I will order BM Suzy bra by Ewa
Should I 1 cup size down? Or keep it as usual?
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These are both claims made by a new brand, Confident Tiger, who say that a) using Boob or Busts's calculator will give you your "true bra size" and that their bras are sized according to this method
Now I have a big distaste for BoB's size calculator* that I'm not going to hide, as well as their fitting methods (too snug ... bands imo) weird thing of "relative sizing" (where you move two cups per band size instead of one) which they suggest sometimes for reasons unknown, their insitence that certain sizes aren't real (so you can't resell them on their selling group) etc, however I am very curious about this brand.
They currently sell bralettes for £60-£65 but are about to sell wired bras for £125. The photographs of the bras suggest fairly low quality, but that's the cost of manufacturing in the UK so I'm not mad about that. Their sizes are from 28C-44L, with every cup/band combo available. I don't think that surpasses EM so their claim about having the largest size range either shows a bit of a fib, using the UK market, or a lack of research into extended size bras
Two things I'm curious about:
1. Do their bras measure as we would expect them to given bratabase data?
2. Are their bras designed such that the BoB calculator actually works? (I doubt it because of variances in fat distribution around the torso)
I would love to get my hands on one but unfortunately they're out of budget for me at the moment. What are your thoughts?
*suggesting 26J for me right now, I estimate I'm about a 28H-30GG currently although I'm now making my own bras so I might be a bit off piste with that
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Confident Tiger designs made-to-order, true to size bras and briefs for sizes 28
https://confident-tiger.com
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I don't see immediately where they've made the claim that they have the biggest size range on the market (and I don't feel like digging through their website, apologies!), but that's patently untrue if they are saying that. Maybe if they mean in terms of brands that sell in the traditional band size/cup size fashion, but Molke makes bras to fit a 26-54 A ~ M (:19), excepting a few cup sizes in larger bands.
bustyand it can be found in the FAQ section under "why do you only go up to 44 band/L cup"
https://confident-tiger.com/faqs/
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Hello all!
Despite feeling fairly happy with my breast size lately, I have been wanting the experience of *cleavage.* Yes, I know I can go into Victoria’s Secret to get a few 32Cs and get insane butt cleavage (but according to mainstream belief, I’m still too small to be a ‘C’), but I don’t want butt cleavage. My boobs don’t deserve ... to be smooshed together like that! I want some real, plunge-style cleavage. I saw MadisonXAlexandra’s TikTok featuring the Ewa Plunge she got from BellaRosa Lingerie, and I was sold! I’m pretty sure it’s a PL Antonina. Madison and I have a fairly similar shape, just in very different sizes! We both are also very very wide set, so cleavage without too much fit compromise is pretty much impossible. Problem is, I’m not sure if Bella Rosa Lingerie can easily get me a 60 band (I’m sure a 55 is out of the question!). Madison said that she could order one in the correct size with her virtual fitting service, but I’m not sure how that works, or how costly it’d be. That’s the thing about Ewa… I’ve heard it’s very costly to get your hands on one. What is it like ordering directly from the website? Are shipping costs high? Will they make a 55FF? (If not, I’d order a 60F). Are there any other places where you usually get Ewa?
Other than that, are there any bras that would make it possible for me to get some nice plunge-style cleavage? I’m very wide set, slightly shallow/average projection, tall roots, ski slope shape. Aka, cleavage free. 😂 I’ve heard good things about the Freya Deco Vibe! I have saw that blog post about how to get cleavage, btw. I’m just not sure if such methods will work for me given my shape. Any help would be much appreciated!
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I can share my experiences buying direct from EM. I’m in the US. I wait for the exchange rate to give my money more bang for my buck. After you add your items to cart, you’ll start the process. Depending on how big your order is, you’ll be given the choice of a packet or a box. I’ve always chosen a packet and have never had an issue with a bent bra. You’ll be charged VAT and processing fees. You’ll also be paying via PayPal. You’ll also be asked to confirm your order once placed. For me personally, their emails always go to my spam folder. So I’m diligent about checking it after placing an order to make sure I don’t miss anything. For special orders, I’ll send an email. It usually takes a few days for them to get back to me and sometimes a conversation can span several days due to the time zone. I’ve been a customer for 9 years, and so far they’ve been willing and able to fulfill all my requests, but I’ve never asked for a custom size. It never hurts to ask. Special orders cost a little extra, not much all in my opinion, but are non-returnable. Only time I ever order outside of direct is if there is a special bra that seems to have been made specifically for a particular boutique.
