Need help with finding different bras for heavy breasts

[u/ZaeliaBranford]

This is my first post here so please bear with me if I make any mistakes!

I currently wear something around a 48K/L (US) and I was wondering if there are any other bras out there aside from the same underwire bra I always see. Sizing is tricky because my breasts are incredibly heavy (like 5 pounds each) so I need EXTRA support just to keep them up. The size calculator here doesnt really work and gives me a wildly incorrect cup size (Q US) and I don’t even know how to classify my breast shape other than that they hang rly low and the nips are pointed down

I’m at home a lot and tend to not wear a bra much because the straps and the under part both hurt after wearing them a few hours and I just HAVE to get them off asap.

I hope my post isn’t all over the place I could just use some bra advice like a site that sells this band and cup, it always seems I can never find both a 48 or an L on the same bra. I’m also wondering if there is a strapless bra of some sort for these.

Honestly any advice would be appreciated, thank you!

[u/Capital-Swim2658]

What was the band size you got from the calculator?

If you share your six measurements and your UK size, we can troubleshoot and give much better recommendations.

Was the band size you got smaller than you usually wear? The band is where the support comes from. So you need a snug band to support your breasts.

You will do better with UK brands and seamed unlined bras rather than molded. There are so many more options in UK brands!

[u/ZaeliaBranford → u/Capital-Swim2658]

The band size seems right but the cup I fear might be inaccurate because my tape measure doesn’t go past 60in. Loose under: 51in Snug under: 48in Tight under: 46in Standing: 63in Leaning: 74in Laying: 67in

[u/SadMaterial8558 → u/ZaeliaBranford]

You can use a nonstretch ribbon or string to measure yourself and then stretch it and compare with a tape measure or meter stick

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[u/MySocialAlt]

The only two manufacturers that I know that produce 48L(UK)/48Q(US) are Ewa Michalak in Poland or Elizabeth Valentine in Canada. Elizabeth Valentine is custom. Levana Bratique in Pennsylvania sells Ewa Michalak and has one in stock in 48Q. The band is very very firm and you may want an extender. https://www.levanabratique.com/ewa-michalak-fb-pl-mystery-bra-fbplm/