I found a thread in another sub from about five years ago where someone had nothing but amazing things to say about their experience getting fitted for a bra at Nordstrom. The thread only had a handful of replies, but everyone who chimed in seemed to agree.

That said, given the current trend of trans hate, a lot could have changed in five years, which makes me wonder: Is Nordstrom still a trans-friendly place to shop?

Plot twist: I'm in Texas. 😞

I'd be visiting one of the stores in the DFW area. I'm pre-FFS, not out socially, and my voice still reads as cishet male (my normal chest voice averages around 85 Hz). So I'd be showing up in boymode.

I'm about 18 months into HRT and have been doing a ton of research on bras and proper sizing. I think I've figured out my size based on my own measurements, and I even went so far as to order six different sizes of $6 Walmart bras just to experiment with the fit. After trying them all on, it seems like 34C or 36B is probably where I belong, depending on the brand.

But I'd still like to be professionally fitted, if for no other reason than to confirm that I've actually gotten this right.

My other concern is the cost. I can't normally afford Nordstrom's prices, and I already know I'd be walking in there feeling like Julia Roberts' character in Pretty Woman when she walked into that one boutique that turned her away. 😬

So there's some anxiety about that, too. I know the fitting itself is free, but I can't imagine there isn't at least some expectation (or hope) that you'll buy something afterward. And realistically, I probably won't be able to afford anything they sell.

Anyway, I'd love to hear from anyone who's had a more recent experience with Nordstrom, especially in Texas or the DFW area. How were you treated? And did you feel pressured to buy anything after the fitting?

I used the bra size calculator and got 12G. G??????

Im wearing 16D at the moment and my breast slip out of the cups, can I still be a G?

Im so confused. Will it be different when I actually try on the bra or did I measure wrong?

After multiple pregnancies my boobs are totally deflated. My boobs went from small but perky, to large from the pregnancies, and now they’re small again, but the skin is stretched out with barely any breast tissue to fill them out.

I did the bra that fits calculator and it said I’m a 28D with a note that the sister size 30C might be more comfortable.

I have a 32B and the cups seem to fit okay, maybe actually slightly too large even though I think that’s also a sister size. The band rides up though because I guess it’s too big.

I prefer wireless for daily use.

Recommendations for Canadian stores that actually carry this size option?

My measurements were 38.5 loose under bust, 37.5 snug, 36 tight, 44 standing bust, 48 leaning, 47 lying.
My body shape is straight/apple, and I wanted to see if anyone else has run into this. I tried the suggested size a couple years ago, lost some weight and got measured/a fitting bra at a lingerie store (size 40C balconette bra), and now I'm here again after gaining the weight back with the same suggested size of 38H/l. I find that a 38 band is way too tight sitting down because my stomach pushes up on the band, and the calculator is even suggesting that a 36 may fit better. Is this something other people have experienced? I've seen that if the cup size is too small that can also make the band seem too tight, but I think this is a different issue, as my standing measurements of under my bust are not accounting for what is comfortable when being pushed up on by stomach. Also please let me know of any bra type/ brand recommendations, thank you!

I don't normally wear bras unless I'm pumping and then I just take it off when I'm done. I'd like to be able to wear them all day which is difficult because most bras really hurt my shoulders and my back. Not to mention my nipples have been so sore now too. I haven't done my measurements yet. I can't find my measuring tape, almost started using my husband's lol anyway, does anyone have any good brands? I tried larken but it made my breasts tilt upward and I couldn't pump when they're like that.

So I (25f) have done the reccomended measurements and think I have Tall and wide roots, projected, center full, full top breasts which is why I'm making this post. Would love a bra that was comfortable, don't care about style or appearance just whatever would work best for my breasts. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!

Hi folks!

I'm getting so frustrated trying to find a comfortable everyday bra that actually meets my needs. Does anyone have any brand recommendations for me please (34C (US) / 75C (EU) / 90C (FR)) ?

Here’s what I’m looking for:

My ideal bra would be:

• For everyday wear: breathable, not a sports bra, and suitable for wearing to work.
• Suitable for sensitive skin: breathable fabric, free from polyamide/nylon, ideally with an organic cotton or silk lining.
• Really comfortable: as seamless as possible, with no metal underwires or rigid side supports, and no narrow elastic bands that dig in or irritate my skin.
• Supportive for a large, sagging, wide-set bust: lifts and supports without excessive compression (again, not a sports bra), with an X-shaped racerback and a wide back panel to distribute pressure evenly.
• Fully adjustable: individually adjustable shoulder straps and an adjustable back closure, rather than a one-size-fits-all design.

Ideally, the brand would ship to France!

I'd really appreciate any recommendations. I'm starting to feel like my dream bra doesn't exist! 😭

Thanks so much in advance!

