I have been wearing a 36K in UK sizing for about 6 months, and have developed a wardrobe of quite a few bras now that I thought my breasts had finally settled into their forever size.

I am 20 years old and have had to increase my bra cup size every 6 months or less since I was 13 years old. I have never been a thin woman, and have had significant weight gain since highschool due to medication and lifestyle changes. Despite my weight gain, I have always been sized at a 36 band and found myself comfortable fitting in my bras until I outgrew the cups. Now, I cannot wear a bra without significant indents under my bust and spillage from the top of my full coverage bras. I'm not sure if I am in need of a bigger band and cup, or if I'm just at the point at which I need to go up two cup sizes and that is causing the band to stretch to try to accommodate my widened roots.

I have never suffered from pain due to my breast size and have found some comfort in ditching the bra most days now, but I need to find bras that fit for the workplace and bras for high impact athletics. I am full on top and have wide roots.

Is there hope in finding a bra that fits that I can have shipped to or find in store in Canada?

I am a grown-ass woman (nearly 60 who needs help).

While getting alterations for my daughter’s wedding yesterday, the seamstress told me very sternly that my bras didn’t fit, and I need ones that being my breasts closer together.

I did the ABTF calculator - 36DD/E “in UK sizing.”

Ran out today to a highly regarded shop, didn’t tell them what ABTF said, but they came up with same size. $350 later, I’d say these maybe “fit,” but seems like a whole lot of cup (maybe necessary for my age) & not sure if they bring my breasts closer or not.

Would deeply appreciate any input.

https://ibb.co/PDK3Qth

I’ve lost around 60lbs and I’m getting frustrated trying to find something that works. The calculator has me at a 38F, I’ve tried about a dozen bras but nothing is working. The band always feels way too tight and the cups are either massive, or the underwire goes all the way into my armpits. I’ve tried a 40 band with smaller cups but I can tell it’s too loose, as the straps dig into my shoulders and the underwire sits on the top of my stomach.

My breast’s are large but after losing weight they don’t seem to have a lot of volume, like they are very soft and squish easily. But they’re heavy. Idk, I’ve also only worn sports bras since 2020 so I can’t remember how things fit me before then.

Is there anyone else who’s lost a lot of weight that can recommend a bra brand or style? Thank you!

Underbust - Loose: 41, Snug: 39, Tight: 37 Bust - Standing: 45, Leaning: 47, Lying: 45 UK F/FF

I'm confused on my bra size because recently, about 3 months ago I used this calculator and ended up with a 32F, but now I've feel like my size has changed.

How do I know if the bra size doesn't fit?

I bought three bras in the same size, UK 32F: one from Fantasie (plunge), Panache (Panache Evny), and Chantelle (Molded T-Shirt Bra). The Chantelle bra feels way too loose on the band size and the cup is quite tall. Whereas the Panache Envy is a bit more tighter, but still loose in the band, like I can fit my fingers in the back of it but it feels more sturdy. I do the scooping method with it and there's some wrinkling in the top with the lace and the armpit area has some bulging. Lastly, the Fantasie Plunge Side Support bra fits alright, but again, the gore does sit on my body but the back of the band does feel a little loose and with the scoop method, there's some bulging (nothing insane).

I just re-measured myself with these measurements:

Loose: 31 Inches

Snug: 29.875 Inches

Tight: 29.25 Inches

Standing: 38.50 Inches

Leaning: 40.50 Inches

Lying: 37.75 Inches

The ABraThatFits Calculator gave me the Suggested Starting Size of 30GG in UK Sizing.

What bra size do you think I may have? Any advice with bra sizing or suggesting for a bra size would be very helpful, thank you!

