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Curve NY Cleo Spring/ Summer 2014
http://www.missunderpinnings.com/2013/08/curve-ny-cleo-springsummer-2014.html
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I know that Freya recently expanded their size range in half cups to an H, but I can't find them any where? Does anyone know where to get a Freya half cup in a 34GG/32H?
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Bravissimo, you can get the Patsy.
*sigh*
I received my Fauve Veronique Balcony Bra (0242) in 30D in the mail today, as a replacement for my Fauve Veronique Padded Half Cup (0241) in 30DD. Again, wrinkling on the sides galore, even tough the wires seem much narrower than the half cup. The lace on top is quite rigid, to be fair so is ... the rest of the bra, and doesn't seem to be very pleased with my wide root. I'm not exactly sure what the issue is, but it seems to be shape incompatibility, along with very rigid material.
I'm really confused, as I heard Fauve is supposed to be great for shallow shapes? But so far, I haven't had luck with these styles, and they seem to be the same cut as most of Fauve's models.
Should I give up on Fauve, or try more?
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My impression over time is that Eveden bras have narrower wires than @Panache brands (on aggregate). Have you tried some @Masquerade styles? For a shallow shape I don't know which ones work best, unfortunately.
I'm actually narrow on the sides, but I haven't had as much problems with wide wires (creating wrinkles or otherwise) as with Fauve.
Yup, I own a Masquerade Rhea (6121) in 28E- the straps are too wideset and I get a tiny bit of gaping on my smaller breast, but a good fit otherwise. I also have a Masquerade Delphi (6411) in 28DD coming my way.
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Zulily has some great deals on Affinitas/parfait. Their size run 30B-40G and the prices are all under $20. I would highly, highly recommend checking out these extremely cute bras!
And my link http://www.zulily.com/e/parfait-and-affinitas-intimates-51565.html?page=1&zusize=34G,36G
http://www.zulily.com/e/parfait-and-affinitas-intimates-51565.html?page=1&zus...
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Today I already got the Sculptresse Willow that I recently managed to grab on ebay for sale price. I ordered it on Sunday night. I was so shocked that it arrived already. That makes shipping 2 work days! Note that seller, if you ever need to get something fast: undercover2005. The postage was a bit higher than usual but I ... won't mind if I get my stuff that fast.
I am still waiting on my Elomi Caitlyn in 34J that I ordered 2 weeks ago from another seller :/
Anyway - since all my bras that I tried in the past weeks were epic failures, I had low expectations or let's say I try to keep my excitement over bras low since it always ends up in frustration. Enter Willow: first I have to say, I love that fabric. It's soft and smooth and feels heavenly. I don't know if I ever can deal with an Ariza anymore.
What is the craziest thing: the bra fits!
Or let's say I spotted none of my usual fit issues!
No gaping - no quadboob - no empty fabric on bottom - no gore floating (imagine - that gore lies flat!) - I can hardly believe it!
Also I wore the bra now for about 5 hours and feel no pain or discomfort! It is too good to be true!
Ok one thing: this bra would fit me better if it came in a 34J since the 36 band is a bit big. (Note the band runs like 1 size small, so the 36 band fits more like a tight 34 band.)
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36HH - Sculptresse » Willow Full Cup Bra (6905) - 1 bras added
http://www.bratabase.com/browse/sculptresse/willow-full-cup-bra-6905/36HH/
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Hey Alisa, glad this worked for you. Hope you don't mind a question or 2. I really want to try Willow but the 36J in Bellise while really lovely was a total fail on me due mostly to the shallowness at the center gore. From your photos it looks like Willow does not have the same problem? I am generally a 36J and since Willow stops at HH(why, why?) I was considering a 38HH. Do you think the band is generally tighter than the Bellise? Are the straps fully adjustable(pet peeve with many Panache is the stupid half adjustable straps)? Good luck on the Caitlyn, while I have many Elomi bras that fit well I have never been able to get Libby or Caitlyn to come close to tacking. I am not full on top at all but it does not appear that the Willow "needs" FOT boobs to work. Thoughts?
