natori feather unlined...
so i can't find any info on it on here??? all i can find is the contour version...
does it fit the same or is it deeper?
any ideas?
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so i can't find any info on it on here??? all i can find is the contour version...
does it fit the same or is it deeper?
any ideas?
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Really tempted to buy the Cleo Jolie on clearance. I've been weirdly in love with how it looks for months. Unfortunately I seem to have changed sizes a bit and anticipate growing more in the near future so I'm kind of flying blind size wise. If only it were returnable...
I either want someone to enable me or tell me it's a terrible idea so I behave myself.
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How much is it on clearance? Why do you think that you'll be changing sizes soon? I think you should treat yourself. You can always sell it if it's not a perfect fit.
It's $18 with free shipping which I know is pretty cheap. I've been gradually growing since getting into a properly fitted size and I'm going on birth control soon. I'm sensitive enough to hormonal changes that I expect my boobs will get a bit bigger.
I've been mostly in 30Ds, a lot of which are too small now, and I'm thinking of getting a 30E. The cup depth listed on here sounds promising with my perimeter.
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Ugh I just checked my EM order and it says that it's on hold until they get a delivery of the material. I'm so impatient, I want the beautiful Syrena now. Anyone with previous experience with this kind of delay who can tell me how long this will take?
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This collection is on a 21 day wait, it will take them 21 business days to make it.
I've only ever had in stock items ship early, everything else has taken the amount of time indicated.
Once it ships, I usually get them a week to ten days later. I'm on the East coast of the US, I won't have these in hand until mid-January at the earliest.
I'm waiting also for Syrena and Mgielka! Hope I'll receive it in the beginning of January:)
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Woohoo my Comexim order finally shipped today!!! I was just wondering if anyone here knows how long it will take to arrive? I live in Australia but any kind of rough guess would make me feel better because I'm so keeeen to get my Comexims.
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I might know how you feel just because I've got my comexim orders last week ;) For the reference I live in South Korea and when I order from uk, it usually takes 7~10 day. Btw, last time I ordered from comexim, it took 15 days to get the parcel. I think you need to wait for at least 2 weeks. If you are extremely lucky, it may take less than that. Good luck!! :)
Twoflower At least 2 weeks? That's aaages...I feel so impatient haha. I'm really hoping to get them by the end of the year so fingers crossed. Thanks!
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Since I am now on this bra mission, I decided I also needed to get my mom into properly fitting bras. She's been trying to wear 36DDD for years now and her bras all fit terribly. I measured her and her size estimation (to her shock and initial refusal to believe) is UK 32 GG/H or 34 G/GG (US ... 32 J/K or
34 I/J). Based on that, I got her a couple styles to try. Wouldn't you know it, the very first one fit her like an absolute dream. It's a 34GG Panache Andorra balconette in powder (pink). The band is a little tight, so we are getting her an extender, but the cups look incredible on her. The gore and straps are just right. I think the band will stretch a little and also think she is so used to her 36s that she often wears days in a row (in bras she has owned for years and doesn't take care of well) that she needs time to adjust to the feeling of a snug band. She is fully supported, with lots of side support and lift, and a lovely rounded front projected shape that, quite frankly, I am feeling rather envious of at the moment! She was shocked and exclaimed how she has never owned a bra that fit her so perfectly! So, that was a total win and I'm pretty psyched I could give her that gift.
Any suggestions for other bras that work well for women that rock the Andorra?
The second one I got her was a fail. It was the Elomi Caitlyn in 34G. Despite the fact that in it's very name are the words "side support", it actually gave her almost no side support. Instead, she had lots of breast tissue that did not make it into the cup, which made the cup actually appear too big, with some wrinkling. It just fit really weird. She also had strange gapping in the back, near where the bands meet straps. The band on the Caitlyn was more comfortable to her, but was possibly actually a little too big. That one is getting returned.
I explained to her the importance of not wearing bras two days in a row and made her promise she would get a second one that fits, soon. I know she is only going to follow through if I stay on her about it and offer suggestions, which is why I am here asking for suggestions.
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Good job with your mom's brafitting! What great luck, too, to have her first try be such a success! Amazon now has the Panache Andorra balconette in 34GG in Cerise, a bright pink, on sale for $29.32, eligible for Prime shipping, here:
Figleaves and BareNecessities also have it on sale, but not as low priced. Unfortunately at the moment no one on ebay.com seems to have it in 34GG. There's only one available on ebay.co.uk, and it's equivalent to the full retail price.
Good luck, and kudos to you for bothering to bravangelize your mother, despite the resistance.
Panache Clara supposedly fits similar to Andorra! I own one and it's beautiful, forgiving and stretchy.
For me, Andorra didn't work (cup buckling, armpit terror) while Clara does fit (seems slightly lower under the arms?)
