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  *applause* Seriously well written as always. Erm, what do you mean by broad "U" shape? What do you think about the stability of the bra? Do you feel like you're going to fall out? Did you have any alterations done to the bra at all?

  Also, is all that AP and Comexim have is plunges? How would you compare it to S style bras?

  Something also bugs me. The gore doesn't tack. If it is so low, it should be below the point where there is the most tension between your breasts, right? The only gores that tack on me (besides some Bravissimo and any firm full cups) are the ones that are really low because my breasts are closest and probably fullest together at the top (looking down). It bothers me that this one is very low for you but does not tack.

  Also, maybe try seeing if Sophisticated Pair does shipping to Australia? I will be ordering through there soon, actually.

• I think that looks pretty great, especially in the clothed side view. If you decide to order again does AP offer the same customizations as comexim direct? You could get reduced cup height and see if that's better.

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  Er, also all the questions I sent you, you pretty much answered I think except the quality and I also wanted to know if you think the cup sizing is right. I don't mind where you answer them. I appreciate it <3

• AP does as far as I've been told. I was suggested by Erica at Sophisticated Pair to get added gore height and reduced cup height. She said the problems I have (spilling out, cup height too tall) are quite common in these sizes...

• Comexim also has half cups and unlined bras. And swim tops

• That is such a pretty bra! It looks really nice. I love the color and the green trim, because that color blue/purple looks so good with green. :)
  Your shoulders are so petite (narrow), it looks like the straps are going to come off.
  

• I think the gore doesn't tack because you have center fullness. I think this bra looks really good on you.

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  Yourlovealive That is the reduced cup height! (I had a moment thinking I forgot to mention it, but it's definitely in my review). AP does the full set of customisations that regular Comexim does. People seriously don't get how much shorter my breasts are than they're deep. I've got the biggest disparity of anyone I've seen. These are older pictures and not indicative of my current size, but I've got me wearing the same bra in 3 different cup sizes, which is probably the easiest way to see my shape issues. http://imgur.com/a/rTGoq (the largest size had a home alteration done to reduce the cup height)

  xelestial In addition to the plunges and half cups offered by Comexim, AP has some balcony styles, which I think may possibly be more your speed. You can check out the site or of course talk to Erica some more. :)

  Regarding the back of the bra, look at the shape in the picture I've got. The tall wing section pretty much isn't on the flat of my back at all. The narrow 3 hook fastenings as used by Polish brands aren't really that much wider than what Cleo uses, and so I really only have a tiny amount of pull on it. The top of the bra has very little backward tension to counteract the weight of my breasts, so I think that with extended wear, the bra will start to tilt forward, rolling the underwires into my chest (this is on par with my experience with other bras). I'd love the straps to be placed closer to the centre at the back, either with a far sharper angle down to the hook, or even better, a taller fastening.

  Re the gore placement, my breasts practically touch all the way down to my root. To get a gore which would have to tack (as in not be interfering with the part of my breasts which have basically no space between them), it would have to be something around the realms of 5cm/2", at which point I sincerely doubt that a bra would provide sufficient support. So gore tacking is a mysterious process on me, depending on the wire materials, slope of the cradle, and band construction.

  This is a prototype, so I'm not sure if it's entirely fair to compare the quality to a commercially available bra. The stitching all seems really even and there's no giant loose threads. The materials are nice and seem sturdy.

  I am not totally convinced that it's the best size (although I think it probably is), however, the shape under a shirt looks amazing, and it's quite okay to wear, so I'm not planning to return the bra. As far as I can tell, a too-big Comexim seems to give more of a pointy shape, which I definitely don't have, so I think that the bra is just too tall, and not too deep. I've never tried the brand though, so if other people have some input, I'd be happy to hear it. Anna said that now we have a base idea of sizing, it should make it easier to perfect the fit for me.

• The gore looks fine on you. I think it's a keeper. I would keep if I was you. :)
  As long as it's comfortable too. :)

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  Nayanya Thanks so much! I've found the bra to be pretty comfy to wear so far, and besides it would cost me $50 Aus or so to organise an exchange, so I have every intention of keeping the bra. :)

  I'm not super hung up on a gore tacking or not tacking as an ultimate indicator of fit, but I think that it's worth noting in a review so that other users can get as full a picture of the bra as possible.

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  Just a small note here - I've found that the gore tacking stops my breasts from moving around or shifting throughout the day and thus gives me a feeling of support. But for a bra of this style, it's not really necessary (in my opinion). Just my two cents. And yes I think the bra especially looks great under a shirt! Which is usually my ultimate test besides comfort. I hope you'll get back to Anna on the fit. Maybe it will help her understand the kinds of needs people with our shapes have. Seriously thanks so much for all of the details and the review.

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  Your inner breast tissue is so deep Ereshiy , that the gore is pretty close to tacking IMO. :)

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