I’ll add this. My last big order, I should get any day now, I ordered 7 bras in the BM cut. They are all still available on their site, so there are no special order charges.
My total with shipping and charges came to zł1,619.00 (Polish Zloty) which is a total of USD $428.38. This averages the cost of each bra to be about $62.61.
So for me it’s much cheaper to order direct, especially when the exchange rate works in my favor.
Hope this help.
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Trying to order from Polish websites not really known in Canada is an adventure. On jagna.pl I'm having some weird issue with the website itself, and I can't confirm my order because the "submit order" button won't click for me, so my initial order got cancelled, and I had to put it through all over again, and now ... I've encountered the same issue. I emailed the website technical support, but it is a bit frustrating.
On nbielizna.pl I had emailed before placing my order to confirm that they'd ship to Canada, and one employee said yes, so I placed my order and paid for it. Today a different employee emailed me to say they don't ship to Canada and they'll refund my money. I'm hoping they don't cancel my order, as that order has the Gorsenia Malaga and Rimini sets I've been searching every website in Europe for.
Oh what an adventure! Hopefully we'll be able to figure it all out, and it will all work out! At least the customer service people are super nice and patient helping me work out the issues in my probably terrible Google Polish. Makes me really wish my Dziadek had taught me more Polish when I was growing up!
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Imagine some sort of translation agency specifically for bra shopping!
Oh no, I hope they can resolve it. I’ve also been looking for the Gorsenia Rimini and it’s nowhere to be found here in the US and all European sites are sold out in my size.
Crossing fingers you get your order pushed through.
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I have been losing weight and need to look for an ideal Bra again. Not too much too fast but. At my short height, my weight fluctuations seem more noticeable,and I feel like I gain/lose volume in my chest first and most prominently. I am petite/ curvy petite, and last year realized how poorly my Bras fit me. My ... back feels so much better with a supportive band but my body has changed enough that I need to really remember myself. Wanting more Polish bras but I think I need a different size than I would have went for before. I don't care as much about my breasts looking nice, persuit of comfy..
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Have you taken your measurements and added them to your profile? Bratabase will give you size and style suggestions based on your measurements.
you dont say what your size was, or what bras were fitting you - start there
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So, I’m moving in a few days, and as I was packing some stuff up from my nightstand recently, I came across a $100 bill...it was from savings or something that I had stashed away and had not been sure what I was gonna do with it. I’d kept it, waiting for the right thing. And then I must’ve forgotten ... about it. Anyway, I still in need of more bras that fit. I was thinking about getting another Comexim set, or possibly 2 bras that I can get away with basic bottoms like black or navy.
The ones that fit me best right now are my 28G - Comexim » Onyks Non-padded Half Cup Underwire Bra (CMONYK and 32E - Comexim » Megan Plunge (653) with the 65F - Ewa Michalak » Bm Crazy Bra (1174) and 65F - Ewa Michalak » Chp Antonina coming in close (both are technically too tall for me but the BM hides it more). I’m still wearing a few of the bras that are too big now...I’ve stuffed some with spare Lululemon pads to fill the space up some.
Anyway, I’m trying to decide on size and alterations based off of the data I have on the current bras, so here’s an accumulation of it in one space:
70F/32E Megan plunge...
Band (stretched): 29.5in/74.9cm
Cup depth: 8.5in/21.6cm
Cup height: 5.5in/14cm
Gore height: 2.8in/7.1cm
*band is 4 hooks and is good on the loosest hooks, cup volume is ok but feels a little shallow and I’m almost spilling, gore is ok but I would not mind a little shorter, cup height is good
60HH/28G Onyks unpadded half cup...
Band (stretched): 28.5in/72.4cm
Cup depth: 8.8in/22.4cm
Cup height: 5.3in/13.5cm
Gore height: 3in/7.6cm
*band is a little bit snug but a very stretchy material, cup height and volume seem ok, gore is ok but curious about a smidge shorter
70H Triss 3HC with alterations (straps Moved in 2cm, gore lowered by 1cm)...
