To find every bra uncomfortable?

I'm a 30f, got out of the habit of wearing bras during lockdown and now I just can't tolerate them. It's nothing to do with the correct size, as I've not changed size.

The band is too tight on most bras if you have sensitive skin or sensory issues. So I go up a band size for everything but sports bras, which I don't have to wear for very long during a workout so I can stand it.
Even with the looser band I hate wearing bras for any length of time. After a few hours I want them off. I've tried every type imaginable and none of them are comfortable. YANBU.

Spot on @zaxxon .
Perfect for me is 38A, though hard to find. When I was measured they said 30C or 32C which was ridiculous- empty cups and so tight I couldn't breathe.

I've always struggled with underwired bras, tried so many and they've nearly all been unbearable after a few hours. I've been wearing non wired for years now but need more support really. I've recently discovered Elomi Morgan bras and they are just perfect. I can wear them all day and barely feel them, great support. I think it's just a case of finding the right one for you.

My theory is that it's only the larger-cup-sized women who benefit from the whole "get measured and wear the correct size!!" mantra that's often trotted out.

Rigby & Peller measured me as a 30E (!)

Boob or bust said I was 32C

My everyday, tolerable size is 34B

But the only bra I own that's genuinely comfortable is something like a 38A (it's all stretched out around the band)

I've always hated bras. Small breasts, wide back, wires dig in and I hate a tight band around my chest.
I tried getting measured and they wanted me to try a bra several sizes smaller with bigger cups. The band cut me in half and the cups were empty.
Then I had a lumpectomy for breast cancer which made it all worse.
Sloggi zero feel are the only bras that are comfortable and give enough support (which is still necessary even with tiny breasts). So I have a drawer full of the ugly things. I also have drawers full of other bras I've bought.

Occasionally if I wear a summer dress I need something that looks a bit nicer. I found a set at Primark for £7. The pants are dreadful and went in the bin but the bra is pretty good. A slightly unusual shape but I bought large and it fits well.(I'm a size 12/14 and get a medium in sloggi.

I have and it was awful. They put me in a bra so tight, I couldn't even take a proper breath. When I took it off (with relief), there were red marks on my ribcage.

Yes, I find them true to size.

Molke are the best ones I’ve found. Not attractive, there’s an art to putting them on, but they are by far the comfiest and most supportive bra I’ve ever worn. I’ll never wear wired ones again.

That’s exactly why I wear them - as I’ve aged, my nipples have became <cough> pointier so the nipple petals are a must. Give them a go!

I find if I don’t wear a bra I feel horrible, they feel really wrong, and yet my greatest pleasure in life is taking the bra off in the evening! It’s so weird!

As I’ve said before, Boob or Bust doesn’t work for everyone, particularly the small breasted and those that don’t want the band to feel tight.

I’ve often thought - ever since my 20s - that there’s a strange kinky or misogynistic drive amongst bra fitters to prioritise lift (God forbid that any woman develop droopy boobs - the horror!) and a really tight band over comfort.

I think the key thing is to buy for your shape- not just your size.

I’ve bought non wired by honey love they are much comfier than anything I’ve owned before and look ok I think.

There is a “if it fits “ fallacy - women are not even shaped - left bigger than right , in between a 30 and a 32 / and their size may vary through the day ( as you eat , as your hormones change, so the idea that a bra can fit perfectly / it will happen for some but not all

@HonkyDonkey Did you buy your regular size? They look great.

I've tried loads and they all feel like tight bands of prickles on me. I've got various autoimmune conditions and costachronditis. I found the best were cheapies off Temu or AliExpress. More like bralettes, very comfy and I hand wash them so they don't fall apart .

You’ve never been to Rigby & Pellar.

You need to get the flexifit wireless bras and not the bralette.

I have both and the bralette annoys me for the same reasons however, the wireless flexifit bras are already stitched in. Also more comfortable and supportive than the bralette. Hth.

I can't stand wearing bras, doesn't matter if fitted or not. I haven't worn a bra in years, a small b cup. Never had an issue with nipples showing.

YANBU, they're horrible things, the 21st-century equivalent of the corset and the garter strap. I look forward to the Star Trek future where they'll be obsolete and scorned by women and men alike. (and yes, I am wearing the right size, and yes, I have been measured professionally, it didn't help)

That's good.

I made a similar post recently op.

Someone on here recommended the m&s flexifit (wireless)

At first I was hesitant to try it as I have a 36G chest and always find wireless bras don't offer enough support.

OMG no word of a lie, the first day I wore it I would randomly panic thinking that I had forgotten to put a bra on!!! It was so comfortable that I would forget I was wearing one.

The very next day I binned all my other bras, went to m&s and bought multiple in every colour, and I've never looked back.

It's so supportive and I genuinely forget I'm wearing one.

I promise you will not regret trying this. No word of a lie, it's literally changed my life as I've always HATED wearing a bra and used to find them so uncomfortable.

Good luck.

I dont bother wearing a bra. If i really have to ill wear a crop top type bra.

I can't stand them, whether it's cos of skin sensitivity or a sensory issue I am not 100% sure, but hate the bloody things! Bralettes and soft crop tops all the way.

Have heard the 'if it fits properly, it will be comfy' so many times and I am yet to be convinced!

Etsy is your friend for wires I think. Or Porcelynne. Have a look at some blogs to get an idea of what fitting issues you might have. I think Orange Lingerie is very good.

Dont, for a minute, think you’ll be able to source everything in the uk 🙄