[Fit Check] Panache Ana 34F - too big or too small?
Loose Underbust: 33
Snug Underbust: 30.5
Tight Underbust: 29
Standing Bust: 38
Leaning Bust: 42
Lying Bust: 40
Suggested Starting Size: 32F/FF UK
Currently wearing: Ana Plunge 34F
Tried on: Ana Nursing 36F
I'm 5 months postpartum (second child) and exclusively breastfeeding. I need help figuring out my new bra size, but I'm not exactly sure what's wrong with my current size!
I feel like the cups are too small wearing Ana Plunge 34F as I have to adjust the fit by pulling the top stretch lace so the center is not spilling out and/or pull straps up several times a day - basically not enough support - this is while on the tightest hooks. Also, I can stretch the band at the back to about 10 cm away from the skin (bear in mind this bra is a bit old now). But - could it be that the band is too big and is keeping everything loose?
Band & Straps: comfortable for older bra on tightest hook, although band will ride up if I tighten the straps
Wires & Gore: seem the right fit
Cup: mystery!
* I've tried on the Ana Nursing 36F and although I initially liked the full coverage, it was on the tightest hook from the start (not good), there's gaping at the outer top lace and I feel that the straps are too wide apart, but the worst is that the center gore is too tall and wide (in fact, the wires were overlapping each other in the middle!) and it was digging and making me red and sore after only a couple of hours - so this model is a no go.
Could you please help me find my perfect fit for Panache Ana Plunge? Thanks!