Over the last year, I have had (intentionally because of medical issues) weight loss of approximately 80 pounds, and I guess I wasn't fully prepared to go down from a 42DD to a 32-34B. This is the first time since middle school that I am not at least a C cup. Since I've been more comfortable in my skin I've been wearing lower cuts (front and back of dresses for example) and some stuff I can pull off and feel comfortable without a bra if there is enough built-in support, and some I absolutely can't. I thought about those sticky bra inserts and the company doesn't seem great, but are there better options for when you've lost a lot of weight and elasticity that are strapless or have low visibility? Pretty much my body horror is that my breasts and stomach - look like melted clocks from a Salvidor Dali painting. They just droop. Any help or guidance would be very helpful.

Measurements (inches):

Loose Underbust: 32 Snug Underbust: 30 Tight Underbust: 29 Standing Bust: 35 Leaning Bust: 34 Lying Bust: 36.5

Suggested US sizing: 32B

Also can anyone vouch for Fleur Du Mal? I was looking at this -

https://fleurdumal.com/products/le-stretch-micro-seduce-u-plunge-bra-black?variant=40349492346952

Hey y'all! The Panache Ana is my best fitting bra, thanks to the folks who helped me on this sub! It's my ABT*F (*almost perfectly) and I love it, but, after wearing it almost every day over the past 5 months, I'd be lying if I said there weren't some things I would change if I could to make it reallllly perfect. Figured it won't hurt to ask if anyone familiar with the Ana has come across a bra that sounds like what I'm looking for!

• A bit less wide (without the bottom of the wire becoming more curved*).
• A bit more projected (especially lower/immediate projection at the bottom of the wire).

*Ideally, I'm looking for something with a wire that's wide(ish) and flat at the bottom but then sharply curves up at the sides so it's not actually "wide" overall if measuring the wire from tip to tip. Closer to "[" than "(" or "c" shape-wise. Not the end of the world if it doesn't perfectly meet this description though, as long as it's not more curved at the bottom than the Ana and not wider overall, it will probably be comfy enough.

More details: With the angle of the Ana underwire curve, the gap between my IMF and the wire gets bigger as you approach the armpit end of the wire because the angle is too obtuse - imagine a 120° angle (the wire) on top of a 90° angle (IMF). But when looking for bras with narrower wires, the ones I'm finding seem to always be more curved at the bottom which is worse comfort-wise since they physically can't sit in my IMF due to how flat the IMF is, and then the low point of the wire digs into my ribs because it's too curved. I think I need something like a sideways "0" but narrow bras seem to be closer to a right-side up "0" and wide bras are more like "(" if that makes any sense. Am I looking for a unicorn?

Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!!

I discovered this sub and my measurements come back as 30DD. I have been ordering 30C or 32B online through VS for years. The top ridge of my bra always shows through my shirt, I think because of gapping. I realize now this probably isn’t because the cup is too big, but because I have shallow breasts which push the cup away from my body near the middle. I now understand that a balconette style is probably best but these always seem to be in lacy styles which show through my shirt. Also, these rarely come in 30 band size. My priority is a bra that is smooth and unassuming under a basic shirt. Any Canadians out there with a similar issue have any suggestions?

I work as a swim instructor and I can't stand using a one-piece and not being able to use the bathroom easily. My suit also compresses too much in my chest area, so much that it hurts when I take it off. I'm looking for something pretty sporty, as I want to look professional. My weight varies a lot, so I'm hoping to find a sports top meant to fit a variety of similar sizes. I like the style of the Panache Limitless Balcony Bikini Top, but the one I have doesn't fit and is extremely uncomfortable. Also, has anyone used regular sports bras for swimming, in case I can't find a good swim top? My brother has done that but I'm not sure if the material is likely to degrade quickly. My size is 36O US/36K UK.

Also will take suggestions for swim shorts/boy shorts if anyone has any.

I absolutely despise wearing a bra, mainly because I hate the tight, constricting band. I’ve gained like 30 pounds in the last few years and carry most of that in my midsection, which certainly contributes to my discomfort. I’m not really clear on my measurements but I’m probably a c cup. I feel like I could get away without a bra except I really just want/need something that covers my nipples, and I can’t risk wearing those silicone pads that might randomly fall off while I’m walking down the hall at work.

