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Having my 75JJ - Ewa Michalak » S Magique (834) not tack today is really not helpful - i'm already feeling hugely fat today. Sigh. Sure, lets go buy a whole bunch of K cups.
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Having my 75JJ - Ewa Michalak » S Magique (834) not tack today is really not helpful - i'm already feeling hugely fat today. Sigh. Sure, lets go buy a whole bunch of K cups.
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I thought for sure this would be posted on here by now! It's only on full price items. Code 25FORU. Your wallets can thank me now!
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UK / GMT midnight?
My email got here at 9am my time, it's 3:15 pm here now, the email says "until PST" so "pacific standard time" I assume. Which would be midnight in California, 2 AM where I live in Central time in the states... and all I know is last time I checked London is 6 hours ahead of me lol.
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Upon measuring my Etta today, I noticed it has a small piece of mesh at the gore. I'm curious--does this have a structural purpose? Does it stabilize the cups or something?
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Yes this is for stabilisation.
Each fabric is woven and if you cut it to sew something you have to notice that it has the right direction. Otherwise it would not last long. I will upload a pic of my charnos carmen where there is even a better solution to make the construction stable.
Oh! Now I need to inspect my bras closer but I do not recall seeing that yet. Interesting!
When I see bras listed here for double or three times the price for what those are currently being sold new at some retailers, I can't help wondering who will buy them for that price?? And now some might come with the argument "this is how much I paid". Well, if only I could sell all my listed bras for ... how much I paid for them.... So, how does it work then? I don't feel comfortable making offers which would be just a fraction of the asked price, so I just buy them elsewhere. Sometimes I'm thinking, should I drop a note saying "sorry hun you'll never sell that x,y or z bra from x seasons back", but then I never do. I know, I know... Maybe somebody is nuts about that particular bra in that particular size and will go for it. Or an exchange can take place. Or it's gonna be listed forever and I will be tempted to share unsolicited advice. Just a rant from me after I spent around 100£ for heavily discounted lingerie last week.
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Well, not really. I would pay up to 30 pounds for a 30FF Curvy Kate Flaunt Bra (CK106) , even though it is from 2013 (I thinks). Some people list rare items that are worth what they want, but yeah - some of these are ridiculously pricey.
Scharminkeltje I'll keep your Flaunt bra in mind - will let you know if I see one. Weren't you selling a 32E for 3£ or something like that?
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I finally got my long awaited Brastop order a few days ago. It arrived 12 days after I put in the order, which wasn't terrible shipping from the UK to Western NY. Unfortunately, things haven't gone too well otherwise. First, when it arrived my package was litterally balled up and smushed, plus the pink plastic mailer ... containing over $125 of rather delicate merchandise had a large rip down the side through which I could see glimpses of colorful silky stuff (i.e. there were no other layers of plastic or anything protecting the bras except 2 sheets of tissue paper that were also torn in the same spots as the package). So I wasn't super impressed to start with, but only one of the bras I ordered was padded and it is "semi soft", so though I wasn't pleased with the smushed up shape of the padded cups - they weren't irreparably damaged by being smushed flat and then into a ball for the duration of shipping. Also, luckily, there wasn't any obvious damage done by whatever sharp object sliced the plastic mailer and tissue paper. However, during my careful inspection I noticed quite a few unrelated incidents of minor damage - lots of loose threads, an ink spot, a frayed corner of one of the Kris Line bras cups, a hook almost completely pulled out of the band, and a sort of dingy coloration to the Kris Line Shine bra, which was white. The tags were old and hard to read on some of the bras too. All of these things are forgiveable. The prices were good and I understand that other people have probably purchased and returned these same garments a few times, and the bra business is not an easy one. However, the smushed up, barely wrapped method of shipping couldn't have been great for them during the multiple trips to and fro either.
