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Freya recommendations?

Hi there! I was just wondering if anyone could give me any recommendations for freya bras? The past half cup was way too wide and shallow for me, and my favorite bras are all panache and cleo: jasmine, envy, blake, della, hettie, skye, and lily.

I'm a size 30G in panache and cleo, and my shape is even to full ... on top, center full, and pretty close set. My roots are also pretty narrow. I think that their balcony plunges and longlines are so cute but I worry that I'm either too projected or too full on top for them.
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- they would be worth a try, i would recommend trying your usual band size in the unpadded plunges/balcony's, and going down one cup size then usual. that's what i did and they worked out for me, good luck :)
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Side support in Polish bras

After more reading, I realize I'm definitely not shallow, I'm pendulous (but not narrow-rooted, I don't think.) It took a bunch of pics of people in bras with empty space above the underwire for me to start to understand this factor in my bra fitting struggles. So I'm going to start looking at bras (unlined, 28E-F) reported to offer ... immediate projection. But I also just discovered the beauty of side support a la Freya Hero (though haven't found a size that fits yet, now awaiting a 28E.) When I look at pics of Polish bras, they don't generally appear to emphasize side support, via an obvious fourth or inner vertical panel of some sort. Does the narrower cup width and/or some other feature of Comexims and EMs provide this benefit more subtly/covertly? Are there some (unlined) styles particularly known for both immediate projection and this front-and-center effect?

Also, in my search of US stores that carry Polish brands, I can't actually find any offerings in my size range. Is this typical? Do most people here still go straight to the source and pay the significant international shipping and return fees? Thanks so much for the rookie help!
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- Gorsenia K200+ balconettes have the best center projection, and the immediate projection, for me, is outstanding, too. Ewa Michalak and Comexim both have a very wide lower gore that does not work for me at all. All three brands have narrow wires. No side support that I've experienced in any of the unlined bras of the aforementioned.
- If you're willing to pay more, Wellfitting is made by Comexim. Anna Pardal For Comexim is sold by A Sohisticated Pair, and Zathiya carries Comexim and Ewa Michalak . Not sure what the shop return policies are though. Finding your Comexim size can take some trial and error, but once you do you, I am pretty sure you can ask for higher wings since almost all their bras are made to order.
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Best t-shirt bra for close set, full breasts???

I am trying to help my 17yo sister find a bra that fits. She needs a simple molded cup t-shirt bra. I took her to be fitted at what should have been a reputable boutique, but the bra they sold her (Freya Deco, 30 GG) was terribly uncomfortable after 1 day of wear. I took a look and was so ... mad I didn't check the fit before buying! Cups were too shallow, back was gaping. She said the band was painful and her breasts fell completely out of the cups when she laid down (not to sleep, just lounging on the floor).

She is approximately my same size (30 GG, UK sizing, might be a 30 H). However her breast shape is extremely different from mine and I have no experience fitting it! Very close set breasts, very full, a lot of forward projection. Plunge styles don't seem to work for her, her breasts just fall into each other in the center even if the cup is the correct size. She also has a high tummy, so wide bands across the front are uncomfortable. I think her shoulders are narrow or sloping as well.

Any advice??? I know molded cups are hard to find in this size range, but she doesn't like seamed cups. She might be ok with one if it was lightly padded and not lace. I am looking at Fantasie 4510 and 4520!

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- Fantasie Rebecca Spacer Moulded Bra (2024) or Panache Cari Moulded Spacer Bra (7961) might be good. They are made of spacer fabric and thus have better projection at the bottom of the cup. They are quite modest and look seamless under clothes.
- cupandahalf thank you!!
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Comexim's tall cups, or a wrong size?

I'm not able to take pictures at the moment for fitting help, but I'm somewhere around UK size 28FF/G, projected, very narrow roots (also tall-ish), roots are also splayed, slightly pendulous, upper fullness, teardrop shape, and need a lot of depth at the wire. I'm relatively short (5'2", 157cm), and have a short waist/torso, high-set breasts.

