[Recommendations] 26F/FF looking for everyday and sports bras, strong preference for unlined
Hello,
I am looking primarily for an everyday bra (but will also gladly take sports bra recs) that is comfortable and doesn't make my boobs look huge. According to the calculator, I am a 26F/FF, which I understand aren't really sold, even in specialty online stores. I struggled understanding the shape terminology, but if I had to guess I would describe my breasts as pendulous, with even fullness or leaning full on bottom, with a moderate to narrow root.
Measurements:
Loose UB: 27 in
Snug UB: 26 in
Tight UB: 24 in
Standing B: 32 in
Leaning B: 34 in
Lying B: 32.5 in
I am currently wearing a 30DDD Victoria Secret Unlined Demi. I historically haven't been a fan of padded/lined bras, and don't want something to make my boobs look any bigger. I am pretty happy with how my boobs look in the VS bra, but my major fit complaints/comments are:
- The gore doesn't lie flat and is a bit too wide (and sticks out more on the side of my bigger boob)
- The band rides up in the back and the straps won't go short enough to provide support
- The wire feels like it presses uncomfortably into my ribs, specifically on the bottom toward the sides of my body
- Gaping near where straps meet cups
- Underwire seems to sit correctly on the sides (not too wide or too narrow)
- Material is soft
Can someone also explain the role of underwire vs no wire bras? Do good, supportive bras have to have wire? I usually rotate between the VS wire bra and glorified adult training bras, because I find wire to often be uncomfortable sitting or lying down. However, comfy, stretchy bralettes that fit also don't really exist so the ones I have are much too big in the band and offer minimal support.
Thank you in advance for your help!