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I've been a Thompson and Holly bra fan and took Jess's advice and tried the Carrie and Andie bras and I love them. I find that the Carrie gives a nice bit of compression and shaping and, like other reviewers, I haven't found the thin straps to dig in. I am a 36B and found that I could easily wear the M or L, but I went for a M for more compression. I found the first couple of wears to be tight, but still comfortable, and after a few more wears the bra is fitting like a glove.
So the Carrie Bra is my entire personality now. My measurements- chest is 40” and waist is 31-32”. My hard bra is a 34I. I am a Dani gal because I like the deepness of the cut. Well…the Carrie has my heart now! It has a deep cut also but by some miracle of design it delivers support and separation with a tiny strap format! The straps do not dig in. The bra looks and feels great. It provides moderate compression. The size large fit me well. I have worn it non stop and will get more. You do need to adjust the straps before you put it on but that’s no big deal.
I have tried almost all of the free label bras and this is my favourite for breastfeeding. It gives enough support and still allows easy access for baby. I bought a large and I’m around a 34 JJ. The band has a bit of room, especially as my ribs return to their normal position, but it’s still a great fit!
This bra fits great, I also am loving just wearing it as a crop top. Supportive, not necessarily the strap-in feeling you might be looking for while doing high intensity workouts (especially if you have a larger chest like myself) but a good every-day.