Is there such a thing as a slightly padded bralette without an elastic band? I have a couple of lace trimmed bralettes from Pact that are sort of workable but I don’t really like the way the scoop top of the bra shows through my clothes. Plus there’s no definition so my boobs are like a ledge. Camisoles with padded cups would work, but my other issue is that I’m menopausal and live in FL, so the less fabric the better lol.

I don’t know her size or anything so I’m sticking to gift card I just know it’s hard for her because she has big boobs I saw that her bra is a panache brand but they don’t do gift cards

Okay, so I love the fit of the Elomi Charley bralettes. They hold everything, are comfortable, there's no quad-boob/bra-muffin topping going on, and they actually hold everything forward so I don't have my breasts pushed to and held on the sides if my rib cage like other bras.

But, the underwires keep busting through at my sternum. I've lost 3 now and they do NOT fit as well without the underwire.

The Elomi Charley bra, not longline, fits okay but not as great. The Elomi Matilda fits better but the underwires come up really high at the sternum and it is a sensory nightmare.

I need something to hold all this nonsense that is comfortable and shaped right.

For extra context, I had a reduction in 2015 (a whole other problem where the surgeon took barely anything out and told me I just needed to lose weight and they would go away), so they're shaped kinda bottom heavy and the aeriolas sit kinda high (?) and currently wear the US 36HH/UK 36L from Elomi.

Thank you in advance for any help and Happy Holidays and New Year!

I’m a 64 year old male. I lost a bet to my daughter in law last night, so I get to spend 24 hours as a woman. My wife passed away last year so I have NO CLUE about what type/size bra I need to buy. My chest measurement is 46 inches if that helps! If I am doing to do this, I don’t want to look ridiculous. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

I have tried many different bras: different brands, sport bras or not sport bras, they are just all super uncomfortable. I wonder if doing high impact exercise without bra will cause sagging.

I understand from the beginner's guide that it's common to not believe your size, but the main reason I went hunting for this type of guide is because after having 2 babies and breastfeeding both, I feel like I no longer fit my bras and have basically been wearing sport bras. Overall, I feel that my breast volume has shrunk but I've gained a bit of body fat, so my assumption was that I may need to go UP a band size and DOWN a cup size.

My reasoning for the above are:

- My band feels tight and digs in
- The tops of my cups towards center of my body are not filing 34B anymore

I am open to trying C size bras, and I do have one 32C bra. The cup used to fit, and I have the same bra in 34B and the cup fits almost the same so I think it may not be true to size. However the band for the 32C is very tight for me even on the furthest hook so I usually wear the B cup version much more than the C

I suspect I may have wide-set breasts since I've had several wired bras in the past that dug into the center of my chest, and as I mentioned above, my boobs are often not filling the side of the cup closest to the center. Visually they don't look wide (probably because I have broad shoulders for my height/size). I would guess that my projection is moderate, and tissue is now softer than it used to be before kids.

Any tips or recommendations to help me narrow down my fit or for wide set breasts? I'm in NZ so I'm not sure which of the recommended options would be available to try in person as international shipping is to expensive for me to use returns for poor fitting bras in many cases. I'd be keen for something with a bit of push-up padding, thin or no shoulder straps, but a wide band, and with a deep plunge if possible so I can wear V-neck clothing and T-shirts without very obvious bra lines.

I have read the beginner's guide and done all my measurements (I think?), I've tried to navigate it all but there's a lot to take in 😂 here's what I've got so far:

Loose underbust: 41.5 in

Snug underbust: 41 in

Tight underbust: 38.5 in

Standing bust: 49 in

Leaning bust: 53 in

Lying bust: 51.5 in

That being said the calculator put me at a 40GG/H UK or 40J/K US.

For the Top and Bottom shapes I think im between Even and FT so 2-3/5

I'm also pretty sure I'm very projected with center fullness

Please let me know if there's any other info I could add that would help. I'm looking forward to finally having a bra that fits for the first time in my life. Thank you so much for your time!

