I am a size 44K/L (according to the calculator.) I have looked at several posts on this subreddit, and have found that most recommendations there have only gone up to a 40DDD, (Ie. CK Luxe, Wonderbra, Etc.) I’m in a wedding coming up soon and the dress the bride has asked us all to wear is strapless. I am having to find a strapless bra for the first time ever. Please leave some recommendations below for strapless bras that actually come in my size. Even better if you yourself have a similar size to me and have tried the bra you’re recommending!

Note: I don’t like my breasts. I actually would really love to have a breast reduction done. They make me incredibly insecure. In a perfect world I would love to have a B/C cup. All this to say, I don’t want a bra that maximizes their appearance in any way. Minimizing would be fabulous! But honestly, anything that will hold them up will do.

Second Note: I can’t do sticky bras because I have hyperhydrosis and sweat a LOT and this wedding is outdoors, so I fear the stickies would simply fall off.

I've struggled so incredibly long to find a bra I don't hate! I have a lot of body image issues, and that was my priority.

I actually like a couple bras now. But the fabric, even though it's cotton, always manages to irritate my nipples really bad - to the point where it looks as if I'm about to bleed! (I guess it's because, compared to my old, less irritating bras, they're now actually supportive and aren't worn out.)

I had an idea of getting either satin nipple covers and sticking them inside out on the inside of the bra, or pretty much the same idea but with double sided covers, which I could then stick satin to the proper side of.

I've never used nipple covers (I can't even imagine how badly that would go with my skin) so I don't know if the first idea of turning them inside out would even work, or if it would end up weird and misshapen. Please do let me know, because it would obviously be the easier option of the two otherwise.

I've heard about people wearing another top, probably satin or similar, underneath their bra, but I have been avoiding trying that (mainly because of the heat as well as the awkward look and fit).

Any other suggestions are very welcome!

I went to Victoria's Secret and they fit me in a size 36DDD. I think it fit well, certainly better than any fit I've had before. I think they had me try a 34 G as well but it was too big. I decided to try out the calculator here before purchasing anything though. The calculator says I'm a 34J. So which is correct? I know every brand is different obviously, and I'm super intimidated and tired of buying bras that don't fit.

I've been working out a lot more and my back is killing me without proper support. So suggestions on both regular and sports bras would be much appreciated as well.

Hi! I'm the same person who wrote this review of Ruby and Anya. This is my alt. To restate some basic shape info, I am projected with very tall, narrow roots, center full and slightly FoT. My usual size is 30H/HH UK.

Addison is a new model from this brand, released in January. It comes in I-L cups for a 30 band, I-M for a 32, and 36-40 has cup sizes I-N

This is, to quote, "our first recommendations for an I-N cup everyday lace bra," along with Dominique. Understance treats these two bras as interchangeable, but that's only true if you're a 36-40 band as Dominique's smallest size is 36I. (Both are also listed as having differing shape characteristics but this review is long as it is and since I can't try Dominique myself I'm not gonna get into that can of worms.)

[Bratabase Gallery] The wrinkling towards the gore is normal and due to splayed roots.

[Bratabase Measurements] in 30K

I bought this bra in Milktea, which is pictured here, and Hydrangea Blue. Milktea looks orange-based in the stock photos, but in person it's more like a dusky rose.

As per usual with this brand, the band is quite firm out of the box, but not snug enough to warrant sizing up. Order your usual size and break it in with an extender.

For the cups, I would say they're more in line with how 30HHs fit on me. I think if I tried it in the recommended size of 30L, it'd be way too big. If you're solidly one cup size, my current hypothesis is to size down in the unpadded styles and keep your ABTF size in the padded ones.

This bra is marketed as being suited for projection, narrow roots, and even/FoB shapes. The wires on me are closer to average. For a wire width of 6.0 this is not surprising, but if we're intending this to be truly narrow at the level of projection it currently is I would expect sub 6.0, like 5.5 on a 30 band. :/ (Editor note: by Understance's definition of narrow, which is "the root ends 3in or more in front of your armpit," none of the narrow-labeled bras I've tried are even narrow???)

As evidenced by this bra fitting pretty well, it can also work for FoT shapes. While it's called a demi, on me it fits closer to a plunge with the cups coming up quite high on the sides, and a gore about 2.5in tall. Cup height and apex projection are adequate, but there is essentially no projection at the wire. There's straining towards the gore as well. The lace itself actually has enough stretch to accommodate a lot of center-fullness, but it's held back by the powermesh lining. More on that later.

