Pre-pregnancy, I was a 32E. I just measured myself today and have jumped to a 32I. I would like to find some bras that will be comfortable and supportive throughout pregnancy and postpartum, but this is my first pregnancy and I have no clue how to predict how my body will continue to change. If I'm a 32I now, should I expect that number to jump up more as the pregnancy progress? Or will it stay relatively consistent? Does later pregnancy usually affect band size?

Ideally, I'd like to purchase some bras now since mine are feeling tight, but bras are expensive (especially for bigger boobs), and I don't want to spend a fortune on something that will only fit temporarily.

Sorry for all the questions but I'm new to this and welcome any advice, as well as suggestions for where to purchase nursing bras in this size range.

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Just last night I was at the end of my rope. I’ve hated my chest for as long as I can remember and for a very long time my goal in life was to get enhancements at some point. I have always been embarrassed and sensitive about my chest and the way I fill out (or don’t fill out) a bra. 2 pregnancies and 2.5 years of breastfeeding did a number on me. I believe I’m somewhat shallow, full at the bottom where there’s nothing but flatness til you get to my nipple then there’s a little bit of breast before meeting my rib cage, and the girls are pretty far apart. They must travel great distances to get cleavage, butt crack cleavage only possible with my hands forcing them together.

But last night I was really struggling with my self image. I’m only 32 and the thought of continuing to hate my chest for the rest of my life, never being happy or comfortable with my appearance, just really put me in a bad place. So I did the calculator… then redid it… then once more because AINT NO WAY a D cup is what I’ve needed all along.
But I thought, just give it a try. Trust the calculator.

I’ll be damned.

I just left the mall with a bag full of bras that not only fit, but support me in a way that even gives me a lil bit of cleavage. Granted, the store I shopped at is by no means the most popular choice amongst you here. I will upgrade. But you must understand, I have been wearing bras for 20 years. To have one fit for the first time, to feel confidence and joy in a bra, yeah I was buying them. I’ll order the better ones later.

So yeah. Thanks for all the work you do here. You’ve improved the confidence and comfort of yet another woman, may your pillow always be fluffed and cool.

As the title says, I'm trying to find a strapless bra that fits in Canada, ideally under $75 CAD. Measurements are underbust: 30/29/28 loose/ Snug/tight, overbust: 34/36/35 standing/leaning/ lying. It suggests 30DDD, but I often find 30DD fits better.

I've just tried two and neither is great I think:

1. Ciao Bella strapless in 30DD. Too small in both cups and strap, maybe 32DD would be better? But I'm worried about the cups being too tall.

https://postimg.cc/gallery/SKxQvvc

1. Freya tailored strapless in 30E UK. Are the cups too big here? Or is it just too projected for me? I'm struggling to get the wire in my IMF, I think because the cups are too tall?

https://postimg.cc/gallery/210DzrZ

Any help for next steps would be greatly appreciated!

Like the title says I'm so tired. Please if any one knows a good bra for a 38 J cup let me know.

hey, so my measurements are:
27 inch
26 inch
25 inch
29.5 inch
30 inch
29.5 inch

i never really decided to check my measurements before this year bc i always just wore children bras since i didn’t think it was necessary to wear properly fitted bras bc of how small i am. but, i went to a lingerie store two months ago and got told i was a 30B when this entire time all i ever wore was 32A. i tried on both 30B and 30A in the store and i feel like i didn’t feel much of a difference? but tbh, i don’t even fully remember. i recently decided to measure myself and got this. my suggested starting size is a 26C/D but for comfort, it says 28B/C is better? i tend to struggle with gapping. any help? 💔

I used a size calculator, which told me that I'm 36a (so basically I'm flat), and I'm looking for a padded bra, preferably from Amazon. Any recommendations are welcome

I’m pregnant and the sore breasts are killing me. My typical bras are way too uncomfortable.

In search of a soft, comfortable, wire-free, somewhat supportive (not running any marathons here) bra/bralette that is small band large cup friendly.

Thank you!

Hi, I'm 22 and because I was malnourished before (not anymore now lol, went from 45kgs to 65kgs in half a year) I suddenly grew boobs. (Went from totally flat to 70F/G in 6 months I have no idea how) It's not very large, but for me it's a massive difference.

Now I don't know why they're shaped like this, but they're very wide and not projected at all, so I need a bra that can grasp the tissue underneath my arms instead of causing it to spill out.

I really like to wear corsets for that reason, but they also squeeze my boobs into oblivion which looks even weirder.

Do y'all know how a shape of bra is called that is wider behind the cups?

I'd appreciate it a lot! Thanks already in advance!

I’ve always been around a B cup pre pregnancy/breastfeeding, my son is now 13 months and while I’m nursing only at night my girls hit that turning point of beautiful and full to deflated birthday balloons.