Pictures of package and damage (and bras that become tents when hooked and set down....that drives me nuts! I should write a manifesto titled "my ribcage is not a triangle") http://imgur.com/a/EHrK1
If the bras had fit perfectly this wouldn't have annoyed me so much, but, alas - they did not. I'm working on putting them all up but incase you just can't stand the suspense! hehe
The 65L - Gorsenia » Eva Soft Underwire Bra (K231) - sold as a UK 30HH - was just too big in every way. I'll post the pics I took even though they're super embarrassing. This bra was a mismatch for me in every way possible - the gore was too tall, too wide and painful, the cups were WAY too tall for me (9.5"), the wires were too wide and too high - I couldn't even really get them into my IMF because the outer wire would dig into my armpit and the too-wide gore sat on breast tissue, plus the straps were too far apart, band was too big and super stretchy, and the cup shaped in such a way as to point my boobs out at a 45 degree angle from my chest - actually this was a problem with all the bras in this order. I realized there are times when I wouldn't even need to try a bra on, when you hook the loosest hooks and bra stands up like a tent - that is not a shape that works for me. Even the shade of beige made my skin look sallow. It just wasn't a match for me, but at least now I know! It really was lovely in some ways, the material so soft and silky and the construction very fine.
The two Curvy Kate's I tried, despite having wires that were narrow, simply didn't fit. Both were crazy tall tents when hooked and set on a flat surface. Lack of scaled wires is just ridiculous, and it's not like I could try a larger band because the 28 didn't even feel tight and a 30 band would have been too loose from the beginning. It was actually kind of funny - the 28J - Curvy Kate » Princess Balcony Bra (CK6001) was probably the most terrible fit I've had yet, it was just comically mismatched to my body, which was a shame since the bright fun pink and ribbon edging made me consider attempting to alter it, but there was just too much I'd need to fix. The straps, when straight up, were barely on my shoulders at all. It's no surprise, since the cups each took up a 3rd of the total band length, the the outer edge of the wire went under my armpit. It actually went PAST the outer edge of my armpit into territory firmly in possession of my back. I don't have breast tissue on the sides of my body, it's all right in front, but it's also pretty soft. A wide shape like that just pushes tissue to the sides and it's not a good look. The Gorsenia did that a lot too. The 28J - Curvy Kate » Daisie Plunge Bra (CK3211) sort of did fit, after I reverse swooped and scooped anyway. It wouldn't have stayed in place long because center fullness always makes its way back to center, but even if it didn't, the low, triangular profile this bra gave me isn't a favorite.
Finally, the 3 Kris Line bras I tried were the closest to fitting. Unfortunately, non of the sizes I got really worked and even if I hadn't had quadding or gapping, these particular styles offered very little support or uplift, and the resulting profile was low and pointy. Even when I adjusted and scooped and swooped and re scooped until the fit was as close as possible, the Kris Line bras felt more like something lacy you're putting on your boobs for decoration that *added* instability and bulk. Maybe this is just me and my particular feelings about how a bra should fit. I also wasn't overwhelmed by the center fullness. I suppose the center depth was better than other bras I've tried, but the gores were often too wide and sitting on some of that tissue, and all 3 bras seams were situated so the apex is directed outward. This is a particular pet peeve of mine I suppose. If it were an all around pushed-in roundess like the Cleo Marcie, that would have been okay. I considered keeping 70HH - Kris Line » Ivy Soft and attempting to narrow the gore, but it honestly didn't seem like it would make enough of a difference to be worthwhile. Plus, the band was very loose, even on the tightest hooks it didn't feel supportive, and the straps didn't adjust short enough. All 3 bras had really beautiful detailing on the straps, but the only partial adjustability made me feel like Goldilocks. The Ivy's were too long and couldn't be made short enough, the 60I - Kris Line » Shine Biustonosz Soft had straps that were not quite long enough and couldn't be made much longer, and the 65HH - Kris Line » Geisha Semi Soft had straps that were just right (although the cups weren't large enough, or were too closed on top - not sure which). Ultimately, none of these bras made me feel comfortable and none really felt like they fit, so, back they go!
