One of my favorite bras. It's not perfect, because the underwire doesn't sit right at the root, but overall gives a very nice shape.
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Basic Invisble Memory Foam T-shirt Bra (1241)
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Basic Invisible T-shirt Bra (3261)
Big fan of this bra as a t-shirt bra that isn't too heavy-weight for summer. The padding is just barely thick enough to hide my nipples; I still get a bit of a pointy shape from it, which is fine by me, nothing too extreme. It fits like a true 32E, myabe a little bit on the large side just because of how deep the cups are, which is a nice change from all my shallow-cup bras! Wires are average width and perfect for me. It's a boring-looking bra, but it's supposed to be. Will be a comfy and easy choice for lightweight summer tops.
Updated on Oct 28, 2015 Flag this
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Vous & Moi Memory Foam Bra (2126)
The center gore digs in because it comes up too high and wires are too close together. I have about 3 fingers width between my breasts or about 3". The shape of the cups is vertically shorter than past bras, but the top line does not cut in. There is no padding anywhere which is new to me, but no nipple show through. It's a very natural shape and does nothing to augment my shape which is actually a con. I feel small in this bra. The center gore rules this out as a daily bra. In terms of quality there are two snags, one on the strap ... and another on the band. Sizing wise my recommendations in other brands are for 30dd, 30e, 28dd, 28d so wondering if I should be in a 30d instead of a 30c. I'm thinking about exchanging for the larger size and keeping the nude color for a strapless bra because it stays up really well and not having padding in the bottom of the cup is actually an asset in a strapless. Most strapless bras sit way too low. This bra might work for you if you're not as wide set as I am.
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Updated on Oct 18, 2015 Flag this
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I got the 30c before I registered for Bratabase. A Nordstrom fitter fitted me in the 30c in the Chantelle and Natori. I registered for Bratabase the next day and only found out the size was wrong when Bratabase calculated my Recommendations. I thought this size felt small since I've been fitting myself in 30d and 30dd, but haven't actually found one that I wanted to buy. I've been buying 32c because they're easier to find, but the band always stretches out and the sides sometimes cut in.
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Oh right! Yes, if 32C cuts in at the side you are probably a 30DD (30D being the same size cup as 32C).
What often happens in your size range is that the person is trying to eliminate gapping at the center, near the gore. So if you're not super projected and/or if you are wide set, this can lead you to size down into too-small cups because the cup design is too open at the center and the cups are more close-set than you need... i.e. you really need more volume but not at the center. You will find it easier to fit yourself if you can locate styles with nice wide gores. I'm not sure if there have been blog or Reddit posts with entire lists that would help, but just by searching by measurements on Bratabase you might be able to find stuff. -
Thank you Wendy, this was really helpful. It reminded me that I need to stand firm about the bra fitting well everywhere instead of making allowances for poor fit. I really wanted this one to work and even thought about keeping it as a strapless bra but I know that would be bad for my chest in the long run. I noticed there are wide set styles in the help section of this site so that was kind of helpful to flip through those. I have a follow up question: I'm kind of nervous now about buying bras with high gores and I noticed that the wide set bras still had higher gores. Is a high gore ok if it's wider set? I feel like I'm pretty bony in the middle so setting high underwires into the middle makes me cringe. I understand the gore stabilizes the bra but I just can't do it right now, especially with the bruise I still have from this bra.
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If everything is sized right and the gore sits flat on your torso, for most people it doesn't matter if it is high or not. What makes a gore painful in most cases is when the whole bra is too tight (this can be due to too-small cups, too-tight band or both--in the case of the 30C the cups were way too small, consequently the whole bra would be overly tight on you) or, paradoxically, when it is too large: a loose band can allow friction and angling in of wires (poking, in other words) and overly large cups mean that there is not enough boob "pushing against" the tension of the band. But if you're in a well-fitting bra, those conditions shouldn't apply.
A few people do have trouble with gores even in the right size and wire shape but it isn't very common... the torso is not normally a sensitive area despite being bony (sort of like shoulders and back, which can be quite bony on a leaner person but that doesn't make them sensitive). The most typical problem with tall gores is actually something that affects women who have a lot of center fullness and are so close-set: there is literally no room for 2 wires to sit flat between the breasts, so they can't put on a high gored bra without crushing breast tissue. This anatomical issue is basically unique to people who are the opposite of your shape, so it shouldn't apply to you.
Anyway, tl;dr with wide-set breasts, it is fairly unusual to have gore pain IF you are in the right size. I'd say give it a try and see.
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Rive Gauche 3 Part Cup (3281)
Fits beautifully. Created a very natural shape and is incredibly comfortable. Would love a little more lift, but this works. The black on noise color is very cute.
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C Chic T-shirt Bra (3581)
From my pre weight loss days. Never wore it because it never really fit. Can't say much about it other than the fact that it is of a nice quality construction.
