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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.
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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 :(
I'm trying to decide whether to keep this bra or not - I bought the same bra in Parma Violet/Concrete colourway literally a couple of weeks ago, and it fits wonderfully. When I saw my size pop up on Asos in this Peacock/Concrete colourway I madly bought it before it could sell out again. I didn't even consider that ... it may fit differently as I was under the impression that both bras are from the same season. I'm still pretty sure they are - but the fit differences, whilst subtle, have quite a big impact (for me at least).
Differences: the lovely thick straps on the Parma Violet have gone - the Peacock has straps that measure just 2/3 of the width of the PV ones - a shame as I love thick straps but probably good for people who prefer a slimmer one.
Band length - Peacock measures just under an inch shorter unstretched than PV- I'd say Peacock is true to size and PV a tad looser.
Wire shape - although the measurements don't show a lot of difference, the Peacock has wires that are undoubtedly narrower/more of a pronounced U shape - PV's wires are far wider and that's one of the things I loved about it initially.
I have two more Dessous on order from BrandAlley (Navy/Limeade and Seafoam/Khaki from previous seasons) so am curious (read: somewhat scared!) as to how differently these ones may fit...hmm. I'm in two minds of whether to keep this one - I love the look but it doesn't fit me as perfectly as PV. If I didn't have two more on the way I'd prob keep this one...but we'll see.
Also: my disbelief regarding the sizing of the Claudette bottoms has turned to utter indignance: I ordered a large and XL thong (no briefs available in this colour unfort) and both are TINY!!!! I didn't even take the large out of its plactic-y confines as I could see it was minuscule - I tried the XL and knew it would still be muffin-top inducing. This is ridiculous! I'm a very normal sized UK12!
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I have a L thong, and it is crazy small. I am hoping the XL panty will be a better fit.
The sizing from year to year is definitely different.
Some seem to fit a bit deeper in the cup, and stretchier in the band.
While I have no comment on knickers since I am way too chubs for the known small sizing on the Claudette choices, I think the straps do vary on the Claudette Dessous. If you take a look at my 36E - Claudette » Dessous Mesh Underwire Bra (CD2000) , I posted a pic of me wearing the seafoam colorway. It wasn't my favorite so I returned it - otherwise I would measure it for you! I have the Peacock, Chinchilla, Neon Pink, and True Blue if you would like me to check one of those for you!
My best fitting be is still the first one I tried in my correct size, a Cleo Lucy in 32f. I have the same problem in everything I have tried. The straps dig into my armpits. I also keep getting upside down 7 shape. The Deco and parfait Charlotte seem to have cups that are too tall and go way too fAr up. I feel like I'm blowing money on all these bras that kinda fit
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Are you getting that shape in the Cleo Lucy?
Straps that are too wide-set, and droopiness in cups suggests you are in cups that are either too big or too wide for you. In your size range you can shop some of the US or French brands like Wacoal or Chantelle--they offer models with more centered straps, so you can also try some of those to see if it is purely a strap placement thing.
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Hey all.
I want to try Curvy Kate bras. I have no idea where to start though.
2/3 - 3/5, FOT/Even
Wide roots and narrow shoulders
I *think* I have tall roots and shallow breasts.
I fall out of the middle of plunge bras.
30G in Freya half cups/Cleo Juna are my only well fitting bras.
I was thinking about the Portia, Gia, Dreamcatcher kind of styles from Curvy Kate. I do not like the Tease Me or Thrill Me styles.
I do have my eyes open for those Carmen and Ritz bras, meow.
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I've tried the Portia and the Starlet from CK but I have the opposite body type as you, it seems! I'm quite projected, and the Portia worked for me, but the Starlet was a little too shallow. I'm very narrow and both were wider than I needed, but I can't comment on whether they'd be good for a wide root. I also fall out of the middle of plunge bras, but neither bra really created that problem for me; the Portia was especially good, as a balcony style.
CK bras are often on Amazon with free returns, so I'd try that route before I went with zulily or something, so you can return them.
Hope that helps!
Thanks! Amazon doesn't usually ship to Canada :)
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If you are so inclined to share.. where do you shop online for bras?
Being in Canada, I love Breakoutbras.com and their everyday no minimum free shipping.
I would like to check out some more... just so many to choose from!
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Now that I have really nailed down my shape I can safely get away with ebay. At the moment I'm still in size denial so I have been afraid of buying online. That said I'm still a huge fan of amazon, asos, etc. I would say I use asos a lot more than everywhere else.
I just ordered from Asos! Free shipping will always get me.
Some of the bras seem way overpriced, and others spot on.
I have returned 90% of the bras I have bought from stores online.
I wish I was able to try on some bras before I buy them. There is just NO WHERE within 5 hours that has those kind of sizes.
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Quick question - if we have altered a bra (bending wires,etc) to fit better, should we adjust our fit page?
I have bent the heck out of my latest, and solved some of the problems. But if I hadn't bent it, the measurements wouldn't have changed...and since the measurements changed, it's not really the same bra.
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Add it as a new bra, measure it and mark it as altered? :)
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 :)