Some additional pointers on construction:

1. The cups cut VERY high under the arm. They are not uncomfortable, just...like. Why? I'm so stumped by this decision lol.
2. The bottom of the band is bound with that 1in elastic. :c Since this was on 3/4 bras I've tried I think it's standard for this company.
3. Instead of the standard rings, strap sliders are used to attach the straps to the back of the bra. It's fine. It does its job, but it doesn't look as nice.
4. I truly wish companies would stop lining stretch lace upper panels with low/non-stretch powermesh as that just defeats the point of a stretch lace upper. There is definitely a concern around in-cup quadding with this kind of design, but models like Envy and Jasmine are able to execute it well so it's not like it's impossible. (And, just to see what would happen, I did remove these parts and the bra functions fine.)
5. The wire is around 1 full inch shorter than the channel. You do want some wiggle room so that they don't pop out, but the amount given here is just too much. I currently have them pushed toward the gore, and I'll likely add some stitching so they don't shift around. If they aren't in that position then you get some aesthetically-unpleasing lifting where they end.
6. The straps are unusually rigid, like they straight up don't stretch as much as you'd expect them to? With their thickness added to that (~7/8th in) I would absolutely replace them if I had the materials to do so.
7. Out of the box, this bra does surprisingly better in terms of shaping than Understance's labeled FoT bras. I think it's because to them, longer upper panel = FoT friendly. While this sort of works for preventing quadding, it often results in an upside down 7-type shape that many with top fullness (and myself) find unflattering. In contrast, this short, open upper panel + a higher apex creates a shape that's either round or lifted and slightly pointed, which is my ideal for bra shopping. Finding a bra like this in my size range is incredibly rare, which is one of the main reasons I'm keeping it despite it's flaws.

Would I recommend this bra? I think if you're average/moderately projected with average root width and struggle with finding a bra tall enough, then it's worth a shot. And I do really want to emphasize that despite not being narrow, the wires are scaled very well. Far from the dumpster fire that oft happens in sub30/GG+ sizes.

The quality of the bra itself is good, especially in consideration to UK brands which cost 10-20$ more on average. The fabrics used are soft to the touch, the stitching is strong and even, and the seams are practically invisible under clothing.

Hello everyone, this is my first post here and for starters i would like to say that i have never been able to find a good bra that fits right, i use to hate how they looked, but after some research i realized i just don't have the right size, my underband is about 27in and my overbust is 35in, i think i'm a 30DD, but i don't know where i could find a good fit. I was planning on getting skims, but i really don't want to get the wrong size since they're pricey, and they only go until a 30D. Does anyone with my size have some good recommendations???

This is my first time actually figuring out my real bra size and I need some help. These are my measurements:

Loose: 27 Snug: 26.5 Tight: 26 Standing: 37 Leaning: 40 Lying: 37

The calculator is suggesting 28GG/H UK. My whole life I’ve been wearing 32DD bras from Victoria’s Secret and finally realized that they never fit correctly. I’ve also figured out that my breasts are projected and full on bottom. My main question is, do you think GG or H would be a better fit? And what bras would you recommend?

my measurements, for reference (inches):

loose underbust: 33 snug underbust: 32 tight underbust: 31 standing bust: 40 leaning bust: 42 laying bust: 38

IM A 32G/GG ACCORDING TO THE CALCULATOR.

IVE BEEN WEARING A 32DDD. I WANT SMALLER BOOBS THIS SUCKS

recommendations for 32G/GG bras would be helpful😔

also is 32G/GG the same in american sizing? i used the uk setting on the calculator. any help would be appreciated, thank you

Hello and thank you for any advice or help you can offer! I am desperate to find a good bra that works for me, but at my wits end with sizing and ordering/returning cycle.

My measurements (in inches): Loose underbust - 42 Snug underbust - 40.5 Tight underbust - 39 Standing bust - 51.25 Leaning bust - 57 Lying bust - 55.25

The calculator has given me a size of 40J(UK), 40 M/N (US).

I estimate that I have normal to slightly projected breasts (hard to tell for me) and I have quite a bit more fullness on top than on bottom.

I’ve ordered several bras in the sizes above as well as those around it. Thus far, I have tried: Goddess Kiera (42J), Elomi Cate (42J, 40J), Panache Sculptresse Chi Chi (42H, 40H, 42HH), Panache Envy (40H, 40HH), Wacoal Stark Beauty (42H), Wacoal (40H), Elomi Morgan (40JJ, 40J), Panache Serene (40JJ, 40HH), Elomi Matilda (40J, 40HH), and Elomi Charley (40JJ).

