Aug 21, 2016
I wear. 40 jj panache tango I want to try elomi or goddess. What size do I need in those and what style is best
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I wear. 40 jj panache tango I want to try elomi or goddess. What size do I need in those and what style is best
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My daughter is maturing early. She's pretty muscular and developed for her age, 10. I measured her surreptitiously (for her Halloween costume) the other night and came up with a 32 inch underbust and a 36 inch overbust! I don't want her to be embarrassed about her body, I don't want to draw attention to her chest, ... but I also want her to feel supported and comfortable. She's a kid so she is shallow with fairly broad roots. I don't think she should be in underwures at her age. Do you all have recommendations for cheap, somewhat flattening vs. projected supportive bras in her size range? I think she would prefer non sports bras. Something with thin straps. Something pretty, fun, cute, etc. Also cheap and easily available would be nice.
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Maybe a bralette? I know Walmart has some cute cheap styles but maybe not many cute ones in a 32D-I haven't looked there in a while. But if you're looking for a bralette, try Forever 21 or Etsy. :)
I was thinking a bralette too! It will not project but give some coverage.
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Omg. I just got my bralette from Dreams and Underthings today and I love it! It's miles better then any s/m/l bralette I've tried on-the band stays snug and unbunchy (well, a little but it's a midline and I expected that) and my breasts actually stay *in* the cup and don't escape past the band. It gives a great shape, ... is super comfortable and the best part is by some magic it separates my close-set breasts without a tacking gore so no gross sweaty boobs! I can't wait to share my full review up but I'm so excited to wear this.
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Amazing bralettes :-) :-) Ordering soon :-)
Make me offers on my bras!!! They have been sitting for so long and need loving homes!!!! Will do free shipping through the end of the month!!!
Bratabase: Bra database where you can compare bras and see how they'll fit you.
http://bra.pe/UDNR/listings
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I got varying results when I tried to Google this and results didn't seem to be reliable. Is there a customs tax charged for buying bras in Poland and shipped to UK? I need recent information please. (After brexit.)
And also, how long will it take to ship from Poland to UK if the bra has modifications.
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There are no customs duties on EU imports charged yet, I am sure it will be made quite clear if and when that will take place.
Definitely no customs charges at the moment. Both my orders were shipped within about three weeks from when I placed them, and arrived a few days later.
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I'm new to the bratabase world and trying to find bras that fit. Especially discouraging are the bras that I THINK fit, only to realize eight hours in to wearing it that it really doesn't. I imagine a lot of this is just not being super sure of my shape/root width/everything, and that it will improve in time. This is ... going to be long and specific, but will maybe help out other plus sized gals? One can hope, anyway.
What's making things harder is the limited number of bras available in a 44+ band, and the lack of reviews from people of similar sizes and breast types. Where you at, boob twins?!
Okay, so here's what I'm pretty sure of: I'm a pretty solid 44 band, and can do 42 with stretchy bands. My breasts are close-set and I've had to alter a few gores so that the wires don't poke me in the sternum or rest on breast tissue. Generally, the 44G (and sister sizes) seem to be the best cup volume. I'm definitely FoT. I am comfortable altering bands and gores as needed.
I think I'm pretty projected as I've yet to find a bra that will stay in my IMF, even with lots of experimenting with tightening and loosening bands to try things out. One of two things seems to happen: either the bra slips down and leaves about a half an inch of empty space at the very bottom of the cup, or the bra looks on the outside like it's right in my IMF but when I lift the bottom up I can very clearly feel that my breast has actually folded against my chest at the very bottom, and the wire is still not really in my IMF.
Brands I've tried:
Sculptresse - I've tried the Sculptresse Chi-chi Full Cup Bra (7695) - its gore is too high, the wires slide right out of my IMF, I think the wires are too wide, and when I wear it all day the underwires bother me in my armpits after a few hours. I've also tried the Sculptresse Flirtini Balconnet Bra (7685), which is a lot better in the gore and armpit areas and is probably my best fitting and most comfortable bra so far, but I get the folding at the bottom of the breast I mentioned above.