I have the 36J - Sculptresse » Bellise Balconnet Bra (6891) too, It fits me rather well - but I had issues with the gore too. I am very full on top and need most volume towards center and on top - but I also need a lot of bottom room and wire width - anyway - Bellise did at first not fit me very well, but I made it fit: I took in the center gore – and I also tighten the straps very much. So that way Bellise fits me rather well. But if I loosen the straps – I loose support and I get some gaping on top of the cups. So I would say I am more between 36HH – 36J in Sculptresse.
I would not say that the band on Willow is tighter than Bellise. I find both bands rather snug for a 36 band as I usually wear a 32 or tight 34 band.
Willows straps are not officially fully adjustable but like on Bellise it's very easy to tighten them even beyond the padded part (where as this is rather difficult on a Panache Jasmine or Tango).
I laid both bras over each other and the band is exactly the same lenght. I will add measurments of Willow later. I think Willows cup shape is overall better for me - it might even have more center room.
I already own a 34JJ - Elomi » Caitlyn Underwire Side Support (8030) – and the gore is nowhere lying flat on me. The 34JJ is too big in the cups for me actually – but I think it's the fact that caitlyns gore is just super tall and wide and cannot fits between my close set boobs. Caitlyn is despite too wide wires and too big cups rather supportive so I keep wearing it. It's not that I have tons of bras that fits and are comfortable.
I hope that the 34J will solve some of the issues or will be overall more supportive on me since narrower wires.I really need rather wide wires, but Elomi Caitlyn is too much for me.
Sculptresse wires are spot on. Also I have to say, they are rather „low“ under the arms so no poking. (I even could deal with about 1cm higher wires to give me a bit more support – but I won't complain. I love the comfort of the fabric on both Sculptresse bras.
Have you tried other Elomi bras btw?
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The Huffington Post Bra Fit Specialist posted this piece today also.
Time and time again, we have turned down strapless tops and dresses to avoid adjusting the whole time. We have always accepted this as fact, never posing the big question, "Does my bra fit properly?"
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/alicia-vianga/strapless-bra-fit_b_1063618.html?j...
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This piece from Chantelle came down on my feed today so I wanted to post it. Can you hear the misinformation in sizing and mindset with several of the speakers in the Video ?
This is Huffington Post Live
http://on.aol.com/video/why-women-hate-strapless-bras-517917684
Full Segment: Why are strapless bras so horrible? We speak with people who can explain and who are trying to solve this problem, one cup at a time.
http://on.aol.com/video/why-women-hate-strapless-bras-517917684
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So I was looking on Figleaves at bras and saw some Sleep Bras but I've always worn sports bras to bed. Is that not a good idea? They are loose fitting because I measure 28 and they are 36.
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This is my sister wearing the Deco
I thought she's have more projection.
She's not used to being supported, she said it felt like she had boobs in her face lol.
I told her she would get used to it, and she would be glad she's supported.
http://30dd.prophpbb.com/topic88.html
http://30dd.prophpbb.com/topic88.html
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Ok, in all the links I've given,@ThirtyDD, Deco link above and the light link on the bottom, they all go back to my sister in her top wearing the Deco.
But, I don't have comments, they are not showing up in my adventures shared.
So I'm responding based on my comments alert
So this is my third Masquerade Rhea bra. I've had 30F, then 28F, and now 28FF. This bra has never been one I wore much because of the straps being so wide-set. I figured once I altered them, then it would be just perfect. When I got the 28FF, I thought the cups seemed a bit small but being so ... open it didn't bother me.
I finally altered the straps a few days ago and tried wearing it today. The straps are fine now, no fallng down or rubbing my pits. But now I'm spilling out over the top and have tissue near the goreIt also makes me look COMPLETELY flat. I think a 28G might work better but it would probably flatten me out too.
