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Dec 10, 2013: Change in size » All bra adventures

Dec 10, 2013: Change in size

Whenever I measure my rib cage, I consistently measure at a 31" (cup size used to be a 40/41" and is now a solid 42"). When I first started buying bras in the right size, I found I preferred breaking in tighter bands with an extender in the 30 range rather than having too loose of bands in the 32 range. I fit in the Cleo Olivia really well in the band, in a 30H for a long time. However after wearing a proper fitting bra and scooping and swooping, I moved up to my current 42" bust. Now nothing I have for my previous cup size really fits, but the band on that Cleo Olivia is still the best. I tried the Cleo Bella in the same size (when I was still getting used to proper fitting bras) and the band/straps were too tight/rough but manageable with an extender. So now after figuring out that I for sure need to go up a cup size, I am hesitant to continue with a 30" band because of my struggles with particular bra styles (which the Olivia and Bella are pretty similar in cut just not fabric).

Are there any recommendations out there for a "looser" 30" band bra or a "tighter" 32" bra with a similar cup cut to the @Cleo Olivia? (I don't do horizontal line cuts on the cups well-- for example the @Panache Andorra is a no no, I need that "J" shape in the sides of the cup).

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  • Cleo Meg, Sasha, Alexa and Lily have similar cut to Olivia.

  • Preferences change over time. My snug band size has gone up 1 inch, my extremely tight one down 1 inch, and my loose one up 2 inches. Normally people who fit the British method would suggest either staying at the size I was wearing or to go down because I have squish (6 inches of it now). I can't do that anymore. I used to wear a 28 and now I can't even do most 30s. I actually +4 my really tight size.

    Also, I don't see any horizontal seam bras on your profile? Have you tried any (I assume so, I just want to know more about what fits you)?

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