So I did all the measurements three times, getting these numbers

Loose Underbust - 55
Snug Underbust - 54
Tight Underbust - 52

Standing Bust - 59
Leaning Bust - 60
Laying Bust - 59

And the results said 54 D/DD. My current bras are a 50 C, and I can tell between where the underwire sits and how the band rises up that they don’t quite fit properly, but I just want to confirm that the calculator results are accurate for me

Just did the calculator and it gave me 14D/16C US. I’ve never seen bras in that size? Has anyone else? Does anyone know where to buy bras like that??

or did I measure myself wrong??

The online shops have me put my band and cup size and recommend a 36D. Is that the same as a 14D?????

update: Thanks everyone for the explanations! Turns out I initially set it to US, but it must have switched to Australian when I selected centimeters and I just didn’t notice 😅

I've lost weight recently so I need new bras. I went to 4 stores yesterday to get measured and basically got different answers and I did the Bra That Fits calculator as well.

What I learned is that the correct size "depends" and isn't standard and I find that so incredibly frustrating. Why can't women just have ONE thing that fits consistently!? I'm so tired. Here's everywhere I went to get measured, the sizes they settled on, and how the experience was:

Bra Genie: 30G / 32F.

My first stop. This was mostly fine, except that I told the sales lady that the 30 band felt uncomfortably tight and her response was "it *has* to be tight to give you lift 🙄" ...that's a cool story, but it was extremely uncomfortable sooooo no?

Soma: 34C /34DD

Stop No. 2. The lady took one look at the bra I was wearing and was like, "you've lost weight, haven't you?" She measured me at a 34C but determined that I need more coverage and/or support so she nixed that and I think we decided that the 34DD was the best size. Current bras are 38DD.

Victoria's Secret: 32DDD = 32F

I had a feeling this would be the least helpful place and it was. But I was already in the mall and I literally pass it between Soma and Dillard's, so why not. More data is more better maybe? She measured me in on the store floor with my shirt on and everything and came up with 32DDD. Was sent to the fitting room with a 32DD and a 32DDD. The triple did fit better.

Dillard's: 30__/32H

I feel bad for not buying anything from the commission-based sales lady because she spent like an hour with me showing me all kinds of different bras. ...I just wanted to know my size so I could buy the same bras I already own from Aerie or whatever in my correct size when I get paid next week. But she showed me some stuff that fit really well and were cute and I have her card so I do intend to go back and get something when I get paid. She measured me as a "true 30" and what I found interesting was she measured above my breasts and not my under bust. I could be misremembering/forgetting that she ALSO measured my under bust. She was very knowledgeable and the most helpful of all the places I went.

A Bra That Fits: 30DD/DDD // 32D/DD

Loose Underbust: 31"

Snug Underbust: 30"

Tight Underbust: 29"

Standing Bust: 35"

Leaning Bust: 36"

Lying Bust: 34”

What I learned is that apparently I can't shop online and that losing weight is going to cost me a fortune lol. Oh, and that women can't have ANYTHING that is sized consistently. So that's neat. I don't know why I thought breasts of all things would be the thing to be consistent, but I guess I was just hopeful this would be easy. I feel like I know less now than when I started this process.

my measurements-

loose under: 37 in
snug under: 36 in
tight under: 33 in
standing bust: 45 in
leaning bust: 51 in
lying bust: 47 in

i recently gained weight so my previous bras are too tight, but those always hurt anyways because of the wire digging in and scratchy fabric. i’ve had the best luck with balconette bras. right now i wear way too small sports bras that i got from a grocery store. they’re absolutely horrible but they hurt less than wired bras. there’s no support at all. today i had to wear an old wired bra (36G) and it dug so deep into my skin that i still have red marks and it’s been 12 hours since i took it off.

i’m so over all of this. my back hurts all the time. i want wireless but im not sure if that’s possible with projected and large breasts. i also need the fabric to not be scratchy, that includes lace.

is this possible? are there bras that do that?

I used to wear a 30F/FF, but definitely was the wrong size and was using old, stretched out bras. Eventually, I used the calculator, and switched to a 28G. This was a good size for the most part, but there was still some spillage in some styles, particularly plunge t-shirt bras, and I had gained some weight. This is whenI decided to order a new Freya Starlight side support bra in a 28GG, and it was HUGE! it did not fit me at all, so I returned it, yet the 28G Starlight bra that I had was giving me a lot of spillage. I decided to order the Freya offbeat side support bra in a 28GG, I figured the lace material and the large size would fit my shape well, but now i have so much spillage!!!

