who here wishes...
that they had bigger boobs so that they didn't have to worry about their stomach sticking out so far? haha. or is that just me?
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that they had bigger boobs so that they didn't have to worry about their stomach sticking out so far? haha. or is that just me?
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So every time I go to buy a bra, it's out of stock in my size (38K). But there are always lots of 30DDs hanging around season after season. This makes sense to me. 1. Many people who fit in smaller band/smaller cup sizes don't get bravangelized because they can buy bras at the mall which approximately ... fit. Or they think they fit. But there are literally no places where I can just go buy a bra with cups that fit even if I buy three band sizes up. 2. There are many many more bra choices in smaller cup sizes. More brands, more styles, more models.
So then why oh why don't companies produce/stock more bras in large band large cup sizes? Literally my size will be sold out the day after it comes out. It's really frustrating to me because I only want to give companies my money and they won't let me.
Also, this is why bra companies fail. They don't manufacture the right number of the most needed bras. Lookin at you, Sculptresse, with your max HH cup size now. How long will you exist as a subbrand?
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That's odd. No store in malls here (BC Canada) go below a 32 band. If you want below a 32 or above a 36 or higher than a D or DD you need to go to a specialty store. And most of those only care a couple 30 bands.
I agree that such things are absolutely an issue. Though I've always felt sad because I've never seen a store with bras my size. I'm not sure I believe a store with small band, large cup exists. Whereas there are stores like Lane Bryant and Torrid that do cater to the large band, large cup market. And absolutely, most stores don't go far enough in band or cup, and that's a problem. But I'm jealous that there are stores that cater to that market more than there are stores that cater to someone like me.
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Here was go again. Summer. I dont spend much time outside, but when I do . . .EWW. This morning by the end of my dog walk, the sweat under my wires was burning and itching. I'm about the only person here who prefers Ewa's cotton-lined bras in the summer. My boobs are so huge, I dont feel noticably hotter, but I do feel noticeably less damp and itchy.
But I only have 2 that fit! Oh noes, what to do!
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Not the best look, but better than a rash.
Maybe moleskin? https://smile.amazon.com/Dr-Scholls-Moleskin-Padding-Count/dp/B007W9MGLI/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1495213734&sr=8-1&keywords=Moleskin
Those are only stopgap measures of course. What you really need are more bras ๐
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I don't mean the push up inserts that you place at the bottom of your bra. But ones that will cover most of your breasts (or ones that you place on top of your breasts, not under) but not the huge ones that add a cup size or two. Nor the fake boob ones with nipples. I have two ... push up inserts. One is called Flirt by Flaunt (https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0304/2489/products/s3611_grande.jpg?v=1435155051 ) and they are super thick and the other is a small pair from Walmart (they look like these: http://img.weiku.com/a/003/072/Moon_Shape_Clear_Silicone_Breast_Enhancer_Insert_4765_1.jpg ). The Flirt is too thick for my tastes (I don't need to be an extra two cup sizes...) and I still experience some gaping with them plus they just makes my breasts look very oddly shaped (extremely bulky at the bottom but still shallow on top. Like I have two boobs in one... My breasts are already bottom heavy so I don't need ANY more projection there) but the small ones aren't quite enough. They provides a little bit of lift but not enough to make my boobs projected enough at the top to not have gaping in my bras. Doesn't matter what bra I try or what size. I'm am always gaping even in low cut bras (go down a cup size and it's quad boob city). I even do the swoop and scoop thing and that only helps a TAD (if I do too much I get quad boob). I want something that will only had about a half cup size but fill my breasts out enough at the top (not the bottom) in order to make my bras not gap so much anymore.
Sorry if this was long or I've repeated myself. Just trying to explain it as thoroughly as possible.
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I cant really help, but I'm curious, are you trying to stop gapping or get more cleavage to show under shirts? Because if you are trying to stop gapping you might just ask for what bras are more FOB friendly in your size range. You could also try half cups.