If anyone has made it this far in this loonng ramble - how do you suppose I should go about returning? I took pictures of the way the package arrived and all the little damages I mentioned, I definitely don't want to get charged for those things, but don't want to make enemies by sending an email sounding all blame-y. But on the other hand, isn't there something about damaged goods being eligible for free returns?
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Brastop parcels used to be fairly well packaged - 2 layers of paper and pretty strong plastic envelope. They don't pay extra attention to padded bras - mind you, not many sellers do.
Love4Pollinators can advise you about returns.
@erispe Although Brastop says this is not necessary, write "Returns" in large letters on the front and back of the package.
This bag color, @chirality, is significantly paler than Brastop had been using. They may benefit greatly from your experience and feedback regarding the bag's durability.
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I washed my Claudette Dessous in a mesh lingerie bag as usual and did NOT put it in the dryer, but when it came out of the wash it had these weird tiny white lint bits all over it. No idea what it was, so I threw it in a different mesh lingerie bag and put it in for another ... wash with the second load. Weird white lint was still there after the second wash.
Most of it rubbed out of the band with a little bit of patience. Unfortunately the stuff that was on the cup just rolled up into tiny little lint clumps that are now stuck between the outer mesh and the lining. I gave up trying to extract the stuff while it was wet and just left it to sit for a few days. I attempted to remove the stuff again today but it seems impossible to extract it from between the two layers of mesh. It feels like some sort of fibre (not elastic, I don't think) and doesn't seem to compromise the bra in any way other than making it look gross.
I'm contemplating just destroying the bra for scrap parts because I have no idea how to get the mysterious lint out. Has this happened to anyone else? Any ideas on what it is or what to do about it?
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Maybe you should show us a pic? Sounds like little elastic fibers sprouted from the mesh...
I've seen snapped elastics pop out of fine mesh before (mostly in cheap lace underwear) but this looks and feels different. they're not individual strands that could be pulled out of the mesh, it looked kinda more like wet fluff. will upload a picture later
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I reduced the price of my listings to find the bras new home more quickly. Actually I don't have enough space in my wardrobe since I packed the bras that don't fit me in a plastic bag and have kept them in it. And as you know winter is coming (at least to my town ). I need more room for thicker clothings.
By the way the size range is in 34h~38gg-ish. They are too large for me or the shape mismatched.
Bratabase: Bra database where you can compare bras and see how they'll fit you.
http://bra.pe/UFID/listings/
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If you reduce the price of your bras by $1 you get the option to send listings notifications again, that may reach more eyes.
That double strap thong looks amazing. If you zoom in on the bra, it's not black, it is leafy patterned green!
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1203115896422395&id=149407481793247
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I'm not a fan of Comexim usually but I might have to check out that first set. Love green bras.
WOW! I think it's possibly the sexiest design I've seen this season! Much more than Scantilly or Playful Promises! I wish EM would go this sexy sometimes.
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My new adventure: Not to buy a new bra for a year.
Why? From August 16 until now I spent approx. 500€ on bras.
I have enough bras for the next time.
Just told my husband if I should die before him I want to be burried in my Fauve Lilia bra. Thank God I own it in size 32b 32c 32d and ... 32dd. He said he would not recognize it as I have so many white bras that it was hard for him to find it. Men... :-/
Lilia is not white, it is beige or somehow eggshell-colored. Well ... it's time to think about why I spend 500€ on bras in only 3 months.
Greetings to all the fabulous ladies around here. I am thankful for all the insights in your daily bra-obsession. Wish I would have met you in real life. Why do you all live in different countries so far away? :.-)
Thanks for the swaps and gifts and sells and buys.
Thanks to Jesus ( Jj )too.
Z.
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<3 ENJOY your break!
I need to do this, too.....for my carbon footprint. <3
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This was just for fun!
I started checking different bra sizing calculators on the interenet, thanks to Boob or Bust-topic in here. As their calculator gave me 40K. So, wanted to see what sizes I get from other calculators that are available with googling. Oh boy... Here are the sizes I got:
-40K
-40DD
-another 40K (however, in EU ... size it gave me 90H whis is not even close to UK 40K!)
