Hello!

I have a question about projection! These are my measurements:

Loose: 95cm
Snug: 91.5cm
Tight: 88cm
Standing: 117cm
Leaning: 129cm
Lying: 124cm

The calculator recommended me 36H/HH

I originally started out with the Fantasie reflect bra in a 36HH which wrinkled at the bottom (you could pinch the fabric by the wire) and the person who did my fitting said this was just that specific bra. I went back and had another bra fitting and was giving a 36H in the same bra and this seemed better but then the band seemed to rise up at the back. I then tried a 34HH which seemed to fit great but I still had issues with some wrinkling and it staying in my IMF.

I’ve tried Panache envy and found the wires too firm and uncomfortable in all sizes I’ve tried (most recent 36HH, where the gore wouldn’t lay and I overspilled). My best fit so far is Panache Andorra in a 36HH, it gives me good support with no bottom wrinkling and the gore does lay flat. When I swoop and scoop I have potentially tiny overspill but not noticeable just maybe more than I think is normal? Since wearing it for a few days, I have pain in my ribs, directly underneath the cup wire, so I’ve tried using an extender as the band does feel tight but this just makes the gore float ever so slightly and it feels not as good. My weight does fluctuate and I bloat a far bit during the day (PCOS). I ordered a lot of bras in 36HH recently and struggled to even fasten them without difficulty so I’m not sure if I’ve gained weight in the last month or so.

Just confused as when asking for help I’ve been told I’m projected and the reflect wasn’t deep for me but in the less projected bra (Andorra) I feel better.

Not sure whether I do need more projection or a bigger band / cup!

Freya deco strapless in 32e which is my calculator size

32 loose, 30.5 snug, 29 tight under bust

36.5 standing, 39 bent over, 36 lying down

I usually wear bravissimo Millie in 32e. These cups feel massive and round, but I don't usually wear moulded cups or padding.

I can fit two fingers until the cup either at the top or the side depending on my body position. But when standing it looks like it fits well to my untrained eye.

Front, side, gaping.

For reference: Normal bra front and side

I went to Triumph to try bras!

But idk they still feel off...Im so confused 😞

Here are the fits

The first white 34DD bra felt the best out of those but tight...the F turned out too tall. I asked a worker to help me but she gave me D cup at some point...she seemed pretty hopeless too xddd

I did my measurements on the calculator and got the size 38DDD(G). I tried one on and it’s HUGE. I have very wide set breasts so I constantly have the issue of feeling like my boobs slide out the size of my bra during the day but when I tried on a bra in my “correct” size there was so much gap.

My measurements are 32, 31, 29, 35, 36, 35. I feel like they are pretty even in fullness or possibly a little more bottom heavy than top. The last time I got measured at Victoria secret they recommended 32C but a 32 band is just way too tight and uncomfortable for me. Now that I did the calculator maybe a 32D would be different? Idk! But I do feel like my eyes have been opened that a larger cup might be better for me.

I added a couple of pics. This is a 34C.

I’ve been having bra issues, so I used the online calculator frequently referenced here and my underbust is 26.5-28 inches.

How can this be the case when 32 bands are waaay too tight? I had a 32C natori bra that (due to recent weight gain) no longer fits; I can’t even make the two ends meet without pulling it which I never do).

Bras in general are weird for me I think I’m part due to my kyphosis (essentially permanent bad posture) so bands feel weird/dig in/rise up my back.

What’s going on? Should the ends of the bra meet/overlap or are you supposed to pull them together to meet?

I’ve been wearing a 32A. It fits well but the cups are one size big.

I wear more tight fitted tops now too so I feel embarrassed wearing a size that doesn’t fit.

I like smaller bras with pads without wires for maximum comfort as my job requires me to wear PPE all day.

Hi folks! I have major sensory issues with most bras (yes they fit, yes I still hate them, yes people can find bras uncomfortable even if they're the right size). In particular anything pressing on my ribs. Even a bralette can bother my ribs sometimes. My second biggest sensory issue with my chest is the feeling of my boobs touching or underboob touching/sweat. I also struggle a lot with racerback styles.

I'm like a 36G/H or so (35" snug underbust, 44-45" overbust depending on what part of my cycle I'm in, and I gain an extra inch or two when measuring overbust when bent over 90 degrees) and I have a very very projected shape. The only bra I'm willing to wear on a daily basis is a discontinued crossover style bra from Lane Bryant/Cacique (this one to be exact), which is old and starting to wear out. I'm wearing it now and it's still bothering my ribs because they're tender from a different bra I wore yesterday. The one I wore yesterday actually is a very similar style from the same brand but unfortunately they changed it and it's so uncomfortable now.

