I feel like I can’t get anywhere with finding a bra that even fits okay. All the bras I’ve tried (primarily plunges, because I really can’t have much of a gore - I’m super super close set center full, and the skin where my breasts meet is floating an inch off of my chest wall. I’m not sure if there’s a layer of fat beneath my breasts or what.) dig into me in more ways than one - into my tail of spence, into my arms, into my breast tissue in the center and on the sides as well, and all of them seem to pucker at the bottom of the cups.

I’ve tried a variety of plunges, even Ewa Michalak. All of them exhibit similar issues. I can’t wear them for an extended period of time because they start to cut off circulation to my arms. I’m at a loss and I don’t know what to do. I just want to feel normal again.

Measurements - 39”, 36”, 35”, 46”, 47”, 45”. Calculator recommends 38FF/G, other users have said to wear a 36 band. I feel so lost and just want to feel like I’m not an outlier.

Loose Underbust: 30.5 Snug Underbust: 30 Tight Underbust: 29 Standing Bust: 33 Leaning Bust: 34.5 Lying Bust: 31.5

So the calculator told me I was a 30D, I went to the store today to try it on. I think I liked the 30D cup fit of the Natori Feather and some other styles, but I feel like the 30 band is pretty tight on me and there was a mild gap near the strap when I moved around. My issue is I tried a 32C and felt like the cups were just taking up way too much space on my chest and overall too big, the 30C was just too small all around (I tried those in the B.Tempt’d). I think I liked the fit of the 32B the most of any size I tried on, but that’s not what the calculator told me. Is that a normal size to switch to with the calculator saying I’m a 30D?

I’m so confused. I think my biggest issue is having a gap that forms near the strap where it connects to the cups of bras if they’re padded and it drives me insane, even though I’ll feel like the cup technically fits. What do you guys think would work for me??

I had 2 kids within the past 2 years and I'm just not even sure where to start looking for bras, but subcategories need to stop wearing v the nursing bralettes 😂 My measurements are: 31.5" loose underbust, 30" snug underbust, 29" tight underbust, 35" standing bust, 36.5" leaning bust, and 37.5" lying bust. Before 2 kids and breastfeeding I was pretty full and perky, everything is kind of flat and feels less dense now. Measurements say I'm 32DD which is what I've historically worn. The breasts are kind of east west facing. In the past balconettes and demis worked well, but I'm not sure where to start now. Any recs for online options? Thank you all so much!

My measurements:

Loose underbust: 28in

Snug underbust: 27in

Tight underbust: 25in

Standing bust: 34in

Leaning bust: 37in

Lying bust: 34in

The calculator gave me a 28G in US sizing/28F in UK sizing. I just bought a bra from Bravissimo so I will see if it fits. But I don’t know 😭 I feel like my boobs are always so big and I don’t know what a 28G looks like. Is this a normal thing to expect?

I don’t feel like a 34 H or 34 I and the calculator has estimated in between these sizes. That sounds huge to me. But I guess my breasts have changed size a lot due to the fact that I’m currently nursing and just got my milk supply…

I also don’t know where to buy bras. I’m US based and looking for bras that are soft, no underwire… and are true to this calculator sizing guide.

Any suggestions on where to buy bras?

Im also tripping and feel like they won’t fit so hopefully return is also easy.

Sorry I know this is a bra sub. But bikini tops and bathing suits are like bras of the sea.

I find it near impossible to find a top that is both cute, a little sexy, but also supportive. It's also really hard to find one that I feel comfortable in around family/partner's family, something more modest. I know breasts shouldn't be inherently sexualized but if I'm bouncing around walking it makes me self conscious and like people will think I'm being lewd.

Where are we finding our cute swimsuits?

I forgot to specify US 30H

I am looking for a higher quality replacement for my favorite bralette. They are lightly padded, adjustable bands, thin straps and band and super comfy and breathable. They are the only bra that I can wear daily because they feel like I'm wearing almost nothing. If anyone has higher quality bralette recommendations please let me know. thanks!

My underbust is 26 and bust is 30. I can’t find any bras that will fit me besides bralettes and sports bras. I would love any support or tips anyone could give me on this!!

