Jul 04, 2015
I've been wearing my 28D Curvy Kate Smoothie a lot lately, since it's the only bra I own in my true size. I did a fitting help request on it when I first got it (the link for that is attached) and that helped me figure things out for future bra purchasing (which hasn't gone very well so far). However, having worn it much more recently, I'm noticing some new things. First, it doesn't sit directly under my breasts and gets pushed down. Someone informed me (in one of my other fitting help requests) that this indicates that I need more immediate projection and the cups are too shallow for my shape. However, when I lift my arms -- I think because the band isn't as tight as it could be -- it tends to slide up to the correct place; and when that happens, the underwires dig into my sternum at the top. Does this mean I need to look for greater projection, a tight enough band, AND a shorter gore? Or would resolving one of those problems fix all three? Any suggestions for more projected shapes in the smaller size range? I've been looking into The Little Bra company, but am leery of sister-sizing to 30C, since I measure as a 26DD. I desperately need a nude tee-shirt bra, if that helps. And one last thing to mention: I've noticed that the wires on the Curvy Kate Smoothie are wider than I need, so I can definitely work with narrower brands. Thanks for reading!
http://www.bratabase.com/troubleshoot/dlvgg/
http://www.bratabase.com/troubleshoot/dlvgg/
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3 comments
Try some plunge styles! They will have a lower gore and tend to have narrower cups. In your size they should be amply supportive if you have firm breasts. Freya Deco Plunge, Freya Dare, and Curvy Kate Roxie are all more narrow wired and reasonably priced. If you look on Ebay, Konrad might be a great option. They only go up to E cup but they have very cute styles in 28 band. They're Polish so I'd guess the wires are narrower.
+1 for plunge cuts. If you like Curvy Kate, Erica from A Sophisticated Pair posted some reviews a while back of the newer CK plunges, Daisy Chain and Dare. She's at the higher end of their size range, but she commented that the Dare in particular has narrower wires and more projection than a lot of their older styles.
As for a nude t-shirt bra, I'd definitely recommend trying Comexim's Basic. Be warned that it runs about half a cup smaller than their other plunge bras though. If you're in the US and nervous about trying to order directly from Comexim, I've been told that Erica (mentioned above) is really good about helping choose the right Comexim size.
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