I did the bra that fits calculator and I've been a size 34D for the last four years. I've been using fantasies bras for three years. The last year I've worn and loved (I know) skims in a size 34c with no complaints.

I recently lost 30 pounds and I'm having problems with the band sliding up even on the tightest hook. The bras are less than 6 months old. The cups fit perfect still.

Is it more likely that the bra is stretched or that my size changed to 32D? My measurements are: Band : 85cm - 33.5" Bust: 99cm - 39"

Leaning is 40" Laying is 39" Snug is 33.5 Loose is 34 Tight is 32

Thoughts? 😅 Either way I need something new. Either a new 34C or to size down a sister size. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Hi! Curious if anyone has used this website before? also how do swimsuit one pieces work when it comes to the actual size. I see you input your cup and band size but what about the swimsuits actual size?

I am newly postpartum and healing from mastitis, so a supportive nursing bra is very important right now, but I'm struggling to navigate finding my fit for my newly larger breasts especially while trying to take care of a newborn. Ideally I'd want something I can either buy locally (Soma or target?) or has very fast online shipping and easy returns. Thanks so much for any help you can provide!

Measurements:

• Tight underbust 32in ?
• Loose underbust 33in ?
• Standing bust 38.5in
• Leaning bust 39in
• Lying bust 37in
• The calculator said 34dd/ddd

Shape:

• more projected than shallow
• fuller on bottom
• my breasts have a very large gap between them where I can fit about 3 fingers flush against my sternum/ribcage

Soma Enbliss 34dd fit (https://imgur.com/a/fMWnbm4)

• cup size seems (?) good with swoop and scoop
• band feels way too tight, I am used to bralettes but even still this seems highly uncomfortable
• gore may (?) not have been sitting completely flat against my skin. And/or that may not be possible with my anatomy as I have a dip in my bone structure there in the wide gap
• straps seem to sit too wide, I have wide shoulders but they were sitting on my shoulder bones instead of resting on my trap muscles (not sure what is correct but it felt uncomfortable)

Other sizes I tried of the soma enbliss

• 34ddd: band and straps still seemed tight/uncomfortable, slight gapping on outside edges of cups toward armpits
• 36d: despite being a sister size, cups were gapping a huge amount near armpits. Band size was slightly more comfortable but not sure if it is right, especially when I am used to super-comfy bralettes
• 36c: band rides up in back, gapping on outsides of cups near armpits

Any advice would be appreciated!

I guess I'm more in shock than anything else. I don't have much going on... been fitting into an A and B cup depending on the size. Finally measuring as a 36E and not sure how this is possible with really no boobs to report. Anyone else E cup but flat chested??

I’m gonna buy a sports bra soon and I don’t know what size to get I’m 5’11 175 pounds

I'm a guy but I'm asking for my girlfriend. She is a 34 G and is having a hard time finding bras. I was wondering if yall had any like good brands or websites or just anything for her. She loves green so I'm trying to get her some new bras so I would love yalls help with websites or stores. Thank yall so much!

Has anyone bought for Popilush or any other shapewear companies and had a good experience with comfort and quality?

For reference: 36G

So my measurements are 37/36/34.5/45/50/46 in inches and 96/94/90/116/123/117 in cm. The inches one gave me a 36J/K and the cm one gave me a 38I (in US sizing). I'm currently wearing a 34I, which doesn't fit quite right (even though it fit great a month ago when I bought it), and before that I wore a 36G. The 36G band size was way too big - I was wearing the tightest hook, and my boobs were slipping out from under the cups, and the friction was giving me a very bad rash.