Curvy Kate - Tried the Curvy Kate Dreamcatcher Balcony Bra (CK2301) in a 44FF, it fit pretty well but got a tiny bit of quadding on my big side and after I wore it for a few hours it hurt on the outside of my right breast and at the sternum. Also tried the Curvy Kate Gia Balcony Bra (CK2101) , which fits pretty well but slides out of my IMF.
I've also tried various cacique molded cups which just don't work at all. I've got a Comexim on order from Wellfitting to see if that will work, but it'll take a while to get here and my funds are limited.
In the meantime, are there any other brands/models I should be trying? Is there anybody blogging about and reviewing plus size full figure bras out there? I have googled and googled and read loads of reviews, but I haven't found much.
tl;dr, I'm plus sized and my breasts are both large and projected. What brands and models have good projection in a 42+ band size? Are the polish brands most likely to be my Obi-Wan Kenobra?
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@cupandahalf Do you have recommendations?
I do! ennakym can you provide measurements for these bras? That will really help us figure out what kind of wire width and cup depth you need and this which brands/models to look at.
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...when you have the most average bra size (32F) and yet Bratabase has zero recommendations for you and thinks you should be a 32DD.
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That's funny B'Base has always tended to overestimate the cup size I need rather than underestimate! You really ARE a special snowflake XP
maybe its just because you already own every bra in the database? lol
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This is a quick post because I'm on mobile and not sure when I'll get home, so excuse any typos. I think my new Veronique plunge in 60HH might be my best Comexim fit, followed by my Elena 28G/60HH which is slightly taller in the cups and a smidge tighter in the band. Veronique just fits like a glove with ... no room to spare. I only got to try it on for a second so far. Now I'm wondering about similar fits. Audrey looks exactly like Veronique. But I don't really need another polka dotted bra. Fit wise, how do Ingrid, Tropical Garden, Queen of Hearts, etc compare? Is QoH the same material as Dottie and do those run tighter or smaller than the ones I have? None of the newer styles appeal to me at the moment, but any comparisons would still be great. Thanks!
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I can't help with comparisons but the tropical garden runs right in the band (enough to warrant sizing up) and the cups seem lower than other plunge styles
I have a Veronique 3hc on the way. I can't wait to get it
@prettyncharmeuse thanks, so I'll probably want a 65H in TG if I go for it... Veronique is really nice, my softest one yet.
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Sale $ 22.00 [Used] I've only worn this bra about 2-3 times. It is in great use
http://www.bratabase.com/listings/difi7/
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Does EM come out with new styles for the Fall or Winter? Just curious I'm obsessed with their bras at the moment lol
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Yes, they come out with new styles each season. They are currently on vacation/holiday from August 15 - Sept 2, so you won't see anything new until they return.
BumbleBean ok awesome. Thanks! :)
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Hey gang, just wondering if anyone is also having issues paying ewa michalak recently. I just made an order, but when I clicked on the make a payment button, I'm getting an error. I've email them to ask what to do. If anyone had this problem, did you just pay directly (I'm using paypal) to their contact email or does it have to be through their website?
Thanks for any help!
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They are on vacation/holiday from August 15 to September 2. Not sure if that's why you're having problems, but you probably won't get a response until they return.
Of course. The vacation message is on their front page and I totally didn't read it... -_-'
I have some pigmentation just only on the bra strap if you have pigmentation how do you deal with it?
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The english word pigmentation is usually used for skin color. I'm not sure if you have a stain or dye from another piece of clothing on your strap? However, the strap doesnt usually show, so I wouldnt worry?
dbmamaz yeah I know I have some pigmentation on my shoulder it's slightly darker than my original skin color sometimes I wear a sleeveless shirt I'm bit worried
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Although they don't even produce my size
This kind is what I ever dreamed of
Just in case has anyone tried before?
Shop the latest styles of Le Mystere Women's Ultimate Plunge Front-Close Convert
https://www.amazon.com/Mystere-Ultimate-Front-Close-Convertible-Strapless/dp/...