I purchased @Comexim 's @Charme ... plunge in 60J with closer-set straps (straps moved inwards by 2 cm/around 1" each). The band is perfect, the underwires follow my IMF perfectly, and whilst I'm going to order my next Comexim bra with more depth at the wire (hopefully it's possible), I'm unsure if I need to size down or simply order my next 60J plunge with: closer-set straps, reduced cup height by about 0.5-1.5 cm, cookie pockets for assymetry, more depth at the wire.

Description of my problems:

1. As I scoop and swoop, and position the wires under my IMF, I get immediate uplift and the cups are filled out. The scooping and swooping doesn't stay throughout the day, and I have to readjust maybe every 3 hours for it to stay. The wires stay in my IMF though, albeit the underwire is slightly pushed down throughout the day due to shallowness at the bottom of the cup. Will more depth at the wire solve this issue?

2. About 30 min or so after scooping and swooping, I can trace some empty space about 2 cm above the nipple, right where the cup is supposed to sit on the upper half of the breast tissue. The empty space is only apparent if I round my shoulders or put a finger between the bra and my breasts. There is no folding or apparent empty space if I touch the upper half of my breasts in the bra, albeit on the smaller side. One boob is 1-2 cup sizes smaller than the other. If I pad both of the sides with 1 cookie, then then on the larger side, the upper part of the cup will stay completely tight, but there will be still some folding and empty space on the smaller side.

Otherwise, the wires follow my IMF, and for example, 65HH (the band was too loose) in the half-cup style gave me some cleavage and the cups were still a bit tall (just an inch or two below my collarbone - I'm thinking it might be related to my short torso), and there was the same tracable empty space problem when I moved around or crossed my hands or put my finger between the cups. It's not apparent under clothes: the cups don't float away from my body or whatever.

What should I do? Should I ask for slightly reduced cups and cookie pockets for the assymetry, or a smaller size? Thank you very much in advance.
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- Comexim bras are too tall for me and several other users here, too. Reducing the cup height may be just what you require. Reduced gore height could be helpful, too. It takes some experimentation and time.
  
  Increasing depth at the wire is definitely an alteration Comexim provides. :-) They provide an incredible number of alterations!! Amazing!!
  
  I ordered cookie pockets ("beige cotton") with every order. The beige cotton is SO soft it was the only fabric I wanted next to my skin. :-) The pockets are easy to use and will be sythetic unless you specify cotton. Beige cotton is softer than black cotton, but I'm sensitive to fabric textures.
  
  Best wishes! A fit request may yield more helpful suggestions. :-)
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Band Length Frustrations

So I've recently started looking for better fitting, more supportive bras. I had been wearing sports bras in the past year or so mainly because they felt more supportive than my previous VS bras. In hindsight, my 34DD VS bras were probably too loose in the band from the time of purchase, which is why I didn't really feel supported ... in them. I was relying on the straps to help add support, which clearly didn't work; even at their tightest the bras didn't actually lift any tissue really.

After taking measurements a few weeks ago, I got recommendations for 30G-30GG bras. I've ordered several bras from Amazon in the last few weeks without finding any keepers yet. 30GG plunge bras all seem too loose at the top but 30G sizes cause breast tissue to spill out on the sides. 30G - Freya » Deco Delight Moulded Plunge Bra (1561) was causing some quadboob issues due to shallow cups. The 30GG - Freya » Marvel Side Panel Bra (1501) band seemed too tight and cups too shallow. The 30GG - Cleo » Maddie Moulded Balconnet T-shirt Bra (7091) 30GG band was too tight. I really thought I'd found a winner with the 32G - Fantasie » Isabella Padded Half Cup Bra (9331) in 32G, but the wires were poking my underarm area on the side and the sides in general seemed rather tight. The 32G - Panache » Envy Balconnet Bra (7285) and Panache Jasmine Balconnet Bra (6951) in 32G were way too pointy, but the same bras in 30GG fit much better. The jasmine band just seemed uncomfortable as far as texture (not necessarily tightness) and the envy cup/side wing height was too tall to be comfortable.