Band (stretched): 29.5in/74.9cm
Cup depth: 9.3in/23.6cm
Cup height: 6in/15.2cm
Gore height: 2.5in/6.4cm
*borderline too small initially but definitely too big now, but shorter cups and gore might do the trick, gore is ok but makes it almost like a plunge shape
65F BM Crazy...
Band (stretched): 28.5in/72.4cm
Cup depth: 9in/22.9cm
Cup height: 6in/15.2cm
Gore height: 2.3in/5.7cm
*band is a little snug but doable for the day, depth is ok except cups are too tall so it’s kinda big (bottom of cups ok but top rests on the shallow upper tissue), gore is lovely
65F CHP Antonina...
Band (stretched): 28.5in/72.4cm
Cup depth: 8.9in/22.6cm
Cup height: 5.8in/14.7cm
Gore height: 2.5in/6.4cm
*band is ok, too big and tall without cookies and barely fits with cookies and more noticeable because it’s very open on top, I can probably do a cup size down
So my stretched band preference remains around 29” depending on how stretchy the band is...it was 29-30” with snug ub 28.5”and snug ub with weight loss is about 27.5”...so 28.5-29.5” is ideal, depending on the material and stretch.
Cup depth seems to be 8.5-9” depending on the shape and cup height.
Ideal cup height seems to be around 5.5”
Gore height seems to be flexible per style and seems to be ideal in 2.3-2.5” but tolerable up to 2.8”Soooo....with all this said, I’m debating whether to stick with the same size in the plunge (70F like Megan or 65G based on the band), but add depth and reduce the gore 1-1.5cm OR size up to 70G to get the extra depth, but reduce the cups and gore by 1-1.5cm. I’m not sure if it’s going to create the same proportions or not.
Conversely, with the 3HC, would I be better off with a 70G or 65H, perhaps with a touch of depth added OR a 70H with reduced cups and gore. The cup height of the 70H 3HC is 15cm, and reducing by 1cm puts it to 14cm which is about the height of the 70F Megan, and slightly taller than the Onyks, though I know that padded and unpadded half cups are not quite the same fit.
I know that reducing the gore will make the bra a little more shallow, hence adding more depth to the smaller size or starting with one that’s a little bit big to begin with.
Thoughts on this at all? I’m currently measuring 28F/FF or 30E/F UK...tissue is soft, shallow on top, fairly pendulous with a 3” or so difference.
Styles I’m currently considering and will have to narrow down:
Malachit as plunge, maybe 3HC, though it’s the most expensive one so I’m tempted to hold off on it
Clara as a 3HC
Vera as 3HC no longline (Wilderness1 ’s listing for the 65HH longline looks lovely except that the cups are a little bit tall and I don’t do longlines well..I like the look as 3HC better than plunge) though I am not too fond of the bottoms (a little too plain) so I’d want to request something different
Hot Chocolate in plunge...I sold my original one as it was always a little bit big and tall but it was huge after the weight loss and I did not think that I would gain enough weight back to fit it again. It’s moved more towards the bottom and the price is lower now which makes me worry that it might sell outlying can see the 70H - Comexim » Hot Chocolate Plunge for how it looks on me
Thanks in advance for reading all of this! I appreciate your help!
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How cool you found hidden money! As far as band size goes, we’re pretty much the same size and have similar preferences with stretched band comfort. I’d say 30/65 band would be your best bet, providing the band on the actual bra isn’t super stretchy like Onyks. Out of your narrowed down list, what do you feel you’d be more likely to reach for on a daily basis? Also the tough thing with Comexim seems to be people ask for alterations and don’t get them. Also something to consider so if they aren’t done you’re not out a ton of money if it doesn’t fit.
I also want to say, good luck with your move! Moving stink, let alone having to move when it wasn’t your choice to start. I hope it all goes smoothly for you.
I agree sticking with a 65 band is your best bet. In my experience with Comexim and making/altering bras, you lose cup volume when you lower the gore, reduce cup height, or move in the straps. Lowering the gore and adding depth at the wire has been a great alteration for me. I keep the same band and cup size for that. I do get a much lower gore though, I need it to be 2.4 inches or less. I have a plunge with a lowered gore and reduced cups and it's a little too small so I would order one cup up if I ordered the same alterations again and stick with the same band size. I have gotten almost all of the alterations I've asked for in my last couple orders.