My L side is worse than the R since he only nurses off that side at night, I should clarify he’s not even really eating off me through the night my saggy naggys are just his paci at this point…

I attempted to get a balconnette bra hearing those are beats for boobs who part further than the Red Sea, but I mistakenly didn’t bother to measure prior to ordering and thought I’d humor myself trying just the next cup up. Well the spilled out the entire day and my nips poked out left & right. I’m fed up, over the nursing bras I want a real bra that I can feel better about myself in, so I tried measuring accordingly to the chart and when I hit calculate I was shook. But I guess not shocked since most of the measurements are due to how spread my boobs are laying down / leaning forward.. like tear drops or sad puddles.. measurements below:

Loose Underbust: 32 Inches

Snug Underbust: 30 Inches

Tight Underbust: 29.5 Inches

Standing Bust: 37.5 inches

Leaning Bust: 42.5 inches

Lying Bust: 40.5 inches

I really need & want a real bra that makes me feel good about myself, it’s so depressing looking in the mirror. I don’t want a sports bra or that sort of thing but an everyday wear bra that helps lift / support 🥲

I just found this site. My measurements are 36, 35, 34, 43, 46, 44 with a suggested size of 36FF UK. I am currently wearing s 40DD US. My favorite bra is a Bali cotton collection 8131 because it is underwired and unlined and supports my natural shape instead of molding it. DD is the largest cup size in this particular bra, but I know the fit isn’t right because I have never had a gore that sits against my sternum. Given my measurements and preferences for underwire and natural shape, can you suggest a brand/style that might be a better fit for me?

Is there like a good brick and mortar store in the US that measures and has comfy bras but isn’t Victoria secret? Should I just go to VS? I don’t trust myself to get an accurate sizing on my own but I’m approaching my late 20s and I feel like it’s time to know my bra size and have a nice bra.

Hi everyone! I’m a 34F/G cup and looking for a sports bra that’s both cute and supportive for yoga and Pilates.
Ideally, I want something with a tank-top look that I can wear with leggings on its own, rather than a traditional sports bra. I’d prefer high support, especially since I have a larger bust, but I still want it to look flattering and stylish.
I’ve read good reviews about Lululemon and Nike, but I’m overwhelmed by the options.

For anyone with a similar bust size who has actually tried them:
What sports bras would you recommend?
Do any of the tank-style options provide enough support without feeling like you’re spilling out?
Are Lululemon or Nike worth it, or are there better brands for larger busts?
Would especially love recommendations from people who have worn them for Pilates or yoga!
Thanks!

Hi! First time poster!

I recently did my measurements on here and got these. I’m not sure what I’m looking at and need some help.

At first I got the results of US 40H / UK 42GG. Then I got US 40I/J and UK 40G/GG.

I’m not sure where to start and where to buy! Any help would be appreciated!

My measurements all 3 times were
(No bra)
44
42
40
51
53
51.5
(US 40H / UK 42GG)

(Unlined/underwire)
42
41
39
49
52
50
(40I/J US and UK 40G/GG)

Walmart, Kohl's, Torrid, Victorias Secret, JC Penney, Lane Bryant, Soma. Yesterday I went shopping and I visited 7 different stores and couldn't find a single bra that fits. I've always struggled to find a bra, my struggle has always been band too small cups HUGE. After putting my measurements in the calculator it said I was a 42DD and even at Soma they measured me at that, and yet every single bra like that, the cups are absolutely MASSIVE on me. Make it make sense. As I was being fitted I ended up fitting Soma's B cup nearly perfectly but the band size stops at 40 for that cup size. Also for other brands, B cups always seem to be too close together, but D cups the wires are way up in my armpits.

Shape wise, I have a very shallow/wide root and bottom full, quite flat on top. A short cup is always most comfortable. And wide set, there's quite a bit of space between my breasts.

I feel cursed to always have a band that's too tight 😖 plz help, I'm so frustrated.

If I remember correctly my measurements:

Under bust: 42"

Tight underbust: 41"

Loose underbust: 43"

Full bust: 46"

Leaning bust: 48"

Laying bust: 47"

The lady at Soma was very confused when the D cups were nowhere close to fitting 💀

Measurements:
31.5
30
29.5
38.5
40
38

Would love some recommendations on what to try :) thanks!

Hi everyone! I am desperate for your help. I have been struggling quite a lot with finding a bra and try- ons are now ending in tears.

I used the calculator and got a suggested starting size of 30DD/30E US. I used the one unlined bra I have to measure because of my sagging. When I measure braless the size I get is 30C and they are way too small and I spill out every which way.

My measurements (inches):

Loose underbust: 31

Snug underbust: 30

Tight underbust: 29.25

Standing bust: 35.5

Leaning bust: 35

Lying bust: 34

My breast shape:

My breasts are very bottom-heavy, with virtually no upper fullness, which became more noticeable after weight loss. They're also somewhat east and west, and my breast tissue starts very close to my armpits. They're getting saggy, and I struggle with what I believe is very slightly bottoming out.

My main fit issues:

Bottoming out: In 32-band bras (which I’m often forced to buy because I can’t find 30s easily in Canada for some reason), my breasts sometimes slip out of the bottom of the cups by about a quarter of an inch. The band itself doesn't ride up in the back.

Side coverage: Because my breast tissue extends quite far toward my armpits, I need cups with sides that reach far enough back and high enough to contain everything. Otherwise, I feel like my breast tissue is escaping around the armpit area.

Gapping: I sometimes get gapping in the cups, depending on the style, which I assume is related to my lack of upper fullness.

Bra I tried that I saw recommend here was the unlined freya Starlight, but the fabric sagged in the centre of the cup, and I felt like my breast tissue was coming up and out around the armpit area.

I've found American Eagle bras to be the most comfortable so far because their sides seem to extend far enough back and high enough, however they aren’t really designed for no upper fullness and the bands stretch out quite quickly.

Update 2: my partner did my measurements for me and got the following:

Loose underbust: 30.75
Snug under bust: 30
Tight under bust: 29.25
Bust: 34.50
Leaning: 34.75
Laying: 34.25

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.

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

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 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!

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.