Sep 23, 2015
*BRAND NEW SET*Sale - 55HH - Comexim » Joy (379) | Bratabase
Sale £ 50.00 [New without tags] This bra and its matching thong are brand new.
http://bra.pe/GDNK/
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Sale £ 50.00 [New without tags] This bra and its matching thong are brand new.
http://bra.pe/GDNK/
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BRAND NEW Bra set for sale in 40 pounds
http://bra.pe/XQPp/
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Hi, is anyone as excited as me for the coming-soon line Scantilly? It is supposed to be a naughtier younger sister of Curvy Kate. I made a little reasearch on the cuts and here it is:
Peek A Boo 30 – 38 DD – HH : my musthave. Looks a bit like a hybrid between Curvy ... Kate Emily (CK5001) and Curvy Kate Entice (SG1601). It also comes in two colorways in one collection, which is kind of exciting!
Pounce 30 – 38 DD – HH : probably a sister cut to forgotten Curvy Kate Fleurty (SG1301)
All Wrapped Up 30 – 38 DD – HH : another must have! Too bad its a sister cut to Curvy Kate Starlet Moulded Bra (CK2501) , which does not work well with my boobs.
Invitation 30 – 38 DD – HH : sister cut of the old good Curvy Kate Tease Me [showgirl Collection] (SG2001)
Surrender 30 – 38 DD – HH : sister cut of Curvy Kate Criss Cross (CK7001).
Well, looks like we have a decent descdendant of the Showgirls! Jj, are we going to have scantilly on Bratabase?
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http://www.scantilly.com/surrender-black/
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I added the brand a while ago but I haven't gotten around adding the models for it yet: Scantilly
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Does anyone else sometimes feel like your bra size is much larger than you feel yourself to be? Or not identify with 'large busted' issues?
After some boob growth and 'trial and error' with bra shapes & styles, I've found my general happy size around 30GG - and currently more often a 30H. So the medium range of the full bust ... world I guess. Overall I have a neutral-to-positive body image and *luckily* my boobs don't bother me physically (back pain, headache, boobs colliding with arms or the world).
Some well known bra blogs are / or have been somewhere around my size range (sophisticated pair, 2cakesonaplate, brasihate, beckysboudoir) and these lovely ladies mostly describe themselves as 'large chested, full busted, well endowed, buxom' etc.
However, generally I don't feel especially 'large chested' at all! Yes I have breasts, they're noticeably present, sometimes clothes are too tight around the bust, but that's it? Do people recognize this?
For example:
a) IMO my boobs look way smaller without a bra, some irrational days I almost think they're too small;
b) Quite often I see my (large looking when unoccupied) bras laying around and I can't imagine fitting into them!
c) When I rummage around and find older bras (+/- 32E) and can't imagine when I ever fit into THEM!
d) When researching bra measurements (e.g. from my ever-growing Ebay wishlist) on Bratabase, other boobs in similar sizes look much bigger to me;
e) Then looking at my added Bratabase pictures and thinking my OWN boobs look bigger than I'd imagined them, too!
f) Trying the largest size bra (e.g. 38F) in a 'regular' store like H&M - against better judgment but the sale rack can be tempting - intending to sister size and shorten the band... Bra looks BIG but in the fitting room I discover it's too small :/
Any of these examples sound familiar?
Don't get me wrong, I know I'm in a very 'reasonable' ball park / size range - I'm not sub-28 or J+. But after wearing G+ bras for around 2 years and still not feeling 'large busted', I was just fascinated by my own chronic underestimation of my breast size.
All in all I'm thinking it is good, living with big-ish boobs but not actually experiencing them as a burden (literally ). But if so many GG/H cup ladies need tailored clothes (pepperberry/ biu biu) and feel like their boobs dominate their appearance, am I in denial? Almost makes me wonder if my self-image is wrong / distorted - like reverse body dysmorphia or so (dont mean to sound I don't take actual body dysmorphia seriously, but I'm honestly wondering if this is a thing)?
Anyway, penny for your input
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Weirdly, yes I have a similar, but opposite thing. I always considered myself really busty (I get asked constantly if I have implants, sometimes by strangers), but really, 26FF/24G is on the smaller side of sizes here.
I do always feel like my breasts look way larger than most other women in my size range, but I think that's because they're so so projected. I do typically have to get my clothes tailored because there is a 13 inch difference between my bust and waist. I've also always have had back pain from developing super early (my spine is a bit hooked).
So yes, I also have a different image of my breasts than actually exists.
That's very interesting!
I think scale has a lot to do with it, too - you're petite so all the bits that 'stick out' will be noticed? ;)
Friends and sometimes strangers do mention my chest size, but for example if I go to the sauna or swimming; I don't feel like I'm very much above average.