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I started a blog! YAY!!! Check out my two bra posts so far (it would give me the warm fuzzies, and I'd LOVE to see your blog as well!)
http://www.scoutingforsanity.com/2016/08/14/cleo-panache-maddie/
http://www.scoutingforsanity.com/2016/08/03/chantelle-vous-et-moi-strapless/
So far I've written about Chantelle and Cleo Cleo Cleo Maddie Moulded T-shirt Bra (7201)
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Welcome to the family! :) Your layout looks beautiful. My blog is thepetitecollegiate.com
PetiteCollegiate Thank you! I have come across your blog at one point and lost it - so I'm glad you commented! I love your stuff and was so sad that I couldn't find you LOL.
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If any of you are on instagram, the handle is
"ABraThatFits"
https://www.instagram.com/abrathatfits/
I'll probably be sharing a lot of Bratabase stuff on it
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I saw a couple decent bras at my local Value Village today which I could probably go back for on Monday if anyone is interested. They were all around $6+tax unless otherwise noted.
The bras I took note of were:
Freya Active - 32G (black with blue trim, seemed like it still had a good bit of life in it)
Harlequin Anise Halfcup ... - 32DD (had one of the eyes pulled most of the way out, some wear on the lace)
Moving Comfort Cara - 40DD (NWT, $13 I think, beige)
Wacoal - 32G (Red, It might have been the Basic Beauty or Inspiration, something with a stretchy unlined smooth cup)
Picked myself up a Parfait Charlotte in red for $6 too! It's a 32DD so I have to wear it on the tightest hooks, but it's not as far into my armpits as my 30E Charlotte. And I already have the matching high waisted brief!
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Prettyncharmeuse Bratabase tells me you commented but it won't show up for whatever reason.
Personally I usually like Goodwill better in general and except for this one time they've had more good bras. They're also a bit cheaper. I always wonder if there are any ABTFers in my town (it's not huge) when I see stuff like Figleaves bras at the thrift store.
drawingdwarf I did comment, and then I realized my value village isn't a consignment type of store. ๐ So I deleted it
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Would anyone be interested in brand new bras which no longer have wires? I bought two Panache bras for very cheap off eBay so I could pirate those narrow, shorter wires. Should I list these bras? They would be free to a good home. I feel slightly guilty taking them off the market and mutilating them but not really because I can now wear some of my old Panache bras without pain.
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From the design team at Curvy Kate:
1. Florence
2. Belle
3. Wildcat
4. Daily Dream
5. Cascade
6. Daydreamer
Most of these are new models as of 2015/2016. Notice the lack of plunges....
@Jj, I created a list http://www.bratabase.com/list/glk/
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@cupandahalf Curvy Kate receives ***** for customer service. :-)
That's really cool. I'm impressed. I wish I liked the way the Belle and Wildcat looked better then.
I got another Florence because it was so comfortable and it fits me differently in a different color so I'll have that review up soon.
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Anyone else disappointed by the Charlotte color for SS17? It's almost the same as the brown (correction: multiple styles in brown) that they did for fall. Can we do a light color for Spring, pls? Tis a rare woman who will buy a grey-black bra for summer. Seems to be such a dark bra trend of late...
http://thelingeriejournal.com/parfait-ss17-collection/
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The whisper blue color is cute on that one bra! Everything else is so basic though. I guess there might always be a woman out shopping for a basic white or beige or black bra.
The entire collection made me yawn.
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Panache Andorra. Tried one recently and it was pointy as all getout.
some japanese bras are pointy
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I size one cup down from Panache to Elomi. Also the Elomi bands do seem to be on the firm side and don't stretch out as much in my opinion, so that might affect your fit. I wear a 40 band so you can look at my Elomi band measurements and compare them to your Tango to see if the band will be right. I haven't tried Goddess. I don't know how the Tango fits so I can't recommend styles. However I know that Elomi Etta has lower, narrower wires than other Elomis so if you need higher coverage/taller sides you might want to avoid Etta. Or you might want lower gore and wings! Good luck finding your Elomi.
I agree with cupandahalf to size one cup down on Elomi as they seem to consistently run big. I love Goddess bras. I've only ever worn the Kayla and Keira lines, but they are fairly true-to-size. I find the Kayla runs a bit bigger in the cup than the Keira, but it's not by much. I would start with a 40N in the Keira and a 38 or 40N in the Kayla. Keep in mind that Goddess bras have wide wires so if you prefer narrow wires, they may not work for you. Good luck!
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