I’ve heard from several adult women of average height and build that size AA bras are too tight across the front. The underwires are too narrow and close-set to fit an average figure properly.
This problem usually isn’t solved by going up a size in the band or cup, although it’s always worth a try if you’re in love with a particular style.
If you’re over 18 with an average figure, the reason you may have trouble finding a comfortable and proper fit in size AA is because these bras are usually designed to fit either petite women or teen girls.
Either way, the proportions are wrong for most women of average size and shape. It has to do with the shape, length and positioning of the wires.
On sale at ideeli right now: Lucky Brand bras, panties, camisoles, lingerie and loungewear in playful, pretty colors and prints.
I’ve always liked Lucky jeans for their laid-back, straightforward styles and a fit that actually accommodates real women’s curves (like many of us, I’ve got a bit more going on in the back than up top).
I have not tried their bras or panties, but the camis fit true to size. Since these are lightweight bralettes, I’m guessing they will fit petite A-B cups…. not sure about size AA.
Anyone who buys one of the bras, please report back to let us know how it fits? Thanks! I’m going for a pair of $7 panties, myself.
If you aren’t a member of ideeli, you can join from the link in this post.
Tomima Edmark is the bra fitting consultant for HerRoom. I got curious after seeing her sizing tips on the Timpa Duet bra, and found my way over to her blog.
This savvy lingerie expert has some strong opinions and isn’t afraid to share them. I don’t always agree with her, but she’s a great source of information on intimates: trends, sexy designer lingerie brands, sizing, styles… if it exists, Tomima probably knows about it.
The best thing: she’s got a sense of humor. Her latest post about men’s underwear had me in stitches.
I’ve been doing my best to represent the petite size AA perspective in my comments on her blog, as the itty bitty committee is not going to get much attention from prominent people in the lingerie market unless we make some noise!
For all my frustration with the lingerie market and its failure to make a decent variety of bras in my size, I suppose I should concede one thing: it’s even worse for all the lovely little AAA-cup women and girls out there.
Fortunately, Lula Lu has made big progress in designing tiny bras. Their latest work of genius: Desiree, a stunning fuschia mesh demi embellished with an intricate black lace overlay. This style is available in both AA and AAA cups (band sizes 32, 34, 36… no 38 yet).
Update, Sunday 7/10: First three readers to email me at info@32aabra.com will get a second bra free with their LBC order!
Triple yay. Seriously, these are just beautiful… allow me to present this weekend’s luxurious and extra-classy small bra savings feature: the Little Bra Company’s lovely signature Lucia. My price per item is $30, with free shipping. Buying instructions are after the jump.
Sizes 32A (also fits 32AA) and 34A (fits 34AA) are each available in a choice of two mouthwatering color combinations: Peony/Tangerine (at left) and the ethereal Oyster/Aqua (right). Total stock: 4 brand new bras.
Little Bra Company Sizing
There has been some concern among loyal 32aabra.com readers that LBC bras may run too tight in the band, and also that the cups may be set too close together for some of you small-busted beauties with average bone structure (i.e., not petite).
Scrawny and shoulder-less as I am, it’s a bit hard for me to say for sure how these bras will fit women of average height and build. What I can say is this: the band on the Lucia does not seem to run especially small by petite standards. The cups, however, fit quite small and I think they may actually be best for size AA breasts. I happen to love the fit of Lucia in size 32A, so if you’re built like me, definitely go for it.
Advantages of Braza Contour Petals Adhesive Nipple Covers:
Not too thick — perfect if you’re looking for just a little help filling out your bikini top, and they do cover the nips as well.
You can position these in different ways depending on the look you want.For more cleavage, position them farther apart; for a push-up effect, create a shelf by sticking the bottom edges slightly below your bust and then lift yourself up into the top halves (like a demi bra).
I don’t know how the weather is over by you, but here in Boston we are well aware that summer has arrived… and it’s getting out of hand. It’s not the heat I mind so much as the humidity — the sweaty/sticky factor that makes you want to rip all of your clothes off, all the time.
So I’m kind of on a mission to see how little I can get away with wearing out in public. I’m doing the bra-as-crop-top thing on a regular basis, as well as the girl-boxers-as-real-shorts thing. This is a nice advantage of being small-busted: it’s pretty hard for a body like mine to shock anyone, no matter how inappropriate or skimpy my attire.
Anyway. So here’s what I look for in summer bras: breathable fabrics (cotton, mesh nylon, silk); a range of blissful summery colors, from basic solids to playful prints; and simple, lightweight styles with minimal padding and other such nonsense.
That’s why I’m all about these two Aerie bras, soon to be added in the store:
Aerie Katie polka dot bra in aqua/orange
Aerie Hannah Cotton Bra
Both are sold out in size AA on the AE website. The Katie bra is simply delicious in aqua and white, with just a bit of orange lace trim and a delicate, sheer center bow. Hannah in basic navy cotton is a nice alternative to black microfiber for hot weather — it’s a bit softer, more breathable, and less formal.
