Because you seem to know what you're talking about on the bra front...
Does it mean anything size wise if the bra pinches/rubs just in front of the armpit - where the strap is sewn to the cup - or is that a bra style/construction issue?
I bought a Cleo by Panache 'Jude' in 34E and the rest of it fit great, just that area was pinchy/uncomfortable. Just wondering if there's any hope for that particular brand (because I'd rather not order all the bras & return 90% of them).
Your cup might be a but small. It could just be that brand, so if you really like it, try going down a band size and up a cup size. So a 32F.
the 34 is already pretty tight - and a 34 F was a bit big (gaping along the cup line). I may just be SOL on this brand.
Oh and FWIW I went to kohls to try on a variety of styles & brands, 34 DD in all because supposedly 34 E = 34DD... it doesn't LOL I was squished in most of them (slight > severe quadraboob)!
The picture in my post in that thread will illustrate how 34F/32E differ. The cup allows for more room for your breast tissue but the band is essentially the same because the cup compensates.