I guess I'm just going to give up on the Rhea, I think it's a touch too shallow for me and I don't care for the shape or straps. Too bad since everyone said the Rhea would work perfect for me
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Don't feel bad. It kinda flattens me out too. It's too shallow a cup for me, I have a little empty space at the bottom of the cup but I spill out of the top. I've tried two different sizes with no luck also. It's gorgeous so it makes us want to make it work!
It seems to be a similar design to a silk convertible bra I got from Marks and Spencers a while back,that in no way fits now.Sad as both are gorgeous. :(
I just bought the @Chantelle C Chic Sexy Convertible Spacer on @Nordstrom Rack for 29.97, regular price is 68.00.
I bought this is Orchid, and there are many sizes in there.
Free shipping
Awesome !
Free shipping and returns on Chantelle Intimates 'C-Chic Sexy' Convertible Spacer Foam Bra at Nordstrom.com. Signature logo pattern overlays a softly contoured style designed for smooth support with lightweight, breathable, crush-resistant cups. Convertible straps can be worn conventionally or crisscrossed ...
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/chantelle-intimates-c-chic-sexy-convertible-space...
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So yesterday I was able to stop by a Nordstrom rack and to my surprise the had a ton of 30's I found 5 bras in 30's which was a huge shock for me. I would of bought them if the were in a 28 back.
http://shyleejenee.blogspot.com/2013/09/for-memorial-weekend-i-went-on-little...
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Up until recently I've been wearing a 30DD and I think I liked that it was too small on me, because it made me feel bigger and more secure. Anyway I got my ass to Nordstrom and got a few bras in 30E and 30F and the BEST FIT by far was Freya Deco in 30F. My underbust ... is 26-27 depending on bloating, so I should be taking a 28FF but this is a far better fit than my old 30DDs...
The big question is- is it bad for my breasts to wear a 30F instead of a 28FF? I would have gone for the latter but I couldn't find it at Nordstom. I hope the better size solves SOME migration and tissue issues...
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It's all a matter of proportion, for example wearing a 30F will be a lot better for you than say a 32D or a 34C, but that doesn't mean you wouldn't be happier in a 28 band. It might be that you can get away with wearing a couple of different band sizes. It might be that because of your narrower ribcage, you find a 28 band too tight because of your frame, but you can't really make that decision until you try one -your best option is trying to pick one up cheaper on eBay or bratabase or even the figleaves outlet,and try it and see. :)
But for the time being, a 30FF will probably be fab for you :)
Not at all. It could be detrimental to your back, but if you're not feeling any back pain, then I wouldn't worry about it.
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Curvy Kate announced their Star In a Bra Contest starting in September.
I have not tried Curvy Kate yet, but I'm very interested in the Smoothy
http://blog.curvykate.com/
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I'm so impatient!!!!! Waiting on a bra to get here and its taking to long!!!! Ok really it shipped Friday so with the holiday its not taking that long but I'm so excited and impatient! Anyone else stalking the post man waiting on a new (or new to you) bra??!!
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I've been stalking something from BareNecessitie's eBay shop. It actually arrived at my post office last Wednesday and has been just sitting there until today. It's really weird =/
That is odd... I wonder why it took them so long to deliver it to you?
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PSA for people ordering in the US from Ewa Michalak:
Make sure to add your state abbreviation to your address when you order even though there is no field for it!
In the field where it asks for your city, just put a comma and then your state abbreviation after the city (ex: Burlington, VT).
(PSA OVER, next part is just a rant!)
You ... would think that it should make it to you since the zip code contains that info, and apparently many folks still get their packages but I'm not lucky like that I guess. I've been wondering what the heck happened to my first EM order for weeks now. EM just got back from their vacation and I got an email saying that they got my package back saying "wrong address" and to pay another 47.70 PLN ($14.71 USD) for them to send it to me again. I've lived here for 12 years and never had that happen with a package, even from overseas, so I'm assuming someone at USPS took issue with there being no state marked even though it had a correct zip code.
