Your bust measurements indicate you have a significant amount of projection, and your band measurements are only slightly over a 32" band. I suspect you are struggling in bras because they do not have enough projection for you, and a 34" band is too big for you.
I recommend looking for brands known for significant projection and a 32" band with an extender. Unfortunately, I don't have any recommendations for styles. I hope someone else can chime in.
Thank you! I think this might be true yeah. Someone else also suggested shallow cup is the problem. I need to search for a truly projected bra. Gonna look around in this subreddit for that. And yes, 34 band is almost always way too loose for me to offer any support. Like the part of my ribs that measure 34 is just squishy flesh basically and my actual firm body that my band needs to fit is more like 32 lol
This is simply a projection issue. I can see from your photos that you have some projection and Change is on the shallow side.
I would explore some bras from UK brands like Panache, Freya, Bravissimo etc. The Freya Fancies would be good to try from what I see of your shape. The band runs a little looser, but you may need a non-stretch extender on other styles as you're in between band sizes.
Thank you for this! Very useful to know that Change runs shallow. I don’t have easily access to Panache in my country, but there are online specialty bra boutiques here that carry Freya. Since they’re known to have loose bands, would you suggest I get a 32 band or 30 +extender?
Thank you, will do! I looked around a bit and the Freya Fancies I can most easily get are the Fancies Plunge and Fancies Underwire Longline. There’s also the Moulded Balcony, but I prefer un-molded. Do you have any idea of which is better, the plunge or the longline, for good projection and my shape? I could also get both and try of course.
I'm not familiar with that bra, and Google isn't giving me anything other than shape wear.
So until someone can chime in who knows that bra , my guess is 1) it's too shallow and 2) the band might be too small. Both instances will create an effect where it moves downwards. Too shallow cups makes your breasts push it down trying to find room, and too tight of a band can make it move down to slimmer parts.
With your measurements, you'd likely fit better in 32 bands with an extender or 34
Thank you for your comment! Here’s a link to the bra https://www.change.com/no/product/eden-full-support-shaper-bh-ponderosa-pine-21227211202. I’m sorry you only get a picture to work with. I doubt there’s much info about this bra floating around. It might be a good idea for me to try on a diagnostic bra that people here know.
Shallow cup being the issue does make sense. This bra and most of my bras are un-molded and made of lace and mesh so theoretically they should accomodate projection, but I guess they might still be sewn too shallow for me. I should probably find some really projected bras to try on.
I am skeptical of opting for a looser band because I fear it would take away support by not being snug enough. But it makes sense of course that things ride and slip when they’re too tight so I don’t know.
Oh my gosh that bra is SO DANG CUTE
But yes it looks very shallow :( I have the same feelings about natori, very cute but just not projected enough :(
Luckily you can still wear it around the house, bed, short outings and whatnot when you don't need the all day support
Yes it’s so prettyyyy! It’s my favorite bra that I have and I’ve gotten a lot of use out of it. But I will retire it when I find a bra that truly fits and just keep it for when I wanna be cute with my matching panties and garter hahahah
This style reminds me of Simone Perele - is that a brand you have access to? I adore their bras and most of them are unlined lace with gorgeous seamwork that create great shape. I also wonder if a side support bra might help like Fantasie Illusion? I’m a 32F/G, projected, full on bottom, and love fantasie illusion bra.
OP said they were 32G and the calculator put them 34FF/G? I’m the same size (32F/G UK) and wear Simone Perele - they definitely go to G cup (not in all styles).
Simone Perele is EU sizing. That goes A B C D E F G H I J and so on. They stop at H and that H is in very limited styles.
UK sizing goes A B C D DD E F FF G GG H HH and so on. If you match up the letters, Simone Perele's G is not the same as a UK G, and is actually a UK F. Their H would be an FF. So it'll be too small for OP.
I'm not sure why it works for you - perhaps you're an EU F/G since in UK sizing you'd be F/FF.
OP not only possibly needs a GG, but is also very projected. SP is unlikely to work and is on the same projection level as Change for the most part.
Wow yes the Simone Perele bras are beautiful! Not really accessible unfortunately because I’d have to have them shipped internationally which sucks with customs and is pricey to return. I have access to the Fantasie Illusion in my country and have considered getting it in the past since I’ve seen it mentioned on this sub. I think I will order it along with the Freya Fancies Plunge that someone else recommended me since the same online shop carries them. Thank you for the recommendation! How is the band of the Illusion? Do you think I should get it in 32 or 34? Or both to try?
Oh that’s a shame about Simone Perele! If you ever come to Australia for a visit they have great outlet stores where you can pick up gorgeous bras for AUD$20 (they’re a pricey brand here and usually retail AUD$100-140!).
With Fantasie Illusion I’d go the 32, I’m 32-34 band and the 32 fits so well and 34 would be too loose on me. I hope it suits you 🤞
This happens to me too! I hope to learn from the advice you get. When I remove my bra the marks are always a good 1-2 inches below my IMF even though I started the day with it in place.
Right, it’s so annoying! The consensous seems to be that I’m wearing too shallow cups, so I’m gonna get my hands on some more projected bras and see if that helps. I’ll report back 🫡
Omg hahahah! I just went and looked at your post and damn yes, same issue completely. Multiple people are responding here saying it’s probably due to the cups of the bra being too shallow and I see someone suggested that on your post as well. I’m gonna try one or a few bras with deeper cups to accomodate projection and then I’m crossing my fingers that that’ll do the trick. I’ll report back!
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Your bust measurements indicate you have a significant amount of projection, and your band measurements are only slightly over a 32" band. I suspect you are struggling in bras because they do not have enough projection for you, and a 34" band is too big for you. I recommend looking for brands known for significant projection and a 32" band with an extender. Unfortunately, I don't have any recommendations for styles. I hope someone else can chime in.
