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Dec 18, 2012
Well, this is my quest for better fitting bras. I just registered yesterday and took my measurements. It looks like I'm not too lost with my real size - but I might need to upgrade a cup size and be extra careful with band size - many of my bras initially fit but after the band stretches there is not much support left.
The problem is that I would prefer mostly minimizing profile. I would love to keep my breasts slightly separated (as they are) and not to lift them too much - my decollete looks pretty nice with beautiful bone structure and I don't think lifting my breasts to reveal some cleavage does it any good. The separated and rather flat look is more sleek and stylish - and makes my clothes to fit better.
Currently I'm mostly rotating two minimizer bras, another from Maidenform, another by Triumph. At home I prefer just simple soft bras that offer hardly any support, American Apparel mesh bras are surprisingly good for bigger chest - at least the boobs stay in the cups (a huge problem with most soft triangle bras and soft, large breasts... ...they just don't stay in the bra...).
My bra size is very probably around 70-75E-F. I have been wearing mostly D-cups so far, and I think that they are just tad too small. But we'll see. The band size has been usually 75, and sometimes that is OK, sometimes it is too loose after the band stretches. I'm ashamed to admit that I have upgraded often to 80 or 85 just to get larger cup from a model I like - that is all too much and does not support at all. I could also go through all my current bras - and modify those that have hope.
Currently I'm waiting for two new bras from Figleaves.com - a strapless one (I really need a fitting one) and one I have high hopes for...
I'm not huge fan of lacy, frilly styles. I would love my bras transparent and lightweight - but that is a difficult style for my chest size. So I mostly turn to simple, sleek styles. I would love my bras completely without padding - but can accept thin, t-shirt bra style padding. The nipplegate scandals are ridiculous, IMHO - why all that fuss about natural part of mammal anatomy... For special occasion I likes me some straps...
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Wellcome Pris and keep an open mind :)
You will not find many minimiser lovers here - most of us believe they are unhealthy as they generally go against the natural shape of the breast smooshing them down. SO, it's not just that we want that "in-yor-face" look per se :)
Anyway, some well fitting bras will support the breasts as well as visually make them smaller so keep an eye out for reviews like that.
You can start bratabasing by measuring the bras you own here. A good start would be asking for fitting help - even if you think a bra fits, it is always good to have a second (and a third) opinion :)
Sure, Vee!
It is not as I would like to squished all flat - but they are naturally placed quite low - and I don't want as much lift as many bra models tend to deliver. For me it feels very unnatural to lift them high up to the cleavage.
I'm amazed about the good amount of information and helpful reviews, I'm definitely planning to contribute as well!
Thank you, Vee, will keep your advice in mind!
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