Can you well-informed individuals confirm something for me? The double letters in UK sizes are /not/ half sizes, are they? I've had fitters in both Linda's and Town Shop in new York bringing me the same cup sizes in Chantelle and say Cleo, and when I protested they said that US and UK sizing were the same. When I pressed the one at Linda's on it, she said that the double letters in UK brands were just half sizes. This is just wrong.... right?
7 comments
Since I got into bra fitting the amount of money I spend on clothes has doubled itself
But wearing well fitting bras & clothes that actually fit me has done so much for my self-confidence. I feel so much better about my body now
So what are your experiences with bust-friendly / curve-friendly clothing ?
Which brands have you tried? etc..
Please share your experiences...I'd love to hear them
192 comments
None. I try to make work whatever is in shops near me - even though te better my bras fit, the worse my clothes fit! I know it's supposed to be the other way arround but actually i have more projection now so everything gets baggy arround my waist :( i had a hard time making myself order something for big boobs because I usually don't like the design - it's mostly "too old" for me, boring, plain or I don't like the color. It is always something :/
So, I decided to go for a plain white biubiu button shirt. We'll see how that goes. I also ordered some stuff from modcloth I fell in love with even though it may fail me big time :/ i wish biu biu steals this design
http://www.modcloth.com/shop/search?x=4&y=8&keyword=Work+with+me
I got my first BiuBiu three days ago and I was shocked to see the difference. So I won't buy anything else than bust friendly in the future I think.
Also I realised my winter coats all are so small in the bust my body is dragged down.
When I wear something too tight it pushes the bra down to sit on my front rolls and even without a bra my body is trying to reach the biggest spot and all my body is then down.
Almost all my clothes are bought for a bad posture :(
This thread has 192 comments. Log in to read them
Received my very first EM order today; two 40J bras, and one 38JJ. I will definitely be posting reviews on the blog..
Til then, I've listed the Ewa Michalak PL Carmen that I bought in a 38JJ;
Fits like a 36K/KK I would say. I was able to clasp it when I added an extender, but the cups were too big.
NWT Ewa Michalak PL Carmen 85JJ (38JJ) in Clothing, Shoes & Accessories, Women's Clothing, Intimates & Sleep | eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130819268466
5 comments
:( Not fun when getting bras that doesn't fit, but on the other hand, in our cup sizes it's always a bit interesting to find the cup too big rather than too small. Just to be sure, you have tightened the straps a lot and scoooped? EM bras are known for gaping without these two things in much greater amounts than one expects.
And, atleast you know better what size you need, right? :)
Boo for not fitting!
Yay for learning more about which EM size you need!
oh, and yay for Nesoa mentioning the extra tightening&scooping, I'll make sure to do that once I get to try out EM bras :)
This thread has 5 comments. Log in to read them
I bought three bras from a lady in the UK. It's been just over three weeks since they were shipped and I've yet to get them. I know it can take a while especially around the holidays. How long should I wait before I should really worry? My last and only UK package arrived in two weeks.
3 comments
The first time, it took me a bit over 3 weeks. The second and third times, it was remarkably fast -- like a week and a half! I'm currently waiting on a package from the UK, it's been 2 weeks. The seller said that it will take extra time due to the holidays, and I'm guessing it's the same for you.
It's varied really widely for me, too. Which sucks, because it's so hard to have to wait for new bras! You have my sympathies. :)
This thread has 3 comments. Log in to read them
My tease me arrived today! I was so excited and tried it on right away. At first I was in heaven, I thought it was the first bra that I wouldn't have to alter to fit me, but after 30 mins of wearing I had to take it off.
I'm not sure if it's just that my skin is sensitive ... to things or if other people experienced it too, but even though the materials used for this bra is nice and high quality, some parts are REALLY scratchy for me; especially near the arms where the strap connects to the bra and there are ribbons there. If I run my fingers along that area, I can feel the sharpness of the stitching/lace or whatever it is. Also the vertical seam coverings on the inside of the cup irritated me because it's a scratchy mesh type material.
I'm glad to find that I think I found my correct size in CK though. The next size down would have been too small. There was a tiny bit of gaping after moving around a bit which would need adjustment every now and then but no where as bad as the Rhea, so I'm considering washing and wearing it a few times to see if the scratchyness near the arms goes away before deciding to alter the straps closer in, cause otherwise the wider set straps aren't too much of a problem.And it's the first bra where the gore seems to tack properly to my chest!