I do also have a 11 inch difference between waist and bust. Less extreme than you though. And again, relative to frame. Also my large-ish hips & bum might help balance things out? Hourglassy pear shape here ;)
Normally I don't alter my OTR clothes, but mostly wear (stretchy or vintage style) dresses and often add a belt to define my waist.
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Has anyone else had the recurring issue, with various different bras with 3-hook fastening, in which the middle hook comes undone? I often come home at the end of the day, take off my bra, and realize the middle hook is undone. This no doubt impacts overall support, and also creates undue strain on the outer 2 hooks. Any ideas as to why this happens?
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Interesting! This middle hook issue sometimes happens to me when closing the hooks. But when it's hooked, it stays put.
Only thing I can think of is the division of tension / pressure on the band: like how your bra band usually leaves marks from the upper and lower horizontal line of elastic (if that makes sense - weird to explain).
So maybe there's less tension on the middle hook, and then it pops open. But still don't think it should happen?
Are you sure this doesn't happen when you are putting your bra on? I, like bubblegum , sometimes have this trouble when I am putting on a 3-hook strap. I get the 1st and 2nd hook (top and middle) together, and when I am hooking up the 3rd (bottom) hook, the middle hook comes undone, so I have to re-group.
I've never had a middle hook come undone after I've gotten them all together, while I'm wearing it.
Just so everyone knows. My bf just told me. And I just uploaded bras for reddit's braswap :/
So.uh. probably avoid doing the same.lol
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I was wondering what happened! I tried to add some pics to Imgur yesterday, and the entire site just wasn't working properly. I tried it on IE, Firefox, and Chrome just to see if my browser was being wonky. Thanks for the info!
I just read about that. It wasn't a huge deal it seems. Some malicious upload on imgur targetting a particular sub in reddit.
The site wasn't hacked nor its internal security breached, but a bug was exploited to upload malicious code instead of an image.
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Saw this photo (http://www.maxim.com/sites/default/files/editor/2013/07/186_mackenzierosman_sl6.jpg) and I LOVE the bra. Anyone know what it is? In another part of the shoot she was wearing a Freya so I'm hoping it's something you guys would know!
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Have you tried to google that photo shoot? I don't know about foreign magazines, but in Poland name of the model, models and brands of the clothing he/she wears and other important data are placed in small print in the lower left corner of the page with the picture.
In the other photos in the shoot, they do include that, but not this one for some reason. I'll look around a bit more though, thanks!
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I am trying to find MY favorite bras, which are Cloe balconette bras, only "MINNIE" style, by Panache.
36HH. They are cute & are perfect for my shape. I see smaller ones, but need 36HH.
IDEAS WELCOME. Thanks
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In what country do you live? Amazon.com (Amazon USA) has Cleo Minnie 36HH in sky blue spot and navy spot: http://www.amazon.com/Cleo-Womens-Minnie-Balconnet-Blue/dp/B00P2CD7A6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1442949552&sr=8-1&keywords=cleo+minnie
There are several other websites that will have Cleo Minnie in 36HH as well. Here are a couple, and I'm sure there are more.
Bravissimo: http://www.bravissimo.com/products/lingerie/sensational-sets/minnie-bra/navy-spot/cl135nsp/?criteria=minnie
Belle Lingerie:
http://www.belle-lingerie.co.uk/search/keywords/cleo%20minnie/a_po_Size/36HH/
You can check eBay as well.
You can also look at the "related models" for Cleo Minnie to find others that fit similarly: http://www.bratabase.com/browse/cleo/minnie-balconnet-bra-7431/related/
Wow! Thank you so much! I bought the last two sky blue bras :). I have 5 blue dot, but they have YELLOW bra straps... Not good for my daughter's wedding wearing royal blue. If this ever comes in red, purple, you name it, in 36HH, TELL ME ABOUT IT :). They are bought up fast!!!
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I have been wearing correctly fitting bras for close to 2 years now. How do I know when its time to replace some of my older bras?
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I was wondering that, too - some of mine already seem less supportive. but i figure they'll just start to look crappy - like any other clothes. or you'll just start to hate them.
I have yet to replace a bra for any other reason than it doesn't fit. If you take good care of them and wash them nicely, good bras seem to last forever. Plus I'm lazy and when you've got a good thing going, why switch it up?
But if that day comes...
When you try them on, are they comfortable? Do you feel supported? Maybe less so than when the bra was new, but is it enough? Does the band ride up or is it still relatively level? Are the straps maxed out on their tightness? Are you being stabbed by a wire? Is the fabric wearing thin/pilling/are the stitches coming loose? If they are not in desperately bad condition, offer them up as a freebie here to help others find their size in that style.