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I've been struggling to find a bra that doesn't cut across the top of my breasts. On most bras the cup angles in too sharply or too deeply (or BOTH). I think I am a 30F/32E, but I have wide flat breasts and a high full root. The effect is not quite quad boob, but leaves me looking like I need a little more cup. Are there brands or styles that address this? Thank you all for any help.
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I have the opposite problem. I need narrow wires and projection in a cup. But, I have tried Freya’s Patsy padded half cup in the past. The wires were too wide and the cup too shallow for me but might be worth checking it out, or a similar style in another brand, as it might work for you. :)
Thank you. There are limited options for trying things on in brick and mortar store where I live, so there's a lot of guessing and frustrating virtual fittings going on.
I will look it up and and see if I can track down others with similar stats.
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thank you for the friendly reminder of the dates, WildWolff!
Feb 12-14th Polish time means that the sale has already started, fyi.
When it ends on midnight of Valentine's Day that will actually be 4pm my time! (mountain standard time) I try to use a time zone converter, www.timeanddate.com
I know for the Black Friday sale, I wasn't thinking that the sale was in Polish Time, but it was!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CZxIk9ZshGF/
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Thanks for posting! But I don’t have Instagram. Is the discount 20%, and is there a code you have to use?
No code needed, a regular holiday sale. The selected styles are featured on the main page. Looks to be 7 new ones and the Oleander. About $40 USD.
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Has anyone else been "cut off" from HerRoom?
I placed an order last week for 2 bras, the first order I've placed there since 2019. I then noticed an email stating my return rate is higher than 99% so if I want my order, I need to speak to a bra fit expert, and that "
We certainly would wish to keep ... you as a customer, but need to better understand why we cannot satisfy you with our product/services/policies.". I replied thatI WOULD like to speak to someone to help me out and also included some of my frustrations and issues with bra fitting.
I then received an email this morning stating that they cancelled my order because they couldn't get a hold of me. I replied that I did respond. So thinking that maybe they weren't seeing my replies, I went to their site and sent an email. The response stated "
We need to maintain profitability. Your behavior simply is not profitable for us." And "We would like to encourage you to find another lingerie resource. We will not longer be servicing your orders."
I replied ..."The fact you don't want me as a customer because I'm not profitable...I appreciate the honesty. However, I think that the offer for bra fitting help should have been upheld."
So I'm just wondering if I'm the only one?
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Wow! I never heard of such thing!
Me neither! I was shocked, as I was unaware there was any kind of issue. I always returned bras immediately in new condition, all refunds given without question. She did say that many online retailers are doing the same thing now.
I still think it's garbage how I was told they would like to keep me as a customer and offered bra fitting help, then after I responded, it was like I didn't exist anymore. RUDE.
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Currently sitting here with two carts loaded from Rui Glamourous and Shirohato, debating on my commitment to Bra Science when it comes to ordering bras almost totally blindly. I can find very little information on how scaling works in Japanese bras in larger cup sizes, and no information on the specific bras in my carts. Really, ordering ... I can mentally gymnastic my way into justifying, it's mainly the proxy shipping that's intimidating (which probably is a lot easier than it looks).
For reference, in my Rui Glamourous cart, I have three different styles of bra in a size 65K, which is the biggest cup they carry, in the smallest band they carry.
In my Shirohato cart I have two bras of the same style, since they only have one bra model that goes over a K cup, one is a 65L and the other is a 65M.
I am fairly certain the Rui Glamourous is likely to be at least a bit too small, but I'm debating on how small. Will I still be able to get away with wearing it and it'll just be a bit more cleavagey? That is fine with me, they are extremely pretty and I have nothing like them in my Bradrobe. I just hope they won't be way too small and I won't be able to wear them at all.
The Shirohato ones, will 65L fit me, or will 65M? According to the conversion charts 65L is the most direct conversion, but then some people have said Japanese bras run small in the cup, so then does a 65M make more sense?
I'm aware that this contradicts any reason to buy the 65K bras at Rui, haha, they are just so pretty. The Shirohato ones are kind of plain.