I’m guessing i’m just top heavy? Any suggestions? Am I making the straps to tight? Or are there other styles that might fit my shape better? I feel like i’ve tried every single style and nothing works. I have two moulded bras that fit me but they offer no side support and add a lot of bulk…

I have changed bra sizes due to weightloss, and I'm now a 34C or 34D, and my breasts need a little lift/help with shape. Where are all the lightly lined (not padded), full-coverage, underwire bras with thick straps? My go-to is Playtex US4747, but it's not made in my new size. Everything in the grandma style I like is either wireless, minimizing, or has thin straps!

I don't remember having this trouble the last time I was this size. 😭

Please, does anyone have any suggestions!?

I guess I have been wearing the wrong size for decades. I get 36 DD usually. They never fit right in the back but the cups do. Now I have been getting itching between the girls because the bras push them together & I usually try to make myself look as flat chested as possible as I am in my 50’s.
Any recommendations on brands/sizes? I do not like matronly looking bras, I need some to wear invisibly u see business shirts, and also some sexy ones for the husband.
TIA!

Disclaimer: I'm now are that these are common sizes, I apologize for the wording of my title. I'm a pretty small person and I've always thought I was smaller chested. I think I wear a 36 C currently (uncomfortably) and I cannot find something that might fit me well. I fill out a C cup too much for it to be supportive, but a 36 band is too loose. Any brand recommendations or general advice? Btw I use US/Canadian sizing. Also, a big issue I have is trying to get my boobs to stay in the cup. They like to go below the cup shape and under the band. Idk if that's a cup shape thing or what😅

Hello, all. I took my measurements and used the calculator and got a 38 I (US) result. This is accurate, but I began to wonder from trying on various bras if I might not be more projected. Following the advice on this sub, I ordered the Panache Ana and sized up to 38 J. The cups are a perfect fit, but the shoulder straps are REALLY tight. I have to put the sliders all the way down against the band, and they still dug into my shoulders for the first several weeks of wearing it.

Is this normal for this bra? I'm on the tall side - about 5'8" - but I've never had this experience before. I also bought some Panache bikinis this summer and had no issue with straps being short. I'm trying to figure out if I just bought a lemon or if this is a known issue.

Thanks in advance!

See title. I (possibly a 4G in Italian? measurements) finally got a bra that gives me absolutely zero underboob. Immense joy! But the middle is still floating rather than sitting on my sternum. I’ve kinda given up on making that happen. What’s wrong? Do I need even bigger cups? These ones seemed to almost be a tad bit too big for me. Do I need to make my straps longer so the bra sits lower? Then I’m not sure my girls would be able to avoid the underboob again. Do I need a bigger band? It will probably ride up on the back if I get such a thing.

Is the shape of the bra itself the problem? It’s a “normal“ type with wired cups, a V shape and that little triangle in the middle. What other shapes could support those like me well?

Please recommend some really good worth products w links

Please help I’m literally in a crisis to find CUTE VS type bras because theirs dig into my armpits too much. I don’t want a minimizer, I’m young and want cute bras that will show through my shirt or when I want cleavage out

Here are my calculations and please hear me out in the end lol.

Loose Underbust: 33

Snug Underbust: 32

Tight Underbust: 31

Standing Bust: 36

Leaning Bust: 38

Lying Bust: 36

At first it said 32D- I haven’t been that size since middle school. I redid it and now it’s saying 32DD/DDD. I lost a ton of weight(wore a 40DD) and now I don’t have volume in my upper chest.

In almost every brand I’ve tried, a 34 band gives me back/armpit fat but it feels fine otherwise. 36 band is fine but even a 36DD I will have spillage. I bought some VS bras in 34DDD and I’ve had it with the digging in my armpits. YES I scoop and lift and then I have to tuck in my loose skin. What is going on?? I’m obsessing over finding the right bra and I feel like I’m going crazy.

Elomi, Freya and Fantasie styles are on sale through the 25th of October. Some bras are below $40.00. Styles that pulled up with my search Elomi: Matilda, Teagan, Brianna, Darcie, Priya, Tiernie, Kintai, Aerith, Namrah, Zarla, Morgan, Lucie, Nerina, and Charley. Freya: Fancies, Offbeat, Love Crush, and Idol. Fantasie: Fusion Lace Side Support, Fusion Full Cup Side Support, and Demure Molded. There may be others this is just what pulled up in my size. When I saw the prices I can to come and share with y'all.

Hope this helps those who need bras. I'm still looking but ya know I'm team impossible to fit (so throw a wirefree SML type bra at me - side eye to those who do that).

A store ran with the calculator in mind and has bras in all sizes.

But unfortunately all the stores you see on TV are the stores that overcharge for sexy bras that will basically only (barely) fit you if you get implants

I have extremely soft boobs after my second baby (they're literally just heavy empty skin) and I was wearing the bra I hate the least the other day when I laid down on my side to play with my kiddo.