The 32G - Freya » Hero Side Support Plunge Bra (1841) and 32G Fantasie Alex Side Support Bra (9152) were a little loose on top. The 32G Cleo Hettie Balconnet Bra (9011) and Cleo Blake Balconnet Bra (9151) were both a little (or a lot in the case of the hettie) poking into my sternum at the top of the gore and were a little loose on top.

I also received the Panache Clara Full Cup Bra (7255) in 30GG which seemed like it fit perfectly, but after a few hours of wear, I felt like I was wearing a corset. While wearing it, I thought the wires were too tight or in the wrong location on the sides, but when I took the bra off, the wires were in the right spot but I had massive red marks from the band being too tight. I had a similar experience to a less extent with the 32 G Cleo Marcie Balconnet Bra (6831) .

Anyway, after initially thinking that the cleo marcie and panache clara would work, only to be uncomfortable later because of the tight band, I retook my measurements today. More accurately, I had my husband take the measurements to make sure I wasn't pulling on the measuring tape too tight when measuring the band length. I assumed I probably pulled the tape too tight initially and that I actually needed a larger band size, yet the measurements were even smaller!

My comfortable ribcage is now 72 cm, loose ribcage is 76.5 cm, tight ribcage is 70.5 cm. Horizontal and vertical perimeter are 26 cm and laying perimeter is 27 cm. N2N is 26 cm, breast base is 22.5 cm, and frame width is 24 cm. My current recommended size in 30F-30FF. Given that 30GG and 32G bras seemed too tight (so either the band was too tight or cup was too small if I understand things correctly), I don't have a lot of faith that any 30F or 30FF bra will be comfortable either. Any thoughts or suggestions? Before retaking the measurements, I assumed I'd be trying to see how either 34F or 34FF bras felt but now I'm even more confused.

Thanks!
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- Are you trying the bras on upside down and backward? I suspicion some of your breast tissue is requiring band length. This has been a problem for me with center fullness and shallow underarm tissue.
  
  And, if the gore can't sit flat, the tops of the cups will wrinkle. Bras that were painfully too small (I have compressible breast tissue) would present wrinkles in the top causing me and others to think I needed a smaller size. Incorrect diagnosis.
  
  Considering your measurements, it is unlikely a 32F will fit. This journey can take a while....
- The calculator here underestimates my cup by one size and maybe it's underestimating yours as well. So maybe 30G, 32FF?
  
  Some of the bands shown in your pictures did look tight but nothing that an extender wouldn't take care of. Also you are used to stretchy VS bands in a larger size and whatever the bands of the sports bras were like, so 30 and 32 bands are going to feel tight. Try wearing an extender until the bras stretch a little.
  
  Or try some 34Fs. A Cleo Lucy 34F is still going to be firmer than a VS 34 band. I've heard of people who took a year or more to feel comfortable enough to wear their optimal band size. As long as it doesn't ride up it's fine.
  
  The thing is, bra size calculators give only a suggestion of sizes you might try. Your comfort is more important than wearing the "correct" size according to your measurements.
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So, I just tried out the new ABTF calculator...

I know it still needs some tweaking, but the new calculator is reminding me horrifyingly of those numerous online calculators I tried in the past that would always give out a 32AA or 'size unrecognised' ...at least this one gives me a 28 band, though...
Loose underbust: 27.75
Snug underbust: 27
Tight underbust: 25
Standing bust: 33
Leaning bust: 33.5
Lying bust: 32.5

Old calculator: 28E/F

New calculator: ... 28AA (no, no and no? )
Neither of them are completely perfect because I'd rather size down to a smaller band, but I know what calculator I'll be using for the meantime haha (thanks for making them, though, keep up the good work)
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- Supposedly the calculator is okay with decimals, but if you use 33 or 34 inches for the leaning bust it does give you reasonable options, but 33.5 for some reason goes crazy and leads to AA... so it definitely seems there's a bug there
- This is definitely a bug. It's not actually getting a result of AA, some error is happening and it's basically defaulting to 0. I'll let the mod who made it know.
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Where wires dig

I've mostly figured out what size bras I like to buy, but I consistently have a problem with the wires digging in at the bottom of the curve, underneath each breast, rather than poking at the side or the gore like I hear from most people. While it does encourage good posture I'd love to know a way around it, if there is one. Thoughts?