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I've also had my eye on some bras from these brands recently. I know it's suggested to go up 1-2 cup sizes, but I'm still figuring it out. I may order two sizes in one bra and hope one of them fits. Best of luck with your shopping!
@WildWolff I've read that you should size up as well. Which makes getting the Shirohato ones make the most sense since I can go up one size in them (65M) and the Rui would be going down a size, but the Rui ones are just so pretty, hahaha.
Good luck with your shopping as well! If we can add more data into Bratabase from Japanese brands hopefully we'll be able to help others make good choices with Japanese brands!
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I tried to custom order a 60G PLM Le Noir from Ewa after some emailing back and forth, but I was just informed that they can’t make it in 60cm underbust because “bra will not be holding your breast properly in a place,” and the closest size they can make is 65FF. Figured I’d post on here to try and help anyone else avoid heartbreak!
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If not the bra then what will be holding your breasts properly in place when you need that band?
Jj Lol I don't pretend to understand her logic.
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Hi! So i measured my size on ABTF calc for almost 4x (to make sure because i kinda have trust issue) and the result always the same: 30D. I just try measuring again in bratabase and the result is 30DD-E? I'm confused.
I'm F23 and i almost always wear bralette daily. If i happen to wear regular bra, i use 34A/34B ... from unknown brand but they never fit me.
I have short and narrow roots, wide set, even vertical fullness, center full horizontal, slightly/average projection.
My 6 sizes are:
- loose UB: 74cm
- snug UB: 72cm
- tight UB: 69cm
- standing: 82cm
- leaning: 85cm
- lying: 83cm
Can u guys help tell me what size should i start with, please? 30D or 30DD? And just in case i couldn't find those sizes will sister size 32C and 32D be okay? Thanks in advance!
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If you have a store that keeps those sizes in stock, go try them on. All of them. Yes, it will take time, but do it. If you don't have a store near you that stocks those sizes, go to an online retailer that does. @HerRoom is an example, but there are others. Choose one with a good return policy and if you can afford it, choose a style and get multiple sizes. If you're struggling with underwires, consider a bralette. If the bralette sizing isn't working (S, M, L isn't for everyone, and that's fine) consider unwired bras. Finally, a number of online retailers showcase bras built for specific body and breast attributes as do the blogs available here. Reading up on different parts of a bra and different bra constructions can help you make a choice based on your body. Hope this helps, good luck!
This is the A Bra That fits Buying Guide https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/wiki/buying really not complete for all countries, but if you search your country on r/ABraThatFits or post a question, this is the the store that comes up for Indonesia https://www.reddit.com/r/ABraThatFits/comments/2p936b/store_review_pierre_cardin_for_small_shallow/ At size 30D, one could get some amazing prices on eBay, I'm not sure what shipping is like to your country though. https://www.ebay.ca/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=30D+bra&_sacat=0&rt=nc&LH_PrefLoc=2
You would want to search, for example, "30D bra" and then check "ships worldwide" as well. I see some bras in that size, brand new, listed for less than $10 usd (I'm jealous!) Not sure how much the shipping is...a lot of these places accept returns within 30 days, too.
If you sister-size up to 32C or 32D, you'll get even more bras to choose from! They might be too loose in the band though.
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Dalia Biustonoza Ola Semi Soft - I bought one in beige and one in black, and they were the same exact style and one gore beige is almost 4 inches and the black is exactly 3 inches!
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Ordered a few bras in 75K (new measurements from 34GG to 34H UK) as well as 80J because I've heard that Polish bras are very tight compared to US so let's see what happens! Might try a 36G in some sister sizes. Took forever to find international shipping! Jagna.pl is where I went and I was able to order in English!
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Katherine Hamilton r/cd my return on Dec 23, 2021 (right before Christmas), but I've yet to see a refund.
Has anyone else had trouble with Katherine Hamilton returns?
I've emailed them twice, and no one has responded.
Plus, they removed their phone number from their website.
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That must really suck, I’m sorry. 😔 wish there was something I could do to help. For bras so expensive, they should really de-complicate returns. I just bought a KH second hand from a user here, and I’m happy not to directly patronize them and hopefully provide a neglected bra with a loving home.
