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Differences between a balconette, half cup, 3hc, and chp
I'm getting a little lost in terminology and cuts. Can you help me or point me to somewhere I can read about this?
I know that 3hc is a 3 part half cup, and chp is a half cup, and there are also 2HC's, but are they all just types of half cups? And what is the difference between a half cup and balconette?
Also, is one of these less open on top? I *think* I need this type of style but I don't have the upper fullness to make them happy?
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Half cups: I associate 2HC and 3HC with Comexim padded bras. However, there are 2HC and 3HC unlined bras. Ewa Michalak makes an unlined half cup, HM. Ch and Chp are two of E.M.'s other half cup offerings. Avocado offers a HC and HCT, both half cups.
If you need a closed cup edge, I look for ribbon along the cup edge. This often causes it to pull inward; closing the cup. See Ewa Michalak Colette and Comexim Noir. There are many others, but these are good examples of what to look for.
This website defines balconette and a few other common styles: http://www.adoreme.com/blog/bra-style-breakdown-guide/
Thanks Love4Pollinators ... I have looked at those ones actually after lcl0706 recommended the edged cups too on a reddit post I made. I've read that the 3hc and chp are good for short roots but also more open on top, so it's a bit conflicting it seems...??? Is a demi the same as half cup then? Hmm, I'm still having a hard time seeing how the fit changes from a balconette to a half cup? Is it just that most balconettes don't have the seams for depth? Do you know which style would be shorter in height but maintain depth and narrowness at the wire? ...sorry so many questions!
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