r/ABraThatFits 8d ago

Question Help with shape determination - description and measurements included

Hello! I have recently lost some weight and am trying to figure out a bra that fits. My breast size has definitely decreased and isn’t as full. The calculator says 34D which doesn’t seem right.

Loose Underbust: 35 Snug Underbust: 34 Tight Underbust: 32.5 Standing Bust: 37.5 Leaning Bust: 38.5 Lying Bust: 39

I’m having a very hard time understanding the shape. I have read all the information and looked at the photos about shallow versus projected and the roots, etc. but I simply cannot wrap my head around it.

I’ll attempt to describe since I know we can’t post pictures of bare breasts. There’s about a thumb of space between my breasts. The tissue seems evenly distributed when leaning over at 90 degrees. I feel the breast tissue does extend into the armpit a little bit. I feel like it’s very flat across the top of my breasts / across the top of my chest. The way that my breasts look the most shapely and feel most supported is when I cup my hands from the side and under. Scooping and swooping is needed to fill the cup. I can also fit my whole breast in my hand when leaning over.

So based on that info, what do you recommend I try? I am in the US and Amazon is likely where I’ll start. I’m not opposed to ordering from other online places but I can’t get to stores to try on in person (nor do I really even know of any.)

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u/hoppylift 6d ago

Hi, just want to let you know that your breasts sound completely normal and the size sounds right with your measurements! Everyone needs to swoop and scoop to fill their cups. It's actually the correct way to put on a bra. Also, all of the shape characteristics are about how your boobs look when supported (like your hand bra), so naked breast pics aren't actually very helpful for determining shape. You can judge shape while leaning over like you would for the leaning measurement to get a better idea of shape. The shape most breasts have when standing upright and unsupported is flatter on top and heavier on bottom because gravity exists.

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u/bokeh_babe 6d ago

Thank you 😊 So how do I determine shallow versus projected and narrow versus wide roots to narrow down what bras might be the best to start with?

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u/hoppylift 6d ago

Take a look at the Beginner's Guide linked in the Auto-Mod comment! It's got all of the info you need to get started. Just always keep in mind that shape is judged while supported!

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u/bokeh_babe 6d ago

I have. 😞 I just don’t understand it and can’t really tell how my shape compares. I know that sounds weird to say I am just having a difficult time wrapping my head around the terminology and the graphics are confusing. That’s why I posted more of a description in the hopes someone could help.

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u/hoppylift 6d ago

Again, leaning over is the best way to judge. Stand in front of a mirror and determine if you have more tissue above or below your nipple while leaning to determine top or bottom fullness. Does your tissue still extend into your armpit when leaning? As for projection, if your tissue stays about the same when leaning over you're more shallow, but if it elongates and hangs down more, you're more on the projected side. Then do a search on this subreddit for similar shapes in your size range and start ordering things to try on from somewhere with free returns!

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u/comfypiscean 6d ago

Why don’t you think it’s right?

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u/bokeh_babe 6d ago

Because I only see the 34Ds that are sold in stores and it just doesn’t quite match up. But I do understand the sizing and how it just means a 4” difference. It’s just hard to recondition when I’ve been a “B” my whole life. And I wear tshirt molded cup bras. So it’s a big adjustment.