Lou

Most bras my size are from 70-100 dollars. I found some on VS but not alot on sale. Bra recommendations please.

I measured myself and got 30C but it said a 32B may provide a more comfortable fit so I ordered 2 sets of cheap bras on amazon for testing purposes. The 30C ones fit great on my actual breasts. I feel secure and them puppies are not moving. The band is tighter than I’ve ever worn tho and it’s compressing my back and sides and giving me rolls. Now, I can stand some rolls. They happen from just moving around and being alive but just standing here at rest looking like a popped biscuit tin really isn’t what I’m going for even if my tits are locked in place and at attention.

The 32B ones do not compress as much but they also don’t fit the greatest (slight gapping on the cups up top and on the upper inner sides) but they are also push ups so that could be the problem. I feel like my boobs are not big fans of pushups. The skin is too loose to make it look good, probably would be better suited for a balconette style. Or it’s just the mold of the bra, it doesn’t even fit the model in the picture right now that I’ve looked back at it. (reason why they were cheap af probs)

Should I try on a higher size band in the C’s like a 32? For ref tho a 34B is definitely not my size (significant gapping) but that was what I was previously wearing until I gained weight then I just started wearing mostly large sports bras/a 36C which fit well enough but I’ve since lost weight (still some to go tho) and it disappeared from my chest first so now the loose skin is doing what it do.

I’m gonna measure myself again just to be sure before I go out hunting again but I just wanted opinions from others and insight into what realistically I should have expectation wise for a properly fitting bra bc ya girl may have gone too far with the snug and tight aspects of the underbust.

Current measurement:

LUB: 31
SUB: 30.2
TUB: 29.8
SB: 33
Leaning: 33.6
Lying: 32.5

Back with an update from the last 2 I was told to try -

Freya Spotlight - 32F - band seemed okay, cups too big up top, lots of bunched fabric

Panache Serene Side Support - 32F - band seemed okay, cups too big up top, lots of bunched fabric

Hi! I used the calculator and got 32DD. Ordered 6 different bras and had issues with all of them..listing here! Looking for help on what to do next.

Natori Cloud Comfort Full Fit Smoothing TShirt Bra in 32DD - band was suffocatingly tight and space at top of cup.

Freya Offbeat Side Support in a 32DD - band was way too tight even backwards. The cup was also too small.

Panache Envy 32E - still a little tight on the band but not quite as bad. The tops of the cups were also loose making the shape of my breasts really strange looking.

Panache Envy 32DD - seemed better in the cups but the band was very snug and also had irritation/tightness/spillage in my armpit area.

Skarlett Blue Entice Balconette - band was not as snug feeling although I had some back fat but the cups were too small and spilling out of the top

Panache Ana - 34E band was good but cups too big

Here are my measurements-
Loose Underbust: |31.5
Snug Underbust: |31
Tight Underbust: |29
Standing Bust: |35
Leaning Bust: |39
Lying Bust: |37

Soft tissue, fuller on bottom. 4 fingers in between when leaning over at 90 degrees.

Hello all,

I am a trans woman and I wear breast forms for gender joy reasons. I've had a hell of a time figuring out how bra sizes work and how to measure breast forms, so I resorted to trying on various sizes just in case. I previously didn't really understand what breast shapes were or why they were important as I just assumed the bra size was all that was needed. I finally happened across a bra that fits absolutely perfect and I realized my previous understanding of "it fits" was way off even for the same size bra. I assume this comes down to the shape so I'm trying to figure that out and what to look for in bras when it comes to matching a shape. The mods informed me providing the link to the page where I got the forms, here, was ok. Unless my understanding of these terms is wrong (which might be the case) I think they are projected, full on bottom, tall root. Is this correct and if so what do I need to look for in bras in addition to the size to make the shape work?

Thanks.

Hello, i haven't bought a new bra in forever. Im looking for a good supportive bras and recommendations. Im looking at Evelyn and Bobbie but not sure about the pull-on feature. Saw an ad for honeylove too and wonder if its all that they claim to be or if there are other better brands out there.

I took my measurements and it has me at size 34DDD/G.

Loose underbust 34

Snug underbust 33

Tight underbust 32

Standing 39

Leaning 43

Lying 39.5

Thank you!

Someone tell me.. how do company websites (Nala or BNT, Aussie brands) have calculators that measure me as a 14A, and then the calculator in this group measure me as a 10D?! For reference I’ve been wearing a 10D but lost some weight and I was starting to feel as though I needed to size down but this seems like a huge discrepancy!

EDIT for additional info: I have stomach ulcers and it can make a pant size difference in my high waisted work pants, and that may be why the band is so weird. On non-bloat days, the new 34s are tight in the band, and too small in the cup. On bloat days…I try to avoid bras if at all possible or wear some sad floppy “bralette” nightmare (or ole busted haha). I bought some 34s a year ago right before I started having bad gastric problems, and those are the ones that I’m referencing.