I like the fact that the underwires come up higher on the sides than the Rhea. I really wish we had a Bravissimo here in Canada because the way that Branarchist described the fit of the Mademoiselle bra, I think that it would work really well for me. No wonder I've always liked the look of the rococo/tanzania/demi diva bras!
Read more
258 more words
5 comments
Aw, I know how that feels! It's so disappointing to get a bra, think it's fantastic, rip of the tags, wear it for a while, and then find out something isn't right. :(
I definitely would wash it a couple of times and see if that softens the fabric, though! Sometimes a new bra has some stiff stitching that just needs to be roughed up a bit to be comfortable.
I'm so glad you found a good size! Hopefully this will be the gateway to many comfy new bras for you :D
Ditto that!! Both on the aargh-it-was-perfect-but-not-anymore and that it sounds like a gateway to many more bras for you! :D
This thread has 5 comments. Log in to read them
So, my Cleo Marcie and my Panache Alisha arrived. Marcie is a great fit in the 28HH, armholes needs to be a bit bigger, but I really like it. Alisha is in cotton! That is just amazing. Plus lined properly, which adds som warmth, and in a perfect nude colour for me. The 30J is on the big side in ... the back, but, perfect for sleeping.
What I'm considering is other potential Panache bras. I'm currently a 28JJ, atleast in Panache Tango, but the wires in a 28J even is way too high under the arm. I'm currently looking at Panache Emily, Andorra, Ariza and Jasmine. Does anyone know how these compares in size to the newer Cleo bras and how the wires are under the arm?
Thankful for any help.
Read more
74 more words
15 comments
I made recently a few comparing pictures of Alexa, Andorra & Jasmine for Branarchist.
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/14/alexavsjasmine.jpg/
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/829/andorravsalexa.jpg/
Andorra & Alexa are 30J, Jasmine a 30JJ.
The wires of the Andorra do actually come a bit lower than Jasmines & Alexas.
I'm kind of between sizes in Jasmine.
30J was borderline too small, and 30JJ is a tiny bit big (although I could kinda sort that out with shortening the straps more, which was difficult because they are only partly adjustable)
Alexa & Meg fit me well in a 30J, but there is a tiny big gaping on the top. Natasha 30J is a bit small and only a good fit on smaller days.
The Andorra does run 1 cup size small in my opinion. I suggest going up 1 size from your Cleo size.
Emily I haven't tried, and I don't have an Ariza here to compare. But when I tried it in 30HH and 32H I found the band to be quite tight, 30HH was definately too tight. So you might not have to alter the band on that one. I hope that helps a bit :)
So, Andorra has lower wires? That's deifnitly interesting, because it's actually available in a 28J, which potentially could fit right away. :)
Thank you for sharing your photos and your experiences. Definitly help. I really feel like trying a Andorra now. :)
This thread has 15 comments. Log in to read them
I've found a 70KK PL black bra for sale - the seller tells me it runs tighter in the back compared to for instance a CurvyKate Angel, and about a cup size larger.
The Angel fits me in the back, so I'd have to get an extender, no problem I wanted to get that anyway.
Should I jump on this bra? ... It's priced near exactly the original price of EM itself, but there's no KK or L bras in dropdown so they have to be custom ordered anyway right now.
Anyway, my measurements when standing up are about 117bust, and when I bend over it's 121cm. EM's size calculator gives, for 70 bands, the KK cup size as 119cm, and the L cup on 121,5cm.
Should I jump on this bra? It sounds SO much like it's a good fit for me!! Or am I on a bra-high and imagining things?
Read more
89 more words
21 comments
I wouldn't buy it from another seller without a discount compared to the original price, but the good thing is that you now could ask for measurement before buying. Ask her to measure the band so that you know better if it would fit you or not. :) PL Black stretches a lot in the bend, so it might fit you very soon anyway. :)
I think it would be saver to instead order a 75K from Ewa herself, which I saw in the drop menu. Just look how it fits and then decide if you'd want to keep it or exchange it for a different, non-exchangeable/refundable size. At least that's what I did. I ordered a PL Toffik in 65JJ from the drop menu and decided I wanted to exchange it for a 60K, because it unexpectedly ran very loose. Unfortunately the 60K is much too tight, I only can wear it with an extender. It runs more like a 26 band size probably would run in Panache - if it would exist of course;) So her band sizing is pretty unreliable.