I’m sure you notice that the sizes listed above sometimes vary from what the actual calculator reported, as I most often would order just anything available in the closest size possible. Regardless of the bra size, I continue to have persistent issues: gaping at the top & sides, extreme wrinkling all around, wires that end in my armpit or nearly at the side seam of clothing, and a slight gap at the wire before my breast begins.

All of my above ‘symptoms’ line up with a link someone shared previously of what too big looks like on larger chests. My challenge is though: if all of these are too big, but my measurements are right, where do I start? I’ve had a friend double check my measurements to ensure they are all correct. I’ve tried sizing down and still find at least one of the above issues arising (most often the large wires or the gaping at the top). Do I just keep sizing down until it feels close?

I’ll accept any help & any advice - I’m so tired of buying bras that never work!

Need some help with shape and bra brand recommendations!! Measurements are: Underbust: Loose- 32 in, Snug- 33 in, Tight- 31 in Bust: Standing- 40 in, Leaning- 41 in, Lying- 39 in

After using the calculator, it states I would most likely be a 32H/I in US sizing and a 32FF/G in UK sizing. I currently wear a 36C bra that I get from Target (Maidenform). Not much support and my boobs are always falling out of the top of my bra, whether I bend over or not. I also have developed strap indents on my shoulders and have decent upper back pain from it. I am having some trouble understanding the shape guide, I think I have more of an even fullness, more on the projected side and a short, narrow root? Any help and recommendations would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!!

Currently, my only bra that fits (Panache Ana 34GG) fits well in the cups and the band, but the straps ALWAYS slide down. I've been wearing my ABTF size for a few years now, through many different size fluctuations, and every bra I've ever worn has had issues with straps sliding down.

My measurements are as follows (in cm):

Loose underbust: 88 Snug underbust: 84 Tight underbust: 80 Standing bust: 102 Leaning bust: 121 Lying bust: 104

I have very soft tissue, lots of projection, center and bottom full breasts. My roots are short and might also be narrow? Not too sure on that, I have a hard time finding bras that don't dig into my armpit or dig into my sternum.

I would love any bra recommendations or tips! I am so tired of fixing the straps every 10 minutes because they're falling off of my shoulders, even when I've tightened them.

I'm 30years old, I've worn EU 75B bras all my life, and I figured they fit pretty well. Now, out of sheer curiosity, I've plugged my measurements into the calculator, and it suggests a 70D/E, when a 75 band is already tight enough to leave light preassure marks on my skin. I don't even feel comfortable considering to try a size 70 band, as I don't have much squishy tissue across my ribcage and it sounds painful, and a 75C very much doesn't fit me at all (tried that, very much too large in the cup in my opinion) - so where does that leave me?

Edit to add measurements: Loose Underbust: 79cm Snug Underbust: 77cm Tight Underbust: 76cm Standing Bust: 87cm Leaning Bust: 89cm Lying Bust: 90cm

I'm going on a huge cruise in a month and want to get a cute swimsuit, but I've lost a fair bit of weight over the last year and my sizing is in debate. I've absolutely fallen in love with the look of the Panache Monica Sicily swimsuit, but I can only find it in a 32FF on any website that'll ship it to the US, and I'm worried that'd be too big.

The calculator gave me 32F (UK) when I measured yesterday on my own and 32FF/G (UK) when I measured today with my husband's help, but I'm a little dubious about that latter result. The one bra that fits me absolutely perfectly is my Fantasie Illusion (32F UK/32G US), but I have a Freya Elize bra in 32F US/32F UK that also is pretty good, and a 34G in Comexim where the band is def too big but the cups fit nicely. I don't think I've ever even tried Panache...

Does anyone have a sense if I could get away with the 32FF in Panache or if it's likely to be too big? Or would I maybe be able to pull off a 30FF since it's swimwear?

Thanks!

Amazing. Absolutely amazing. 54 and I’ve probably never worn the right bra size. Thank you so much for the fitting guide.

I’d always worn a B maybe C or a bralette. My Branwyn all got way too lose after losing 20 pounds and getting more fit so I decided to try the fitting guide. Especially when sizing down on their bra was basically a training bra.

Anyway who knew I’d need a 34DD. I never would have picked up a D ever never.

Beyond thrilled with the fit this is such a great sub. I even ordered bras someone suggested for someone with similar numbers.

Anyway just had to add another rave for this sub.

Im 24, and im a 36K (US). I’ve had big boobs since I basically hit puberty. I have always kind of hated them, 1 because of the unwanted sexual stares I get, and 2 because of the preconceived notions people make about you. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve been called a slut, whore, showing off, trying too hard, etc. all because of my boobs. By other women too. I’m still a virgin at 24, those cant be anywhere near the truth lol

It’s a stupid thing to be so upset about, but my breaking point has been the designs of bras in my size. They are just so so ugly to me. You typically have 3 choices: plain, floral, or floral lace. You’re lucky if you get any colors that aren’t flesh toned, black, white or red.

