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I sometimes read about how Brand Model Y is based on Brand Model X, or that Brand Model Z is the "new" iteration of Brand Model X. For example, "New Panache Model" is based on Panache Jasmine's frame, or (real example!) Cleo Asher is supposed to be the successor of Cleo Marcie. However, it can be hard to find this ... information. Sometimes it seems to be announced by the brand and picked up by the blogosphere, occasionally I will see it on a store website description, but I rarely see it on a brand's site. If you go to their site, it may tell you that Model Y is a three piece unlined balconette, yadda yadda yadda, but it won't say if there is any relationship between past bras, i.e., this fits similar to Model X.
Is there somewhere this sort of information is actually easily accessed? Trade publications? Or are we all relying on hearsay or experience from bra fitters and enthusiasts noticing that Models X, Y, and Z are all similar in construction and fit?
I would love to be able to click on the description of each model and find out it uses the same wires as Panache Envy, or the cut of the cup is based on Cleo Hettie, etc. With Freya, there is a bit of a general rule that certain model types fit a particular way, but I do not think this is as true for Panache, Fantasie, or Cleo. And if the model hasn't been reviewed, I have no idea if it is likely to fit. I suspect some of the lesser known cuts might get more sales if people knew if they were similar to past bras, which they probably are! I doubt Panache, etc. designers are completely starting from scratch on every single bra. Some of these are likely updates or based on a discontinued style. Why not say, hey, if you loved Discontinued Model X, you may adore New Model Y, which has a similar cut and/or wires?
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Brooks (previously Moving comfort) Fiona and Jubralee are great for medium impact in your size! I used to be 30G and wore 32E in these two sports bra. They are wireless and compression style, and easy to put on/off. I likes these for hiking and rock climbing. Comfortable enough to wear all day IMO. You may find them in regular sports store.
Change sports bra is similar, but it is more expansive and there is an horizontal seam in the middle of the cups that don't look great. Other than that, it's a very good sports bra! It has more coverage so I like to wear this one for yoga or any sports that you bend a lot and people can see my cleavage :p
There's a Nike bra that's super comfy and good for medium impact. It's this one: http://bra.pe/X1C8/
They have two different sizes, A-C cups and D-E cups. I would try the medium D-E cup for a 34E size.
I can wear this that all day long without problems! The clasp on the back with the hooks is padded and very soft, and the racerback doesn't hurt my shoulders.
Another super comfy bra is this Anita model: http://bra.pe/ME2d/
I would try the 75F or 75G, the smaller size might work since the cups are soft and accommodating IMO.
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