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Updated on Oct 09, 2015 Flag this
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Icone Convertible T-shirt (3852)
I bought this bra as an everyday bra to wear under tighter t-shirts since it has a smooth cup and no seams, added bonus- the lace on the band + embellishments on the strap keep it from being a boring t-shirt bra. The pattern on the lace is delicate and has a slight sparkle to it which is very pretty without being simple enough for everyday use. Unfortunately my shape isn't quite right for this and so i end up with the dreaded quadboob. I'm going to try to find a size up to see if it helps since it really is quite a lovely bra.
The band is firm without much stretch and I'd say it's a tight 30 bandUpdated on Sep 26, 2015 Flag this
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Sexy Shaping Full Coverage T-shirt Bra (3781)
I have this in beige and black, fit seems to be the same for both.
There's some kind of incompatibility here, and I'm not sure if its the size or the shape. The cups seem to be too wide, and I don't quite fill the bottom so there's a little bit of creasing. It feels like maybe there's extra room in there, but the top of the cup fits okay and I'm worried that sizing down will cause quadding. The wires are pretty wide, which isn't helping me either.
Band seems to be true to size, maybe a tiny bit small. I can often get away with a 32 band in other bras but not here. It's comfortable (4 hooks, nice and wide). The shape is find under shirts and it's comfortable.This bra is not owned any more
Updated on Sep 09, 2015 Flag this
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Haussman T-shirt Bra (3315)
Love this bra but cups are slightly too small and back too big.
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C Chic Sexy Push Up (3646)
Love the shape it gives but slightly too big on the back for me.
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Superbe 3/4 Demi Bra (2565)
I really like this bra. I think the cups are the slightest but small, but I would not recommend going up a size. As long as I am not constantly bending over, etc this bra fits just fine (like at a desk in an office or a dinner outting, etc). It keeps my breasts in a nice natural and rounded shape and it is very attractive.
Updated on Aug 31, 2015 Flag this
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C Chic Sexy Plunge (3641)
I like this bra. My breasts are very close together, and I would say these cups are a little too far apart, but I would say it fits. The quality of the lace is not as nice as I tend to like, but the fit is good and I like the plunge.
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C Magnifique Unlined Underwire Bra (1891)
I really love this bra. It's well constructed and comfortable. I think it runs small in the cup. I could wear a 40DDDD/G more comfortably.
Black colorway
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Merci Push-up Bra (1742)
Love this bra, fits and feels well, looks great. Push up and cleavage with natural shape and not too much jiggle.
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Mutine Sweetheart T-shirt Bra (2046)
The underwires hurt my underarms. Too bad for me because it's a great bra.
White colorway
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Folie Douce Padded Demi Bra (6091)
Gorgeous, comfortable, offer good support but unfortunately the cups are too small for me.
Prussian blue colorway
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C Paris Memory Foam T-shirt Bra (3386)
This bra is super soft and has a pretty lace band. This bra was received used; the band is slightly loose. The cups are an awesome soft, squishy foam. Just enough to give your boobs their way in the cups but still convince them into a nice shape. This bra was too big for me, but it probably runs true to cup size. The straps are unusually thick, but may not matter much. The cups do not provide enough projection for me and it's hard to tell which shape it might fit best as it was too big to even attempt to guess.
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Updated on Aug 13, 2015 Flag this
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Vous & Moi Memory Foam Bra (2126)
The band on the bra is very stretchy, even on the tightest hook it's not very firm. My underbust is about 31". I get slight quadboob after scoop and swoop, not enough to be very noticable under shirt. This bra is REALLY comfortable and gives a nice round shape. I'd like it in a smaller band and bigger cup.
nude colorway
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Rive Gauche T-shirt Bra (3086)
This fits the same as my black one. The band is true to size (which is too big for me) and stretchy with only one hook and three eyes. I'm wearing it on the tightest setting and will take it in after a few wears.
The cups fit great but are too far apart for my close set boobs. I only have enough room for one wire in my cleavage but I'm flat enough there that it's not TOO uncomfortable.
The colour is a neutral-toned nude that is slightly paler than me but close enough to blend under white clothes. The lace trim and band lie flat against my skin and keep it from looking boring. It's also one of the few bras on which the little bow at the gore actually looks cute instead of tacky, because it matches the straps.Cappuccino colorway
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Updated on Aug 07, 2015 Flag this
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Rive Gauche 3 Part Cup (3281)
This is my favorite bra, which is why I bought it in a couple more colors! If you would like more information about this bra, please see my original review for it in the cappuccino colorway.
black over nude colorway
Updated on Aug 06, 2015 Flag this
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Rive Gauche 3 Part Cup (3281)
This is my favorite bra, which is why I bought additional colors! See the original review if you would like further details about the bra!
Grey Smoke colorway
Updated on Aug 06, 2015 Flag this
Sorry this bra did not work out for you! Just a question, if your size recs are 30DD or E, why did you want to try something that was so much smaller?