I need help finding a bra style that fits me well post pregnancy/breastfeeding.
I need help finding a bra style and brand that fits me well now that I’m past all of my pregnancy and breastfeeding days. It’s been 9 months since I stopped breastfeeding and 2.5 years since I gave birth.
Here are my measurements (inches):
Loose: 31.5
Snug: 30.5
Tight: 29.25
Standing: 34.25
Leaning: 35
Lying: 33
Assigned female at birth.
Recommended starting size: 32C/D
I am a petite woman being 5 feet 0 inches with a shorter torso on top of that.
My breast tissue is very soft and bottom heavy with wide roots, but shorter top to bottom. I tried on a few bras today and 32 band felt too tight, but 34 felt okay. I found a balconette bra from Target in their Auden brand in size 34D where the band felt okay and the cups were filled out correctly, but I had center gore discomfort and armpit discomfort from the underwire. Many of the t shirt bras and full coverage bras had gaping at the top where I wasn’t filling out the cup. I do not want a push up bra. Lightly lined is okay, unlined is my preferred.
I don’t know if the band tightness felt uncomfortable because I’ve been in a nursing bra for nearly the last 5 years or if the 32 is actually too tight. I double checked my measurements multiple times too.
If anyone has any guidance on companies, bra styles, or anything that would be helpful I appreciate it. I feel like I’ve tried everything on in target I possibly can.
Posted Sep 1, 2026, 4:35 PM UTC