So I'm pretty sure 34 is the right band size, even though my measurements say otherwise apparently?? Does that mean my actual size is about a 34K??? Also, how on earth would my size have gone from a 34I to a 34K over the course of a month? I know how a bra is supposed to fit (I've lurked here for a few years), and there's no way I would've bought a bra that doesn't fit properly, especially with how expensive they are. I made a post a few weeks ago about it and determined it was because of my period, but now I'm at about the same time in my cycle as I was when I bought the bras, and they still don't fit right??? The band is fine but the gore is a bit away from my sternum so it's definitely the cup size. I'm just confused, and want to know what's up with my measurements, and how can a bra size change so fast??? (And I'm 100% not pregnant btw).

Sorta a quick rant. I was really hoping to finally get approved for a breast reduction but my insurance denied me both times. I can do one more appeal with the doctor outside of my insurance but at this point I’m just tired of the heartbreak.

I had a feeling this would happen so I told myself I would buy new bras regardless of the appeal decision. I need some brands that would fit a US 42G (my last size check so anything in that size range available). I’m not a fan of any moulding in the cups (no foam, makes me sweaty). Please help. I’m trying to find something so the crippling disappointment doesn’t overwhelm me and I’m hoping finding a bra that’s comfortable and makes me look less frumpy will help

As you can probably assume from the title, I am quite frustrated. The last time I had a bra that at fit me was a long time ago. I am 18, and I think the last time I had a bra that fit me was when I was like 12 or 13.

My problem is that my cup size is small, but I have a VERY broad chest. Since band sizes and cup sizes go up proportionally, I have never been able to find a bra that fits both ways. It either fits perfectly on the band size and the cups are HUGE, or the cups fit but I can’t even get the bra clasped in the back.

I have tried AAA cups from Lulalu and they’re STILL too big. The size was a 40AAA in the teeshirt bra style. The cups fit well when I’m standing, but they gap really bad when I sit down. The band size is also slightly too small for me, as the wire digs quite a bit.

My band measurement is around a 40 (I could maybe go around an inch bigger, but a 40 is just what the measuring tape read) while my bust measurement is a 41.5-42. I took these measurements myself, so they may not be entirely perfect, but it’s the best I have. Every time I put my measurements into a size calculator, it says I’m a 40B. I just have trouble understanding how that’s possible if the Lulalu 40AAA was too big. Sometimes the calculators even say my size doesn’t exist.

The only way I get by at this point is wearing bralettes. I would really love to be able to get an actual bra instead of just bralettes. I would love any recommendations you all may have on brands, styles, etc. The more specific the better. Thanks!

Hi all! Relatively new to my ABTF journey but I’m already pleasantly surprised at the results. To set the stage, measurements are: 30.75 / 30.25 / 29.25 // 34 / 37 / 34.75. Recommended size is 32D. I know I’m center full, probably bottom full, but confused on the rest of the shape.

I tried on 3 bras so far, 2 of which are very promising. Both are great upside down and backwards. I also tried on one of the below in 30DD and it was definitely too tight as a “cape.”

Photos take 2

Skarlett Blue Minx Balconette in 32D (blush/nude bra): I love the feel of this, it’s much more comfortable to me than the Entice. Has the comfort of a tshirt bra to me, if that makes sense. But I wonder if I’m too shallow for the top of the cups? When you can see it gap when I do a side photo, and this is on the bigger breast. Looking down, when I have good posture, the larger breast (left) looks like it’s overflowing by just a hair. I’m hesitant to try a 32DD since the smaller breast probably needs a little help in the cup as it is. When I have poor posture, the larger breast fits just right, but the smaller needs even more help.

Skarlett Blue Entice Balconette in 32D (nude/navy photo): in theory, I love this one too. After comparing the photos of the Minx with this, the Entice may be better for my shape? My biggest concern with this one is that I don’t feel secure in it. I feel like I’m about to fall out of it. Is that just because I’m not used to the style, or is something going on with the fit that I haven’t pinpointed? Also, the lace on the smaller cup (right when looking down) falls away from my breast ever so slightly. Would a small little pad/lift help there? I’m concerned about even trying it since I already don’t feel secure.