I still gap a bit in half cups. My boobs are seriously shallow. It's odd. I can squeeze my breast tissue with my hand so it's clear I have breasts there. If I 'prop them up' with my hand from the bottom you can clearly see where my breasts suddenly round out at the top. If I try to go down a cup size they just dig into the tissue and cause major quad boob. But when I let them go (i.e stop propping them up with my hand) they go flat. No projection at all. Tons of projection at the bottom but still perky (I can't even attempt to hold a pencil under them. They are too lifted for that) and my nipples point up... They don't 'hang' like bell shaped breasts. They are more teardrop shaped. They look like heavy sky sloops. I know that might make no sense lol.
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I have had a bit of a trial with getting bras to fit. I'd love some advice. I measure a 32G on BoB but trying on a 32G in a range of bras (chosen from the Bratabase and reviews) leaves a few issues. Bras are hard to get here in Australia so I'm having to buy online and some places ... won't ship here too, but I'm keen to find anything that works at this stage.
- Firstly, the band fits well and my breast tissue is in the cup but the cup isn't filled at the top. The underwire sits well under my armpit and doesn't dig in there, but - I get weird puckering even after scooping and swooping and shaking and jiggling. I've tried a range of bras, and have looked to the ends of Google for advice on bra styles to suit . It's like my boobs are a G cup left-to-right but an E cup top to bottom. I need some ideas on styles to try next for this kind of breast shape.
- Secondly the straps are sitting REALLY wide on my shoulders, so I was wondering if I should/could size down a band size and up a cup size, and use a bra extender to make it more of a 31" band. Or what suggestions there are for close-set straps (I've tried Bratabase and many of them are discontinued so I'm disheartened).
- Thirdly, the band on the 32G pulls out a looonnnggg way. I was assured that it fitted "really well" and it was just my preference to have the band so tight. The 30GG dug in and gave me rolls which was horrid on the tightest hook.
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sounds like u might be shallow shaped. i am a tad shallow myself and describe my breasts as being croissant shaped, haha. don't know much about bras in your size, but i'm sure that you'll get a lot more advise from others who share your experience on here. :)
You might want to do a fit request or two, but I also think you might be wide and full-on-bottom. also, different brands have different amounts of stretchiness in the band. a 32G is different in every brand and even sometimes in different models in the same brand.
I notice the Clara is what you mark as fitting best, and looking over Clara reviews here, everyone says its wide and shallow
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What are everyone's new (or old) favourite Comexims? I'm in the market again after being thrifty for a while; my bras now are unfortunately starting to lost the band tightness they once had. Comexim is my best fit and I have my size nailed down, so I just want to know what you all think of the new designs!
I have the Basic, Luna, and Geisha in 60H and love all of them, with the true *best* fit belonging to the Basic (just for reference).
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My favorite cmexi is the Jacqueline because- houndstooth
But I guess my next favorite is the tropical garden. I've been through 4 (still own 3).
Prettyncharmeuse I always thought the Tropical Garden was so pretty!
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So I've updated my measurements recently and did the recommendations to see where I'm at. I currently wear a 65F in EM and my CHP is starting to quadboob plus has wrinkle lines because I'm rather squished after some recent growth. While it's not showing in the numbers it's obvious when wearing my bras. So I update my measurements, change ... the fits of bras accordingly, and hit the button for new recommendations.... 30E-30F... Ok like I said bras are showing growth more then numbers... But the only bras coming up for EM (Narrow and projected shape) are unlined and 2 of the 3 are smaller then my current quading bras...
Which brings me to.... WHY ARE BOOBS SO DIFFICULT?!?!?!
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idk, are jeans so much easier? I even have trouble finding underwear that fit. I actually did super well with jeans at target this year (having gained weight and needed new ones) but i'm realy struggling with shorts.
Ha! I avoid all these issues by only wearing dresses and skirts (sometimes leggings). Only my bras don't fit now after this latest weight gain. They of course are the hardest to fit.
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If there would be a competition I'd win the 1st place in washing at once number of bras I've scored 28 bras (btw I still have quite few hanging in wardrobe for next couple of weeks). Even if I feel ill I decided today's the day of washing as I've run out of nude bras, so why not to wash all of them!
