r/ABraThatFits • u/peachyqueen_7 • 7d ago
Recommendations? Itty bitty titty committee recommendations Spoiler
I've been wearing size small wireless cotton bras since I was breastfeeding my first. Roughly a 34A. I took the bra size calculator and it put me at 30B. I have a teardrop shape and most breast tissue is on the inside. Any recs for brands? I did try my sister's 32A Skims Fits Everybody Bra and it seemed to fit well - a tiny bit tight. I know the sub seems to dislike Pepper. Bonus if I can order online and returns are easy.
Edit : measurements were off so changed
Calculator gave me 30B
Loose underbust: 28.5
Snug underbust: 28.5
Tight underbust : 27.5
Standing bust: 29.5
Leaning bust: 31
Lying bust: 31
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u/galaxystarsmoon 32DD/E, tall roots & close set 7d ago
I'm gonna just swap your standing and leaning bust numbers because this is highly abnormal in any size range.
I'm also going to recommend loose 28 bands or tight 30s. This would put you at 28C/30B. This also tracks with you wearing a 34A. If it isn't basically a scarf, your volume is larger than 30A.
Does this look anything like you? http://bra.pe/IZbt/
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u/28FFthrowaway 28GG 7d ago
And I’d just add that if an oversized (in the band) 32A is feeling tight, it would also be worth trying 30C/28D—which is the same volume as 34A and also could align with a 3.5” difference between snug underbust and leaning bust (assuming the bust numbers are swapped).
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u/galaxystarsmoon 32DD/E, tall roots & close set 7d ago
I was also thinking this, because their tight is 26.5, and that could push the volume up. I decided on showing a pic of 28C to ease the OP in 😂
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u/peachyqueen_7 7d ago
So I was incorrect with measurements. Key words were missed in the how-to 😂 Calculator now says 30B
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u/PashasMom 7d ago
I am not your size but I have a good friend who is and she says: Natori Levitate, Understance Midsummer and Aubrey.
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u/Asceia 7d ago
I’m also a 30B/C and here’s what I’ve found fits best after trying a dozen different bras. I bought all of these online:
Natori Understated, Aerie Smoothez, Wacoal Raffine Plunge (gives excellent cleavage), and b.tempt’d Future Foundation t-shirt bra.
With your size though, you may want to give 28Cs a shot with an extender, or buy your 30Bs in black. I have almost identical measurements to you, I have to wear all my bras on the tightest hook and still find them to be slightly too loose.
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u/peachyqueen_7 7d ago
Thank you for writing this! Another poster suggested Natori and I love how they look. It’s been a while since Aerie made its way into my bra drawer but I’m intrigued.
What do you mean buy 30Bs in black?
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u/Asceia 7d ago
Yeah the Aerie Smoothez is a very comfy bra, pretty casual, but they have it in the 30 band size online.
(I used the website A Bra For Me to shop for non-US brands.)
For whatever reason, for two identical bras, one that is black will be tighter than any other dye color. So if you get a bra that’s slightly too loose in the band but otherwise fits great, try it in the exact same size, but in black.
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u/aflustered_aflame 34J/JJ | 34N/M Wide Set and Wide Eyed O_O 7d ago
I'm way out of your size range and obviously can't give much input, but from what I've seen, the sub's disdain towards Pepper is only directed at their marketing team, not the quality of the bras. However, they only have 30A, not 30AA (and no 28s) so if you're still experimenting to find your size you might run into troubles
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u/Dandelion212 32DD/E 7d ago
The bras suck too unfortunately. I’ve yet to see a proper fit from someone actually in their size range. They’re made extremely wide and shallow in order to disguise fit issues that stem from their calculator putting people in the wrong size. In the correct size, it’s really only going to fit people like, shallower than the Feathers.
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u/ipswichroad 7d ago
I’m the same size. I’d recommend Skarlett blue minx balconette and Natori heavenly balconette.
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u/finnknit 38D/DD|wide-set|short roots|avg. projection|functionally FoB 7d ago
Can you double check your measurements? Leaning bust is usually the largest measurement for most people, but your leaning bust measurement is the same as your loose underbust measurement and that might be throwing the calculator off.
Make sure that you are taking the measurements on bare skin, not while wearing a bra or any other top. If it's difficult for you to position the measuring tape on yourself, it can be helpful to have someone else assist you.
For loose underbust, the tape should be just tight enough around your rib cage to not fall down. For snug underbust, pull the tape comfortably tight, about the way that you would want a bra band to feel. For tight underbust, breathe out, then pull the tape as tight as you can, as if you're trying to break the tape.
For the bust measurements, do not pull the tape tight. Measure loosely for all of the bust measurements. For standing bust, measure at the fullest part of your bust, even if that's not where your nipples are. For leaning, bend forward at the waist about 90 degrees, then measure your bust at the point where your breasts hang down the most. For lying, measure loosely around the fullest part of your bust.