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?

Gained some weight/went back in birth control and need all new bras. I went to a local store and Panache Allure Stretch in UK30G (USI) fits GREAT. Also bought Empreinte Melody seamless in 30F (although it may be a tick small).

I have narrow projected pendulous breasts with low root that are bell shaped. Balconettes usually work well but other Panache’s had my spilling a bit.

Anyone have any other suggestions? I think the UK 30G (US 30I) is likely to be the correct size unless it’s a generous 30H.

My measurements:

• Loose: 78 cm
• Snug: 75 cm
• Tight: 74 cm
• Standing: 96 cm
• Leaning: 104 cm
• Lying: 99 cm

Loose Underbust: 31 Snug Underbust: 29.5 Tight Underbust: 28 Standing Bust: 38 Leaning Bust: 41.5 Lying Bust: 40.5

I think my shape is projected (pendulous), full on bottom, and center full.

This is my first time trying to figure this out with ABTF. I’m coming from Wacoal bras 32DDD. It’s been years since I purchased those and they’re just old and stretched out now.

I looked through the bra measurement guide and saw the the Freya Rio Balcony was suggested for 30G, 30GG, and my sister size of 32FF but hen I learned that bra was discontinued.

So, I could really use some help getting started with a handful of specific bras to try out. I live in the U.S. and would probably order online.

Just looking for everyday bras. I tend to prefer full coverage bras but I admit I don’t really know what a balcony or Demi would do for me. In general, I’m not looking to draw attention and usually trying to minimize my boobs.

Thank you!

In bra band hell…

Measurements in inches are 47 loose, 46 firm, 45 tightest, 54 standing, 55 leaning and laying down. The calculator suggests US 46H or I. I tried bras with that size, and the cups gave me enough room to carry a friend. :)

Depending on manufacturer and how much elastic is in the band, I wear bras that range from 46DD to 48DDD. I assume these fit because the gore tacks, underwires do not dig in, breast tissue is enclosed without bulging or gapping, band has only 1-2 fingers of give and does not ride up the back when on the outermost hook. Band leaves marks, but they are not red or painful. I scoop in all breast tissue.

Despite all that, even the best bras start flipping or rolling up in the back by the end of the day. I don’t mean the band slides up my back, I mean it turns into a tube with the gorram hooks biting into my spine. I feel like I’m leaning on a broom handle.

The rolling is not under the cups, it starts on the sides near the back, and the band folds in half from bottom, so half the hooks are in my spine and half are sticking out. I have sized up and down, tried bras with side stays, wider bands, “no roll” bands, and bandless. I have also tried longish bras (can’t find proper longlines). The longer bands start rolling in the front first.

My body has not changed much recently. I am not at my smallest or my largest. I am fleshy, but my ribs are not flared. I never used to have this problem until about 5 years ago. I have old, worn out bras from before then that didn’t do this, but they’re stretched out and no longer provide support. It’s driving me insane.

The only help is if I wear shapewear on top, which is okay in winter but horrible in summer. The band rolls up as soon as I take it off. Fewer manufacturers seem to be making open-bust shapewear in plus sizes, so I am starting to find it hard to purchase replacements. Shapewear with built-in bras is useless to my sagging tissue.

I hand wash, air dry, wear only 2-3 times before washing, never wear two days in a row, and always air out between. I have tried dozens of bras in store at LB and Torrid, which are the only local shops to carry my size. We have a Soma, but they measured me and said they couldn’t help. LB fitting is useless (their Totally Smooth lightly lined in 44DDD is the only one I can get a full day out of, but it rolls after 2nd wear, even if I adjust in one hook). The closest reputable fitter with in-store plus sizes is over an hour drive away and only open during my work day, so I would have to use leave time. I have spent $500 or more at a pop to try variations of the same bra and had to return them all to Elomi, Wacoal, Understance, and other brands mentioned here.

I found one bra that doesn’t roll, a Glamorise Front Close Wonderwire in 48DD, but the wires are so long/cups so wide, that they jam into my armpit whenever I sit. I traded one problem for another.

I can’t sew but am open to re-engineering. Would love advice on bra fabric with better recovery in the elastic. Can I add something to the bra back to stabilize the band?

Truly, at my wits end with this. I have ADHD, and the bands can be so distracting that I have to stop everything to go fix them.

Hi! Was looking to get people's feedback on properly fitting sports bras. I am a 32DD/DDD and I can't seem to get a good sports bra that provides support. And majority of sports bras in sizes like that are definitely not "cute" lol. I like to wear matching sets to the gym, bra and leggings, but most of this sports bras are definitely meant to wear with something over them. Any luck?? Or does the perfect bra just not exist?!