If I email and don't get a reply I will message the company on social media. I recently waited on hold with an airline company for an hour and never got to a person but it took only a few minutes to reply to my direct message and solve my issue. It's worth a try if you haven't heard back from them yet.
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I ordered from misterna.pl in early December and my order has finally gotten to me. It's a pretty big Gorsenia haul with 1 Ava and 2 Gaia bras thrown in for good measure. God knows I never write reviews (don't hurt me! I do the measurements at least!) but I think I'll have to write some just to share some knowledge about these lesser-known Polish brands. Very excited to try all these new bras on when I finish work!
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Polish bras are a treasure. I am currently awaiting my Lupoline and Nessa bras and feel really excited about them.
BlackieBird That's exciting! I quite like the Nessa bras I have so far but I've never tried Lupoline. I wanted to include a Lupoline bra in my order but I had no clue about the brand's sizing. I hope the bras work for you! Please let us know how they fit :)
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Is there anywhere on the site where people post their favorite / best bra choices?
Lost a little weight and I'm due for another ordering haul (in the US so there are no good stores near me) and it would be helpful to know people's go-to for my general size and shape. (32H, full on top, narrow root, breasts wider ... than root, narrow gore, dense).
Thank you for all your help. I feel like I take from this site more than give - partially because I still feel like a newbie with getting the correct size and partially because too much computer screen is bad for my brain.) I appreciate everyone's help and will try to be better about posting pics / measuring bras.
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Some people post under "favorites" a list of their favourite bras. (however, I just kind of use that list as my "wish list" of bras...also I don't think I have the list visible).
that's why I find the "follow" feature useful on bratabase - you can follow people with your similar size and shape (or just because you find their reviews interesting, lol).
Also, some people have a little intro about their shape, and what bras work best for them in their shape/size (e.g. Happy2BraShop https://www.bratabase.com/@happy2brashop or WildWolff https://www.bratabase.com/@wildwolff)
I think only by reading bratabase reviews (time consuming, yes...but I always read the reviews before I buy a bra online!) will you be able to find people with your similar size/shape. Also, bra blogs.
Btw, breasts that are larger at the end than at the breast root are called "omega-shaped breasts," there might be some good blog articles about this shape, e.g. https://hugsforyourjugs.blogspot.com/2021/10/omega-vs-projected-which-are-you-and.html
You could go under your size and see which are the most popular bras. HoWeVeR, that doesn't account for breast shape at all. So, obviously, popularity of the bra doesn't mean that it's going to work for you.
E.G., this list of bras (listed by the highest number of reviews in your size) https://www.bratabase.com/browse/by-size/32:11/
Hope that helps!
There is a little known feature hidden under a link that nobody clicks on.
When you got to a model's page for a bra you like, for example Panache Jasmine Balconnet Bra (6951). There's a "Users' list" menu that's hidden under the "more >" link at the right of the menu that contains "Measurements table", "Size range",
That "Users' list" contains a link of people's lists that contain this bra. And below that list you can see which are the top other bras that are usually grouped with this. So it's kinda like People who liked X also liked Y.
Note that this is only grouping by how people have grouped them in their lists, this does not feed from any fit or measurements data.
Caveat, the pages are a bit slow to load, I need to work on optimizing that.
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How should I measure for Gorteks? I used mm, and measured myself as 90 mm around and 106 bust which puts me at a 90C or 95 A as I read some bands are small. My US size is 34 J, and UK 34GG
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That's a great question. Since I changed sizes, I recently bought 2 Gorteks bras (if I ever get them) from Poland that were on a deep discount. I basically chose a style that was super popular (this one https://www.bratabase.com/browse/gorteks/marilyn-soft-bra-b-202/) that had bloggers review it, and lots of bratabase reviews so I could determine [what I think would be] my size.
Then I ordered another one - also deeply discounted - in same size. SO WE WILL SEE if they are sized consistently between styles!! LOL.
I've read Gorteks can be inconsistent is band sizes?? But IDK.
Also, by the time they will arrive, I might have changed sizes again, lol. But they were pretty cheap. so...could always list them, I suppose.
I'm only aware of one store that sells them in the U.S.?? Her Underthings, but there's probably more.