I need recommendations on sports bras to stop bouncing while running. I'm new to this but from what I have read I think my breast have bottom fullness with immediate projection and I tend to have issues with gaping at the top of cups. My breasts are mostly self supporting and usually bounce up rather than down.

Sports bras (the basic no cups or underwire type) usually only work if they are very tight and squish everything upwards to fill that space. The squishing is tolerable for an hour or two, but it is challenging to get them on and off. Is this the only option for high impact or are there sports bras/styles that can accommodate this shape better or which are easier to get on and off?

My measurements from the calculator are 33, 32, 30.75, 36.5, 37.5, 36.25 which recommends a 32DD size. I currently wear Bali comfort revolution size small which covers a 34D so I think that size should be approximately right.

Sports bra sizing I have seen list anything with a 32-34 band as a 27-28 underbust which sounds like it would be way too tight so I'm not sure how to proceed. I'm am open to any style of sports bra as long as everything will stay in place.

Looking for extremely plain, black, masculine crop tops/bralets/sports bras in a 34H. I can’t stand underwire, front fastenings or strap sliders. I can just about tolerate a back fastening. I currently wear M&S seamless non-wired crop tops, which are amazingly comfortable, but ideally I’d like something that offers more support/lift so that my clothes fit better.

I'm a trans woman and I've only been wearing bras for a little over a year. The last time I measured for a bra was last September when I was buying my first non-sports bra and back then I measured as a 38B. I got a couple bralettes and they fit me pretty well for a while, but now there's a gap under the band in the front because my breasts have grown. Now my measurements are:

Loose Underbust: 37 Snug Underbust: 36 Tight Underbust: 34 Standing Bust: 42 Leaning Bust: 44 Lying Bust: 42

The calculator gives me 36DDD as my size, but that seems like an awfully big jump, even going down a band size. I have very wide set breasts, so would that effect my measurements and make my cup size seem larger than it actually is? Any other advice is greatly appreciated too.

I have had "big boobs" my entire life but have never worn a bra above DDD because I never can find them and if I do they are so expensive. Lately the back pain has been insane and I haven't been able to sleep so I decided to measure and try to figure out me "real" size. Well turns out I am a 40O/P. I am wondering if I measured wrong at this point because that is so far from what I imagined. My measurements were as follows (in inches)

Loose - 41.5
Snug - 40.5
Tight - 38.5
Standing - 54
Leaning - 59
Lying - 55.5

PS. I started looking for bras and a lot of the bras that are that size are kind of ugly in my mind. Are there any more cute ones because I am sick of wearing ugly boring bras.

Hi everyone, not sure where else to necessarily post this but recently I’ve become mildly anxious about the fact they are still growing and was wondering if others have ever felt the same. Ofc bra shopping is a pain having to constantly buy new ones, but this is the first time I’ve felt slightly anxious just not knowing when it’ll stop. Thanks!

Hello. I’m thinking of trying polish bras, but I’m struggling to find information.

Bras I’ve tried:

So far, I’ve tried elomi matilda, elomi lucie side support plunge, elomi charley stretch lace plunge, elomi brianna wired half cup, panache envy, and panache cleo blossom.

The only wearable bra so far has been elomi charley— finally, no top gaping, (mostly) no top center bulging, and the wires… dig, but its wearable! The shape is gives my boobs feels so dignifying and minimizing!

Boob Shape Chaos:

So here’s the deal with my boobs. I’m short, my boobs are saggy and most weight is on the bottom, and my roots are both thin and short. My flesh is very soft, so I suspect if a bra wire was actually narrow enough to support the short roots on the sides, it would scoop up my flesh and round out the shape of my roots a bit, so that’s why I’m looking for thin root high projection.

My ideal cup would not go under my arms at all. It would curve up on my chest like many brands do for smaller sizes. As I said in my other post, it would taper off less like a teardrop shape (this on its side💧) and more like a vertical line (|) or a curve back around for the circle. Same roots as smaller sizer, zero boob flesh on the sides or under my arms. When I say I have nothing there, I mean you can physically see a line where my boobs press into my chest, trying to fill out those sides but making literally 0 progress, just circles on the front of me. ‘Make seam here’ lol.