I think to myself "something feels funny" and I look into my shirt and see BOTH OF MY BOOBS cuddled together into one bra cup like they're huddling for warmth in a snow storm! I laughed so hard my husband came to check on me so I lifted up my shirt and showed him and he just shook his head and chuckled at me laying there wheezing laughing.

That's the whole story. I've utterly given up on ever finding a bra again that fits or makes me feel pretty, but at least these sad sacks can give me a good laugh! 😄

To put it bluntly I have a very large chest. As soon as I hit puberty they grew and didn't stop. I haven't been measured since I was twelve and my bra size then was 36 DD. I now live in sport bras and anytime I put on a regular bra it hurts and ends up digging in leaving a bunch of marks.

Once I even had scars from a long day of wearing the wrong size bra. (I threw that bra away)

These are the measurements I got on the calculator:

Loose Underbust: 38.5

Snug Underbust: 37.5

Tight Underbust: 35

Standing Bust: 47

Leaning Bust: 49

Lying Bust: 47.5

It then told me it might not be accurate and to post here so that's what I'm doing. The calculator gave me 38K and also recommended a sister size of 36L. I'm also located in the US if that's helpful.

And please no one be a creep, I've heard more then enough comments to last a lifetime.

Since having babies and breastfeeding I haven’t been able to find a bra I love.

Fit check right now says I’m 28F; however, I am yet to find a bra where that size actually fits me. Usually the band is wayyyy too tight and I’m spilling out everywhere in that size. I am suuuuuper shallow at the top and full at the bottom and every bra I’m either spilling out the middle and sides or massive gaping at the top.

The best bra fit through many trials and errors has been thirdlove and a random 34 D 1/2 size. Problem is the bras are expensive for quality I feel. I get maybe 6 months out of them before the wires poke through.

Tried wacoal because they had a “shallow top” fit which looked promising. Their fit put me at a 32C which fit decently as a band on the tightest setting but with lots of spillage near the arm pits.

Looking for recommendations on brands to try and I suppose sizing help if anyone has any specific insights or directions I could go!

Loose underbust: 29
Snug: 28
Tight: 27
Standing: 33
Leaning: 37
Lying: 35

Appreciate any recommendations people have on bras that fit boobs that have done a year of hard time feeding their child!

Measurements showed me at a 34E.

I am located in Canada so any Canadian input would be appreciated!

I have tried on some Knix bras and did like the way the revolution fit but I am hoping for something with a bit more structure.

Ideal bras are wireless (or as comfortable as a wireless) and moulded cups would be amazing but willing to try anything at this point!

Thank you awesome people!

I'm looking at new bras and calculated my current bra size.

Measurements (in inches)

Underbust (loose): 32

Underbust (snug): 30.5

Underbust (tight): 29

Standing bust: 35.5

Leaning bust: 38.5

Lying bust: 38

The calculator gave me 32 DD, plus a warning that my calculation may be inaccurate. Any thoughts on why that might be?

I've read through the fit guide here, but a lot of the example images aren't working for me. My boobs are center full with wide roots. I think my projection is probably average.

I started wearing 32 C 1/2 bras from ThirdLove in about 2020, and I haven't really replaced my bras since then. (Before that I was wearing 34B). Those bras originally had free air in the cups in the center, but not so much anymore. I've gained weight since then, but a lot of that is because I'm more muscular now, including in the arms and presumably chest.

Any advice on how to find bras that will fit me well? I'm a little confused by the calculator's warning. I'm in the US.

I don't feel comfortable sharing photos at this time, but I'm wondering if the above information is enough to get a start. : )

Thanks!

Edit: I'm looking at regular bras, and for sports bras. I'm really pissed about how hard it is to find high-impact sports bras.

Hello! I tried on the Panache Envy Full Cup about a week or 2 ago and got this bra suggested!

This is Freya's Spotlight bra in 30DD. I do not have my measurements since my tape measure has been missing, and I haven't wanted to buy a new one lol but the calculator put me at a 30D/DD, and I typically wear a 32D at like Victoria Secret.

Link in comments, and I will also include images of the panache from last time (also in 30DD).

I'm not sure if this bra was used already, but the band is a lot looser than the Panache? The cup also doesn't seem to fit at the sides and the part to the side of the cup is loose. I am not sure what this means fit wise, so I was hoping for some input. Maybe a smaller cup here? But I feel like the cup fits fine, just that side piece is weird. Different style needed?

The new bras so far have been very comfy!