The best way to find your best-fitting bra is simply to try on ten or twenty different bras in a wide range of brands, styles and sizes, until you find one that feels good and flatters your shape.
But in a department store, petite size AA/A women are usually out of luck. It’s hard enough for the woman with an “average figure” (34 B/C) to snag her perfect fit … even with all those endless drawers, displays and racks of bras available in her size!
In case you end up needing an alternative size in this or that brand (it happens to all of us at some point), make sure you know that the retailer accepts returns and/or exchanges…. like I do!
Check out my Itty Bitty Bra Guide for more information on finding the right fit.
I need to see if this number is working properly, so I’m giving away a free bra to the first 32aabra.com reader who calls it. I’ve got sizes 32AA, 32A, 34AA and 34A… so most of you should be able to score something that fits properly.
Click the Call Me button below, or dial 831-BRA-BLOG on your mobile phone.
Ready set go!
Update: the first caller was Colette, who will receive a totally free Zee Bra by Lynn Saussy (this is the 32AA/A that was too loose in the band for me. Turns out the 30A fits perfect… more on this later).
Back from vacation and ready to unveil some sweet deals on brand new bras in sizes 32AA and 34AA. I’ve put up a store page where you can purchase the products directly through PayPal; click on the Shop link in the top navigation menu on any page to check it out.
Brands listed so far: American Eagle Aerie, Victoria’s Secret Pink. Coming soon: The Little Bra Company, Panache Atlantis, Wacoal Petites, Honeydew, and more.
All products on sale in the store ship for free within the United States. Most are brand new with tags unless otherwise indicated (I do have a few items in like-new condition without tags; these are mainly discontinued bras that are no longer available to buy new).
Hello, lovelies! Just wanted to let you all know that I will be out of state (visiting boyfriend’s friends and family) from now until June 21st. I’m not taking any inventory with me, other than a couple of items currently listed on eBay. You are still welcome to contact me via email, of course — but keep in mind that I won’t be able to ship any new orders until after I get back.
After the 21st, keep an eye out here and on eBay for lots of new and excellent small bra savings deals.
Here it is, finally: my review of the Zee Bra, Lynn Saussy’s new product for small-busted women. Apologies to Lynn for the delay.
Review summary: highly recommended wire-free bra, especially for band sizes 34 and larger. If you are a petite AA, order one band size smaller than your usual.
I’ve rated the Zee Bra on a five-star scale in three key criteria: fit, comfort, and style. Read my full written review after the jump.
Fit:
Comfort:
Style:
I received this exciting new small-cup bra in a 32AA/A (all Zee Bras are designed to fit size AA through A cups). It pulls on over the head like a bralette… but that’s pretty much where the similarities end.
Unlike most bralettes, this product has removable pads, adjustable straps and a wide band (it comes down about an inch below the sternum on me). Above the band and just below the bustline, there is a seam that adds a bit of structure and helps keep the pads in place inside the bra cups.
T-Box is a line of simple, summery beach wear in bright colors and happy prints. I get all bouncy just looking at their pretty little bikinis, cover-ups and skinny-strap bralettes. All of these are very reasonably priced already, and right now they are on sale for 50% off at ideeli. The bras are just $7 each! It’s only on for one more day, but there’s still plenty left as I’m writing this.
I’ve got more bras and bikini tops than I know what to do with already, so I decided to go for the strapless swim cover-up in white (pictured at left) with butterflies and berries on it. Delicious.
T-Box sizing is quite small, and their triangle bikini tops will fit just about anyone (among the itty bitty titty committee, anyway — I wouldn’t recommend these for curvy girls). Same deal with the bra tops. Haven’t tried their undies so I don’t know how those fit, but they come in 3-packs with several different styles included… so keep whatever fits and give the rest to your sister.
The title of this post was my first thought when I came across Zee Bra, a new product made for small-busted women.
Yes: women. Turns out it’s not for zebras, nor is it available in the almost-too-trendy zebra print design that I’m actually getting tired of anyway. I mean, did you see that giraffe bra in the Cosabella sale at Rue La La? Kinda bizarre. This animal print lingerie thing is maybe getting a little out of hand.
But I digress. Zee Bra appears to be a very new product; the website describes it as a bra for AA and A cups, but there is no size AA in the “Buy Now” menu. So I wrote to the designer, Lynn Saussy, to see what the deal is with sizing.
I kind of hate Twitter, but I do have a personal account… you can follow that to see some of my petite lingerie news and updates, and/or check out the new Twitter address just for this blog: 32aabra.
I’ll try to remember to tweet about small bra savings, special size AA styles and so forth. But the best way to get in touch with me is still by email, at info@32aabra.com.
In other news, I have tons of readers named Nicole. Why is this? Hello, Nicoles! And everyone else. <3 Amanda
32aaBra.com is a petite lingerie blog about small bras (AA – B cups). I wear a size 32AA, and when I published my Itty Bitty Bra Guide I started to hear from other small-busted women and teens about how hard it is to find sexy intimates that fit.
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I’ve heard from several adult women of average height and build that size AA bras are too tight across the front. The underwires are too narrow and close-set to fit an average figure properly.
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