I bought Wacoal in a 32 band when I was a 30 band, after finding their bands run small. I went for a 32C (32:3), as my true size according to the ABraThatFits Reddit calculator was 30D-DD (30:4,30:5). That calculator, as well as this one, now places me at a 32DD-E (32:5,32:6). This was / is my every day bra, however the cup shape is shallow. I recently learned I am actually projected (90° lean test) - horizontal perimeter is about 7.75" but I appear pretty flat and Full on Bottom when standing. My breast relative ...to my nipple is technically VERY slightly Full on Top. So pretty much "even" from top to bottom of the breast. It's important to know the shape of your roots (both vertically and horizontally), which you can find out through the lean test. I believe myself to have tall, narrow roots, with some distance in the middle (maybe a bit more than average?). My BREASTS are wide though, when unsupported. I've been buying wide shallow bras when I should probably be buying narrow projected bras. It fits mostly okay, the first time I scoop & swoop I have some quadding on the bigger side (left). That boob is maybe half a cup size bigger than the right? But as time passes, it turns into gapping at the top. Not so bad you can see nipple when leaning, which was a problem that plagued me in my teen years (buying 32A-34B T-shirt bras). The cup of this bra is a bit open on top for me, I think. My breasts are also short from top to bottom, I prefer a cup height of 5" - 5.6" so that my breasts aren't fully enclosed, but I also believe a taller cup will lead to strap gap and regular gapping. I think my breasts are kind of pushing the bra away and also spreading out inside them, leading the underwire to sit on breast tissue. My breasts have extremely soft tissue so they kind of go into whatever shape they're pushed into, which is why I thought this one fit. (Edited -previously measured horizontal perimeter as 9", but I'm more between 7.5" - 8". Could have had some swelling that day, or misinterpreted the measuring directions. It may be helpful to measure during different points in your cycle to see if you'll need a different size for water retention / swelling, and also measure several times for accuracy.) Read more 315 more words
This is a a very basic but plainly pretty t-shirt bra. It's really well made, the band is a true 32, nice and snug and doesn't stretch much. The cups run a little deep for my shallow shape, and they are tall. The thin spacer fabric is a nice departure from the normal foam. Being a small 34B/32C I never really thought/cared much about support...until wearing this bra. I have to say it's a game changer for me. This bra provides a ton of support the likes I have never experienced, I think partly because of the high quality band, tall wings and 3 row 3 column hooks (most bras in my size are padded with very narrow bands and thin straps). My only complaint is the stitching on the shoulder straps is a little irritating, hoping it will soften up after a few washes.
This bra is amazing to me, too. In fact, I'm selling nearly all my undewires, but I'm reluctant to sell this one. So glad you found a supportive bra, too.
I got this bra from someone else in frustration after nothing I owned was fitting right. I thought it would be nice to go back to my old size for a bit while I figured things out. This bra is great and comfy. Love the thin material. I used to be a VS push-up type but these unpadded bras have really converted me.
I find the band on this bra fits on the smallest hook even though I normally wear a 30D- taking in the band an inch or so would fix that. The elastic is stretchy but strong, which is comfortable on my extremely bony rib cage. The cups, however, seem to run small- I get a little spillage all over, at the top, sides, and bottom. It is well-made and comfortable (except for squashing at the bottom, but that should be fixed with the next cup size up). Not very attractive in and of itself, but looks nice under clothes- not too round, not too pointy.
I meant to buy this bra in a 34B. In that size, it was snug without being too tight. The straps were gentle and did not slip. This bra is a 32C. I'm selling it because the store I originally bought it from won't let me return it.
This bra is amazing to me, too. In fact, I'm selling nearly all my undewires, but I'm reluctant to sell this one. So glad you found a supportive bra, too.