May 08, 2013 » All bra adventures

May 08, 2013

In stores, I thought and was told I had size 70D, 70E or 70F, but none ever felt comfortable. After a couple of years of not wearing regular bras (because none would fit me right) and instead wearing all kinds of improvised 'bra constructions', like stretchy tops combined with a shelf bra or 1/4 cup bra, I decided I would have a bra made. It would cost me some, but it was probably worth it. In my search for a place that could do so, I came to a 'professional' lingerie store, where the people told me that my problem would be fixed by wearing silicone fillings for extra support. I hadn't worn a well-fitting bra in a long time, so of course, this would not end well. It resulted in me buying 2 70E bras (that indeed seemed to feel comfortable in the changing room) that each cost 100 euros. Then, when wearing the bras during regular, daily activities, the bra bands turned out to be so loose that I literally had to hold my bra in place when riding a bike or even walking down the street (it went gliding across my back in all directions). I decided to have it altered. After this, the band was snug. And the cups way too small! Of course, there was no return policy for purchases that resulted from being wrongly advised. The only thing the woman in the store could say was: 'Well, we can have the band loosened again so that the cups will fit again!' When I brought up the bike riding situation, she started talking about sports bras.

One good thing came of this: a friend whom I showed the bra fitting problems, told me about the bra matrix, and the way to break out of it. So since then, I am on my journey to a well fitting bra. What a relief! (Turns out I have a normal body after all!)

So far, I have tried the Ewa Michalak bras. An order of Comexim is currently on its way!

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