I don't know what tf happened. Noticed this week my regular/comfy bras were not fitting. Tried my "perfect fits", and both were a disaster (one pretty much Crumpled, wrinkling on bottom). I have a couple bras that were a bit big but wearable, now they both fit perfectly. I nearly cried.

Info: I was 34FF, full on top + projected, softer tissue from weight loss. I mainly wear JP bras in I75/H80 and Gossard glossies. Polish bras usally fit really well shape wise. I have endometrosis, for 3 months I was out of whack but I think I'm ok atm. I know hormones can affect everything but I didn't think my boobs would get bigger Again out of the blue :(

Calculator gave me 34GG today (it's been a cup size off before). I don't know if I am "good" at measuring myself, kinda hard since I'm chubby, so I took them a few times to be thorough.

LU: 89 SU: 84.5 TU: 80 SB: 108~109 LB: 118 LB: 113.5 (this could be off, its usually hard for me to do)

Any advice, support, bra recs etc are massively appreciated :')

my boobs suddenly changed over the summer and i don't know why! whenever i wear bra (idk if it's even the correct size or right bra for me) they tend to "fold" over themselves creating this weird line and crease going along the whole breast at the top. dont really know why this is happening because just before the summer i never had this issue! i use to have such nice cleavage and i would say my boobs are fairly perky but now it just looks so bad. and i think i might be bottom heavy because its more round at the bottom and less at the top. but idk what caused this and if its natural or not. also any bra recommendations? i want to look full at the top but without using push ups which i find uncomfortable. would the right size bra fix this? i also tried measuring myself and it came out to a 32ddd so idk if it's accurate or not. any tips?

I’m finally convinced to actually take the sizing seriously lol. Calculator said I was 30D and I just couldn’t believe it was true because I feel I have small boobs. But ik I’m wearing the wrong sized bra because most of mine are like 34B and the band slips over my boobs if I so much as raise my arms lol

So I used the measurement calculator and I came back with 38H. I ordered the Sublime Spacer Bra from Montelle Intimates in that size but I’m not sure if it fits. My breasts fill up the bottom, but there are gaps at the top when i push my arms together, and I think the band may still be too tight, as I started getting an uncomfortable painful feeling in my ribs/chest. Any advice on if it sounds like I need a smaller cup size and/or a bigger band or if the pain is just from an underwire bra would be appreciated, or maybe if a different style is what I need. And I guess what size may be better? I just don’t know anymore.

I’m 6 months pregnant and I think my breasts are mostly done growing. Now I’m on the hunt for my new bra size. I didn’t want to buy new bras before now so I didn’t have to spend lots of money on 3 different sizes.

The bras I wear the most are Victoria’s Secret that I got a few years ago. They were 36B when purchased and fit great at the time. After stretching with wear and washing the band is now more like 38. I went to victories secret hoping to get help with sizing and help finding the right support for heavier breasts. The workers were very busy and understaffed with holidays. Having to search for a new size myself made me frustrated to point of tears and I walked out empty handed. I tried on 36C, band and cups both too small, and 38D, band and cups fit but the issue came when the cup was too wide for my chest. It cut into my armpits and had too much material at the front so it protruded out. Ideas?

New to ABTF! I read a lot of the info on this sub and tried my best to figure out shape- I think shallow / slightly projected, slightly full on bottom, not sure about root, I think I’m a bit wide set but I know that doesn’t mean wide root.

Loose under bust: 29 // snug under bust: 28.5 // tight under bust: 27.5 // standing bust: 32.5 // leaning bust 33.5 // laying bust: 33

Calculator says 30D as my size

I got 2 bras to try on - both I felt the band was really tight, not comfortable for a deep breath but maybe I’m not used to a proper fitting bra.

Natori Feathers Contour Plunge Bra

This one I felt like there wasn’t enough space for the bottom of my boobs in the cup, got some quad boob at the top, but I liked the push up effect. I loved how it looked/felt when I pushed my armpit fat into it, but it came out as I moved around and it was uncomfortable.

And b.tempt'd Ciao Bella Balconette Bra

This one was ok, felt like the gore could have been wider but first balconette I’ve ever tried on with no gapping! I didn’t like how my armpit fat was kind of sitting on the top on the sides.