So bummed, now I'm going to end up paying almost as much as the bra's price just in shipping and fees when it was a stretch to afford it in the first place. What if it doesn't even fit? Bah
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Even domestically I've had issues with that. I had my state and zipcode right, but the city was for the next one over (I live in a grey area between 2 cities), and it got sent to the wrong house. There wasn't even a street with the same name in that city. The label changed the street and zipcode to match the city
I just received my autumn pepperberry catalogue, and it's so, well, underwhelming. It's like next but not as trendy and more expensive. I really hope Made In Preston pull something spectacular out the bag, otherwise off to Poland I will go...
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I think it goes to show how people differ in style, because I've really liked some of the pepperberry clothes from this collection and last season, but many people have said they dislike it. On the other hand, I HATE everything made in preston has to offer up to this point. Then again, despite being 25, I don't dress particularly 'young', and I think made in preston is a much 'younger' look than pepperberry.
Pepperberry is not what I'm looking for in clothing, but in addition, it's so freaking expensive. Unless they start offering something that I really like, I can't ever see ordering from them. On the other hand, even though they're not my exact style, I love the patterns used in Made in Preston.
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Ok I have several pics of my sister in several bras while trying on in a dressing room in Denver Colorado.
This bra is@ Wacoal Seduction Spacer T shirt in 36G
http://30dd.prophpbb.com/topic78.html
Panache Cleo 36G
http://30dd.prophpbb.com/topic79.html
Freya Patsy 36G
http://30dd.prophpbb.com/topic80.html
Fantasie Susanna 36GG
http://30dd.prophpbb.com/topic81.html
Last the bra she bought and her favorite
Freya Deco 36G
http://30dd.prophpbb.com/topic82.html
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It's hard to be sure from just one angle, but the Cleo Bella looks great on her! There's no link for the Freya Deco, BTW.
Really, I thought the Cleo looked small, I thought she could go up a cup. But that could be the shape of the bra cup.
I put a link above in the adventure that goes to the Deco, T shirt on.
I've just discovered a Dutch boutique (a "lingerieparty" planner technically) selling Cleo and Panache online. Their size range isn't huge, but they do sell 28D-FF (they use European sizing, so 60D-H, but your best bet is mailing for clarity), which is extremely rare for a Dutch webshop. They currently carry most of the AW13 range, including the Cleo Marcie Babydoll! ...
The prices are fair, though a bit more expensive than UK prices (but that's a given). I can't find it clearly, but returns seem to be accepted, the buyer has to pay for shipping. Shipping is free for the Netherlands, and €7,95 for Belgium and Germany (Free for orders above €75)
In any case, I hope this helps
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http://www.anitaslingerie.nl/
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There's also LACE for free returns. They have a Dutch version, German version, and I think Danish version. The Dutch one is http://www.lace-lingerie.nl/
They carry the full size range for most brands, but not the full collection.
Ordered once from the Dutch site- returns are NOT free, I had to pay my own postage. They also don't carry full size range; most bras start from 30DD or E, a few from 28F. 28DD/E is barely offered; you can't search the size, but I could see 1 28DD, and 6 28E's. This may different from the German/English/French/etc site, but it's definitely the case for the Dutch site.
Plus, they only ship orders from €40+. Delivery is free though.
Baawww, why aren't these made in my size?! (Or: why doesn't any bra manufacturer sell white t-shirt bras in 30H so that I could make my own?)
http://geekologie.com/2012/08/id-look-hot-in-those-handpainted-geeky-b.php
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That Wonder Woman one is genius! Why are there almost no plain t-shirt bras above a G cup?!
I absolutely love those :O That should be available in "send in your bra, we paint it for you" option :O I now even want to get a white t-shirt bra and do this myself :O *want want want*
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Bravissimo has the black/cream Patsy up to an H fully stocked, Brastop has the ballet pink/brown one in a 34GG but the 32H looks sold out.