Good luck :)
so found these, i wonder...
http://otakuusamagazine.com/LatestNews/News1/Japanese-iPhone-App-Measures-Womens-Cup-Sizes-7193.aspx
or
https://www.thirdlove.com/pages/bra-sizing-app
i kinda wanna try them for novelty, because i'm sure that's all they are, i wonder if they have the right band sizes are not?
anybody try these for fun?
let me know
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I tried a bunch of those a few years ago, Most of them were bra calculators. I remember one that took pictures and calibrated. They were all pretty bad in general and only a couple knew cups beyond DDD existed.
The Thirdlove one must be different though, I haven't tried that but they will suggest one of their own bras.
I tried the ThirdLove one a year or two ago. I can't remember being too impressed with it. But yes, like Jj mentioned, they will basically only recommend THEIR brand of bras. I don't even remember if they had anything in my size or not. I deleted the app right after, but I still get marketing emails from them. I always forget when I see the emails because I think, "ThirdLove? Oh no, did I get signed up for a dating site for threesomes?" I then see bras and remember what it is (I think ThirdLove is a terrible brand name, but maybe that's just me.) I made sure to unsubscribe from the last email I got. ;)
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"Bra Adventure" is definitely a great category for this. It was interesting, and a fun project really. The full write up is on my blog!
Picture this: You come home from a long day, and no matter how comfortable and
https://thephotogsbrog.wordpress.com/2015/12/14/so-i-made-a-bralette/
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I think it looks good for a first-ish attempt. Making some bralettes in definitely on my list of projects for when I get my sewing machine working properly.
Thanks!
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I took the plunge and emailed Comexim with a custom request. I didn't try to translate it to Polish but I did keep it as quick and simple as I could. I totally forgot that martka00 had offered to help me with translation! So, we'll see what happens. Here is what I wrote:
.......
Hello! I love my Coco bra ... in size 60E. It is perfect for me!
I would like to request a custom order. Please let me know if this is possible.
1 bra- cut exactly like Coco, no sponge lining, with fabric from the Brigitte bra, size 60E
1 bra- cut exactly like Coco, no sponge lining, with fabric from the Angelina bra, size 60E
1 bra- regular Sonia Biustonosz- size 60E
.......
Related: I am hoping to get a whole bunch of new Comexims because most of my other bras have been HURTING me around the underwires, bands, or both. It doesn't seem to matter what time of the month it is. Both of my Cleos, both of the unlined Freyas, a couple of Gossards. The only things that aren't hurting me are my Mimi Hollidays and Comexims. Even though the 60D - Comexim » Ivonne (28) weirdly rests on breast tissue on my larger side, it doesn't hurt. whereas I have been avoiding the 28DD - Cleo » Lucy Balconnet Bra (5851) because the underwires dig in really badly.
Comments, commiseration, and suggestions welcome!
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Whoops, I tried some formatting that didn't work. To clarify, I didn't send the long ranty paragraph about all of my bras hurting in the email to Comexim. :)
Of course! if you need any help just drop a message! :)
I don't think that they will make unlined bras from fabrics that are deigned with lined ones.
As i mentioned in one of my post, they said in the video that they gonna introduce more unlined bras in next collections :)
I am hoping as well, as I'm planning now to order Naomi and any other new unlined bra when it will come up as I love my Sharon (in Coco style)
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possible underwire bras that might fit me...
i want to try out the one's suggested for "cone shaped/narrow boobs", but they are kinda spendy, do you think i should give it a shot?
not to mention the "half sizes" that would be ideal for me as i kinda am a 32D 1/2, lol
Find the right bra styles for your unique breast shape using our Breast Shape Di
https://www.thirdlove.com/pages/breast-shape-dictionary
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I think it would be worth a try. Half cups are interesting. I'd love to try one out myself but I just bought both a new Comexim and a new EM so my bra budget's pretty blown.
My girls are pretty far apart (3 fingers) and I am looking for a bra that gives me a nice cleavage! Any reputations??
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Have you tried half cups like the Freya Patsy (http://www.bratabase.com/browse/freya/patsy-padded-half-cup-bra-1223/28FF/)? Half cups tend to give a basketballs on the chest appearance, or at least in my case (I think you wear one cup below me and my boobs are about 2 finger widths apart).
thx yes I have tried HCs, they are the only ones that fit me by now :D
I was looking for something, that "pushes" them more together..
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75GG - Ewa Michalak » Chp Słowianki (507) (Sale $25.00)
75HH - Ewa Michalak » Pl Słowianki (506) (Sale $30.00)
Also still have 70I - Kris Line » Kama Semi Soft (Sale $28.00) and 34H - Curvy Kate » Horizon Padded Bikini Top (CS7011) (Sale $20.00) available.
Bratabase: Bra database where you can compare bras and see how they'll fit you.
http://bra.pe/Unq/listings/
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But they should be here today!
I finally gave in and ordered a Cleo Marcie Balconnet Bra (6831) and a Cleo Lucy Balconnet Bra (5851) in 30D, since I know they run tight. While I'm excited to see how they'll fit for "diagnostic" purposes, I'm slightly worried about the sizing. I have a Cleo ... Darcy Padded Balconette (6821) in 30DD, and used it for comparison to make sure I ordered the right size in the unlined bras. I'm probably going to return them anyway (#PrimeIsAmazing) because the girls are super sensitive and I prefer my bras to double as body armor. Until then, they need to hurry up and get here!