Hi, first time poster! Had you recommended by a friend. :)

Measurements (Inches):

Loose underbust: 43

Snug underbust: 40

Tight underbust: 38

Standing bust: 51

Leaning bust: 52

Lying bust: 50

Notes: I know I've gained some weight, and my bands and cups are cutting in. However, I am certain that I am not a 40 band, as I've tried one on recently and it was way too loose. Historically, when I've been measured before, I am usually told I am a much bigger band at first and then they're like "Oh, you're not a 36, you're a 32 haha" (a thinner time lol) so tysm for your help. <3

Breast Shape: dense, full on top apparently (thanks, breast shape guides!), broad root, saggy.

Please help, I am sad and dysphoric and need your wisdom.

I’ve always bought bras that wouldn’t actually give the right support and be comfortable at the same time i just ended up buying so many bras in different sizes and none of them felt like the right size. so i’m here to ask for your help, here are my measurements :

Loose underbust : 86cm
Snug underbust : 84cm
Tight underbust : 78cm
Standing bust : 104cm
Leaning bust 111cm
Lying bust : 108cm.

Could someone please help me figure out my size with these measurements and recommend a bra that might work best for me? I’d really appreciate any advice!

Hi, I’ve searched on the sub and alot of the previously recommended brands for smaller bands aren’t around anymore. I was wondering if anyone knew where to get 26 or 24 band bras. I understand that they probably have to be custom but just saying that doesn’t help much since I still don’t know where I’m supposed to go to order a custom bra.
Basically I’m just asking so I have the most up to date brands/ shops to check out.

I’ve been on a very long (3+ year) search for a bra that is wearable for a full day. I’m finally narrowing down some of the fit aspects that have made it difficult, and would very much appreciate any help or tips. Calculator gives me 32G typically, measurement fluctuations range from 32FF to 32G/GG to 34F/FF for comfort. I am close set, center full, either tall roots or just lower set, but shallow on top, and apparently an odd root shape. There’s a part about halfway up the outside of my larger side that must be a tad wider than above and below that area; cups that are too wide at the outside top still end up sitting just inside the root/on tissue in this particular spot. (Not sure I’m describing this well, I’m sorry!)

I’ve tried a range of sizes and bra shapes/styles, with fit help from Bravissimo, Breakout Bras, and Levana (very unhelpful at that one, putting me in an Ewa bra that did damage to the root). What I’ve found to be the closest fit is a Freya offbeat in 34FF, but a very uncomfortable aspect is how short the wires are. Again, not sure if it’s tall roots or low set, but that means the very short side wires on this bra leaves the top part of my root/tissue unsupported and tends to poke. Yes, it is sitting just outside my root, so it’s not too narrow. I have tried a 34G and while the wires are better for height, they’re too wide (not a dealbreaker if it worked otherwise) and because I’m not quite full enough to fill out the cups (seems to run a bit large in the cup?), the gore digs in at the top.

I seem to be between sizes for 32G/32GG, getting some overspill in many 32G (Freya Quinn for example, I think because of the way it’s cut) but Elomi Matilda in 32G has enough cup room, that outer mid part of my root is just a smidge too wide for comfort though.

Any ideas for bras/styles/sizes to try that would have a similar shape to the Freya offbeat wire, but with taller side wires? As a note, the gore is tall but folds on itself so works okay, but when I tried panache Clara and Bravissimo Millie, the gores are too wide (mostly at the bottom of the cups) and push tissue apart and then slides down. I’m not worried if the wire is technically too wide, that doesn’t seem to bother me as long as they aren’t super high, but seem to be out of options. Panache Ana is too shallow at the bottom in 32GG, too small in 32G. Freya Quinn is too wide is 32GG but tolerable, but the straps are so stretchy it seems to put more weight on my shoulders than should be. Fantasie side support bras have some similar measurements as Freya offbeat, but the wire is not shaped the same at the outer areas, and seem more deep and full coverage, just don’t sit right and always slide down or have a flat spot at the bottom.

Thanks in advance and my apologies for how long this is!!

Hi everyone! Just a little about me - 34, female, allegedly sized 40J US.

My whole life I’ve only worn pull on sports bras, mainly due to comfort. Obviously sports bras can’t be used for every occasion, and more and more I’ve been running into those occasions where they just don’t seem to work or look flattering. I’m a little self conscious in how I look. I hate the uni-boob look sports bras usually give me under t-shirts, but I love the “together” push-up type effect they can have. I know I can’t have the best of both worlds.

I’ve tried a few “normal style” underwire bras, but have not found one that is comfortable enough for me to wear out of the house. Please give me all of your recommendations for brand, style, etc….

I appreciate the help!