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- Often its because of a fit issue, like the cup is not deep enough or the wires are too narrow, so your breast cant get to the bottom of the cup and it gets pushed down too far. But also sometimes you can bend the wire so its more comfortable.
- This seems to happen equally with bras that seem deep/projected as with shallower ones (though I'll admit I prefer the projected ones, for many reasons). I've also tried bending the wires with little success. Either I'm not bending them enough or that's not the problem.
  
  As for the width of the wires...they seem to end in a good place to me, but I'm not an expert.
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32D Wacoal Basic Beauty

To the user comparing 32D Wacoal Basic Beauty to 30E Panache Envy...

The Wacoal cup width should measure, approximately, 5"; not 5.8" that Bratabase displays. The 32G will have a 5.8" cup width, but not the 32D. Best wishes

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- This comparison?
  http://www.bratabase.com/compare/dlihu/
  
  The cup width on the Wacoal is 4.7" and 5.2" for the Panache .
- When I looked earlier, it was 5.8" . 4.7" sounds much more reasonable : -) :-) Thanks, @Jj
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28 or 30 bands?

My underbust keeps shrinking and is now down to 27.5 inches. The bra size calculator says I should size up to a 30 band, I’ve been wearing those and they feel ok. I bought a 28 and that also feels about the same to me. Would you recommend sticking with the 30 or going down to the 28? Do most people in 28 bands wear 30s? The selection seems kind of sparse over a 28J cup.

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- Is your rib cage very bony? If so, a true 28 band might be uncomfortable. I would wear whichever feels the most comfortable for you. My rib cage is 25 inches, so I am technically a 26 band but find 28 is usually fine.
- But of course different brands and even models within a brand will stretch different amounts. Good to check the specific bra here first to find out if it runs tight, tts or stretchy
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Starting my bra adventures and I need help.

I have decided to reach out to you lovely ladies for help. I've grown quite a lot in the last year and a half. I went from a 38E (US) to a 40J now according to the sizing guide AND calculator from ABTF.

Here's where things get a little complicated. I not only have a lot of migrated tissue around my ... armpit area, I also can't stand underwires due to them digging into my ribs. No matter how many different brands I try, it still digs underneath my breast bone causing me to either go braless or fall back to my old sports bra habits. Does anyone else have this problem, too? Of course when I go to brick and mortar stores, they don't only not carry my size, they look at me like I'm crazy or tell me that bras "aren't supposed to be comfortable."

I'm at a loss and wanting to just throw in the towel, but I see how helpful everyone is and thought it would be worth it to reach out and hopefully start in the right direction to a properly fitting bra. You all give me hope that I can not only get this solved, but feel sexy in my own skin again!

As far as what I'm looking for, I've done my fair share of bra hunting and I adore the wireless maternity bras, anything that clasps in the front, and some longlines. I'm new to this, but I don't believe I am full on top...as much as I would love to rock a balconette. My measurements are on my page and I can upload body shots if needed!

Any help is appreciated.
Thank you in advance!
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- It's possible you will almost always prefer nonwired because it's true that SOME people with more ample boobs find wires aren't super comfy due to the weight of the boobs and/or simple body quirks such as rib flares. However, in your size range, it's common for manufacturers to err on the side of too-tall and wide underwires--so that could also be responsible for your wire issues.
  
  Axillary (armpit) tissue, though, is a natural feature of the human body. It is not a deformity caused by ill-fitting bras, so you shouldn't feel like it's a problem that has to be fixed! The issue with bras will be to find out if you prefer it contained in the bra for more support, or if you like a bra design that just leaves that tissue alone.
- Thanks for the little piece of advice! Anytime I go anywhere to get fitted, it's a big hassle because the ladies working not take no for an answer when it comes to an underwire. They just keep telling me to pull the bra up more and I can't because my boobs are in the way. At this point, I'm more interested in containing the tissue since all of my recent growth seems to be popping up in that area. I didn't know this was possible, but my roots are getting taller. Have you experience a lot of growth out of nowhere? I'm in that boat right now and kind of regretting it. Haha. My next place to look would be for a maternity bra or the ones that I keep seeing with the foam rather than the wire for support.
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Trying to find a bikini top with narrow wires

I currently wear bras sized either 30DD or 32D and I am wondering which brands (UK or Polish) would have narrow wires in their bikini tops (and about average projection).

