When I first went to Lululemon to try on the sports bras, the salesperson/educator suggested that I start with a size 6 and we selected a few styles that might be better suited for my bust, which is on the large side of average at a 30FF UK (30H US) and sometimes a cup size lower depending on the shape and materials.

I initially had trouble with the size 6 and felt pretty squashed inside and it was a little bit difficult to get on. I did like the bottom snugness though. I tried a size 8 and a 10, though the 8 was the best compromise in that the band was only a little bit looser and I had better coverage with it.

I held off on getting anything at the time because I had wanted to try other styles in other sizes that were not available in that location. I’ve still been holding off as I keep trying and narrowing down my best fits.

Anyway, I went back to try this one in the lovely blue colour as I had been trying on leggings in the olive green colours that went so well with the blue. I tried the 6 again and for some reason it seemed better. I’m not sure if it’s the colour or just my perception of fit in this particular area of bras.... I feel like I have relaxed some with the rules of the perfect fit in this style of bra. As it’s for Pilates and it is relatively low impact, I’m really trying to find some comfortable bras that are supportive but not overkill for my needs either.

I like this one because it is a longer length so I have a little bit of tummy coverage and it’s a little bit like a crop top if I had no shirt over top. The higher neckline allows for a little more vertical coverage and some compression. As is with most of the bras of the nature, I have a little bit of side boob. It’s not major, and under a shirt it is not a big deal as it is not visible.

I do wonder how they would all fit if my boobs were firmer and more self supporting. I do like this bra and will probably get either a size 6 like this one or a size 8, but as this is the one most similar to what I have already, I’m holding off on it for now while I focus on something that will fill the current gap I have.

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  Fabletics has great sports bras, Calluna. Less than $50. Size S fits me perfectly (and as you know we wear about same size bra). Yes - they're compression bras, but I find that's what performs the best. Just be careful and picks the styles with the most coverage - Blare Crossback, Trinity High Impact. Belle Hi Impact. You may like the Mila Midi - Size S was too big in the waist for me, but your mid section is larger than mine, so it'll probably work quite well. Good luck. They have free returns, so easy to order a bunch and try

• Hey! Hi AGBras ! Nice to see you! I will have a look! I think part of the issue I have is that I am so soft. So I feel like I don’t have resistance against the compression and it cuts into the upper tissue. I have been looking at Buffbunny as I have found some reviews by a girl who is a 32DDD/F. But against, she’s close to half my age and probably firmer and fuller than me. I would like to find something that I can wear under a shirt as well. My two current options are a crop top with built in bra from Hyba (Reitmans) and the 32F Panache Sport (wired). The Panache is ok underneath a shirt but is both quite tall on me so it shows if I have any kind of a lower neckline, as well as the Hyba, though the Hyba is more of a top so tend to wear it on it’s own or with my thin hoodie jacket. I would like to have something lower cut for my thermal zip top and lighter all over that will be ok underneath a regular top.

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