-36I (I assume this is combination of UK and EU size, so basically 80I or 36G)
-36J (another combo, EU 80J or UK 36GG)
-34HH/J
-36GG
-34H
-36HH
And I am sure there would have been more.. From 40DD to 36HH. So many different sizes. I am also very, very surprised some of them suggested me to use 40 band when my underbust size is 34.5. I really don't see the logic on that. I am now using 36 and it's good although I think I could use 34 on some brands as well. I also have couple 38 and those are a bit too loose on me. So 40 would be a disaster! Also, I don't think I could evet fit my boobs to a 40DD And my boobs would just swim on 40K! Seriously, 40DD and 40K?! There's a huge difference there!
It's also surprising how one of the calculators gave me completely different size on UK and EU. 40K UK is NOT 90H. As fas as I am aware, 90H would be around 40FF.
This was interesting. Also a bit scary if you think that someone would use just one calculator, get completely wrong size and then use that. And get disappointed, frustrated, even sad when the bra wouldn't fit :/
There are also some accurate sizes as well! I am currently using 36GG/H. Been testing other sizes as well, like 38G which is good on the cup but a bit too loose on the band. I have yet to try 34H but that will be my next target
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interesting. i think some brands do still use +5 band sizing though.
Wow!!! Really comes down to educate yourself and then thank God for here because we can look at brand intricacies as they vary too.
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I often wonder why so many bras with prior owners FAR outlast the tags that identify them. I really do wish the tags were made to last the life of the bra, so we could identify them and their sizes! They should be sewn into the strap all the way around, and not just on one end, left to flap around and wear out.
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"Planned obsolescence"??
I can't read this bra's make, model or size, so I must need a new one!!! :D
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Yay; 5 more bras from Scharminkeltje!!!! I just entered the first one. Four more to follow!!!
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This is for anyone that reads my blog (also if you dont I guess)
I'm in the middle of writing a review on unaltered vs altered comexim 3HCs. There's going to be at least 12 pictures (there's an aditional 30 that I would like to somehow condense, not sure how I'm going to do it yet).
My question is, would y'all prefer ... to see this in one blog post, or 2/3?
I'm thinking 1 post is good, but it'll be A LOT of pictures (and I'm not not including any of the pics- there's a total of 5 bras).
But I'm thinking people may not like multiple posts of one subject.
Thank you for any opinions.
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When comparing between two cuts or the alterations that can be done, I prefer to see one post regardless of the amount of pictures. That way people will be more likely to read the entire thing.
One post works well for me, too :-)
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Hi, just wondering if anyone else has this issue. Every time I open the bratabase web page, the Fitting Help section of Bratabase is on the right side of my screen. I have seen the same "Fitting Help" picture at the top of my screen for over 1 year (it was requested 1 year and 2 months ago--I ... checked). Is there any way to change the photos that default on that part of the screen? I am not offended or concerned, I would just like to see a change since I might be able to help or be interested in some of the more recent fitting issues. I am trying not to be too descriptive of the photo/issue, since maybe this is only happening to me.
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Out of the 3 that you see on the right, the top 2 are the ones with least suggestions and the last is a random one.
Looks like that one never got any help other than one only suggestion so still shows up. The idea was that it would help those to get more answers... but I didn't think this situation would happen.
Maybe I could add a time cut for those to show... only the ones with least answers from recent months? Then situations like this with 1 answer would end up deep in the pagination never getting any chances to get more help?
JJ. Your suggested change makes a lot of sense to me. I'm sure by now (over a year later), she is not expecting to see a response.
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Last one ...
is that a seller's way to make me buy things? I read that two words quite too often when I put things in a basket on ebay.co.uk. I put them in a basket but I don't want to buy them immediately BUT if I read those two words I think "ohhhh nooo!!!!! ".