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- Do you have any idea of "narrower than what" wires you're looking for? What have you tried that is too wide? With your bikini's measurements it will be possible to search for smaller in the direction you want.
  
  Looks like Asos Swim and Curvy Kate have the narrower end of wires for bikinis 30:5
  http://www.bratabase.com/search/?direction=&order_by=cup_width&as_table=on&q=bikini+30%3A5&cup_width_min=5&units=0&cup_width_max=13
- Thanks Jj ! I will definitely look at those :)
  The bikini tops I tried that had wires which were too wide were two Pour Moi? bikinis. The first one was the Azure, which is a bandeau top, which I don't think suits me anyways, since they usually give me quad boob (I'm not sure if I have tall roots, but they give that effect, also they often seem shallower than other tops).
  The other one was the Crazy Daisy strapless top, which was a lot better, but still too wide and shallow (maybe because it is a strapless model?).
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30E Cleo Erin and 28F Cleo Blake

They're both so cute and I love the colors! Once again, Cleo is a success. I've been wearing the Erin for a whole day now with a racerback clip, and unfortunately it's feeling a bit tight on the straps. I've worried about the wires on the Blake being too wide (covering more than breast tissue), but until I 've measured and photographed both of the bras there's no way I can compare just yet.

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The bra for me - does it even exist?

Hey all. I'm new here. I've been trying to order bras for like a week now, but just can't hit the checkout button. I don't have a lot of money, but being full busted bras are something I have to have. (It's not only about my comfort, at this size & shape it's a social imperative.) This is going to ... be a ranty list of problems - I appreciate anyone who makes it through this!

I have one bra that fits well and feels good. It's from Change (unfortunately the tag doesn't state the name of the model) and the size is EU 75J. (I know that Change bands tend to run a bit loose and I think this bra might be even better had I chosen one band size down.) Another nice one is Freya Fever Plunge bikini top that I often use as a bra. It's a good size for me, but I would prefer a more minimized look.

Bra sizing bothers me, I feel like I can never know in advance what's the relation of the UK cup size and the EU cup size in a bra before I hold it in my hand. I've ordered for example a Cleo Juna in 34F (this was back when I was wrong about my cup size) thinking it would be a EU 75G. It wasn't. The label said 75F. The cup letter was the same on both sizes and now I feel I can't trust the UK sizes in bra web stores.

As if this is not enough, my breasts are not only large, but also full on top, which makes all this even more "fun". I've gone through the blog Bras I hate and it helped me a lot. I hate the pointy shape many full cups do (I have tried on Fantasie Elodie and Pour Moi St. Tropez and they were both comfy and perfect in size, but the shape they created was so bad.).

I'm looking for anything that gives me a round, minimized shape. I'm starting to get a feeling that Panache's Jasmine might create a pointy look on me. I'm still hoping Cleo's Marcie would work on me. I really prefer wearing something like a full cup that gives support in the upper section as well, so there's not too much "jiggling".

Is there anyone out there who's had these same problems?
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- So, i'm not clear about round and minimized. Round usually means like a ball coming off your chest and minimized means the tissue is flattened.
  
  If some bras are giving you a pointy shape, that probably means you are more full-on-bottom and need to find bras that work for that.
  
  have you by chance tried a jasmine envy? the stretch lace all around might help with the jiggles and its not as projected as the jasmine (so probably less apt to loo pointy)
- Sculptresse Candi is a full coverage bra with room for full on top boobs. You are a little out of the band size (it's Panache's plus size brand) but the band is made out of a firm double-lined jersey so if you are 34 inches snug it might still fit. Gives a round minimized profile with no jiggle.
  
  Elomi Amelia Spacer Moulded Bra (8740) is a great bra that will mold to your shape like the swim suit you own. You are just large enough for it. The elastic might cut in to your fot boobs but it's worth a shot. Very minimizing, 0 jiggle.
  
