Megan If your shield is not cupping you but instead pressing into you, then it is your moms fault. You may have more issues with ventilation down the road. You might need to bend your belt more???
The measuring was done very carefully. We repeated it several times, as advised in the instruction manual of My-Steel. I think, my belt fits very well. Unfortunately, it has to be tight to provide security.
It is very easy to get under the front shield, when the fit is too loose ...
It's not pressure, rather a quite soft but permanent push. I hope, I'll get used to it.