Root shape: On the bottom, my roots are almost flat. All underwire bras slip down. Elomi Charley has over a 1 inch gap between my roots and the wire. Still, its the first underwire to fit me enough to wear! Crazy, right? The part of the cup where my boobs are conform to my breasts, zero jiggle, the band on top does create a bit of an indent but it also makes me feel secure, and its not noticeable over thin clothing 🤷‍♀️

More on high set roots: So my flat-bottom roots are at a bit of a slant. A 2-inch slant. So at the lowest, near my armpits, there’s 4 inches between my roots and the crease of my lowered arms. From the center, the highest point, its 2 inches. This is not technically an issue, as my boobs do not extend below my armpits, but its an issue with buying bras for UK size 38H, which seems to expect tissue to be on the sides. A perfect bra would have the cups affixed to the front of my chest, with a flattened bottom of the cups going up at square-like angles. It would probably go above my armpits, ideally, which wouldn’t matter in a bra for my shape because my boobs dont sit under my arms and cannot physically be placed there. Maybe if i curve my shoulders inwards a lot I might get stabbed, but I’m getting stabbed anyways with 0 benefits so take that. 🙈

I’m maybe center heavy too? Just a tad. That or my boobs just want to sit on the center. Even though they’re saggy, they physically cannot be pulled to the side to be under my arms. I can probably handle a wide gore, due to the lack of flesh near the roots, but the weight of my boobs near the bottom really wants to sit centered and it wants cups that allow that.

What I’m eyeing I really don’t have a clue, but I’ve heard Gorsenia goes as thin rooted as they go. Are the wire shapes all the same? What will gape on the top? Paradise and diya look like they might be a little flatter on the bottom, but im unsure if thats just because the models look to have smaller breasts than the casablanca ones. I majorly dont like the lace on the paradise too 🙈 And reviews on here for polish seem to be for discontinued bras or bras not available on that website.

Nothing may be the best fit, but I want as close as I can get. Its like im taking psychological damage from not having a good bra. Save me, ladies! —————————————————

How charley fits:

Side

Peak of the boob side curve (crease middle) to the wire: 2.5in

Top of the wire to side of boob: ~3.30in

Bottom side corner of boob to side wire: 2.25in

Bonus side

↕️Top of wire to lowered armpit crease: 2.30in~2.40in

↔️Start of arm crease (front) to wire: ~3.25in (basically it sits almost at the back of my arm)

Bottom

Bottom middle of boob root to top of wire from as pulled up as possible: 0.5in

Other Condensed info

↔️Outer bottom of roots to crease of lowered arm: ~4in

↔️Inner bottom of roots to crease of lowered arm: ~2in ———————————————————— TL;DR: UK 38H. Very saggy and soft skin. Very flat, high, small roots. Short. Very centered breasts. Only elomi charley has fit enough to wear so far, and its not a ‘good fit’ on the wire shape and width.

Hi there,

I'm a London-based student whose bras are starting to fall apart, and was wondering if anyone knew/had recommendations for where I might be able to find 32G bras that won't cost the Earth? (Do to moving costs, and other things, I don't have much money at the moment to cover the cost of replacing them).

Thank you so very much in advance!

Sophia x

tldr: Freya Offbeat Side Support is basically a perfect match. What does that say about my shape, and what other bras might work?

Measurements: Loose underbust: 80 cm Snug underbust: 78 cm Tight underbust: 75 cm Standing bust: 95 cm Leaning bust: 100 cm Lying bust: 98 cm Calculator recommended UK 32F / 32FF.

A while back I tried Freya Fancies plunge (not the moulded one) in both sizes, 32FF was too big in the cups, but 32F (EU: 70G) was a decent fit so I held on to it just to have a baseline, since I didnt have anything remotely fitting before. I was however advised here that it was probably a bit too projected for me, and it's only comfortable for parts of the month when I can fill it our properly, so the search continues.

I was recommended to try Freya Loveland, so I ordered it in the same size (not moulded), but it didnt work at all, lots of extra space/gaping at the top and near the strap. I got frustrated and ordered home like 20 different bras that looked somewhat promising, including several Freya models and some polish ones, to figure out what works and doesn't.