My main issue with bras is discomfort with armpit fat and back bulge. Is this how a band should be? I also just feel like I have a lot of tissue near my armpit relative to boob size. Traced drawing of my shape

Any suggestions or insight on bras for my shape is appreciated! I’m hopeful to find a bra that doesn’t feel miserable!

Okay so I will delete this later but I am someone of average height (5'4-5'6) and my bust size is 40in while my waist size is 36in - and I don't wear a bra.

However, recently it came to my attention that I need to lose some weight, and if this happens, will it be possible I begin to feel back pain and might have to wear a bra? Okay maybe this is all very non-specific but if a person loses weight, specifically around their waist, could they feel the weight of their breasts more is what I am asking. Or does the bust size also reasonably reduce when the body loses weight (say, around 10 kg)?

I ordered a bunch of unlined lace bras to figure out my size. Figured out my size and found 2 styles that fit well and are comfortable. But I have been wearing my wrong size old tshirt bras instead because you can see the lace texture under everything that I wear, except for a baggy hoodie. It looks SO bad and is very noticeable. My nipples are super noticeable too. I tried wearing nipple covers but they make me sweat like crazy and it doesn’t help the visible lace texture issue.

I’m baffled bc it seems like 99% of the people on this sub are wearing lace bras daily. I know tshirt and molded bras are really difficult to get a good fit but I just ordered a few to try.

What’s the secret is everyone wearing really baggy shirts or thick hoodies all the time??

Hi all,

I’ve believed that 32DD was my size for a while now, but I’m starting to wonder if there’s a possibility that I might be able to find a bra that I can adjust less throughout the day 😅

My measurements are:

Loose Underbust: 30 cm

Snug Underbust: 29.5 cm

Tight Underbust: 28 cm

Standing Bust: 37 cm

Leaning Bust: 40 cm

Lying Bust: 37 cm

When I go to the calculator though, I seem to be getting “12D”?? I’m not entirely sure if that’s correct. In addition, in Aus sizing, my size turns out to be -10D?

I’m not super familiar with foreign sizes, but if y’all believe that 12D is worth trying, I’ll definitely give it a shot! Just wanted to make sure something wasn’t off with the calculator 😅 I’m a bit small at 4’10 if that also helps with suggestions- It may just be that I need to find a different brand outside of Victoria Secret..

I recently stopped wearing stretchy nursing bras and got myself back into something with an underwire. I might need to remeasure myself, huh? 😜

https://i.imgur.com/kAANQT9.jpeg

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I wear a 36D bra and the band is too tight and I do spill out of the cups slightly. I recently bought a 38C to try as it was suggested this was my sister size. This bra is very comfortable on the band but the cups gape slightly on this bra which really confuses me! Does anyone have any idea of what I'm doing wrong or what the solution could be?

My Measurements are (inches) Loose Underbust "35" Snug Underbust "34" Tight Underbust "33" Standing Bust "43" Leaning Bust "46" Lying Bust "43.5"

And the size it recommended me was 34G/GG in UK Sizing. (34J in American Sizing I saw) and it said that possibly a 36FF/G (36I?) may be more comfortable

I have Side set breasts so I went with a plunge bra as recommended for my Shape. I found the 36FF felt a little too big in the band, so I returned it.

I now got 34J from bare necessities and I noticed a few problems: The straps are digging into the sides of my armpits, it's noticeable and hurts a little mainly when I slouch even after adjusting the straps. When I straighten my back I can still feel it but not as much. The underwiresits on my ribcage right under the breasts rather than under my breasts. I thought I could fix it by the swoosh method(?) It actually created another problem on top it where I am spilling over the cups and still have that space there.

And actually after wearing it a while sometimes it feels like the gore presses into my sternum when leaning over.

I am really confused on what to try next to be honest? Should I go back to the 36 band and maybe go up a cup size? Or stay on the same cup size? Maybe try a different shape?

Pre pregnancy I was a 34GG in UK sizing, now idk what I am but I’m definitely bigger than that.

Does anyone have recommendations for lounge-y nursing bras for larger busts that won’t break the bank?

A lot of what I’m seeing is straight small medium large sizing which is fine except those usually just squish my boobs and aren’t tight enough around my ribs.

