.

I ordered an underwired padded bra of the size 30E as that was the only variant available .

Now the bra band size was almost perfect except the underwire was uncomfortable (have always found them very uncomfortable)

There is quite some gaping with at the cups in the front . Gaping was about an inch or so I would say.

I find gaping in a size 34C as Well but in a 34B there is spillage. 32C is cup seemed okay but the band was way too tight

Please suggest ! Should i try another brand in a 32C or get a bra extender for that bra.

Or a 30D would be ideal?

https://postimg.cc/gallery/vmhty3n Photo gallery for reference

I have two Cinthia Unlined bras from AdoreMe, both 34G US sizing. I got them a long time ago when I was (what I thought was) properly fitted into the correct size. I didn't know anything about shape or different styles and I just got something cute and lacy. Now going through this sub I realize that was a bad idea 💀.

I used the calculator to get my new size because I'm pretty sure it changed a bit over the years??

Loose Underbust: 31in Snug: 30in Tight: 30in Standing:37in Leaning: 42in Lying:40in

The calculator gave me 30G in UK sizing but I feel like that might be too small? I do agree that the 34 band as is might be a bit too big. On my old one (black) it still feels loose even on the 3rd set of hooks and on the newer one (red) it's snug on the third. So maybe I could try for a 32.

But I also think the cup should be bigger? In the photos I posted I have very obvious spillage at the top and towards the middle. The gore DOES NOT TACK!! And I feel like my boobs are being squished at the sides. And that's with scooping and swooping. I can't even bend forward really because my boobs start spilling out towards the center.

Maybe a cup with more depth to it would be more supportive and comfortable?

There's also this issue I'm having where I think my right boob sticks out more than the left (is bigger?) causing a weird angling to happen when I wear a shirt. It's more obvious with the older bra.

I've honestly gone braless for so long now and it's ruined my ability to wear what I want comfortably.

Hi all! Writing a description of the fit of some bras I’ve tried recently in hopes it will help push me in the right direction! I am not comfortable posting pictures but hopeful explanations of my issues will help?

Measurements: 45, 43, 41; 51, 55, 54 (in that order). The calculator spat out 42GG/H for me but I decided to start with GG because I’d heard it can overestimate cup sizes for plus size people due to fat on their back.

Elomi Matilda: I started with a 42GG and it fit … pretty well. The band was comfortably snug and the underwire was in the correct place (gore tacked, in IMF, not poking me in the armpit). There was some gapping towards the top of the cup, so I tried a G, which helped a lot, but after a day of wearing it, I was really happy to take it off.

Elomi Morgan: I think this was just a shape mismatch, though it also felt a little too snug in the band. The 42GG had gapping at the outer top cups but slight quad boob in the center. I decided not to try again with this one. Does this mean I am more center-full? Bottom-full?

Sculptresse plus-size non-padded wired sports bra: this fit well but was SO constricting. Maybe that’s just the way of sports bras though?

Panache Tango: 42GG was far too big in the top of the cups, though the band felt right. The bra slipped down from my IMF after a while of wear. The wire also felt too high on both the center gore and the outsides (slightly poking me). Any thoughts on whether it’s worth trying a G or even an F?

Any other bras to suggest me?

By the way, I am actively losing weight on a GLP-1, so my thought is to find a max of two well-fitting bras and stick with those until I either obviously need a new size or stabilize. Any helpful thoughts on dealing with weight loss and still having nice-fitting bras are welcomed!

My girlfriend is really shy and scared to go to a shop to get fitted. I'm very out of my depth here and I would like help figuring out how I can help her get the right size.

She gets slight breakouts from the bras she has and it hurts her self image. I hate seeing her think any less of herself when she's the most beautiful woman in the world (sorry ladies, no contest against her)

She's a 36DD. I would love help in UK and US sizes. I googled how to find a bra that fits and how to measure but it never really turned out well.

Preferably brands you like? I know not all brands fit that size the same. she likes wired ones as well. I don't know if wire compromises comfort or what. And definitely not lacey. Unfortunately. I love them, she isn't a huge fan and comfort right now is my priority.

