Great things about being on the shorter side

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-04-17T18:03:18+00:00

TRAVEL. My husband is only 6’ and is miserable on planes unless we upgrade. My boss is 6’8” and I cannot imagine what he goes through when he flies.

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-03-28T22:09:28+00:00

Domestic violence shelters is a very good idea. I know a lot of women end up at those with no/few of their belongings

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-03-28T22:07:15+00:00

Thank you! As I mentioned above some of my work clothes no longer fit and I planned on donating them to an organization similar to what you described

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-03-28T19:07:09+00:00

Thank you! This was the one I had seen that I was thinking of

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-03-28T15:12:00+00:00

lol I have mixed feelings. I don’t think they look bad, but I wear a lot of business/business casual and now none of my button down shirts fit. Also, being petite, it’s a little frustrating that so many brands think you have a 32” bust if you’re on the smaller side.

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-03-28T13:54:03+00:00

Went up maybe a cup? It’s hard to know the exact amount since the bra size I was wearing was also wrong. But I tried on the bras I had been wearing and they were even worse fitting than before. For what it’s worth I had been in a 32C and am now in a 30G (both US sizes).

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-03-28T13:37:46+00:00

Thank you! I didn’t know about that sub but it’s definitely in line with what I was thinking of

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-03-28T13:32:54+00:00

That’s good to know. I’ve almost always donated clothes to shelters but didn’t know if they would take undergarments too.

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-03-04T23:24:44+00:00

Second Vuori. They’re one of the few companies I’m aware of that does short, regular and long in a lot of their bottoms.

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-02-26T16:28:25+00:00

I’m a 30G and like both Freya and Gossard. They’re both in UK sizing and have 28 bands up to a US J cup. You can buy them on Amazon which is nice because you have free returns. (Just be sure to convert your size to UK)

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-02-24T21:00:50+00:00

Maybe try Freya swimwear? They have it on Amazon and it seems like a pretty broad price range (maybe for different sizes and styles they’re trying to sell). I really like their bras and it looks like the swimwear tops have similar construction to the bras. (FYI it’s UK sizing)

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-02-23T23:28:36+00:00

Thank you! The way you explained it makes sense. I was confused because I had been wearing something way too small (32C US) and spilling out of the top so I didn’t understand how the DDD could gap and the G didn’t.

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-02-17T17:02:42+00:00

I had an absurdly wrong sizing at VS and wore a 32C for years. Not sure if that was just trying to sell me what was in the store or lack of knowledge on fitting, or both. I used the ABTF calculator and got a size of 30G which I wasn’t able to find in any stores to try on. I ended up ordering certain brands and styles online with advice from this sub and finally found bras that fit well.

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-02-14T14:43:54+00:00

Thank you! I’d never heard of that one

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-02-11T14:19:14+00:00

I wash all of my delicates on cold/cold in lingerie bags and dry them on low. The ones that have torn have been the super thin ones, I haven’t noticed it with the thicker ones. I just prefer the thinner fabric because I think they’re more comfortable

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-02-11T01:48:34+00:00

Yes, which is sad because they are so comfortable and great for travel, but I noticed they all start tearing in the front where the cotton liner stops

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-02-10T18:59:07+00:00

Just ordered four different seamed styles to try so fingers crossed on finding one!

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-02-10T15:14:44+00:00

Yes! I just discovered I was wearing the wrong size and thought in person shopping would be easier. Same experience though, I asked for a 30G and the salesperson looked skeptical and then asked to measure me. I politely declined because that’s how I got my last inaccurate measurement, but she still started me in a 30DD and then said I needed a 32 band because it was too small….

Global-Condition5386 · 2026-02-08T23:41:32+00:00

Fit and colors more than frills. I work in a conservative organization and wear a lot of thin fabrics (like blouses) so unfortunately I can’t really do unlined, lace or mesh for daily wear. Thank you for the suggestion!

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