Bra blogger page?
Is there' a glitch on the page? It's not updating for me. I love the bra bloggers! The last one I can see is fr hourglassy about the sister swap on august 8th.
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Is there' a glitch on the page? It's not updating for me. I love the bra bloggers! The last one I can see is fr hourglassy about the sister swap on august 8th.
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got my eshakti order today and was very dissapointed, not in the actual quality, but my choice of sleeves. for some reason i thought i could pull off capped puffy short sleeves with my broad shoulders.
boy was i wrong.
had to return.
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Ah, sorry to hear this. :( I think I look weird with puffy sleeves too, but I have fairly narrow shoulders. I kept the one I got like that, but it's probably my least-worn eShakti item.
I was excited- my red eshakti dress came out fun. The only thing is that with cotton, I foresee ironing. I hate ironing. But worth it for retro cuteness :)
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I just bought two gorgeous Avocado bras from WindieG (Undiegamer) on BraSwap, the Caprice and the Jewel, but I just don' think they fit (of the two the Jewel might be workable)! I really want to keep them but I just don't think I can, if anyone would care to put in their two cents I would appreciate it! They are listed under my bras, along with the photographic evidence of their fit.
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They both look too small, too tight, and too narrow on you.
Yeah, sorry... I think you will regret it if you keep them. I don't know if they feel comfortable or not, but they're too small. You know if you so much as walk a block your boobs will be making a bid for freedom.
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Ugh..... Just when I think I have my bras figured out something changes.... Just bought a 30DD (which I have 2 others in the same model) this one brand new worn twice needs the tightest hook and I'm majorly overflowing out the cups.....
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I am tempted to keep a new bra that I have to start off wearing on the tightest hook...this has me wondering: what would you say the longevity of a bra that you start off on the loosest hook is compared to a bra started on the middle or tightest hook? I know there are many factors to a bra's ... lifetime but assuming all things are equal. I have never had a bra not worn on the tightest hook before now and didn't replace them when I should've so I have no comparison.
Edited to add: For those who like me having breasts on the smaller side with a small band size (I am about a 28d/30c) how do you tend to size in wireless bras and bralettes that tend to go xs-l? I am quite ill and pretty much in bed all day every day and these are a necessity for me. I am buying good soft cup bras too but I can't afford a lot because I am not well enough to work, plus I need bras without closures for when I am in the hospital etc. And they are so pretty!
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Starting on the loosest hook extends the life of the bra for several months, at least. I would say for the bulk of the life of a bra, it could be expected to be on the middle hooks. The loosest hooks for a few weeks during break in, the tightest only around the time your bra is getting very stretched out and dying. I always sort of think of the tightest hooks as the sign that 'okay, I'm on the tightest hooks, which means I had better order a replacement for this bra soon.'
That said, you can always alter the band to be a little smaller if the bra fits very well otherwise, either now, or as it starts to stretch out.
There is also a big difference between a bra you CAN start on the tightest hooks and one you NEED TO start on the tightest hooks which is worth bearing in mind. The bra needs to be firm enough to support you and not move around, but it doesn't necessarily need to be as tight as you can go and still breathe properly. (everyone has varying levels of comfort, so there's a degree to which personal preference plays a part) I generally like a firm band, but I've been wearing them a bit looser lately because certain fabrics seem to be less itchy that way, and I don't seem to have sacrificed any support by doing so.
I can't offer any insight on your second question, as I'm not in a size range where they're remotely feasible, but I'm sure someone else will have insight there.
Well, it's hard for me to compare, because I had a "tightest or middle hook" phase in my life (when I was a young woman in France and a bit slimmer--plus, frankly, they didn't have any bands smaller than the 32s I was wearing so I didn't have lots of other options!) and since gaining some weight post-kids I am usually very comfortable starting out on the loosest hook the way you're supposed to, so that's what I always do.
BUT with that caveat that I was at two different sizes (32E versus 32G) to be perfectly honest, I did not find that my bras wore out much faster when I started them on the middle or tightest hooks. I had a large-ish rotation (6-10 bras) and hand washed and line dried my bras, and they were what most people here would consider expensive (Chantelle or other equivalent French brands), so that could have worked in favor of longevity... nicer materials and whatnot. However, I also subjected them to a fair bit of abuse as there was no such thing as a sports bra in my size back then, and I was a relatively active young woman. I didn't run, but I walked 2-3 hours a day (not strolling at the mall walking but walking for fitness) and went dancing at least a couple times a week. So those bras saw a good bit more movement and sweat than the ones I wear nowadays!
Just listed a NWT Kris Line . Check it out!
http://bra.pe/Unq/listings/
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Don't forget to mention it is ORANGE! I've seen a few adventures with people mentioning their love for this color. (Including me but I'm being firm with myself on the bra buying these days.)
Thanks wendybien! That was what drew me to it in the first place :)
If a bra fits well but there's slight gaping where the cup attaches to the strap, what could be the cause of that? I'm sure there could be multiple reasons but not sure what they are so any idea would be great so I can start trying to pinpoint the issue. Also, do you consider a bra that fits, perhaps even gives slight quadboob but gaps when you are lying down - do you consider that normal or a bad fit? Thanks
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I have this with every bra I've ever worn because of short roots. I'm basically pretty flat at the top of my chest, and my breast tissue starts several inches down under my collarbone. So basically the straps gape across the flat part up over my shoulders. I think this is part of the reason I find bra straps so painful -- I've wondered if it puts extra pressure on my shoulders. I don't know if there's a way to fix this, but I'd love to hear about it if anyone has ever had success with that.
I get this with a lot of bras, too, when the cups are too tall. I don't usually consider it a fitting issue unless the cups are really, really tall on me.
I think it's perfectly normal to have a bra fit differently when lying down. Gravity can change things when you're at a different angle!
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Have many of you tried Kinga? It's another Polish company, on zulily tomorrow. I don't see much information about them here.
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I've never heard of them, but just looked them up. Looks like they only go up to an EU H cup, which is, I believe, a UK FF, so I doubt you'll find too much info due to the limited size range.
Looking at their stock, I felt like I was looking at a victoria secret catalog. lol. Seems to have a similar aesthetic.
Yes, agreeing with what sayitifyoumeanit says, checking their size range http://www.bratabase.com/browse/kinga/size-range/ will show that they don't cater cups on the larger end of the spectrum.
Also, you can read the reviews by brand in general:
http://www.bratabase.com/browse/kinga/reviews/
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Dropped the prices on all of my bras. Also listed a bustier. Would like to sell to buy more, of course! Can definitely combine shipping if you'd like more than one.
http://bra.pe/Unq/listings/
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I really need help pinning down what is going to work for me. I want to try a deeper cup to see if that is actually what I need. I think a bra is too big, but it is actually too small. I thought I was FOB, but I am FOT. So frustrating, and I am to blame. I am ... tired of trying so many bras, wasting money and NOTHING fits.
I will pay for shipping to Canada if someone has an old bra they want to send my way.
I am thinking a 30G (UK) (possibly a 30FF) in the Freya balcony plunges (Pollyanna, Lacey, Arabella, Ada might actually work for me. And if not, I will post it up for giveway.
Throwing this request out into the Bratabase universe.
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It's possible the FOB/FOT confusion is due to your having balanced top/bottom fullness. If you are FOT, chances are Freya's plunges will not work since most of them are pretty closed on top. The best one I've found so far is Ooh La La in blush (apparently the black version is a werid fit). I'd love to send you a bra but I'm about to move house and have them all stored away for the next two weeks :(
yes there was a glitch, thanks for letting me know.