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I'm waiting on a Lucy, too! But, I made the mistake from buying it on eBay and although tracking estimated it would be here 2 days ago, it still hasn't arrived. I was about ready to chase down the mailman and demand he check again. lol
sereneindeed Tis the season to be frustrated with shipping, lol
Today I got 4!!! new bras on the mail!!! Suuuuper excited! Especially about my gooorgeous new Comexim babies!!! <3 I actually wore the Elena right away and it's comfortable beyond words! Happy BRA DAY!
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Which other ones did you get :) ps how was Paris?!
From Comexim, Sonia as a plunge. I also got a Flirtelle Ariel (padded version) and a Freya sports bra! Paris was a delight! :) I will be sharing all the juicy photos asap!
Last week at my hairdresser's I stumbled upon a little interview with the woman behind La Maison Nouvelle, a Dutch lingerie company that offers "bespoke" bralettes and knickers. She was asked what issues she frequently comes across with regard to her customers and one of her answers was that (paraphrasing) "she often sees women wearing a 70 band when they REALLY need an 80. It's a miracle they can still breath!"
I don't know where she gets her customers, but seriously?!
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oh my god...tragic! :O
I was wearing 70's when I really needed 65's. Can you imagine what would happen if she'd try to put me in an 80? I'd be wearing it as underwear! That's a very ignorant attitude for her to have.
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Finally got a tape measure. Had my husband help me measure my underbust. I had him do a very tight measurement - 29 inches. So... is this why all my 32 band bras, after wearing them once or twice, need to be put on the middle hook??? Should I be going down to 30 bands?
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If you try 30 bands it might work.
I think this might be the problem. This will now size me out of Cleo. I do need my bras to last longer, however. Bought a 32J Cleo Maya and right away could put it on the tightest hook. But it was only $18 from amazon so not really worth the cost of sending back!
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How do EM panties run? I ordered a thong in a 40 for my 39 inch/99cm hips and I was wondering if this was the right choice? It should fit but if EM panties typically run small or large I want to get a chance to email them for a change before it's really too late.
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I ordered 42 and have 42in hips and they were a teeny bit loose on me. Depending on your shape and fit preferences, the 40 may work on you.
I have 38" hips and I usually order 36s. I can sometimes wear 38s comfortably as well.
Ewa's panties are more or less true to size. A 36 is a UK 8 which is a US 4 which is a S, my typical size in US underwear.
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My Comexim Yoko arrived...at home, where I won't be for another week at least. I guess I could have had it sent here but I was worried about the post being slow since I had no time frame in regards to things being sent from Poland.
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Oh no :( that's torture! Knowing its there and you can't touch it
I did the same thing with my recent Ewa Michalak orders. I won't be home until late January but I was worried the orders might get stalled with holiday season and all. Sigh.
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I am planning on doing some on-line bra shopping early next year, So I need to find some good places to shop. What I would like are stores that have a large assortment of brands and styles for decent prices and free returns. And who don't take months to ship your order to you.
... Here's some on-line stores I've heard of so far, HerRoom.com, Linda's on Line, Freshpair.com , BareNecessities.com , Bits of Lace.com , Biggerbras.com , Brasmyth.com ,Lady Grace.com .
Do any of you have any advice or heads ups?
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Amazon's got some pretty sweet deals. I usually jut do a search like "Freya 30FF" and see what pops up. Got my favourite bra from there for under 25 bucks.
I've actually heard some negative reviews about HerRoom. I know one person that used them and had a lot of issues receiving her order. Amazon is good. I think BareNecessities is a good one. A Sophisticated Pair blog has a store that is great and Zathiya Lingerie is another awesome one :)
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For example: I'm wearing a Masquerade Georgiana (apple, 28ff) and (espacially the right (smaller!)side) is been pushed away of my IMF! That sucks cause I just love the bra and the cleavage it gives!
Any suggestions?
Thx!
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i have the same problem. for me:
1. my left smaller boob sticks out farther and thus pushes the bra down, and my right bigger yet shallower boob holds the bra down farther too.
2. my ribs are so flared that the top of were my bra should be, my bra slides down because there is no room for it.
It sounds like your shape might be projected and the bra might be shallow.
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I thought I recognized that face... apparently this is Toccara Jones' (of ANTM fame) lingerie line!
for now looks like it is only sold in the pop up store event :/ anyone here live in LA?
I second the love of that bra! If anyone figures out the name of the bra, and where to get it (sounds like it's only available at a store? which store?), let me know. I want it!
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It's a new model, which is why there' no info yet. http://www.natori.com/Bras/Underwire/Natori-Feathers-Plunge-Unlined-Bra
i guess i'll have to be the first to try it ;)
i just ordered one, haha!
i would think the peeps on this website would be sooo excited about this!?
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