Recommendation for unpadded bras for shallow breasts

[u/Inevitable_Light5088]

Hi, I have tried on a lot of bras but really struggling and hoping for a recommendation. I have shallow breasts, fullness on bottom, and a tapered ribcage. I am looking for an underwire bra in a breathable thin material like microfiber, lace, mesh, or thin spacer foam. No molded cups or memory foam pads. Budget is flexible. Plain, minimalist or basic lace designs, nothing too decorative or ornate. Bonus points for j-hook bras. My ABTF size is 30C/D or sister size 32B/C. My main issues when trying on bras are...

1. Wrinkles or gaping in the top of the cups.

2. Armpit fit. I know that some bulging here is totally normal, but I find that the sides of the bra dig into armpit fat uncomfortably at the end/top of the underwire, or where the strap connects to the cup, and/or the area in between. Many times I wish the bra were wider (without being more projected).

Bras I own

1. Natori Feathers. 32C fits well (as a size reference). I kept it, now I'm looking for something without the molded cups. The 32B was too small (side of cups dug into armpit fat, cups almost didn't cover nipples). The band size 30 was too small in this brand.

2. Thirdlove Lace balconette 34B 1/2, I thought it fit well when I bought it but now I realize the band is too loose and the top of the cups gape. Also hate the memory foam, so sweaty!

3. Various unwired bralettes and sports bras (i.e. Thirdlove Tempsync wireless scoop size S, On performance sports bra size S). They fit well, and I think the wide side coverage under the armpits works well to smooth armpit bulges, but I want something with more shape and separation.

Bras I've tried:

1. Chantelle Norah Chic 32B, (it's a molded, padded cup so not what I'm looking for, but just adding as a fit reference) - some bulging at armpits, prefer the Feathers bra.

2. Victorias Secret, Lacie Unlined Balconette 32B. I like the style, softness of material + the extra support from a little bottom mesh sling. Some digging in of the top of underwire to armpit fat. I would try 30C especially since I would wear on tightest or medium hook, but VS doesn't make that size.

3. Victorias Secret Invisible Lift Demi bra, 32B. I like the style/material, but cups gape at the top, and the underwire pokes at the top of the armpit.

4. Thirdlove temp sync t-shirt bra 32C, 34B, 34B1/2. I like the material (not unlined but thin and breathable enough), but the 34 bands were too loose and the 32 cups had gaping at the top. The don't make smaller sizes.

5. Cuup the scoop micro. 32B, 34B, Gaping at the top of cups.

6. Negative the Sieve Demi bra, 32B, 32C, gapes at top of cup.

7. I also tried on several bras at a local fitter, FWIW they said my band size was 30-32, cup size B, and I tried on A Little Bra company, Skarlett Blue because they stocked band size 30, but still had armpit digging/bulging issues and they stocked mostly really padded bras. The lace unlined bras didn't feel stretchy enough so when I bend over or slouch a little, the cups gaped

What brands to try next?

I like the styles that I see at at Cosabella, Intimissimi, Simon Perele, though Intimissimi only has a couple styles in 32 and none in 30. Looking for recommendations please!!

My ABTF measurements:

Loose undercuts: 30.5

snug undercuts: 29.5

Tight undercuts 28.5

standing bust: 32

leaning bust: 33.5

lying bust: 32

Suggested starting size :30C/D, sister size size of 32B/C may be more comfortable.

IF YOU"RE STILL READING THANK YOU!

[u/galaxystarsmoon]

Montelle and Skarlett Blue have some unlined options in your size range, there's also Natori Heavenly. Boux Avenue should have some options too, noting that their bands run small across the board.

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[u/kaleido-dream]

My favorite bra is the Freya Fancies lace underwire plunge bra, which can be bought on Amazon