OR
Do you have some old bras in the back of a drawer that you just never wear anymore? Maybe they're a bad color for you, or you don't like the shape, or they've always been slightly uncomfortable in some way/shape/form. Those are the ones you should sell here for whatever you think they're worth now.
I ordered a grab bag of 8 panties from Breakout Bras and got the 3 I asked for. I'm so happy, just one pair of the ones I wanted costs almost $20. I'm getting the Freya Rebel shirts and the Deco Darling and Delight thongs plus a bunch more but those are the ones i specifically asked to receive.
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How cool! For sure worth the $25 you spent. Good for you :)
I'm super excited, I normally don't even spend more than $2 a pair, but have fallen in love with matched sets since getting a matching bra and panties in a swap. I searched everywhere for the Rebel boyshorts hoping to find them for under $10 and couldn't. I saw some people who had some luck with the panty grab bags and decided to give it a shot. I was expecting one or 2 of the ones I asked for, and had actually thought I got just 2 because I was reading my email in a rush. I would have been happy with that but all 3 I'm ecstatic. Definitely more than my usual $2 panties, but still an a great value, especially with these panties costing the price of grab back just by themselves.
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Altered the Cleo Jude (5846) by cutting a part of the cup out and reattaching the edging. It is a now a well fitting balconette/tshirt bra! It fit okay before but curved in a little too much and gave me a bit of a quad boob. Cut off the part that curved in and now it fits ... perfectly! The reason this cup curves in so much is because the edging is significantly shorter than the actual edge of the bra, so to bring it out, you can either shorter the length of the bra edge by cutting into it, or using an alternate piece of fabric as the edging.
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Just updated my profile with my current fit issues including my newest bra acquisitions. Would really love some help from fellow users.
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If you'd like assistance with fit, pleasemake a fit request with one of your bras! There's instructions in the how to section. It's very easy and I've never seen anyone here get creepy responses or anything like that. We'll need to see your measurements to make recommendations and those are only visible in a fit request.
Thanks petite. I'm planning on it asap. Just haven't had a chance to take a couple clear photos. I'm still relatively new to the site.
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I Lowered prices on my listings! Will update them here as well tomorrow. Please help me get rid of these!
https://www.reddit.com/r/braswap/comments/3lsim2/fsos_lowered_prices_freya_mi...
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When you lower the prices on your listings you should see the option to send notifications again.
This refers to alterations. After having read the other posts I'm impressed that you all seem to know how to sew. If you are helpless in this department and have many high quality bras in perfect condition but the bands have stretched, would you trust your bras to anyone or are there people who specifically alter bras? ... I'm very sensitive to any irregular seeming and don't want uncomfortable lumps and bumps. I do not live in a city so I'm not sure what my options are. There is one seamstress in town who ruined a dress I brought in. What would you suggest?
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If you can sew a straight long try hand sewing along the elastic. That will make the band less stretchy.
And there is the "no sewing"option of a RixieClip
http://www.rixieclip.com/ ! I do not have one, but people really like them. To me the advantage is you can move it from bra to bra, like an extender, and there are no bumpy alterations.
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I'm new to this site. I love bras, have an extensive collection and can give advice or add pictures of hundreds of styles but what I really want is to buy a Panache Melody Balconette in a size 30F, 30FF, or 32E. Please let me know how to find available bras to purchase.
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Panache Women's Melody Full Cup Underwire Bra, Nude, 30 F https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ZHQZFY/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_o6G.vbSNB0K7Y
That look right? Assuming you're in the states. Overseas, not sure.
I love these bras but really want a rounder shape and hoping to find the same style in a balconette.
Thanks!
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I just got an email from a user showing me that someone had sent her an email pretending to be from Bratabase telling that we've updated our password guidelines and to please change it.
This phishing email contained a link to an online survey skinned like bratabase.com asking for her current password.
If you got such email, please ignore it and if possible mark it as phishing (Gmail has an option for this).
About your privacy - Bratabase help
http://www.bratabase.com/help/privacy/#How-to-keep-yourself-secure
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I will add that they did not get the emails from here, since the user targeted received the notification to a different address that what she uses here.
I have a bunch of bras listed, reselling to purchase the correct size. I need to get them sold to fund the correct fit! I have another 65GG PL and CHP to add, a 60K Comexim bikini.
I'm willing to take reasonable offers! Pet friendly, non smoking home.
