Bra fitting help » Bra cuts into arms, too wide?
Royce » Rhianna Comfort Bra (577) » 34G 34:9
Issue resolved
I haven't completely fixed this issue but I know more about what to look for now.
Original problem
I think this bra might be one size too big (it's 34G and I think I might need a 34FF) the band fits fine, a bit on the loose side but not too much and a 32 is too small.
The main problem, however, is that it cuts into my arms. I've tried scooping but it cuts into both armfat/boob and the arms where there couldn't possibly be any boob. Is the bra too wide/high in the sides and does it otherwise fit? If it does fit except for the sides, do you know any place with free returns when you shop from Denmark? The shop I'm buying from is the only one I've found that sells wireless in these sizes and this model is the only one in my sizes.
I'm quite sensitive and can't wear things that doesn't fit right and this is the 8th bra I'm trying in 2 weeks. I have to order them as no shops nearby sells wireless bras.
Before you suggest it, I have tried wired bras, I've been to several shops where they help and measure and everything fits except the bra pushes downwards onto my stomach/fat which is very uncomfortable.
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helpfulI really am not a big fan of Royce for non-wired bras. This one is indeed much, much too big in the cup for you and it isn't supporting your bust at all.
Take your lying down breast perimeter and see if it differs from what you have entered as horizontal perimeter. If there is a big difference, try cups that are more in line with your lying down perimeter as this is probably closer to your true size.
Have you tried Freya non-wired or any of the better quality nursing bras that have no wires?
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Anita, Amoena, Cake Lingerie, Leading Lady, Bravado, Elomi, Elita, Elila are all brands sold here in the US (Anita is German so I imagine it's sold in a lot of European countries too).
For measurements, I meant the Bratabase single boob lying perimeter--sorry. I think it is supposed to be without a bra. The idea is to compare with your standing measurement because if you have soft tissue or your skin is stretched by age/gravity, the standing or leaning measurement can overestimate your cup size.
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I tried without my bra while lying down. The perimeter of my largest boob is ca 30 (I don't have a measuring tape so I'm using string and a ruler)
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helpfulThe bra pushing downwards into your stomach area has many reasons. In most cases the cup of the bra does not fit right. In your case I suspect it has to do with the projection of the cup.
I second the recommendation for Freya bras, but not just the non-wired nursing bras but also the regular wired Freya bras.
I don't know about free returns, but lace.dk has the Freya Dotty and the Freya Rosie nursing bra plus regular Freya bras. With regular Freya bras I would also recommend you try 32G/GG (70G/GG).
A smart course of action would be to order both the Freya Rio or Freya Gem and the unpadded Freya Patsy in comparision.
Panache Jasmine would also be interesting, it is very projected and reduced and ideal for nursing moms thanks to stretchy lace. http://www.lace.dk/commodity/12745
With your size I would also recommend you look into Mama by Alles in a 75H/i. See alles.pl - half price compared to Freya. Or the onlineshop directly - http://sklep.alles.pl/kolekcja,mama,1,1.html These bras are also sold on the German ebay, this might be easier for you if you are familar with that.
Also, could you add more pictures, especially a 45 degree angle shot? I am trying to figure out the volume distribution of your breasts, but your pics focus on the cutting in
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I'm not sure what a 45 degree angle shot is. Can you explain or send me an example?
I will definitely look at lace (I haven't looked so far because the salesperson in their store claimed they had NO wireless bras of any kind, normal or nursing in store or online >.> ) as well as your other suggestions -
Saw your additional pictures, well done. You look slightly bottom-heavy with a tall root and a lot of projection. Definitely try some wired Freya and Fantasie bras, but no Fantasie fullcups.
http://www.lace.dk/commodity/11100
http://www.lace.dk/commodity/6900
The Royce Jasmine cuts in bc it is a fullcup, it expects more volume on top. Since you have most of your volume in front and in the bottom, the bra sags down and cuts in at the arms. The fitting rules we use for wired bras (smaller band, larger cup) are also difficult to apply to wireless bras. For those the bust circumference (band+cup) is more important. They also tend to fit better a few cups down. This is why I don't understand why so many women get stuffed into wireless nursing bras. These things are actually less supportive at a time when you need support the most.
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I don't get why they don't tell people this in shops (that don't in any of the shops I've been in, at least) it would make things easier.
I will give wired bras a chance once again and I will se if there is a lace shop nearby where I can try :) even if wired still won't work you have given me something to look for, at least. Thank you for your help, I really hope this will lead to me finding a bra that works for me.
I will wait with marking this as resolved till I've actually found a bra but things seem to be looking better.
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I haven't really tried many others as wireless bras are practically nonexistent in Denmark. I wasnt sure if you wanted lying down with or without bra so here are both. Lying without bra: 95 cm, lying with bra: 98 cm.
I've tried a Royce 34F which makes a slight doubleboob on my largest breast so I'm thinking 34FF?
I will try looking for freya in my size in Denmark, I've only found one so far (looking after you wrote) but that shop doesn't offer returns and I can't afford to pay 100$ for a bra I might not fit :( but ill keep looking. Are there other good brands you could recommend?