I tried this bra in my usual 26FF, 26G, and 26GG.

26FF was the right height and I considered keeping it just for that reason. But it cut in, felt tight, and turned my breast tissue into back squish. 26GG was a better fit in the cups, felt comfortable in the band, but was too tall overall.

So I settled on 26G, but I could use a smidge more depth so the band still feels tight. The wings are a little too high and/or the cups are a little too wide, so they're in my armpits and not super comfortable (maybe this wouldn't be a problem for ... taller people? or shallower shapes?). The material itself is comfortable and the plushy straps are nice. I've been striking out with wireless bras/bralettes lately, so I'm going to keep this one and see how it goes. I might not buy another unless there's a Factory Seconds sale and/or I really like the color. I think the Ava is kind of a shape mismatch and the Wren 26FF is a better fit (still a little too tall though).

I also tried the hipster briefs. I'm usually an XS so I got size 6. They're kind of an odd fit. The crotch isn't as wide as my other XSs and they seem to run a little large. I want to like them, but wouldn't buy again.

Anyway, I recommend sizing up for the Ava. If you're projected you might want two sizes up, but then it might be too tall for you.

Edit: After wearing it for a while, the band does feel more comfortable. I still prefer the Wren, but I'd get the Ava again in fun colors. And it's not as visible under shirts as I thought it would be (I usually wear padded).

Update: I got a few more Avas during the recent sale. They're supportive enough for low impact workouts and hiking, and more comfortable than sports bras for me.
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Stretchy band, about 4cm longer than the 26FF Ava but shorter than the 26F Wren. I emailed to see if they were mislabeled. Fits like a small 26FF—I have a tiny bit of quadding on my larger side but it's not that bad since the material is stretchy (also I don't like how the 26G has the extra center panel). If you have more than average projection though, maybe size up. This would be perfect if it had a slightly tighter band and shorter wings (or a sharper angle from wing to cup or something?), but I'd still buy another one, esp if it's offered in different colors ... like the Ava.

Edit: Customer support response: The Ava is shorter than the Wren by design, but should feel the same when on. After wearing it for a while, it does feel comfortably snug.

Update: My size has been changing slightly over the past few months. 26FF still works because of the construction and stretchy material, but 26G fits too and creates a slightly better shape—it's just still too tall at the sides, which isn't super comfortable (but still a better trade-off than most underwires 😂), and not low enough for some v-neck tops.
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