  Marcie is also good. Curvy Kate Princess Balcony Bra (CK6001) is great but super open so if you have an upside down seven size up even if you get a little lace fluttering. New colorways (apple, navy, hot pink) only unless you have very wide roots. It will not contain your jiggle.
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Wellfitting vs. Comexim

I know that Comexim makes Wellfitting's bras as well, but I'm getting substantial variation in projected sizes from their two calculators when I feed in the same measurements. Asking anyone who owns both: are they really sized that differently?

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- Awhile ago, I asked Wellfitting's customer service whether I should order my comexim size, or my usual US size, and they told me "We use Comexim sizing but "translated" to US sizing. So if you order a 32DDD with us it will be Comexim 70F".
- You can use this to do a size by size conversion:
  http://www.bratabase.com/browse/comexim/vs/brand/wellfitting/
  
  This is one of the few cases where this feature should work correctly since the confusion seems to be in size conversion only given that the manufacturing is the same for both.
  
  Tagging Wellfitting and Comexim for people following those brands.
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can someone tell me...

why someone would want to buy a bra lot like this one? this seller has a ton of other bra listings and they are categorized by band, not cup size?

Victoria Secret Bra Size Is 34 A,b,c,d,DD Lot Of 14

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victoria-Secret-Bra-Size-Is-34-A-b-c-d-DD-Lot-Of-14/2...

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- If you're cosplaying as the bra monster
- hahahaha :) :) :)
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Ewa's calculator

Is it a good idea to use the results from the size calculator on EM's site for ordering a bra?

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- I've not tried EM yet, but based on measurements and advice here on Bratabase I'd probably need a 70E or F. Their calculator gives me 70DD, so it seems like it runs a bit small.
- My Ewa size is the same as my normal bra size. If you're unsure, use your normal band size, and find your bust measurement on the chart (underneath the calculator) to find your cup size.
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freya band question

so, i really want to try this bra, but don't know if i should get a 30 or 28 band. I want my bra band to stretch to 29.5-30", i heard freya bands run large, but the bands on this bra in particular seems to be all over the place regarding measurements. so what to do?

Siren Plunge Balcony Bra (1031) - Freya

Since SS2015 - Ranges from C to G cups. Continuity colours: * Since SS2015 -

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- I might go for the 28. Not too much data but some measurements for other sizes seem on the large side. Similar cuts like Lyla have larger band measurements too. Maybe someone with more experience with Freya plunges can help!
- thanks, i was thinking, i guess i'll just go with the 28 and use an extender if i need too. it's just that the price is different for each size...
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May 31, 2017

I'm new to this site and am ashamed to admit I'd only recently realized that I was wearing the wrong size bra. I can't believe how long I went without knowing how bras are supposed to fit. I was buying 38D (and a couple of 38C) bras. Occassionally I would try 40C/D bras because I thought my issue was ... band size. Turns out I'm a 36F/G (36:7 per this site). Based on what I've learned about bra fitting, not one of the bras I owned before this fit me properly, not one.

I've now had two bra fittings and have been to three specialty stores and now have four new bras. At my first bra fitting I was told I was a 38E/F and bought a Chantelle bra in 38F and a Fantasie bra in 38E. At the second store they thought I should have a 34 or 36 band and I ended up buying a Empreinte bra in 36F (it was half price). I just bought a Wacoal bra in 36G. I'm still having a hard time figuring out what to look for in a bra. I'm not used to the tighter band size, and am still getting used to knowing how a well fitting bra should feel. Unfortunately the first two bras I bought are a little loose in the band and I wish I'd insisted on trying some 36 bras. I'd take my own measurements before I went in, so knew that I was closer to a 36 than a 38. Lesson learned, not all bra fitters are created equal. I've read tips on how to assess band and cup size for fit, but any tips on how a well fitting bra should feel on? I find the 36 a little more constricting, but not restrictive but the overall fit just seems better. Also, I can't believe how much better supported I feel in my new bras.
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- there are good fitters and bad fitters. try to find someone who is "certified" like at a Nordstroms, Victoria Secret has fitters, but they are not quality and will sister size you to fit their bras on hand.
  i was wearing a 36B before getting properly fitted at a 32D. Most bra calculators that do the plus 4 inches but me in a 38A! which is outrageous. lately i've lost weight and am fitting into 30 bands now.
  Sounds like your doing well on your journey so far, it can get frustrating at times, but it's worth it to get a great fit.
- First off Welcome!!!! I had started my bra adventure shortly before finding Bratabase. I'd been wearing a 34A for EVER!!! Find a site that said "4-5in adding doesn't work" so ended up with some 32B-C bra that fit much better. The found Bratabase and went from 32C-30D as the band fit better. Then thanks to tissue being in the right places and not just where ever I started gaining more tissue mass. For me this was HUGE as I'd been very small my whole life. Now (I think I'm at 4 year on my braventure) I'm somewhere around 30F-FF. And I'm still trying to find what works best for me. My boobs like to change once I've found my "perfect fit". I've come to realize it's a never ending journey for me but so happy I have this site to reply on when I just want to cry because my bra isn't fitting right. LOL
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Need guidance getting my best Comexim size

