Bra shoulder straps too short

[snbab]

Hi, I have been purchasing different Bras online. Starter ones, padded ones for CDs,  even ones with bigger cup sizes, and run into a common problem.
With properly fitting band. Placing just below the bottom of the breats, I extend the should straps fully.
It seems a proper fit at first, however with any movement, like walking, the bra starts riding higher, with the band just below or actually touchingor pressing on my nipples.

What can I do about this? This is really annoying,  not being able to go out wearing one under my clothes or even to sleep..

[Northern Star Girl]

Hi, I have been purchasing different Bras online. Starter ones, padded ones for CDs,  even ones with bigger cup sizes, and run into a common problem.
With properly fitting band. Placing just below the bottom of the breats, I extend the should straps fully.
It seems a proper fit at first, however with any movement, like walking, the bra starts riding higher, with the band just below or actually touchingor pressing on my nipples.

What can I do about this? This is really annoying,  not being able to go out wearing one under my clothes or even to sleep..

@snbab
Bras riding up are a problem even for cis-women, nothing new here. 
Bras riding up usually means the the bra is a little too tight.....
It sounds to me that your bra band size is a notch too small...  for the same fit in the cup you can go up a band size and  down a cup size.   

For Example:
Go from a 36C up to a 38B  .....  the cup size will be about the same but the band will be a little bigger along with the straps being a little longer....

This might be the solution for you.
Wishing you well.... I hope this works for you.
Danielle

[Rayna]

I don't know if you are wearing forms. If you are, they may be too light and so it rides up. It needs some weight for proper fit.

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[JudiBlueEyes]

I don't know if you can sew, but you can lengthen the straps.  You can buy elastic banding for bras at any good fabric shop.  It's not hard to do.

[TonyaW]

I have this same problem. I'm tall and when I find one with a band/cup size that works (large band, small boobs), I max out the shoulder straps and they're still to small.  I've seen band extenders but not shoulder strap extenders or longer straps for sale.  I'd settle for those but they would only work with a bra that have fully detachable straps.

I've had an idea of a fully component part bra.  You would buy cups, bands and shoulder straps separately.   They can all hook together  with the existing technology used in a convertible bra.  It would work best I think with front closures.

If anyone wants to steal my idea and bring it to market, all I ask in return is a lifetime supply.


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[snbab]

@snbab
Bras riding up are a problem even for cis-women, nothing new here. 
Bras riding up usually means the the bra is a little too tight.....
It sounds to me that your bra band size is a notch too small...  for the same fit in the cup you can go up a band size and  down a cup size.   

For Example:
Go from a 36C up to a 38B  .....  the cup size will be about the same but the band will be a little bigger along with the straps being a little longer....

This might be the solution for you.
Wishing you well.... I hope this works for you.
Danielle

Thank you,
I have a 36 band/chest below breast measurement. Across my breast is 37.5.
As I understand that is a 36AA. I have tried to find inexpensive bras that size, still looking. Next I have tried 38A, yet still shoulder straps too short.
I have tried "sissy" types. Large was too tight, tried Xlrg, felt really comfortable yet strap still to short. Tried 2X, was loose, and just didn't feel right, shoulder straps were almost right size.

Looks like I should try the adding to strap as suggested by JudiBlueEyes

Have a wonderful day.

[snbab]

I don't know if you are wearing forms. If you are, they may be too light and so it rides up. It needs some weight for proper fit.

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That is good infomation.
I am not using forms or anything else. Just my natural self changing with supplements, creams, and pumping/suction.
I have tried breast forms, I did not feel comfortable wearing it.

Have a great day.

[snbab]

I don't know if you can sew, but you can lengthen the straps.  You can buy elastic banding for bras at any good fabric shop.  It's not hard to do.

Hi,
Thanks, this looks like the best solution, as bigger band sizes tend to feel too loose.
Will have to see what I can find online. There may even be small hand held sewing machines. Something for me to pursue.

Have great day.

[snbab]

I have this same problem. I'm tall and when I find one with a band/cup size that works (large band, small boobs), I max out the shoulder straps and they're still to small.  I've seen band extenders but not shoulder strap extenders or longer straps for sale.  I'd settle for those but they would only work with a bra that have fully detachable straps.

