I had the comments " my size is ____." and "I need to be measured." quite often. They are based on misinformation.The bra industry is not regulated so each style, fabric, colour, brand and company will fit differently. The key is to get 3 technical specs correct.
1. The band must be snug. Firm and secure but not painful.
2. The underwire must sit at the crease between the body and breast. The term "fits like a glove" must come into play.
3. The cup must encase all breast tissue with a smooth transition from bra to body. No digging, gapping or extra material near the underwire at the underbust.
The band has to be snug to anchor the bra in place and support the bust in a lifted position. If the band is loose it will ride up, push straps off shoulders and the cups will slide down the chest wall and not give adequate support. Some bodies fit smooth molded t-shirt bras but other bodies fit seamed cup bras better. It may take trying a variety of styles and size ranges to get a perfect fit.
If the underwire does not fit at the crease between the body and breast there will be skin on skin, no support and discomfort. This is a sign that another style, brand or size is in order. Elomi fits more generously than many in the band, starting with 34, and cup with wide thick underwires. Fantasie, Freya, Fit Fully Yours and Chantelle start at smaller band sizes 28 30 and 32. With Fit Fully Yours going up to a J cup.
The last element is that the cups encase all of the breast tissue both at the top and side. It is more inportant that the underwire fits at the crease between the breast and body than any gapping at the top of the cup. Instead of going down in the cup size to eliminate gapping try another style or go down a band size first. The underwire should reach far enough back as to prevent poking or cutting into breast tissue.
If any of the three aren't met the size or style does not fit. No matter what the size on the tag says.
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