Reposting this since I can't get my last one right with all the info! The actual question is at the bottom. I will be deleting the old one, so sorry if you're one of the 2-3 who see it twice haha

First, info and photos in my best fitting bra (40DD in US sizing): https://ibb.co/ng4tSNJ https://ibb.co/Lpt9LcX https://ibb.co/5RFHFk7 https://ibb.co/kJ1GYBt https://ibb.co/mFjYhJK https://ibb.co/cvv22Fc

Issues with this bra: the gore moves away from my chest when I lean forward and the band won't stay at the imf. The recommendations I got on it were that the cups are one too small, and the cup shape is also not well suited to my body's shape.

Measurements: (per calculator, 40H/I in US sizing but according to a fit check in a 40H, way too large for me)

Loose: 41.5 Comfortable: 40.5 Tight: 38.5 Standing: 47 Leaning: 49 Lying: 47.5

Now, the dilemma. My breasts are short rooted, projected, and bottom heavy. Almost like a drop of water running down my chest, if that makes sense. My nipples point slightly down when standing, and the tops of my breasts are sloped instead of rounded, with the bottom being very round and coming upwards slightly before meeting at the imf. (Hope that's a decent description lol, unwilling to post any photos less dressed and I doubt y'all wanna see that either). Would be willing to draw a crappy line drawing if anyone thinks that'll help though haha!

I prefer molded cups but I know everyone hates on them bc they rarely fit perfectly 😭. I'm not unwilling to find an unlined bra that fits really well either!

Anyways, all that info aside, what do you guys recommend for a 40DDD with my shape concerns?

Also! If anyone knows of any good black Friday sales on plus sizes, I'd love to try some new branda and styles out :)

Thank you!

Hi! I'm looking for a bra like the Skims plunge bra that's available in a 28DD - something I can wear with low necklines. I'm looking to invest in a nice bra so flexible with budget.

My calculator numbers and results:

78 76 71

90 94 89

Cm

Suggested Starting Size: 30F in UK sizing

The sister size of 32E may be more comfortable.

I have had a breast lift a few months ago so I need to buy new bras now the shape has stabilised.

I think I am full at the bottom and shallow. My favourite bra at the moment is a Lonely Bonnie in 34dd, which of course would seem to be wrong 😆. I love pretty bras, but I guess I can play with style once I have the fit right.

I would like to buy a couple of bras online because I can't stand doing it in store, and get some advice here on the fit. So please suggest bras that the lovely and helpful folk here are familiar with. I am in Australia, but can probably source from anywhere.

Thank you for your time!

I need help for anyone in this reddit who is in the Balkan region. The shops here all have different letters and numbers for bras, for example one shop carries 30D but the other goes 75F or something like that. I can’t for the life of me figure the charting system. Has anyone cracked it? what kind of system do they use in the balkans especially in North Macedonia (i usually buy my bras from Tezenis, Calzedonia, Lc waikiki, Women’s secret)? and I need some good bra store recommendations as well!!

Lady at the store said: 30 DD/DDD Sizes the calculators tell me: 32-34 F-K

Measurements Loose Underbust: 34in Snug Underbust: 33in Tight Underbust: 31in Standing Bust: 39in Leaning Bust: 45in Lying Bust: 43in

I’m about a 48 band comfortably and the cup seems like a B. I reaaaaaaly would like a push bra, but the ones I buy from torrid give me a large cup size. I can’t provide any cleavage with the large cup they have as there’s a bunch of room and the cup sticks out. I’d argue the B cups I’ve bought from Torrid are suspiciously a C cup. Thanks in advance!

Understance is having a 40% off sitewide Black Friday Sale now until 12/02. Has anyone shopped from this brand before? Do you recommend it? I’ve read some reviews, and it seems like they focus on functionality and comfort. The prices are also good for the budget.