What about you ladies? Do you tend to wash them regularly or in a batch like me ?
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Good job washing all of those!
I am definitely a batch-washer as well.. Last week I washed like 15 bras ๐ My handwashing ritual does take up some time, but it's so very rewarding to have them all clean and shiny afterwards!
Batch washing from lightest to darkest here, too. I like to keep things simple. So, the bras I wear 99% of the time are all the same color. Even dressing in the morning is simple :-)
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I was browsing through Other Eden's items on eBay and saw this bra in a typewriter font print in black and white: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vestiva-BSV-100-underwired-padded-bra-pattern-matching-bottoms-available-/132190808636?var=&hash=item1ec72faa3c:m:m6TWf_WooGQJvUG2FQAuoPQ
I'm putting it in my cart so you'll soon see a review.
Bras & bra sets. 3.10 Only persons over eighteen years of age can place an order
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vestiva-BSV-100-underwired-padded-bra-pattern-matchin...
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I adore this!!! Can't wait to read your review :-) :-)
yes, i can't wait either! i must know the sizing of this brand as the size guide on the ebay listing says that a 36" over bust should wear a size E cup (32 band) because i totally think i want this bra!
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I have two extra measurement tapes that have never been used. If you'd like to own one for measuring bras (of course), message me and I'll send one to you.
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I hope whoever gets it puts it to good use!
I have three extra $20 discounts I would love to share. These are my favorite bras. If you'd like a discount card, let me know, and I'll send it to you providing you agree to add measurement data to the site
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Zulily just has it as "pink animal", the purple as "purple animal". It kind of resembles Jasmine, but Idk if Jasmine came in this color.
I want to get it for my mom, but I want to read the reviews on sizing first
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https://www.zulily.com/p/pink-animal-full-fit-balconette-bra-plus-too-239855-...
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I believe that's Sculptresse Flirtini Balconnet Bra (7685)
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How soon after you return an item, do you email a company if you haven't received a refund?
I returned a bra, and it was delivered a week ago. I'm wondering if it is too soon to email the company to see where my refund is?
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Do they give a timeframe in their return policy? If not I think a week is a reasonable amount of time to wait before inquiring.
finallygotboobs their return policy states they'll process the refund 2-3 days after the items have been received and checked. I literally tried the branon for all of 5 minutes, so it wouldn't take that long to check it.
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Has anyone ever tried to move the straps in on EM or Comexim? Everything about Polish is perfect except the straps for me. It's not the placement in the front either. The point where they meet the band in the back is what's not working for me. If anyone has done this successfully, any tips?
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I've done it for all the EMs I have. It was easier than I thought. Just take the straps, rubber bands apart, and then fold down the extra fabric you want to remove under your arm or armpit area. After pinning the fabric being folded and the rubber band, sew it together.
http://m.egloos.zum.com/abtf/v/6046691
This my blog posting about the strap alteration. Although I cut the extra fabric on that bra in the pictures, it is not necessary. I hope it will be helpful to you :) Good luck!!
For the back I have the same problems with Curvy Kates. I actually did solve the strap problem by adding a second strap pulling from near the back clasp, sort of like @Ewa Michalak sm ja wiem.
You can see how my alteration works here: 40J - Curvy Kate ยป Cabaret Plunge Bra (CK5111)
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Has anyone had a Ewa Michalak FB bra made in a J or JJ cup? I've just emailed Zathyia about it, so we'll see. I'm wondering if Ewa will come back around and say no, sorry, that bra isn't available in that size range which...I get. I guess.
I'm a few cup sizes short of the normal ... range, but my breasts would certainly appreciate a "reinforced" bra. It's one of the reasons why I like Goddess bras, even though they're not a great fit on me. They're sturdy and I just feel secure in them when I'm moving around at work.
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Have you tried the SF line, by Ewa yet? I don't fit into the FB line either, but I had one in 80H (36H) thats a touch too small for me in HH, but it's much more supportive than the BM I have tried. She says it's meant for heavy breasts, and I have heard that its been referred as FB light, so it might be worth a try.
