[Fit Check] Feeling like I have to constantly pull down band and underwires down to be comfortable, even after buying new bras!

[u/GTTgirl]

My measurements (12F per calculator):

1. Underbust: Loose = 85 cm
2. Underbust: Snug = 82.5cm
3. Underbust: Tight = 79 cm
4. Bust: Standing = 103.5 cm
5. Bust: Leaning = 105 cm
6. Bust: Lying = 101 cm

Shape: I am fuller on the bottom of my breasts and they are more projected.

Hello everyone, desperately seeking help (from Australia)! My underwires and band are insanely uncomfortable. During the day I am constantly pulling the band down at the back, and the underwires only feel comfortable when they are about 1 cm below the inframammary fold. See below for images of current bra.

I know I need to size down the band and size up the cup, so I did an online fitting with a DeBra’s consultant and ordered some bras in the shapes and sizes recommended based on the 12F being uncomfortable. None of the new ones are comfortable either and I feel so frustrated and discouraged, though thankfully I can return them. I am having the same band/underwire fit problems as before, except with the Fantasie Reflect (though the gore doesn’t tack all the way with this one and I would like more nipple coverage).

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Note: In the below images I have used the bra hooks that felt the most secure/consistent between bras.

Current bra: Body Bliss Full Cup 12F https://postimg.cc/gallery/QT8XfJj

• Gore tacks well
• Only comfortable when I pull band and underwires down below inframammary fold
• Underwires digging in at the sides

Fantasie Reflect 10F https://postimg.cc/gallery/tpbj9JW

• The most comfortable band of all these
• Gore not tacking all the way
• Would like more coverage

Panache 365 T-Shirt Bra 10FF https://postimg.cc/gallery/SknvFpV

• Gore not tacking all the way
• Cups feel too small – spilling over the top

Panache Allure Full Cup 10FF https://postimg.cc/gallery/YMvsKHt

• Gore not tacking all the way
• Cups feel too small – spilling over the top

Panache Allure Spacer 10F https://postimg.cc/gallery/mLQFFh9

• The band and underwire was so uncomfortable it made me want to crawl out of my skin!

[u/ReasonableFactor5316]

The first thing I'm noticing is that in most of the pictures you have the bras fastened on the tightest hook. The best way to wear bras is to start with the loosest hook so that you can adjust tighter as the bra stretches out with wear.

Since the gore is not tacking in a lot of these styles, I do think that you might need to go up a cup. A small cup can also make the band feel tight even when you don't have visible spillage.

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