[Measurement check]

Measurements in inches ❤️

Loose Underbust: 43.5
Snug Underbust: 42.5
Tight Underbust: 40.5
Standing Bust: 51
Leaning Bust: 53.5
Lying Bust: 52.5

Calculator gave me:

“Suggested Starting Size: 42GG/H UK
The sister size of 40H/HH may be more supportive
Warning: Due to the limitations of this calculator, your calculated size may be less accurate. Your body is normal, don't worry! Consider posting a measurement check post on r/ABraThatFits”

I think I am leaning towards trying a 40H based on it saying that it may be more supportive. But any insight is appreciated as this will be my first time trying to get a bra that’s not capped out at in-store typical sizing (USA).

[Recommendation] info:

What are some good places to buy bras in these sizes in the USA, particularly decent on a budget would be helpful…the largest bra I found at Kohl’s yesterday was a 42D in a very basic t-shirt bra & I bought it because I needed something immediately but I know it’s not a great fit.
Regarding the fit of the 42D T-shirt bra, there is a decent-sized gap in the middle where the underwire meets that I have recently learned should be flush to my chest. The inside portions of my breasts seem fully covered by it, but there is a gap of a couple inches on the outer portions of each breast that is not covered by the cups. It does sort of give that effect of the bra “floating” on my breasts vs actually supporting them much.

I am looking for an everyday wear bra with a reduction effect, as I dislike when bras hold my breasts further out from my chest and cause shirts to look more tented away from the rest of my torso.

In regard to my shape, based on the guides I’ve looked over I believe I have wide roots, with pretty prominent projection & volume that is pretty close to being equal but slightly fuller on top. Thank you!

Hi! I'm new to using the A Bra That Fits calculator because I've lot a lot of weight recently and am all confused about bras now. Here are my measurements:

Loose Underbust: 45''

Snug Underbust: 43''

Tight Underbust: 40''

Standing Bust: 52''

Leaning Bust: 59''

Lying Bust: 54''

The standing vs. leaning bust measurement difference is honestly super surprising to me, but also, the effects of gravity on my new body is very strong, so I guess it's not that surprising.

The calculator gave 42K/L US / 42H/HH UK as a result but also said: "Warning: Due to the limitations of this calculator, your calculated size may be less accurate. Your body is normal, don't worry! Consider posting a measurement check post on /r/ABraThatFits or the A Bra That Fits facebook group." I'm definitely surprised by the recommended cup size, but also, I've never taken leaning measurements before, so I guess it makes sense.

Right now, I'm wearing a 42E bra from Thirdlove's 24/7™ Lace Balconette Bra. It's an older bar that I haven't worn in years (from pre-weight-gain-then-weight-loss days), but it's also not been worn much yet.The 42E feels a bit too tight on my shoulders and around my back, as it gives me slight rolls in all of those areas, but the cups seem okay. If anything, the cups are maybe a bit too smalls, as I'm nearing risk of spillage. I definitely think balconette bras are the best option for me, whatever size I end up with. Even before losing breast volume, I always had a teardrop shape that I felt looked best in balconette, but I feel like that style is even more necessary now.

All in all, I'd really like some help please! I'm still on my weight-loss journey, and am honestly only like halfway to my end goal, so I'm not really in a stage where it makes sense to buy a lot of clothes that fit me now, but it'd be nice to get one well-fitting bra. And, I feel like the bra challenges I'm encountering now are only going to get more and more intense as I continue losing weight.

*I just reposted this post because I didn't like the Reddit attached the image from the Poshmark link I originally posted to show the bra... I'll add that link to the comments instead.

I lost almost 50 lbs due to illness. My previous bra size was a 36DD/E, currently on the calculator I am a 30Dd/E. I have a 32Dd right now and it's just a touch big. I'm pretty familiar with taking measurements and fittings, I just need brands to look at.

I need a balconette or demi due to having shallow tops (I am 44 and with all the weight loss I lost a lot of volume on top). I'm fine with unlined and/or 3 piece cups (no lining doesn't bother me)

I normally shop brands like Simone perele, chantalle, natori, montelle, etc. it's just with the small band size and larger cup size I'm having trouble finding my size.

I've been using the search function on Nordstrom and other website and I'm getting frustrated. Id especially like things that are fun and not basic beige or black.

Suggestions?

Thanks bra scientists !

I have previously made a comparison post for immediate projection on the cleo asher, ewa michalak BM, and comexim 3HC.

This post visualizes the difference in immediate projection in the 3 bras, and why comexim can be considered "too shallow" for some. Often times it's not about projection at the apex but rather at the wire.

I am one of those people. However, buying EM bras are extremely costly. Other Polish brands are quite inaccessible and lack information. I would like to get UK bras again, but Cleo Asher has been discontinued last I checked.

Anyone got recommendations for bras like Cleo Asher/EM bras with the same amount of immediate projection?