I want cute pastel bras. I want frilly bras, bows, sparkles, I want bras with cute patterns like hearts and stars or rainbows and strawberries. I have constantly been told all of my life “nobody is going to see it” so I should just settle for the plain skin colored option, but I will see it! I will look at it! I see all of the adorable and pretty bras for skinnier people or smaller boobs, and I feel so sad and envious I could actually pathetically cry thinking about it. This one thing has made me start hating my boobs to the point that I just want them Gone. Maybe it’s just the straw that broke the camels back, I don’t know. I don’t know how to stop thinking like this, or how to fix it. I’ve stopped wanting to even go outside because I hate my boobs so much I don’t even want people to look at me

Do bras like this, in bigger sizes, even exist out there? Am I maybe just the only person who even wants this 🥲

I need a bit of bra advice

Hey this is gonna be a long question here with a bit of explanation. The other day I had a tightening pain around my chest where my bra was. (I have gained some weight in the past months) this is relevant I think. A pain around the bust and back all the way around the ribs. Woke up the next morning fine, put my bra on and the pain came back. Decided it must have been my bra and went and bought a new one from a local small store not a proper bra shop. I'm finding that same pain again. (This bra isn't a perfect measure) but it's a relatively big elastic one.

I'm wanting to ask if anyone else has had this or if I should see a doctor. (Taking the bra off the pain has subsided now! I'm scared I might be squishing something inside that shouldn't be squished)

I hope this post Is okay I'm just a bit worried. I've been properly measured years ago at a bra store and I got told I was past the "growing" point at 22f. With me gaining weight would I need to re-measure? (I don't have access to a measuring tape so I'll be needing to go find that store but it's a long drive)

I am so sorry for my ramblings I would just love some advice here. Again if this isn't an okay post I apologize and can take it down!

Some info: I've worn 38DDD typically is what the store had told me I was, and I haven't worn wire. I've been wearing wireless after I'd gotten poked by broken metal. If that's relevant info.

this winter i gained about twenty pounds of weight, just with the combo of holiday eating, work, and general seasonal depression. i’m already working towards burning it off but it’s made my chest go up by about one cup size, making every bra a little bit too small for me. buying new bras isn’t in the cards financially for me, especially since im working towards losing the weight. does anyone have any tips to make these bras keep working for me while i lose the weight? any help is appreciated thank you!

Hello. I use 32B/34B bras and they have always been a little uncomfortable for me, more so recently. So I decided to check my size and the calculator returned 32DD or 34D. From B cup to DD cup it's a huge strech. I expected to be in the C cup range. I want to get your opinion on this huge size difference. Yes my boobs have grown bigger. I am 25 assigned female at birth.

The measurements are in cm (UK calculator) Loose Underbust: 83 Snug Underbust: 80.9 Tight Underbust: 77.4 Standing Bust: 90.5 Leaning Bust: 94.7 Lying Bust: 92

Hi. I'm non-binary and have been on hormones for about a year so having breasts/needing to wear a bra is pretty new to me. My big issue is that I want a bit of compression so I've only tried sports bras, but I feel like they're digging into my skin and need to be constantly adjusted.

When I used the calculator a few months ago it recommended a 36C. I tried it again tonight and got recommended 38B/C. Here are my measurements:

Loose underbust: 94.5cm

Snug underbust: 93.5cm

Tight underbust: 89.5cm

Standing bust: 102.5cm

Leaning bust: 107cm

Lying bust: 100cm

I would love to know if my measurements are right and if anyone has any specific bra recommendations. Any help at all would mean a lot since I really don't know what I'm doing. Thank you.

Loose Underbust:31 Snug Underbust:30 Tight Underbust:29 Standing Bust:38 Leaning Bust:39 Lying Bust:37 Sizing System: US

I don’t have alot to spend so something affordable would be good

Measurements: UB Loose: 36.5 UB Snug: 35 UB tight: 33.5 Standing: 39.75 Bent over: 42 Laying down: 39

From notes, I am guessing I have a projected full on bottom shape. Which makes sense because a lot of other wired bras leave a lot of loose space on the top. Often have to pull strap tabs to tightest because they are always loose. I have been wearing Duluth sports bras because no wired bra has not hurt wearing. Love sports bras but I need something that isn't as androgynous y'know?