I've had an idea of a fully component part bra.  You would buy cups, bands and shoulder straps separately.   They can all hook together  with the existing technology used in a convertible bra.  It would work best I think with front closures.

If anyone wants to steal my idea and bring it to market, all I ask in return is a lifetime supply.


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You have great idea. Especially with the shapes/size and how wide or narrow the breasts/nipples are as positioned on the  chest.

My breasts/nipples are wide, closer to the side of the chest.about a 1.5 to 2 inch gape in the center where there is no noticeable breast tissue. Hopefully this will decrease over time as my breasts grow/increase in size.

Have a wonderful day.

[TonyaW]

I've had an idea of a fully component part bra.  You would buy cups, bands and shoulder straps separately.   They can all hook together  with the existing technology used in a convertible bra.  It would work best I think with front closures.

If anyone wants to steal my idea and bring it to market, all I ask in return is a lifetime supply.


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Saw this on Facebook.  Comes really close to my idea. The sizing is confusing to me and the straps only come one size. They are adjustable so might be long enough.

Thebralab.com

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[JudiBlueEyes]

Hi,
Thanks, this looks like the best solution, as bigger band sizes tend to feel too loose.
Will have to see what I can find online. There may even be small hand held sewing machines. Something for me to pursue.

Have great day.

I go to Joann Fabrics for supplies.  Yes you can get a small machine.  I think I actually saw a couple at Walmart for short money.

[TonyaW]

This being in the crossdresser section, this part may not apply.

Aside from the shoulder straps, cup size is also a problem for me.  Even though I can find a 44A bra, the cups on those are usually huge compared to what I have.  The cups on a 36B are closer to what I need.  Trying that with band extenders screws up the spacing and still leaves the shoulder straps  too short.

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[mm]

yes, TonyaW, using extenders to go from a 36 to a 44 would throw the shoulder straps completely out of place.  Don't have a good answer for you, you need a smaller chest size or bigger boobs or both.

[snbab]

This being in the crossdresser section, this part may not apply.

Aside from the shoulder straps, cup size is also a problem for me.  Even though I can find a 44A bra, the cups on those are usually huge compared to what I have.  The cups on a 36B are closer to what I need.  Trying that with band extenders screws up the spacing and still leaves the shoulder straps  too short.

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I tried a teen starter, cups felt good, except too narrow. I added a extender, felt comfortable band wise, yet shoulder straps were still a problem.
Maybe I will find a good band/cup compo, and then just replace the shoulder straps.

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[snbab]

Saw this on Facebook.  Comes really close to my idea. The sizing is confusing to me and the straps only come one size. They are adjustable so might be long enough.

Thebralab.com

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Thank you, I will check out that site.

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[snbab]

Hi, Tonya

While I think self-assembly might just perhaps prove more difficult than it sounds, Wacoal's Dublevé line actually does work a bit like what you suggest. The difference is that the items items in their are assembled individually at the factory after all pertinent client measurements are taken at a fitting. This allows for over three thousand size and shape variations within a cup size range of AAA to I, and a band size range of 62 to 102 cm (in increments of one cm).

I'm not sure which countries you can find this service in, but if you do happen to see one of their fitting salons where you live it just maybe might be worth it to ask.

This would be nice.

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[snbab]

This being in the crossdresser section, this part may not apply.

I wasn't  sure if this should have been in this section, or the mtf transistion section.

I am quite happy and surprised with the amount of responses and suggestions.

Than you all.

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[Maid Marion]

https://www.thelittlebracompany.com/collections/bras
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- 28, 30, 32, 34 C

[snbab]

The Little Bra Company[emoji2400] understands that finding attractive intimate apparel is especially difficult for small figured women. We have a variety of petite bras that cater to those looking for a smaller cup or smaller band size. The Little Bra Comp

Hi and thank you for sharing this company.

I had already visited thier web site. Unfortunately I am in need of a 36AA or 38AA, as I have just started to show.

I have grown 1/2 inch since starting my supplements, cream, and suction cups 2 months ago.

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[Maid Marion]

http://blog.lulalu.com/2013/10/08/small-bust-big-band-how-to-pick-a-bra-right-for-your-proportions/