I've read a few different methods for figuring your uk to comexim bra size but I keep getting inconsistencies! Here are my measurements and I hope a comexim expert can lead me in the right direction...

Underbust, exhale, snug: 26 very tight: 25 inhale: 27-28 (I like tight bands)

Bust, standing: 32 leaning: 33.5

So in uk size I am like 28dd/e or ideally 26e/f

Shape: shallow, even, tall roots, very close set

I want to order a full cup or half cup or balconette, no plunges.

Thank you ladies! =^.^=

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- Yogurt- we are close in size but have different shapes. I usually wear a 28F or 26FF in UK bras and measure 25" snug underbust, 33" standing/lying and 34" leaning. My breasts are projected with short, narrow roots, though. My best Comexim size is 55HH or 60H. Based on that, I think your best size would be 60F or G. Comexim is best suited to projected breasts as opposed to shallow ones, as far as I can tell. The plunges seem shallower though.
- I could be wrong but my recollection is people usually say Comexim has pretty soft wires. This means you can't really get an optimal fit beyond a certain level of band tightness because the wires will distort too easily. You can probably try and squeak by with a slightly too tight one by choosing an oversized cup (the cup will be pulled laterally so it will fit shallower than the designer intended while the pulled-out wires will buy you more band length on every inhale). But you don't want to go beyond a certain point if that makes any sense.
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Ewa Michalak Style/Size Question

I would like to place an order with Ewa Michalak and am wondering if some of you with more knowledge and experience might be able to guide me a bit. I usually wear a 28F in UK bras (sometimes a 28E in unlined styles) but am more of a 26FF (ribs 25", bust 33 standing and lying, 34 leaning). My ... breasts are FOB, centre full, very projected above the wire with short narrow roots, and very soft and squishy. I appear to be a 60 H in Comexim (or 55HH). In EM bras, I have tried two S styles in 28FF- (Letnia, where the left cup is a perfect fit with the cookie in and the right has some gaping with the cookie in, and Colette, which is almost a perfect fit with both cookies in, but still a tiny bit of gaping on the right). I tried a CHP Opium in 28F and it is perfect with the left cookie removed and the right in. I get a hint of quad boob on the left, but the fit is really good. It looks like the only bras EM has available in a 60F are M style, which seems to be a plunge designed for smaller breasts. Would this be a good fit? Comexim plunges are too tall, shallow, and don't have enough immediate projection. There is also a CHP Magnolia and a CHP Noir in 55FF. I would like to try these but my ribs are bony and only squish to about 24.5". Any advice would be appreciated!
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- The M cut is great, much different than the Comexim plunges. They're shorter in the cups & have a lot of immediate depth. The bands are also exceedingly tight. The 60 band M cut I owned for a bit only barely stretched to 25". So keep that in mind when ordering. Mine was a 60FF that was too large in the cups & small in the band. I'd love to retry the cut in a 65E
- Thanks, Icl0706. It sounds like the M style would work for me. It also sounds like the 60 M band fits like a 55. Hmm, more decisions.
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