- Center gore placement:
- Doesn't lie flat against sternum
- Underwire length:
- Is too short on the side, boobs escape
- Top of the cup:
- Cuts into breast tissue (quad boob effect)
- Strap separation:
- Not a problem
- Cup's width:
- Outer cup cuts into breast tissue in the sides
Bra » Cleo » Jude (5846) » 28FF » Bras » Owner
Measurements
| Measurement | Cm |
|---|---|
| Search by measurements | |
| Fits ribcage | 0.0 |
| B. perimeter | 0.0 |
| Stretched Band | 68.6 |
| Band Length | 57.2 |
| Stretch ratio | 1.2 |
| Cup width | 15.2 |
| Cup depth | 22.9 |
| Depth ratio | 1.5 |
| Wire length | 23.5 |
| Cup height | 0.0 |
| Cup separation | 3.2 |
| Gore height | 0.0 |
| Wing height | 0.0 |
| Strap width | 1.6 |
| Hooks | 2 |
Labeled as
| Index | 28:8 |
|---|---|
| UK | 28FF |
Review
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Didn't fit
Measurements for 28FF:
Stretched Band - 27"
Band Length - 22.5"
Cup Width - 6"
Cup Depth - 9"
Wire Length - 9.25"
Cup Seperation - 1.25"
Strap Width - 0.625"
Hooks - 2
If this were a full banded style it would fit better. Because of that the center gore shifts durring the day even though the band and cups fit. The wires get more ponted towards each other (if that makes sense). So an alteration is in order. I guess it just fans out too much for me. As a result this causes the tops of the cups to press into breast tissue (see photo os left side shot) making it appear there is quad-boob, but I know I'd be swimming in a larger cup size. A narrower center gore that is also taller will put the cups closer together at the bottom, giving more room in the tops of the cups and also a rounder look from the side. Similar to what a dart in the center gore would do...except there is no fabric on this bra to accomplish that. I hope to attempt to make this a full band style to fit my frame better, but if that's not possible then I will only be adding a taller, narrower center gore.
PROS:
Fabric is soft against the skin (for the most part. See cons below).
Smooth look, even with the top cup detailing. Under regular fitting shirts show through is not a problem.
Cute design. It's nice to see more t-shirt style options from European companies. They're finally getting with the times! =)
Narrower, smoother elastic. For me this is more comfortable as I find at times most styles from other brands like Freya irritate my skin. But this one will be better in the Summer for tanktops.
CONS:
Partial banded style, not as supportive as a full band. The underwires can be uncomfortable at times because they press on my ribs. This is only something that happens to me in this style of band, no matter what the size.
No side wings so if you have even the slightest bit of back fat the elastics will emphasize this because they (and the main fabric) are completely stretchy.
The only part of fabric on this that is uncomfortable is around the underarm. I've also read this in other reviews on shopping sites that it is bothersome. Hopefully that will go away from wash and wear. I think it has something to due with the type of elastic.
Center gore is super tiny!
Updated on Jun 29, 2012 Flag this