This thread has 21 comments. Log in to read them
Ladies
I really need a soft cup bra, mostly for travel but also for stressful times like having dental work! So, not an everyday bra but, still. I need one. I have lusted after the Freya Kelly soft cup but now can't find it in my size (32G). I can find the nursing bra style.
So, for those who needed a soft ... cup, would you/did you buy a nursing bra, and are they bulkier at the strap? I have read various blogs where they review soft cup bras, and although I don't (yet) own a Freya, my recent experience suggests a 32G would be the right size. Freya soft cups get the best reviews overall, but I don't like the polka-dot ones.
Thanks
Read more
60 more words
7 comments
What size do you normally wear in Freya? I found Kelly/Dotty/etc very very generous in the cup so you might be able to size down.
In the Kelly though, you should be able to remove the clip, and sew the strap back together, and the cut of the "frame" for the nursing part.
Nesoa
the only Freya I have even tried on was the 32GG that was too big. But judging from that and from the comments I received, a 32G would be good. If Kelly runs that large, then an F or FF?
Thanks for the note about modifying a nursing bra. I wasn't sure if the clip join was bulky or if there were other considerations. Never had kids!
This thread has 7 comments. Log in to read them
I have a slight problem now. I have my left boob bigger than the right one. This is very comical because not long ago I commented one fitting help-request and didn´t realise this is a common problem. And that I have it as well!Oh dear.
The problem: How do I rank my bras here, wether ... they fit or not? Do I judge them on the basis of left=bigger boob or right=smaller one?
The size difference is not big and that explains why I didn´t even remember this thing. During all those years in ill-fitting bras it really wasn´t something I´d notice. Personally I think I prefer to match the bras to my smaller boob, because the spillage is not so much. If I matched to my bigger boob then there would be gapping in the smaller one and I wouldn´t like that. There aren´t any pockets for filling in my bras either...
Read more
97 more words
Filed under Bra sizing and fit
9 comments
All women have one breast larger than the other. I, personally and I know most women as well, would fit the larger breast. It's usually a cup size of a difference and fitting the smaller one can be uncomfortable or bothersome. If the spillage that is created by filling the smaller one isn't that large and you aren't constantly putting it back in its cup, then do what you prefer. But if it's a constant bother and you're needing to adjust the larger breast multiple times a day, then I suggest fitting that breast. The difference between cup sizes isn't large and there might only be a minimal gaping in the smaller cup. Again, it's all up to preference.
Thanks for comment. I realise it´s up to me which system I prefer but do you know if there is any guideline for Bratabase? If I add a bra and say it fits me, and it really fits just the smaller boob, is that okay? Or should I mark only those bras which are good for the bigger boob, "fits"?
Is it up to me as well? No "rules" about that one? :)
This thread has 9 comments. Log in to read them
Ladies I have a question!
I'm just not sure about sizing! I am a UK 26G in Ewa-Michalak CHP style (GG in HP) and am very happy with the fit. However I want to try Comexim and understand that the sizing is slightly different. Mainly with their size guide (here: www.comexim.pl/content/6-sprawdz-rozmiar) I came up 60 (cm, so assuming 28 band and I can rixie clip it) H!? Am I missing something here? My measurements are 26-35 inches rounded. I just wish to be sure =)
http://www.comexim.pl/
The Comexim size guide does not work. Sort of ignore it. What I have been suggested is to find your size there, and then sister size your way down to your regular band size, that has worked for most people I've talked to. For a 26" ribcage most styles will probably be too big for you, but you might be able to find some 28"/60 bands that are tight enough. I know some run supertight and they would be good but can't remember which ones at the mosment.
A 60H in Comexim would be a 28FF, so not that far away, which would also in a tight band be like a 26G. If you think that you tend to need bras "bigger than you measure" you might want to size up another cup size.
Thankyou =) this cleared some things up for me. And yes, I often do have to wear a bra that is actually larger than my measurements depending on the style. I think the "Magic Blue" runs tight in the band so this is where ill start =)
Uh, yeah, that's a load of rot!
There is nothing called half cup sizes. Nothing. Some people are using this as an excuse, but it isn't true. The difference between a E-cup and a F-cup is just as big as between a F-cup and a FF-cup. However, there is no US-standard, which causes trouble with translating sizes.
I've seen one or two companies doing half sizes, but then it was B½, C½ etc, and that was about "enabling you to get the perfect fit". That is true half sizes.
This thread has 7 comments. Log in to read them