I also tried a Panache Envy that I liked in theory, but I think the wires were too narrow and/or short under the armpit.

All that said, where do I go from here? Any shape insights or recommendations on what to try next if neither of these really work for me? All input and advice is appreciated!!

The calculator put me at a 26G. I had a hard time finding bras in my size and saw a previous recommendation to try 28DD/28E but another person later corrected and said my sister size is 28FF. All of the 28 bands feel uncomfortably tight and I’m very aware of them. The wire digs in on all of them to the point of pain and I want to rip them off.

Other relevant info: I haven’t worn wired bras in years (due to them always being uncomfortable) and have never tried a band this small. It’s worth mentioning I have fibromyalgia and experience chronic pain and heightened sensitivity. My traps are especially sensitive and give me trouble with bra straps which is why I’ll conceded to loose unsupportive bras or no bra lately. I’ve never owned a bra with a properly fitting gore (it always floats a little) so I’m hoping this will alleviate the strain on my traps/shoulders.

Past bras: fitters usually put me in 32 bands:

• Aerie sunnie wireless push-up 32D
• Soma enbliss 32D
• Natori 30DDD & 32DDD

Measurements (cm): 68.5 66 60.5 85.5 90 85

Looking for an everyday bra preferably lined/molded just so the nips aren’t on display. Here are the bras I’ve ordered:

Freya Idol 28DD - cups are too small 28E - it’s a better fit I’m wondering if it’s still slightly small. Gore touches sternum (this has NEVER happened before!) but it presses into my breast tissue a little. The biggest issue is the wires are painful- the band is less noticeable when it’s backwards & upside down but I still feel the wires. Should I try another size? 28FF - cups are too large with space in the upper cup area

Freya Deco Molded Plunge - The wire still digs in when I turn the bra backwards and upside down. I think there’s a shape mismatch because the top sticks out. What shape should I look for? 28DD - all kinds of wrong. Cups have wrinkles and I spill out on the top. Sits on breast tissue on the sides. Cups are too small and possibly the wrong shape. I included pictures for reference in case there are any helpful clues. 28 E - closest fit but feel like my chest is pushing down on cups and 28FF - cups are way too large and there’s gaping. downright painful wire esp at the ribs.

Panache Tango Balconnet - It think there’s a shape mismatch 28DD - cups are too small with my chest spilling out but it’s also a pointy shape with wrinkled fabric. Much stretchier band is less uncomfortable. Wires don’t hurt 28E - wire is uncomfortable/painful. Wrinkling

Panache Envy Balconnet 28FF - wire and gore painful with gore digging in. Cups are too large with wrinkled fabric

Link to pictures: https://ibb.co/album/C3cN1r

Hii, I've been searching for the right bra size since forever, but every bra always seems to be too big, as there are gaps in the front, my chest is revealed when I bend over and my bras often slip upwards, even when the band is tight. Normally, I wear A cups and either 74 or 80, which already does not fit perfectly, but now I've lost some weight so it's even worse now. My measurements are: loose underbust: 70cm snug underbust: 69cm tight underbust: 67cm standing bust: 75cm leaning bust: 77cm lying bust: 76cm The calculator recommended 60C/D. My bust is rather small and not really round but like triangles (???), so I think most bras also don't fit me because of the form of the cup?? I also prefer push ups, so can anybody make a suggestion on which bra size I should try and where to buy push ups in the EU in that size, which maybe have more snug cups?

Thank you in advance 🫶

Hi!

It's my first time buying new bras in a while. I really like the fit and comfort of the Natori Liquid Full Fit Contour Underwire Bra (linked here). Based on the ABTF beginner's guide I think the bra fits pretty well.

However, after a couple of hours of wear I did notice that the band was a little uncomfortable (nothing too noticeable, but a little tight). When I removed the bra the skin around my chest where the underwire was sitting was very slightly indented. Is this normal for a new bra? Will the fabric loosen overtime or should I size up on the band (go for a 32C instead of a 30D)?