Contradicting Bra Issues (Help!)
Edit:
Heres my six measurements.
Loose underbust: 40 Super tight under bust: 37 Comfy: 39
Standing bust: 47 Leaning: 48.5-49 Lying down: 46.
According to the a bra that fits website that would make me a 38i or 38j.
I was not expecting my measurements to be that off
Im a little confused because the people who i see who also have this size dont look like me. I understand that bra sizes are more about the ratio of cup to band size, and thats its not as black and white as "d cup is big, a cup is small". But I do seem to be a few sizes smaller than that.
Ill look into trying that size though!
Hi guys! I've been on a journey to try and figure out what size bra I am since every one I try seems to give me different problems. I was hoping someone could help.
When I measure myself, I get a band size of 40, however a 38 band is what feels most comfortable.
My bust is a 46, so the online calculators say I'm a 40 DDD or 40 F (Is there a difference?)
However, even with my DD bras I experience a lot of gaping. So I cant imagine sizing up would be the solution.
I also have slightly different sized breasts, so this makes things more difficult. (I dont know how to measure the different sizes but i normally include my larger measurement in my bra sizes)
Currently I have 3 bras. (All victorias secret)
A T-shirt bra thats a 38 DD
- With this bra I experience gaping at the sides, under my arm. It also seems to be a little tight and I experience spillage.
A Balconette bra thats a 38 DDD
- this bra is probably my most comfortable but the triangle bridge between the two cups (I'm not sure what this is called) doesnt sit flat against my chest. There little bit of gaping with one breast but spillage with the other. I also get gaping on both sides again on the sides. (I think this is mostly due to my breast shape though, I'm very slender and dont hold a lot of mass in any specific area, like the relaxed shape that Thirdlove shows).
So like with both the spillage and gaping, i'm not sure what the issue is.
And I have another Balconette thats a 40 DD
- this is the one that fits me the worst. it's very loose with the band and i get a lot of spillage in the cups.
With every bra I've ever owned I've always experienced shifting. I think this is due to the asymmetrical breasts, but the middle of the bra will always move to the right through out the day. But if I measure my largest breast shouldn't this not happen?
Also I have an issue where my cups always like fold over my bands. This might be a structure issue (or honestly a posture issue lol), but does this no matter how structured of a bra i get.
I'm assuming I'm a 38DDD and maybe just need to experiment with different styles. Like a full coverage bra maybe.
I've also seen other women with the relaxed breast shape say that getting an unlined bra helps with gaping. So if anyone with my shape has tried this, I'd really appreciate some help.
I know this is a little unorganized so I really appreciate anyone willing to give advice!!