Do you ... know that, too? If it's only a trick I won't buy that - Gossard Gypsy bra (thank you so much alexad for that cute swap - now I want a second one of Gypsy because that bra just p-e-r-f-e-c-t and I don't want to ruin it by wearing it every day*sigh*)
And- it was my intention to put 1 € aside and buy bras at the end of the month for those 30 €.
Last one - that makes things difficult. Omg I am a bra addicted.
I guess I am not the only one, right ladies?
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Yes. Seeing the words "last one" makes you think that if I don't buy this NOW it may be gone later. Then, you basically have no other choice but to buy it right NOW, LOL.
Even worse is, when you see there's two left. Then after a day or two it's last one. You know there's interest on this bra, so you better act fast or regret later.
Yes, I have become a bra addict as well :P haha
I don't know if you remember that about a month ago, I announced that Ewa was testing new strapless bras, that would include bigger sizes too, since she had discontinued the previous ones because of fabric supply problems.
Well, I think we have the first photo, though I'm not 100% sure. But finally, it would be a padded seamed strapless.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BL-8p-kA6-w/
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not at all surprised about padded and seamed, how else can you possibly hold up big boobs without straps?
Ironic that she covers her shoulders in the pics
I would definitely try this... Curvy Kate's and Panache's offerings both left me mega uncomfortable. In what I now recognize as a symptom of not enough immediate depth, both bras pinched uncomfortably on the top of my stomach area and felt like they needed to be pulled up constantly.
The best strapless I've ever tried sadly remains 34G - Wacoal » Red Carpet Convertible (854119), which is obviously way out of my size range now.
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I'm noticing my breasts fit better in cups that feature an apex, relatively, closer to the center gore.
Those of you who need an apex closer to the center gore.... What brands/models fit best? I will start a list and add your suggestions to help future Bratabase users.
Thanks!
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So far for me EM is so much better in that respect than Comexim! Specifically the CHP cut. When you make a list tag me, I desperately need this!
The Cleo Hettie I just recieved might be a good option! There is no side support panel, but the construction of the cup and the apex being closer to the center give a 'narrower' shape. It's like the opposite of a east-west look. I look like I have smaller breast!
Impimi is a fairly new Polish brand that I am falling in love with. Narrow wires, lots of immediate projection, excellent construction and absolutely beautiful. My unpadded just arrived today and it is a full cup that is really really open on top, but still fits my mostly even shape. How do you build something this open, but with virtually no wrinkles?
Bratabase: Bra database where you can compare bras and see how they'll fit you.
http://bra.pe/XUka/
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The band is quite big for a 65. I recommend band sizing down for sure and maybe cup sizing down for more FoB or short roots
A poll:
Why do you collect bras?
I asked that myself and came to the conclusion it has to do with my first bra which was a nightmare: No wires, band far too loose, cups tooo small, so ugly that it could have been used as a contraceptive. Clothes looked better without it when I was a teen but it was of ... course necessary to wear it - nipple wise. The band rode up every time I lifted my arms onto the breast tissue.
If I had had those bras I have today then - I would not have hated the way I looked so much.
Those times are long gone - and now I have bras for the rest of my life on stock.
Why do YOU collect bras?
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They're pretty, I have no self control, and I have too much disposable income (I work about 30 hours a week but have no real expenses) lol
^^ What she said.
Except I have bills, but rent & car payment are the highest, everything else is $150 or under.
I have no self control. I put myself on a 2 week bra hiatus and like 3 days in I'm ready to buy a bra (that I don't need, I just want it because it's red).
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Just want you all to know that I am ANXIOUSLY AWAITING to see pics and measurements of that bra. Since its not on sale and it was the only thing I really wanted, I decided to wait on it. But I really want to know how the band is. The first SF I got had a band that was pretty much a full size too small - which was fine. after a few mo I can hook on the 2nd hook anyways. So i'm really curious how the band is
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I ordered one, I'm 99% sure! I'll let you know as soon as I receive it.
I ordered one too. I'll be sure to enter the measurements!
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/hug
Hugs!
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