Bratabase: Bra database where you can compare bras and see how they'll fit you.
http://bra.pe/USm/listings
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Which Comexim bikini is it? :)
Ayouthfulporpoise it is the black one, 60K - Comexim » Malta
So I just got a new AP bra. Its a 28K - Anna Pardal For Comexim » Caramel Latte Sophisticate Balc... Its supposed to be the Sophisticate cut which is AP's new balconette style. But honestly it look just like any AP or Comexim plunge i have. Does it look like a balconette to anyone? Its confusing me! ... Maybe its just the size that makes it appear plunge-y? I linked the page of AP's different bra styles if anyone wouldnt mind comparing my photos with what their Sophisticate is supposed to look like! Thank you
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http://www.annapardal.com/bra-styles/
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Hey, I have the same bra in a 32J/70M, in the Classic Plunge (I have super tall roots and the tall cups fit me well, so have never gotten alterations). After looking at the pictures you put up, yours definitely does look different to mine. The gore on yours is significantly lower, and the angle at which the cups are cut towards the gore (if this makes sense) is much more of a deeper V-shape than mine. It's hard to tell if you have taller (relative to size) cups than mine does, because of the differences in our bodies - the top part of the cups where they join the straps sits much higher on you than it does on me, but as mentioned previously, my roots are unusually tall, and overall I think I am a fair bit bigger in the shoulders/ribcage than you as well, so I don't think I can point out any differences in the bras there.
Overall though, your Caramel Latte appears to be cut in a way that is significantly lower in coverage than mine, so I would say that it definitely is different from the typical Comexim plunge cut! I think this is just a case of the differences not looking as obvious as they do on the Anna Pardal models. It does look great on you, but I don't suppose that matters much if you're not happy with the cut.
Thank you SO much for the detailed response! :D That is very helpful! :) I know if this one isnt actually the balconette, itd be my usual custom alterations which is plunge cut with reduced cups, lowered gore, and the straps moved in. It was in an order with a bunch of bras of my usual set up too so i wouldnt be surprised if it ended up just like them. I guess im just confused because i thought a balconette was more open at the top and lesser coverage! When i compare it to my other AP/Comexims, it actually seems way taller and fuller coverage (at least on the sides and the top, not necessarily the cleavage area). Although it is a size bigger than i had been wearing before as well so that could play in to it. Thats just not exactly what i was expecting and i dont really want to ask because it was gifted to me for having experienced lots of hiccups with them lately lol. I feel bad that they even did that so i dont want to make a peep haha. Im not exactly unhappy with it, i was just really hoping the Sophisticate would be a bit more different than my plunges! Thank you again you are awesome KeighleyKnight ! :D
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i went out on a limb and bought a La Isla Sports bra. it's JUST like my Panache Sport bra! I can not believe how similar. It is much cheaper also. Incase anyone wants to purchase a cheaper comparable version. I'm not sure about their size ranges but the bands are firm so 30 bands would be able to get away with using 32's and so forth.
http://bra.pe/MEb3/
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from a quick Amazon search, it looks like they start at 32A and go up to 38E (UK). so matrix sizes.
So, just how stretchy are their 30 bands? I've tried 2 Fantasie bras, many moons ago before I knew anything about my actual shape - the Rebecca and the smoothing strapless. Both were 30 bands hooked on the tightest hooks with some room to spare And I thought the cups ran really big, ... the strapless was a 30F and was giant on me, and the Rebecca was a 30E and small but not all that much too small. I'm typically a 28G.
They have some gorgeous bras. The Susanna, Jacqueline, and Mae side support styles come to mind. How's the wire width and projection relative to other brand unlined balconettes? And are the Mae and Jacqueline discontinued already? I thought they were brand new styles. I'm mostly interested in the Mae, oh goodness it's gorgeous. And $84. And only one 30F left in stock on Amazon, and it ships from HerRoom. No thanks, not a fan of that place and omg that's expensive. I can't find it anywhere else really, and I'm pretty sure it was new as of SS2015. I'm surprised it's gone already because it's so pretty.
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http://www.amazon.com/Fantasie-Underwire-Support-FL9102-Champagne/dp/B00V7Y6P...
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So, I have a Susanna Basque. It's a little wider than I like, about 5.5" for a 30F but the projection is good. Lots of depth in the bottom.
The band feels okay, I've not worn it beyond photos and it's a Basque so more supportive anyway. I think the cups are decent though, you can see the fit here http://www.bratabase.com/bra/dls72/
Oh wow, that's gorgeous on you! And measures a lot wider and deeper than I'd think a typical 30F would.
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Yes, definitely looking forward to them! Love the designs / aesthetics.
Curious about reading the first batch of reviews from people / bloggers trying them out though.
The price point is supposedly higher than regular CK - for a lot of money I want a lot of quality ;) and of course a great fit..!
Also, secretly I am (perhaps naively) hoping for some introductory offers / discounts! :)