What I learned: I get gaping at the top of the cup in almost all bras, especially the Gorsenia and Esotique ones, but also most of the Freya ones (Tailored, Sydnie, Idol, Fatale, Temptress..). The polish ones tended to be a bit too narrow and I believe too projected, it was a bit like having a tote bag for each breast at times lol.The Freyas as a group seemed to be a bit wider and didn't present that particular issue.

The one bra that fit like a glove was Freya Offbeat Side Support. I'ts just... perfect, fits like a glove. (Edit to add: "...with an extender, I read on here that the band runs small")

So.. what does that mean for much shape? My own interpretation after some digging around here ok the subreddit is that I probably have pretty short roots, and am pretty FoB and not at all FoT, with somewhat wide roots and wide set breasts (also a bit pendulous I believe). Does this sound plausible based on Freya Offbeat Side Support being a good fit, and where do I go from here?

Does anyone have ideas about which brands/models might be a good fit?

Is this normal? I’ve been working out a lot recently and I went from 125 to 112 and I’m 5”3 but my boobs look like they’ve gotten bigger instead of smaller and I’m so confused as to why this is happening. I’m 20 and my boobs have always been a c cup but now they’re d’s and honestly I’m really annoyed because one of my main reasons for working out is so that my boobs could get smaller. I’d really appreciate it if someone had some answers. Thank you!

Hello everyone,

My girlfriend and I just did all the necessary measurements and came out with the following numbers...

Loose Underbust: 27.5 Snug Underbust: 27 Tight Underbust: 26

Standing bust: 32.5 Leaning bust: 34 Lying bust: 31.5

The calculator is showing 28 E/F (UK) or 28DDD/G (US). She has always worn 32A and is having a hard time believing that this is possible. She is very petite, and always thought and wa told she had small (A) cup breasts.

Just wondering if this sounds plausible or we did something wrong. We remeasured a couple of times and got the same numbers...

We live in Canada, any recommendations of an online store (with good return policy) that we could order some and try them on?

Appreciate your fitting advice on the bras below!

https://ibb.co/album/ByV4ML Pw is fitting123

Panache Ana in 36G (mint green): The cups felt too wide or large at the top and fit best when I included my tail of Spence in the cup. Admittedly my tail of Spence is on the larger side. The size down in 36FF was better and didn't cut in at the tail of Spence but it created some cup spillage. It also felt like there wasn't enough room for my centre fullness?

Elomi Matilda in 36G (red): I've tried this bra in 36FF and 36G and it always just feels uncomfortable at the bottom of the wire and centre gore and I can never figure out why. Also some rumpling in the cups at rhe bottom and sides.

Freya Starlight in 36FF (black): the best of the day, I bought it as it was comfortable and wanted to see what happens if I wear it for a bit. The gore is slightly too high but I was stoked to have a comfortable fit at the wires. My main issue is bras sliding out of my IMF. This bra slid a bit but much less than others.

Freya Hallie in 36G and 36FF: I only included the side photo of this one, the pink bra. This was just not for me. The underwires went all the way into my armpit at both sizes and there was so much extra fabric at the sides and the wire going back too far.

I also tried the Freya fancies, offbeat and some fantasie bras but I could tell they were a poor fit immediately so didn't bother with photos or multiple sizes.

Okay, if I have a 6" difference, and I'm planning to alter a bra. Taking in the band two inches could make the cups fit tighter, right??? I'm trying to get a 28E fit, from a 30 band, but can't decide on whether getting a 30DD with a 5" difference from a too big band will be too tight in the cups when the band is sewn down. Or if a 30E, which would be 2" bigger in the bust and band, if sewn down 2" in the band, would bring the bust 2" closer as well.

When I first put my bra on everything is nice and snug. I make sure to do the scoop and swoop. The band size is great but sometimes (with certain bras) when I bend down or move a bunch, I’ll get a third boob spilling out of the cups. Should I consider a larger cup size?

