**EDIT** ive fixed the band measurement for this to a stretched band of 33. i was pulling way too much originally, and have since decided that i should measure how far they stretch WITHOUT deforming the wires. so, it goes to 33 before the ends of the wire start to look like they will deform.

im not sure what to think of this bra- ive only worn it about 4 times and it seems like it fits some of the time, and other times i get a bruise from getting stabbed in the armpit from the tip of the under wire. i set the wire length as 11 because that's how high the channel goes, but the actual wire only seems to go to 10- there's a weird empty inch and i think that's why im getting issues.

i wouldn't call this "padded"- it has a thick lining, but there is no discernible padding to me. the look isn't my favorite- i'm not crazy about plaids or the pastel greens and pinks/purples, but it was very inexpensive at Nordstrom's so i figured it was worth a try.

it seemed to fit at first, with just a tiny bit of gaping on the smaller side outer edge. Upon getting it home and fiddling a bit, i realized i hadn't been scooping the best and i notice now a bit of overflow when i fully scoop. The open half cup design and my having little upper fullness make it more forgiving. Since the overflow is very little, i think sizing up a cup would lead to a worse fit with a lot of gaping. The straps aren't comfortable,there's a very large seam in the middle of the strap on the side that touches skin and i just feel it scraping no matter how the strap is adjusted.

although bratabase says this is "firm" in the band, and the other 32s register not stretching much past 32 inches, i can easily stretch this band to 34 and a little beyond. I don't know if i got a stretched out version or what, but i tried this in may size combinations, and the 34 bands always felt like thy were too loose and un supportive, even though i measure currently about 35 inches around and the added bras suggest they go just to that. i don't wear a super firm band, so im confused as to whats happening. On the loosest hook it feels snug to me but not uncomfortable.

I'll probably be selling this off once i get a better bra. its alright for now and better than my others, but by no means a great bra for me.

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Updated on Sep 12, 2014 Flag this

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