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Oct 26, 2012

I just received a new Chantelle Rive Gauche, recommended as part of a fit request. Except I ordered the wrong size band for several reasons. My review is now up. It's not The Bra for me. But it's Right Now. I don't fill out the bottom of the cup, so I know to stop looking at Chantelle.I get quad boob ... on the left side--sometimes--but left boob has gotten larger as I gained weight (right boob has not) so maybe I can do something about that. Anyway, it fits better than any other bra I currently own, and I need one that fits well enough, so this is it while the search for The One continues. If anyone finds something similar but for boobs shaped like oranges in a sock, for petite people (who don't like being poked by underwires--although I'm guess no one really enjoys that), let me know!
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Oct 26, 2012

My strapless Freya Deco has just arrived!!! It took only two weeks to get here, which left me very, very happy, as I'm used to international orders taking much longer to get to me. Anyway, I ordered a 34 FF (the same size as my Curvy Kate) and, though it is perfect in the band, the cups are huge! I ... think I'll measure it and post in the help section. I'll return and am thinking about asking for a 34E or even a 34DD (yes, it looks that big). I never knew the Deco ran so big in the cups, compared to the Curvy Kate.
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- Stinks!, which Curvy Kates fit you in 34F? they always run small in the cup
- I have a black Ell which fits me quite well in 34FF. But the Deco? There's so much space that I can fit all my fingers in the cup.
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First Ewa Michalak Order

I gave in. I decided it was about time I ordered a bra, even if it's a bit more pricey than what I can currently afford. I went for the CHP Mak, as I've heard a lot of good things about the CHP (especially from the lovely Curvy Wordy). I ordered a 28K. It's been said that the band stretches ... fairly quickly, so to make the most out of it, I figured if it were too tight, I'd simply use an extender. I also got a fairly large cup, K, to give me room to 'grow' if it's too big. It's a lot easier to put padding in to make up for the space, than to squeeze into a smaller cup.

I know it's a custom made bra, which means I can't return it, but they don't carry my size in any style for me to be able to return it. This will be a very expensive trial and error, but at least Ewa is a well-known brand and I'm sure there are many women who could benefit from the bra if I can't fit into it.

Wish me luck!
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- I've been eyeing some of Ewa's bras for a while but since I'm swamped with bills right now I'll have to wait a little longer. I hope this goes well for you :)
- I just did something similar (but I ordered 28JJ). Fingers crossed for both of us. Be sure to log on to your Ewa account, I had updates posted there that did not come by email. I ordered PL bras, but I cannot wait to try the CH and CHP.
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Set up notifications for bra listings

Hey guys, I just added a new feature so you can set up to get notifications on listings created.
Right now the link is tiny, on the listings page sidebar you'll see a "Listing notifications" link, there you can decide to get notified on listings by certain sizes and brands.

It is currently very basic and I will improve this, specially with the bra sizes and countries mess.

Listings notifications

http://www.bratabase.com/listings/notifications/

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Masquerade Rhea vs Tiffany?

Hello, I wear a 36G Rhea (it gaped when I first bought it, but after moving the straps about an inch inwards it fits perfectly now) and I want to get a Tiffany in my size. I've heard the Rhea runs small and the Tiffany runs a bit big, so I'm not sure which size in the Tiffany I should ... go for? I have the option for either a 38FF or a 36FF from what they stock. I know the band will be too loose on the 38 but I can always alter it down. Any advice on which size I should go for?
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Some Questions

I have a few questions, hopefully somebody here can help

1. Why does the UK have so much more diversity in bras than the US?

2. I (think) I'm a 28FF which in the US is a 28G. But I don't think I've ever seen a US brand with a 28G? How would I know without ... looking at the tag, or do any US brands even make that size? I suppose I will be buying mostly UK sizes now but the conversion rate really sucks! Also, if I'm looking for the sister size 30F, would that be a 30E in the US?

3. I always thought I wasn't very full on top, but now I don't know. Does anyone have any pictures or samples I could compare to? Or have a look at my bras.

4. What does it mean "Bratabase will cover the first $10 of shipping costs" for the buyer and seller?

Thanks in advance!
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- Ad.4 Bratabase will cover 10$ for seller OR buyer (but you have to list bra here). If you give bra away, Bratabase can cover whole cost:))
- re #4: Based on my experience: You contact Jj through the I <3 feedback on the left side of the page with your paypal info and how much the shipping is and he sends it to you via paypal. I usually let Jj know what listing is being sold.
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What if I'm wrong

Hi everyone ! This bra adventure will probably make some sense to those of you following me. To the others of you it might be just very confusing.

Since the day I started looking for bras here I have wanted shallow cups and narrow wires. It was the only way I could scope in my tissue on the sides.

But ... if I take a look at the boobs I have, not taking migration into account, do I really have shallow boobs? Are they really wide rooted?

If I did have shallow 36FF/G boobs would I really feel cramped in a 32J Andorra even if the cups would be pulled flat? The size is still two cup sizes up from a 36G and three from a 36FF.

If not something is amiss.

My boobs have sloped down and sagged a little. I have a firm base of glandular tissue inside a very soft cover. When I lay on my back my boobs are up to my chin. When I stand up or sit they slope down to below the widest part of my rib cage. Which makes them look shallow in comparison with my curved rib cage.

