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Measuring the gore
OK, here's a question that I have not come across an answer for:
When measuring the width between your breasts (the actual space where the gore tacks), do you measure while standing or leaning? Because they are different numbers for me: standing, I only have UP to 1/4" width (depending on how full I happen to be at the time); and leaning, I have a 3/4" space (which doesn't change much at all).
Also, I have measured the tallest gore I can manage comfortably is 2" tall, and the maximum width I can tolerate is 3/4" wide. A gore wider or taller just doesn't work for me. (Of course, the height of the gore is completely arbitrary since it varies whether the band is a Full, a Partial, or Bandless. But for the sake of understanding, I am using a average 2" gore).
So, since my leaning measurement and my tolerance are the same (3/4"), is it safe to assume I should use the leaning measurement? Is that correct?
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Is there a measurement for between the breasts on this website? I dont think I've ever measured that. but my breasts touch if supported at all, and even if not supported, the skin between them seems to have flesh under it. Like, i'm not sure there is any actual separation.
But mine are so soft and squishy that I actually prefer taller gores
I don't think there is a clear measurement asked for when taking your own measurements. However, they do allow you to add it when posting a bra's measurements. So correct me if I'm wrong, but it leaves someone to deduce on their own what the optimal proportions should be.
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