@hootymyboobs that's good to hear! I already planned on ordering a SF too, and it comes in the Pin Up fabric that I've been lusting over. I have a BM Kleks that's meh. It's pretty, of course, but I don't care for the shape it gives me.
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I made the mistake, yet again, of wearing my Panache Jasmine to work today. The underband is brutal! I believe that I have a ribcage flare on my right side, and that is where it is most painful. I currently have a tissue stuffed under there to alleviate the pressure. It's a problem even with an extender. I find the ... underband to be very rough and the digging in is made worse by sitting most of the day. I like the subdued shape I get, but this one will get taken out of my work rotation. And I will definitely never wear it for a long car ride.
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Is that the one you entered here over a year ago? What a shame. I had tried a black Envy when it first came out, adn that hit one spot on my rib in a super painful way, and i finally gave up (but havent managed to sell it?)
But for me, Jasmine is one of my best. Wearing one right now.
always cracks me up how two ppl can have like the opposite experience
I'm hoping my Jasmine will soften after a few more washes, but I keep not getting it dirty.
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Alright so I've been reading all over trying to nail down what alterations to get to properly cage my inseparable (super close set) twins. Problem is when it comes to certain alterations I don't know the "physics". As in when you change this, the cups do this, and then you might need to compensate with this. Like reducing the gore ... makes the cup a bit smaller/shallower and vice versa increasing it adds depth. But then what exactly does narrowing the gore or moving the straps change in terms of bra fit? For those of you that have gotten alterations done by Comexim can you help me understand how each alteration changes the fit?
Also out of curiosity I'd love to know any and all kinds of alterations you guys have gotten! Like I, as of a couple days ago saw around here that you can get firmer wires. Others have gotten a narrower wire from a smaller cup size put into their ideal size cup. I want to know all of my options. Basically I wanna be like those people who go into coffee shops and ask for 6 different tweaks to their coffee but with bras and maybe only a little less pretentious lol.
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Giggle. The alterations seem an unending list. Comexim's willingness to customize is incredible!!
I usually ordered overlapped gore, narrowed gore, straps moved in 2cm. Also, I have ordered a specific width and depth (I should have also specified the height because the cup was too tall for my shorties). If I were ordering again, I would ask for more depth near the wire. @jennyanni has experienced great results with this alteration as has @May_June.
Reduced gore, raised gore, taller wings, shorter wings, more fasteners, less fasteners, wider band, narrowed band, wider wire, narrowed wire, strap placement, gore width, cup height,.....
Erica from A Sophisticated Pair made an extensive guide to Comexim alterations with an eye on how they impact fit and what alterations might be better suited for certain needs.
http://sophisticatedpair.com/blog/a-guide-to-comexim-and-anna-pardal-alterations/
After wearing a supportive wireless bra exclusively for the past month, I recognize my body experiences a visceral reaction to underwires when I simply consider wearing one. Amazing. Thankfully, I've found two, supportive wireless bra models: Kindred Bravely Organic Cotton and French Terry Nursing Bras. I'm Grateful!
Listening to my body: "more bras for sale soon."
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That brain body connection is pretty amazing. Glad you've found bras that are comfy for you!
So I was scrolling through my Facebook feed and an ad for Target new swim line popped up. Was reading through the comments and a gal mentioned wishing they fit her bust wise better. She's a 34I and can't find swim wear that isn't huge on the bottom. So I told her to check out here and ABraThatFits on Reddit ... because she'd have better luck with UK brands.
Oh a completely different topic I bought a cheap sports bra that has the wire lines. It was a mix of "OMG it's smashing me" and "WTF is with this massive gap in the middle". If I remember I'll figure out how to add it and post pictures. It's a horrible fit but my old sports bras I sleep in are getting to small after a recent growth. I got desperate LOL
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Let me assure you bigger boobs don't help with that problem. They usually make me look even fatter.
it could happen if you choose the top that is not fitting... I stay away from large, wide tops
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