But does that really mean they are shallow. Because they don't even look anything close to shallow. They lock, long, narrow with nipples in the lower part of the boobs.

Which would suggest I need deeper cups with narrower wires and an open top.

Might it be my root was just messed up from too small cups?
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- The only part I've missed is how did you get from 32J to 36ff? :) This is baffeling to me, I would expect you trying a 34 H or a 36gg if you are going to try bigger band sizes.
  I see 36ff working only in superstreatchy cups like andorra or rive gauche.
- :D It was because t_maia that fitted me according to my measurements. Look under her suggestions in my fitting thread about the 34J Andorra and you see it :D
  
  She gave me the 36FF/G/GG
  
  I am now in a 34GG CK Tease me that I simply have refused to even take off for the last three hours. That's how comfortable it is!
  
  My boobs are finally lifted, I have no neck pain and the look is amazing.
  
  Even if the center gore doesn't lay flat (because of my close boobs) it's so comfortable I probably could even sleep in it.
  
  Both the 36F Pollyanna and the 36G Pollyanna had cut in on top. The band was fine though.
  
  Pollyanna is known to have a generous cup so I would absolutely say I'm closer to a 36G and maybe GG than 36FF. But I'm absolutely sure about the need for open tops.
  
  If I would buy a 36 band Andorra I would probably go for a 36GG.
  
  Are your boobs also only close set on the top? There is no way I will have a center gore lay flat between my boobs on the top. I would either need very low center gores or just accept they will turn upon each other with unpadded bras, or float on the top if it's a padded bra.
  
  These boobs are literary up to my chin. I looove it :D
  
  I have a 36G Fleurty that fits about the same but I suspect it's smaller in the cup than Tease me.
  
  I will measure later. But since I refuse to take this bra off it will take a while :D
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Cup conversions

Why is it that every time I think I've narrowed down my potential bra sizes I've overlooked something and feel I'm back to square one? I've been bying a lot of bras lately, starting with a lot of Cleos which I think overall gives me the best shape. I've been buying FF og G's and noticed that the lables list ... the same cups sizes regardless of using UK og EU sizing. This seems to go for Cleo, Panache, Masquerade (I know they are the same) and Freya at least (and Ewa Michalak). Naively, I thought this was the case for other British brands as well and bought 3 Ultimo bras in 32G. After owning them for two months I've now discovered that their EU size is 70J! One, maybe two of them are too big in the cup - maybe that's the explanation. I also now own a Wonderbra in 30G which is 65I in EU sizing. The only other time I've ever worn an I cup was while I was nursing my children and I'm way smaller now than then. No wonder I keep buying badly fitting bras.
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- Ohhh... don't even go there, there is no cup conversion rule, Freya and Panache brands will keep the same cups across countries, CurvyKate has separate scale for EU sizes, then Parfait has like 3 different scales depending on when they made the bra. Ewa will also keep same letters for EU and UK following Freya/Panache rules. Some brands will carry I cups for US, others won't.
  
  It is a complete and utter mess. This is why there is no "browse by size" because knowing all this you realize that a cup size is completely meaningless. I have a blog post pending on this subject.
  
  You can take a look at these examples, change the sizing system to a diff country and will see how the cups vary almost randomly:
  http://www.bratabase.com/browse/parfait-by-affinitas/jeanie-4801/?show=2&system=EU
  http://www.bratabase.com/browse/curvy-kate/tease-me-showgirl-collection-sg2001/?show=2&system=EU
- I really really don't get why they do this. Is it that they just don't care enough?
  If we are able to measure the cup depth, wire width and legnth, why can't they?
  Why can't there be a standard about how deep the cups should be in ceirtain size and style?
  Or then it would be too easy to convert from one brand to the other - is that what they are afraid of, counting on the logic - after failing in crossing over to another brand, customers will stick to what they know?
  This makes me OH SOOOO ANGRY.
  This is why I will stick to what I know - cleo's. And if I figure out EM sizing, this is where I plan to shop.
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Weighing in on the underarm fat/migrated breast/overdeveloped muscle debate

I just came from a breast examination. My doctor is an Oncology Surgeon who specializes in skin and breast cancer, so I figure he's probably the most professional expert on breast tissue I'm ever likely to meet.

I asked him about those pesky little wings, and he said that I was the third person to ask him today. So clearly this ... bothers a lot of women. He then explained that it was most likely a mixture of fat and breast tissue, and that there isn't really a way to tell the difference.

I know this is a widely debated topic, so I just thought I'd throw this out there.
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- Oh how cool is that! Thank you very much!
- I thought that if it is breast tissue, it can migrate into the bra cups, and if it's fat, it can't (or won't :D)...
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Parfait Sale

I heard through the grapevine about a Parfait sale on this site called Ideeli. They have several sizes and styles for a reasonably price, shipping seems to be about $6. I have used my membership link but feel free to just go to Ideeli.com and the sale is on the front page, one day left.

ideeli

http://www.ideeli.com/invite/demeter_aurion

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- I once signed up for that and that account got no end of advertisement emails, I'd recommend using not your main email account to sign up :P
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