Hi all! I know my question probably seems insane, but I am hoping to find a bra that will strap everything down but at the same time provide a thick layer of coverage? Like if you were to run your hands over it you wouldn't feel anything but thick fabric (you wouldn't feel nipple or the shape of the breast at all) but doesn't make your chest look any bigger? I am a cis woman so I am not looking for a binder which is all that really comes up when I search for this. I have been wearing a normal bra underneath a sports bra underneath my shirt lately but it is summer where I am so it's not really the most comfortable option atm. I am about a 12C. Any help is greatly appreciated thankyou :)

I’ve was recently measured and they told me I was a 34DD. However, I just completed my measurements (shown below) and was given a size of 30I/J. I have never even heard of this size before and I am wondering if a 30 band would be too tight?

Loose Underbust: 30

Snug Underbust: 29.5

Tight Underbust: 28.5

Standing Bust: 38

Leaning Bust: 41

Lying Bust: 39

In inches and US sizing.

• wanted to add that I have 3 children that I have breastfed, so I recently got a breast augmentation (almost 4 months ago). I am trying to see what my new size is.

I have included a photo of myself in a new bralette that I purchase at a 34DD. https://imgur.com/a/Lxw7z12

4th time posting here. FYI-the reason why I don't use the gynecomastia reddit group is because when I posted there in the past I literally got no advice or help. The folks here are much more helpful and sympathetic.

As the title says I am AMAB and I have gynecomastia. I have followed the helpful advice here in the past and it worked, which is why I am back! My breasts seem to be getting bigger and they are becoming incredibly uncomfortable and itchy.

Other than wearing some chest support are there anyways to make myself more comfortable before I can get in to see a doctor? I am really hoping that the discomfort I am feeling isn't something more serious, I tend to be a bit of a hypochondriac. But a quick google search did tell me that some of the symptoms of breast growth are what I am currently experiencing.

Current Symptoms-tenderness, itchiness, swelling. This is all very overwhelming for me and this is the only place where I feel that I can get help. I feel very awkward talking to wifey about this. At work or out in public I find myself having to adjust myself to relieve the discomfort (I wear chest compression shirts out and about, and wear bras at home).

EDIT-I am also experiencing like a tingling sensation.

I am located in India and we have terrible companies when it comes to sizing. Earlier I used the calculator and it gave me a 32H. But when I went to get a fitting at Jockey, they fit me at 36DD. I'm not sure if it was the right fitting, it seemed like a bra hat case.

I lost a few kilos and now the calculator gives me 30H(US)/30FF(UK). I've heard M&S make better bras when it comes to sizing, so I searched through the website of M&S. I'm even more confused now, using their size chart, it gives me a 34C. Is M&S Sizing accurate? Or should I buy according to the calculator despite what their size says?

P.S- Don't have a walk-in M&S store nearby, so I'll have to get it online

i bought bras yesterday but i ripped the tag off thinking it's gonna fit but turns out, i neeed to go up 2 sizes and i was just wondering what i can do to make my bra comfortable until i can get new ones probably next friday?

I've always worn Victoria's Secret. I know the quality isn't as good as other brands but I really like them. I've also been fitted there in my current size.

She says VS almost always gets it wrong but I feel like my bras are really comfy. I have small boobs and usually wear a bralette or just a cami. What's the advantage to being properly fitted?

My measurements were 30 29 28 34 35 34

Title says it all! This is my first time buying a bra as a trans woman, and I’m somewhat excited and somewhat nervous. I’m “pre-everything” with mild gynecomastia. This whole process is daunting; it would mean the world to have some help with knowing where to go from here.

I completed the six measurements, and this is what I got:

Underbust: Loose: 32 1/2” Snug: 32” Tight: 31”

Bust: Standing: 36 1/2” Leaning: 36 1/2” Lying: 35 1/2”

Now, the bra calculator suggests I am a 32D, which is very surprising to me, as I expected to be a 34A or so. I did enter that I am AMAB, so that should be factored in, but still — does this sound about right?

I’m not sure what bra to pick as well. I’m looking for something comfortable and supportive (maybe like this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T6TSJTK/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1), to accentuate what I have, but it’s hard to know what that should be.

I’d like to use some bra inserts (like these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CJL79MY4/ref=ewc_pr_img_3?smid=AU9ZGIB3AG1Y1&psc=1), to push up my breasts a bit, but not sure where that leaves me in terms of size?

Any advice from those with a bit more experience, on what I should look for or what size would be appropriate would be so greatly appreciated.

Thank you! 💕