https://understance.com/?region=ca

my boobs are 32G (30 rib, 38 bust), have a wide range of placement across my chest (think 'shallow' but with lots of projection still), are wide set, super dense, heavy, and firm. i have always hated them. i have used the calculator so my size is correct. its impossible to find a bra that fits and is comfortable and looks good and is affordable for a broke college student. ive been trying for years. my mom gkt my one that was in my right size, but was super uncomfortable, made them look huge and round and awful, and boobs pushed the bra down my chest. i have been trying on and off to go braless cuz its most comfortable, i like the look (on others, rily), and i cant find a bra. but when i do, they bounce around and swing and it hurts so bad sometimes. it pulls on my chest and skin and i hate all the movement. i also hate the look. my nips are all puffy and makes my boobs look like laura crofts in the original tomb raider. its impossible to find shirts or tank tops that fit my boobs and my ribcage, that my boobs dont also stretch out and make the 'tent' look. i am almost a year into ED recovery and tbh this has been making it rily hard for me. if they have to be this big could they at least be softer and look nicer? why cant i just have itty bitty titties. everything is so uncomfortable avout them; the look, the feel, the bras, no bras. it all makes me feel depressed about them, ugly, hopeless, stuck. i wish i could go onto the boob gallery pages and actually see boobs that look like mine. i wish ppl wouldnt say "oh they arent rily that big". i hate them sm.

im posting to hopefully find someone that has the same or similar boobs and problems so i dont feel so alone, and maybe det some advice

What on earth does "self-supporting" mean? I'm pretty sure I'm classified as pendulous, as the root is pretty flush to my body and most of the tissue is at the bottom with bottom fullness. Is this projected with bottom fullness?

I used the calculator (half in tears because I don't even have a measuring tape and tried to use my belt but it was too short. Eventually I used my husband's belt and compared it with a retracting aluminum tape measure to get the measurements), and while I've been wearing a 36-38 C or D my entire life (46 y/o), it's giving me 38 DDD/G.

This is shocking and I'm afraid I'll waste money on yet another bra that arrives and is massive on me.

I would like to narrow it down to a brand. Can anyone provide more clarity on the shallow vs. projected? The images just aren't clicking with me and I'm so tired of decades of poorly fitting bras :-(

I have 3 bras in total and theyre all from triumph, the triumph measurement chart suggests im a B cup (EU) but after using the ABTF measuring chart it says im a J cup (EU), why do the charts give me different results and how do i know which ones correct? I feel like my bras fit me just fine imo but this has me second thinking.

heres my measurements in inches: loose 30.5 snug 28 tight 26.5 standing 33.5 leaning 37 and laying 34 and it suggested starting at 30dd in both uk and us. the one thing i’m confused about tho is the fact that the snug is 28 yet it suggested a 30 band size? why would that be bc ik bras are supposed to be a snug kinda fit so is it maybe a shape thing lmao

I recently bought bras from a brand, and was wondering how their size system work. So for instance, they put 30A, 30B and 30C under XS, and 34A/34B/34C is M. I always thought cup sizes would affect the fit but seems like 30A and 30C will be both wearing xs. How does that work?

Hello all, I had breast reduction 4 months ago, and now obviously need new bras. I came drom 38DDD and now got recommended 40E (UK size).

My exact measurements are:

40.5

40

38

44

46

46

Any recommendations for me? I used to wear T-Shirt bras. Seems they are not a great choice from what I have been reading in this community.
I had compression and sports bras since surgery, but I would like to get some proper bras to wear with something with a little more cleavage or a wider neckline. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Maybe this is a silly rant/question, but why is picking the right size so difficult in the first place? I didn't have these issues for any other type of clothing,. If I didn't find this sub, I would have NO IDEA I was wearing the wrong size and how to fix it. The people working the stores are frequently misinformed too. Surely there has to be a better way, right?

I'd like to find a sexy bra, lingerie, or set for my boyfriend for christmas. It seems that all the super cute ones cater to big chests. I'm a 34A or B and am 5'6 116lbs. I'd love a corset type of thing or something he can "unwrap." It would be super if it was somewhat affordable. This seems unattainable since a regular bra is running $40+, but give me your best suggestions. Thanks!

i work in the medical field, and wear scrubs and NEED a sports bra for work. i have searched high and low for a minimizing bra that is also a sports bra but there doesn’t seem to be many on the market. i have tried the bare necessities absolute wire free minimizer and it unfortunately wasn’t enough coverage for me and still gave me quite a bit of cleavage. regular sports bras lately have been giving me a pretty saggy chest. my band is 32-34 with DD cups. hoping i can find some suggestions!!

I'm in the market for a wide band bras and Freya Francie's is not available in the size and colour I need near me but I can get it from a online store across the pond, but with no returns. Would like to know if it's any better before I take a gamble.