I recently finished breast feeding and decided it was finally time to invest in some properly fitting bras. I’ve always had a large bust, but never bothered really researching how to support it until now. This community has been extremely helpful! Now, I’m hoping to get confirmation on what the size calculator has come up with. Thank you all for your help!

I currently wear a 38E. The calculator recommended 38GG.

Loose Underbust: 39.5 Snug Underbust: 36.5 Tight Underbust: 34.5 Standing Bust: 46.5 Leaning Bust: 48.5 Lying Bust: 48.5

Also, I have projected breasts and I believe I’m full on top and outer full. Haven’t gone any further in determining my shape yet.

I am 12 weeks pregnant and my boobs are out of control! I was a 34DD pre-pregnancy, I have no idea what size I am now but none of my bras or sports bras can contain these beasts.

I tried searching for nursing / maternity bras but got overwhelmed by the number of options.

Does anyone have recommendations? Bonus points if it’s a sustainable or ethical brand.

Please send help - thank you 🙏

Always have worn a 32 B/C. I am 5 feet 5inches and 130 lbs. Tried out my measurements on the website and found out I am a 30DD which seemed like a lot. Then I went in for a fitting at a local lingerie store and they told me that it was 30F. Which seems insane coz I don’t look it and don’t think that my breasts are big. But after my fitting and finding this out I am having a hard time dressing myself and am over analysing my breasts in everything that I wear. How do I get over this ? Will loosing weight help me reduce the size?

in 2020 i had a mastectomy, and had immediate reconstruction. My plastic surgeon was a little excited that i have connective tissue problems, cause he said the reconstruction process is usually easier for people with stretchier connective tissue. however, it's now caused a problem, the pocket on one side has released a little bit and the implant sits sideways and down from where it should. it's uncomfortable, and it needs to be corrected, but i am unable to do that at the moment.

because i have no breast tissue, just implants, the calculator couldn't give me a size to start with, just a message to make a measurement check post lol. i assume that's because the bust measurement doesn't change, though yes i did double check and measure all three times. measurements are as follows

loose underbust 73cm / 28.74in
sung underbust 70.5cm / 27.75n
tight underbust 69cm / 27.16in
bust, all: 90cm / 35.43in

bralettes offer enough support, if i can get the band to sit right, but i have one that actually does, and of course it's no longer sold. i just need something to sort of hold the implant up lightly, but i'm having a really hard time finding something that fits around the ribs to actually provide that support

Starting to believe I might actually be a 36-34 band.

Initial thoughts: band seems to be a true 38 band. It has a firm hold but I’m unfortunately already on the last row. Bra sits in IMF without causing pain. It’s maybe 1in wider than what I need (can see the wires are almost to my back, breast tissue stops directly underneath my armpit). The cups feel sturdy enough, breast tissue is supported AND separated with no quadding. Cups might be .4cm too far but if it comes down to it I can just sew the wires so they overlap like on the freya fancies. Straps are fairly close together so they aren’t slipping off. Cup height could be slightly lower under the arms. If there’s any bras that run small in the band but true in the cup, or small in the band and large in the cup, please let me know!

Seem to be getting mixed inputs on freya offbeat and offbeat decadence which I’m considering trying next in 36K

Me and my sister went looking for a 'real' bra for her today, tried them on and we measured at home and she's either a 28 or 26c, we wanted to try some on for feel but there were none. no shops in our local area have any, let alone that are basic and plain, and for an affordable price. Any recommendations (uk)? We got a 30c from primark because it was the best we could get, but the band is still too big

Hey y’all! I posted on here a long time ago, floundering and anxious. I am a transmasc guy, so using the calculator and physically measuring my breasts was a little nerve-wracking but I did it! I discovered I am approx a 38J in US sizes. I was surprised at that bc my breasts look SO flat and saggy from my perspective, but I will trust the calculator and I’m pretty sure I took accurate measurements. I am looking for recommendations for a bra that I can wear easily under tshirts, and one to wear while walking/jogging/working out. I am also interested in a bra that I could wear with dresses or that will give my breasts some lift/definition, but those are the least of my concerns compared to the other bras I mentioned needing. I do not make very much money so I don’t want them to be insanely expensive, but I know large bras can get pretty pricy so if I have to save up for them I will. Any and all help is appreciated, thank you SO much for your help!

I seem to get lots of ads for this brand of bra on my Instagram feed, and when I looked at their website and did their fit check they recommended a size that is way off from what I consider my normal size. (I feel good in a 36 G or H, and their size chart put me in a 38D!) Some of their styles look like they might work for me, but the size recommendation seems so "off" that I’m reluctant to order one. Has anyone had experience with this brand--sizing and/or quality?