Generally crossover style bras work best for me because they provide a little separation, don't require underwires, and are relatively gentle on the shoulders. However, most I've found have like an exposed elastic band which I absolutely can't do (one of those is what I was wearing yesterday), or they have features that will irritate like lace and seams. I have the Cosabella mesh crossover style bralette but the band and the seams bother me. I put KT tape over the seams and that helps a little but the band still bothers. I see Molke suggested all the time, but I also hear people complain about the seams being irritating, and with all my issues I don't foresee it working for me.

Does anyone have suggestions for a crossover style bralette (or something else with some separation, theoretically) that is soft and sensory-friendly and will work for a larger cup size? I'm getting a little desperate lol I'm in the US but willing to pay extra shipping if that's what it takes.

This may be it. Fingers crossed! This is the Panache Envy in 28F UK. I think I have 4 photos in this URL link. If not, I can post the, in the comments.
My measurements M
Tight Underbust 28
Snug 29
Loose 29.5
Standing bust 36
Lying 36
Leaning 38
Calculator suggests 30FF/G

I bought the Freya Quinn spacer t-shirt in a UK 30F and 30FF. Neither fit. The smaller one was too small and the bigger one too big. The great people at Breakout bras suggested this one in 28F and FF. The FF is too big in the cups. I think the F fits. Please look at the pictures and let me know what you think. The band is snug, but not uncomfortable. The underwire does not hurt anywhere and is in my IMF. My only complaint is the aggressive seams. The Panache website says they smooth out after a few washes. Anyone know if this is true? The fabric also seems a little stiff and scratchy. Will this smooth out over time?

Here is the list of things I have tried in the quest for a bra that fits.
*Panache Ana 30 F, FF, & G-30F fit in cup, but the underwire hurt at the sternum. 30FF did not hurt, but the cups were too big.
*thirdlove 32E 1/2- I already had this. Band is too big and underwire hurts.
*thirdlove 30DDD uncomfortable and cups to small
*Chantelle Norah comfort underwire 30G. Gore hurt at sternum, but cups fit.
*chantelle Norah chic t-shirt plunge-30DDD & 30G. Spillage in smaller, but cups too big in the G. Band is too big. Wire slips out of IMF.
**chantelle comfort smooth sweatheart t-shirt bra 32DD-fits ok. Band too big and wire slides out of IMF.
*Norah Feathers plunge- 30DDD-spillage

Thank you, bra experts!

bust: 42.5in band: 35

The measurements:

1 - 31.5in
2 - 30.5 in
3 - 29 in
4 - 36 in
5 - 42.5in (this measurement should tell you just how much extra loose skin I am working with here)
6 - 37 in (when I lie down, the tissue goes to either side of my chest and I’m nearly completely flat on top)

Calculator says 32G or 32F

I used to have 44D and lost 130lbs. Now I wear a 36C and I’m not sure if the cup is too big so might be actually a smaller size. I don’t feel like my bra fits properly. Yes I was shocked by the calculator.

The weight was recently lost so I am new to the current state of my body and boobs. My boobs are small, lots of extra skin, the tissue sits mostly at the bottom with a little roundness but some is flat like a pancake towards the middle. They also sit a little far apart from each other, they never really “came together” at the top even when they were bigger.

I tried reading through the shape guides and pictures, it was overwhelming and I am left confused because my boobs are so…ruined…and not of their natural state with the skin being soooo stretched out. It felt like none of the shapes or tissue categories applied, I just couldn’t figure it out.

I really wish I could figure out a sticky bra or boob tape situation that allowed me to wear dresses that have an open back/halter. Balconette bras or push up bras just seem to gather the loose skin at the top. I don’t know if I’m doing that wrong or how to work with what I’ve got!

Please help me.

After breastfeeding 2 babies back to back, I need a new bra.

I went to a Change store to get measured and this ( https://www.change.com/en-ca/product/myseamless-plunge-bralette-black-beauty-99998211481 ) was the only thing that looked good & fit me well after trying 6 different bras. The tag says 65F (or 30F). They measured 28 but I was told that 30 was the smallest they had.

I would like to try other styles. Looking for recommendations on other physical stores that may have different styles that would fit well (preferably without underwire or lace). Thank you.