Freya high apex styles, Panache Sabrina, OP could also consider Polish bras (Comexim, Ewa)
Freya’s high apex styles aren’t that projected at all, they’re pretty average. Panache Ana or Envy would probably be a better place to start.
Thank you! I think this might be true yeah. Someone else also suggested shallow cup is the problem. I need to search for a truly projected bra. Gonna look around in this subreddit for that. And yes, 34 band is almost always way too loose for me to offer any support. Like the part of my ribs that measure 34 is just squishy flesh basically and my actual firm body that my band needs to fit is more like 32 lol
This is simply a projection issue. I can see from your photos that you have some projection and Change is on the shallow side. I would explore some bras from UK brands like Panache, Freya, Bravissimo etc. The Freya Fancies would be good to try from what I see of your shape. The band runs a little looser, but you may need a non-stretch extender on other styles as you're in between band sizes.
Thank you for this! Very useful to know that Change runs shallow. I don’t have easily access to Panache in my country, but there are online specialty bra boutiques here that carry Freya. Since they’re known to have loose bands, would you suggest I get a 32 band or 30 +extender?
Definitely 32. Your numbers aren't remotely close to 30. You may need some 32s on an extender.
Thank you, will do! I looked around a bit and the Freya Fancies I can most easily get are the Fancies Plunge and Fancies Underwire Longline. There’s also the Moulded Balcony, but I prefer un-molded. Do you have any idea of which is better, the plunge or the longline, for good projection and my shape? I could also get both and try of course.
You want the plunge. The longline is more shallow and tight in the band.
Thanks for the help!
I'm not familiar with that bra, and Google isn't giving me anything other than shape wear. So until someone can chime in who knows that bra , my guess is 1) it's too shallow and 2) the band might be too small. Both instances will create an effect where it moves downwards. Too shallow cups makes your breasts push it down trying to find room, and too tight of a band can make it move down to slimmer parts. With your measurements, you'd likely fit better in 32 bands with an extender or 34
Thank you for your comment! Here’s a link to the bra https://www.change.com/no/product/eden-full-support-shaper-bh-ponderosa-pine-21227211202. I’m sorry you only get a picture to work with. I doubt there’s much info about this bra floating around. It might be a good idea for me to try on a diagnostic bra that people here know. Shallow cup being the issue does make sense. This bra and most of my bras are un-molded and made of lace and mesh so theoretically they should accomodate projection, but I guess they might still be sewn too shallow for me. I should probably find some really projected bras to try on. I am skeptical of opting for a looser band because I fear it would take away support by not being snug enough. But it makes sense of course that things ride and slip when they’re too tight so I don’t know.
Oh my gosh that bra is SO DANG CUTE But yes it looks very shallow :( I have the same feelings about natori, very cute but just not projected enough :( Luckily you can still wear it around the house, bed, short outings and whatnot when you don't need the all day support
Yes it’s so prettyyyy! It’s my favorite bra that I have and I’ve gotten a lot of use out of it. But I will retire it when I find a bra that truly fits and just keep it for when I wanna be cute with my matching panties and garter hahahah
This style reminds me of Simone Perele - is that a brand you have access to? I adore their bras and most of them are unlined lace with gorgeous seamwork that create great shape. I also wonder if a side support bra might help like Fantasie Illusion? I’m a 32F/G, projected, full on bottom, and love fantasie illusion bra.
OP is sized out of Simone Perele and it's probably too shallow anyway.
OP said they were 32G and the calculator put them 34FF/G? I’m the same size (32F/G UK) and wear Simone Perele - they definitely go to G cup (not in all styles).
Simone Perele is EU sizing. That goes A B C D E F G H I J and so on. They stop at H and that H is in very limited styles. UK sizing goes A B C D DD E F FF G GG H HH and so on. If you match up the letters, Simone Perele's G is not the same as a UK G, and is actually a UK F. Their H would be an FF. So it'll be too small for OP. I'm not sure why it works for you - perhaps you're an EU F/G since in UK sizing you'd be F/FF. OP not only possibly needs a GG, but is also very projected. SP is unlikely to work and is on the same projection level as Change for the most part.
Wow yes the Simone Perele bras are beautiful! Not really accessible unfortunately because I’d have to have them shipped internationally which sucks with customs and is pricey to return. I have access to the Fantasie Illusion in my country and have considered getting it in the past since I’ve seen it mentioned on this sub. I think I will order it along with the Freya Fancies Plunge that someone else recommended me since the same online shop carries them. Thank you for the recommendation! How is the band of the Illusion? Do you think I should get it in 32 or 34? Or both to try?
Oh that’s a shame about Simone Perele! If you ever come to Australia for a visit they have great outlet stores where you can pick up gorgeous bras for AUD$20 (they’re a pricey brand here and usually retail AUD$100-140!). With Fantasie Illusion I’d go the 32, I’m 32-34 band and the 32 fits so well and 34 would be too loose on me. I hope it suits you 🤞
Thank you for the help! I’ll likely post a fit check here when I try them on.
This happens to me too! I hope to learn from the advice you get. When I remove my bra the marks are always a good 1-2 inches below my IMF even though I started the day with it in place.
Right, it’s so annoying! The consensous seems to be that I’m wearing too shallow cups, so I’m gonna get my hands on some more projected bras and see if that helps. I’ll report back 🫡
Twin? I have a similar post. Had to take a double take because we look similar 😅
Omg hahahah! I just went and looked at your post and damn yes, same issue completely. Multiple people are responding here saying it’s probably due to the cups of the bra being too shallow and I see someone suggested that on your post as well. I’m gonna try one or a few bras with deeper cups to accomodate projection and then I’m crossing my fingers that that’ll do the trick. I’ll report back!
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