But unfortunately, she only sell her Clearance bras online https://herunderthings.square.site/shop/clearance-bras/15?page=1&limit=60&sort_by=category_order&sort_order=asc so there's no way to try on and return them.
Other Eden UK (ships to the U.S.) sells Gorteks, and I know you can return/exchange them from there. https://othereden.co.uk/search.php?text=Gorteks&counter=1
So I'm just saying, I don't really know how to order from them, but it's also a brand I'm investigating!!
One of the reviews said Gorteks is an underrated brand, so I want to try it!
Honestly it isn't a good idea to measure yourself for different brands. The best thing to do (that i have found works for most and in my opinion) is to use your UK sizing standard and I would convert that directly and then I would research the database to see if I could find any information on that particular brand. If I could not find any information, I would order 2 cup sizes larger. It seems to work out fairly well in most cases (for polish brands, i.e Comexim. Ewa Michalak is the exception). I find trying to follow any of their sizing charts or recommendations just ends up with you wearing a similar sized bra to if you went to Victorias Secret and got measured there. All the EU/Polish sizing charts have the Plus 4 method built into it. So they immediately add 4 inches/10 cm to your band size. If you wearing a 34GG in UK sizes you may find you are sized out of Gorteks. You would want to try the 75J. If you order a size 90 band, that would be the same as ordering a size 40 band in the US or UK.
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Has anyone tried bras from the company Lounge? They sell beautiful sets with lace and sporty elastics. They carry small band/large-ish cups too (30F, G), eg I’m wondering how deep/wide the cups are. loungeunderwear.com
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So I just went from an ~ 34FF UK/ 34H/I US to quite possibly a 32C/34B/C, depending on where I settle. I'm still only 2 weeks P/O so I'll be in compression for a bit, but I would love advice for finding out my new shape/size, or any soft lace bras.
Please speak up, if you've done this and have any advice,
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Confirm if true, but reductions do not change the breast root, and only reduce the projection of the breast, so a reduced breast would start off as having a shallower shape since it probably keeps its original "big boob" foot print.
That said, it's also true that it can be up to 6 months or more for them to settle into their final shape.
Nipple position may also be in an unexpected place, you'll quickly see if your nipples are high and have to avoid short cups to avoid peeking.
Thank you for responding.
It is true that often the root is the same, although not all large breasts have a large or wide footprint. Many are small or narrow but very projected (or sagging in my case, LOL), but not wide in diameter. Also, depending on the procedure, part of the diameter is reduced by a pie-shaped wedge removed, providing lift/projection, or a more conical end shape.
It's true shape takes time to settle.
I apologize, I should have been more clear that I am seeking finding out shapes in bras, not my breast shape, at this point.
If it makes sense, I used to need a narrow, projected wired/cup, (Freyas, Ewa Michalak) but will now need still narrow, but yes, shallower cups, and have no clue of mainstream bras, where I can name any full cup bra shape/projection, LOL.
Like, are Maidenform or Warners narrow in underwires? It's a whole new library of manufacturer for me to explore!
I have no worries about nipple height, although they were "raised" a couple inches, they are now in what would be an expected place in the right bra. My surgeon drew on me where everything would end up, and surprisingly, even the space between my breasts is now narrower.
I can't wait to walk into a store and buy an in-stock mainstream size!
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Is this your first BM? I think these typically are TTS for most tall root/FOB folks, it's not the best for FOB but they are very nice match. BM should be a nice full coverage shape with lovely inner fullness but not tons. If you are a lot narrower than other ewas you should stick with your usual size. But the cups aren't the most projected (CHP not to most projected but beig open on top close fit to the S cut which seems to be their most projected, SF a little less projected & very close to BM depth). So idk if this is useful info for your shape needs. I've got high set, very tall, side-full roots, with super short breasts which are somehow functionally FOB so personally prefer to size up in them, and do a little adjustment if anything is off (change a wire shape, take in the upper band if too loose/let it out if too tight, lower cup height a lil at wire if much too tall, etc). Trying my 'normal size' in BM's they are so tight and clingy & doesn't work out at all. But I also have that same experience with a LOT of renouned 'full' styles and Gorsenia are not '2 sizes big' on me, often still shallow on the bottom outer :(
I found Suzy to be true to size for me.
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