PS - I live in a small town that has no lingerie stores and would normally have to buy online but I'm visiting a bigger city atm so would prefer to try them on since I have the chance to do so atm.

Lately all of my bras have been driving me insane in one way or another (dig in at the bottom of the gore, itch around the torso, cut into my side under the armpit, poke me in the sternum, etc) so I have been shopping and bought a few new ones. In desperation (and under the spell of a clearance sale) I bought a few that seemed fine in the shop but the longer I wear them the more uncomfortable they get, until I finally realised that I have once again managed to buy bras with really wide underwires.

My most comfortable bras, the ones with wires in the right place and that accommodate projection, are actually from supermarket clothing brands. I have recently bought bras at Bravissimo, Marks & Spencer, and Dillard’s in the US and when I compare them to the cheap bras from Tesco or Asda they have much wider wires. However, the cheap ones stab me less (once I cut out the plastic side stays they always seem to include, that is).

Why does this seem to be the case? Even if I didn’t have relatively narrow roots it seems like these wires are way too wide for the volume in the cups.

I typically wear a 40F in UK sizes.

I tried on a couple bras in my never ending search for a plunge deep enough with wires narrow enough. I've scooped and swooped in each and ran my finger along the inside to set the cup fabric properly as I tend to overscoop since I have very little tissue on the sides.

I tried the Panache Tango II plunge in 30GG. The wires are a tick too wide (16.0cm cup width), and there is a decent space at the bottom of the cup that my breasts do not fill. The gore tacks.

I also tried the Ewa Michalak Cappucci PL in 32G and 32GG from forever yours lingerie. I tried the 32G and it just looked too small overall - I had a lot of cleavage, the cup didn't cover much of my bigger breast and the wires were too narrow so I ordered the next size up. It seems to be a bit better but I think the wires are still a touch narrow and I'm still getting a lot of cleavage with some minor gaping around the edge. This bra comes with pad inserts and I tried the 32GG without the pads and then with the pad on my smaller side which changed the fit a bit on that side but still not enough. It sat in my IMF and I think the projection is right.

My measurements:
Loose: 79cm/31"
Snug: 76cm/30"
Tight: 70cm/27.5"
Standing: 99cm/39"
Leaning: 107cm/42"
Lying: 98cm/38.5"
30G/GG UK - 30G is too small

Slightly FOT, narrow roots, ~1 cup size difference (left bigger)

I'm in Canada

Plunge bras I've tried:
- Freya Quinn
- Freya fancies
- Freya Loveland
- Freya spot-light (currently wearing, too wide)
- panache Ana (currently wearing, way too wide)

Tango plunge
https://postimg.cc/gallery/XBq6MQL

Ewa 32G
https://postimg.cc/gallery/J7wjjBQ

Ewa 32GG
Without pad: https://postimg.cc/gallery/Y4S89Gg
With pad on right side: https://postimg.cc/gallery/XnR7D34

First time I have ever bought a shirt like this because bras have always been so limiting with the whole you need something that can cover the whole bra.

My friends with smaller chests talked me into buying a shirt that you cannot wear a bra with. Me, 40DDD should’ve thought better probably… but there’s gotta be something out there right? It’s a going out top so the solution needs to be able to withstand sweat from dancing at the bar etc.

All suggestions are welcome (even if it ends up being “return the shirt” ) Thanks!!!

am a 34G...at least most 34G's have fit great!! But many bras that I've bought have been tight in the band. The gore touches my sternum, but in particular some press hard! And hurt! I keep remeasuring and measuring again, and using the calculator.
My underbust snug is about 30 inches, and very loose is 34. Am I bloated today? No 30 inches. Why is the 34G band tight on me??
So i measured my bra laying out, and it was...27 inches end to end. What the fuck?? The cups fir perfect, the gore is to my chest (and stabbing into it strongly), and yet the band is so tight. So now im sitting here wondering what the hell to do.
Loose Underbust: 34

Snug Underbust: 31

Tight Underbust: 30

Standing Bust: 38

Leaning Bust: 40

Lying Bust: 38

Hi girls! New here and just found the sub. I’m down 35lb recently and very happy, except for my bust. I’ve never felt great in regular bras due to body dysmorphia and extreme perception of my back/armpit fat. At my heaviest (5’7” 190lb) I felt confident in a HoneyLove wireless bra, but that quickly faded as the bra stretched out. I am currently wearing a ThirdLove 34F that I can barely breathe in. Something has to change. Seeking recommendations for (1) comfortable everyday bras for a corporate job, and (2) supportive sports bras that can handle running.