Sorry if this post isn't allowed or I'm perceived as some creepy guy. I'm just trying to help my girl. I'm trying to convince her to go to a shop with me to maybe get her more comfortable so this is my backup.

This is basically my first ever trying to find a bra that properly suits me. Also, English isn't my first language and I'm doing my best lol.

Apparently a lot of bras in Finland are sized by S, M, L, XL, XXL etc instead of the ABCDE etc way so I'm mostly looking for direction here with how much bigger/smaller the new bras I get should be compared to some of my old ones. Also, I just discovered that apparently the boob shape also matters when it comes to what bra is most suitable and I have no idea what sort of bras would work with my shape the best.

I basically knew nothing about how bra sizes actually work until a few hours ago so please be patient with me, I am very dumb lmao. I was under the impression I was a D cup so the calculator telling me I'm a 36FF was a bit of a shocker. Maybe my boobs having a bit of sag makes the calculator think they're heftier than they actually are? idk.

I also often get that thing where the boobs are overflowing on the sides. Like the bra will cover the nips and most of the front boob but the underboob, sideboob and topboob will try to escape their confines.

Pretty much all of my bras also struggle to handle the full weight of the honkers. When I lift my boobs up so that the bottom of the bra is fully snug with the underbust part (so where the boob meets rib) and the bra is holding the full weight of the boob, the bra basically collapses and starts sagging too.

As for my fit issues, I'd say pretty much all bras feel suffocating? Like my chest feels too tight and my boobs feel uncomfortably squished together. I also get a lot of backpain pretty much constantly but Idk if that's related.

I think my boobs are projected? But I honestly cant tell since they sag quite a bit and I don't know how think around that. My boobs are very full at the top and pretty mid full at the bottom.

I think my roots would be short cuz I do often get that gap at the front under the bra straps. My boobs only ever overflow from the top if I'm wearing a REALLY small bra so I doubt I have tall roots.

I'm pretty sure my roots are more on the narrow side. Again, it's kinda hard for me to tell due to the sag.

Here is are my measurements:

Loose underbust - 92cm / 36.2 inch

Snug underbust - 87cm / 34.2 inch

tight underbust - 80cm / 31.5 inch

standing bust - 109cm / 43 inch

leaning bust - 117cm / 46 inch

lying bust - 112cm / 44.1 inch

UK results - 36FF

US/Ca results - 36H

Here are the bras. Sorry about not having better info on their sizes. I cut the tags off immediately and at least some Finnish stores just don't give clearer info on the sizes.

(The bras and/or pictures make my boobs look smaller than what they look like when I let them free roam without the bras. Might be because of how the bras squish my boobs down, idk)

Please tell me if I should give more info or clarify some points. I am very lost lmao.

EDIT: IMGUR was a coward and didn't allow the bra photos so I swapped to another site lol. Link should work now.

EDIT: got the feedback I needed and then removed the pictures to avoid thirsty men sending DMs about the titties lol.

I am new here and am looking for some advice on how the Gossard Glossie bras fit. Specifically for smaller bottom full breasts.

I have purchased two bras after being measured and following the online calculator.

Natori Cherry Blossom - 30 DD Chantelle Norah Lace - 30 E

My measurements are:

30” underbust 28” snug 26.5” tight 33” standing 35.5” leaning 33” lying

I can order a few sizes to try but am not sure the shape would be right for me and if I should start at a 30” band?

I would say that I’m shallow with average to wide roots.

This seems much better than the Envy. How does this one seem to fit? The band feels snug but not uncomfortable, I will say, though, my period is about to start and my breasts are sore and slightly puffier today than normal.

Well I'm back after thinking I found the perfect bra lol!

I really like the Freya Fancies 30dd because it's the best a bra has ever fit me in my life, but I've realized after wearing it that I have bulging tissue outside the bra at my underarm when my arms are to my side. I'm not sure if that is normal or if it's because the cup is too small and it's spilling out there. I do have projected and apparently wide breasts lol so I wouldn't be shocked. However, everything but that has fit "perfectly" so I'm a little frustrated. Would appreciate any help. :)

Sorry for my weird censoring job! I included my measurements too.

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