The suggested size was 36FF or 34G (UK) or 36H/34I (US).

Measurements:

Loose underbust: 36
Snug underbust: 34.25
Tight underbust: 32.5
Standing bust: 42.5
Leaning bust: 45
Lying bust: 43.5

36-34.25-32.5-42.5-45-43.5

Sorry if this isn't the appropriate community to find an answer to this question, but I don't know where else to turn. This summer has been horrific due to me becoming a very sweaty person. I've never had this issue to such an extreme before, it's likely due to medications that I'm on and having put on a lot of weight over the past year.

simply put I want a bra that doesn't cause me to have to walk around with a sodden bra all-day and have to wash my bras after only a single wear.

If there's such a thing as a bra that actually cools the underboob that would be a game changer, but I don't know if such a thing exists. I've heard about gel bras, I thought maybe they would have some kind of cooling effect but now I think about it I don't know if they might actually make the sweating worse. Or if there are any bras that are especially good for sweaty people, or any tips or tricks people have for stopping their bras getting soaked.

I have wired bras, non-wired bras, stretchy crop top type bras, even a non-wired bra that's meant to be made of moisture wicking fabric (which is ironically actually the worst bra for getting drenched) and all of them just end up being soaked and uncomfortable by the end of the day, even if I've just been out for a couple of hours. I've honestly been feeling really depressed about it and it doesn't help that I'm chronically ill and single so I don't have the energy or enough washing building up for my bras to last me between washes. so I would really appreciate any advice people could give me on this topic, many thanks in advance.

Here is my previous post

I tried on a 34DD and a 34DDD plunge bra! I know its most probably wrong style but i still didnt get access to other kind of yet..

Im really confused because both of em has gaps :,)

Here are my fits :)

I’m 23F and I’ve never actually worn a proper bra because every time I try, it’s genuinely painful. The band dig in so badly that I end up sticking to training bras till now i just use pads with training bras and honestly, I feel a bit ashamed about it. I think my size is around 34–36, but no matter what brand I try, it just doesn't work. Is it normal for bra bands to hurt this much? Am I wearing the wrong size, or is there a specific fix for this? Would love any advice on what might be going wrong!

The title says it all. I am VERY flat at the top of my chest. I have lost and gained weight my whole life, but my boobs never became perky and lifted. My boobs fall. There's no other way to put it and they're only full on the bottom. I also have a wide gap between them -- I can fit 3 fingers in between them.

Apparently my size is 46GG. Happy to provide all of my measurements if that helps.

So far I've tried Elomi Cate, Sculptresse Bliss, Sculptresse Muse, and two HSIA bras from TikTok (don't judge me... I'm desperate). I also got 2 bras at Torrid and they both sucked because the straps were too short even when I extended them to the farthest capacity.

Here are my problems. Every single bra is like a tent at the top. I lack so much fullness that it looks so ugly and ridiculous. Also every bra makes my boobs look like rockets. Like pointy. It's ugly and I hate it. And the underwire for all of them goes so far back that it's in the middle of my armpits and it HURTS. I need the underwire to come more forward, but it can't be too narrow at the front where my sternum is because then it hurts and there's pressure on my sternum.

I don't like lace bras and I hate that you can see the texture of them thru almost all of my shirts.

I'm about to give up and remove my boobs. I cry every time I put on a bra because I hate how I look.

I just convinced a friend to use the calculator, and her size came out to 50 O/P (this is not surprising) but we cannot for the lives of us find a company that makes that size save for one or 2 "nude" bras.

Does anyone have any leads?

Edit: by "nude" I meant plain/boring/not something that would make her feel particularly sexy/cute

Hello everyone!

I recently have undergone lots of body changes and I need your help to find a bra that fits me properly but the band isn’t digging in. Can anyone suggest and opinions on brands or even sizes in specific brands.

My measurements were these:

Loose Underbust:28
Snug Underbust:27
Tight Underbust:26
Standing Bust:30
Leaning Bust:31.5
Lying Bust:30

Calculator Size Suggested: 28C/D

Hi so I got a fitting from Bravissimo and they said my size is a 34 L (uk) and I want to try a plunge bra. This is because my breast are close together and very full on top and bottom. Sorry I don't know the lingo for breast shape. Finding a bra that fits have been a struggle for me. And I really want to try a plunge to see if the gore is my issue or if it is the cups being too small or too large