I have been wearing Decent Exposures unbras for honestly 25 years. Before that I went braless for several years. I found the hardware and seams of bras way too uncomfortable, and I was a hippy chick who just didnt care.
I am looking to transition to having more 'real' bras in my closet, and was not considering buying another bra from Decent Exposures, but someone posted about this bra-shirt. I had been having trouble finding a shirt to do yoga in when it got cold - everything sporty was a tank top, and everything warm fell over my face when I went upside down.
So ...I bought this lovely thing! This is a 30F with straps cut 2 inches short, custom sleeves, 12 inch bodice, 41 inch hip, 1.5 inch wide looper. (it also says looper cut at 4.5, but I dont know that that is something I specified?)
Now, I still own 3 older lined lycra Decent Exposure bras, 2 in a 30E and one in a 30F. The 30F is loose and the 30Es fit like compression bras, which I like. The bottom band actually flips up and acts like a support band. Decent Exposures says you can wear the same size in Velour and Lined Lycra, but I ordered this in my bigger size - its clearly still a bit small. Keep in mind, I wear a 32J in Panache bras. These sizes are very different.
I included 2 front pictures so you can see that you can actually slide the fabric back and forth through the looper, to adjust which breast gets more fabric. Obviously, there's still not enough to go around. The weird, badly done yoga shot is to show that THIS WORKS!! The shirt doesnt fall down on to my face and the hem stays on my hips! This is exactly why I wanted this shirt and it works!
I will keep this even tho I really could go up a cup size. It might stretch, I might lose weight, and it just doesnt bother me - esp since I mostly plan to use it to do yoga in my own bedroom (not the bathroom, I promise - the lighting was just better in there). I told dh that other reviewers said they would wear it out as a shirt. He said he thought I could do that. I said sure, if I wasnt spilling out of it - hubby just gave me an impish grin. He really likes this - you never know what will float the guys' boats!
Completely comfortable, I love the bright color, functions exactly as I wanted it to, and dh likes it. I'm happy! Read more 354 more words
Oh wow, that is a SUPER cute top! I am really surprised you wear 30E and 30F in their bras, though. I *think* you and I are pretty close to the same size, and I have a Decent Exposures Un-Bra in 30J with some alterations (shorter straps, straps closer in the back, 1.5" looper attached, etc.) I bought it when I was larger (32JJ/34J), but it still fits well for lounging/sleeping even though it's a bit too big in the cups now. Mine is more full-coverage and doesn't give the awesome cleavage like yours, though. ;) I plan to order another one soon, but I'd most likely order 30I or 30H.
But, if you are happy with yours, then don't mind me! I just thought it was interesting you ordered a much smaller size than I did.
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I know, I still think its weird too, actually. I mean, this is obviously too small - but I prefer wearing their bras tight enough to be compression bras, rather than just boob covers.
I meant to load up pics of my old bras from them, but they are so worn - and the lycra ones really do stretch. I think I bought my three current bras when I was smaller.
If I were to buy another, I would go up a cup - but I always ordered smaller than the recommendations. Not for the cleavage, but for better support. Esp with the stretchier ones, you can still squeeze in but they hold you tighter. But I guess that was actually why I stopped wearing the velour - because it doesnt work that way. If you get them so they fit, I didnt like the lack of support. Very saggy boobs here!
Ah, I guess that makes sense then if you're wanting it to fit very tightly like a compression bra. My bra is made of Lined Dri-Release fabric, and while it wasn't super tight, it still provided a great deal of support (not as much now since it's a bit big on me.) I only wanted it for lounging and sleeping though, so I certainly didn't need (or want) support/tightness equal to a sports bra or regular bra.
I wore nothing but Decent Exposure bras for about 25 years, usually owning one too-small sexy bra, or one too-small-but-looks-ok-under-a-fancy-dress bra. That was the only thing I wore day in, day out. So I had to make the most of it. When the boobs are down to the belly button, nothing fits right
Just realized I AM wearing the same size in lined lycra TODAY - much fuller coverage.
oops . ..it shrank a bit in the wash. i've always dried these bras on very low heat . . . i guess i should have hung it to dry. i'll still wear it in my room for yoga though - it is inspirational
One year ago, I purchased a 34C Unbra via Ebay. It was seriously small by two to three sizes. Spending $56 on a bra whose sizing I didn't comprehend, however, was a strong deterrent to purchasing another. So, I was thrilled to find one in the listings here. Sincere thanks to lauraredcloudhttps://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" />
Decent Exposures recommends 30G for me, but this 30F allows my projected tissue to slump over the band and hang below my IMF. Yikes! Seriously, I would prefer no bra to this shape. Perhaps, because this bra was used, the material ...has lost some of its elasticity. It looks great and there is no pilling on the soft organic cotton surface. But, I definitely require a cup that allows less forward projection. It is likely the lined cotton/lycra material would be a better selection for my soft breast tissue. This cotton/lycra may be better for self-supporting breasts. Decent Exposures is customizable, and seven different materials are offered.
I feel like a broken record: "The Kindred Bravely Organic Cotton is a much better...." If only it was easier to put on and take off when wet. This is where Decent Exposures excels: it is much easier to remove when wet. The band is more stretchy and the more narrow elastic effortlessly stretches over shoulders. But, what I gained in removal ease, I lost in support. Sigh.
Although 30F is just one cup size larger than the 34C's sister size 30E, this 30F feels several sizes too large. It is possible the 34C NWT I purchased from EBay was a second. It was not marked as such. But, whoa how the sizing changed just one cup larger. Or, maybe the straps on this model are too long for my very short-waisted physique. Frankly, I'm more perplexed about Decent Exposures sizing than I was one year ago. And, a future $56 investment seems very unlikely.
The materials are soft, lightweight, and easy to wear. The style accommodates wide roots, center projection, immediate projection, and tall roots. The design seems more forgiving than that of Kindred Bravely's Organic Cotton Nursing Bra. And, the customizations Decent Exposures offers are a lifesaver for many of us. Read more 268 more words
This pullover bralette isn't going to win any prizes for appearance, but it's the most comfortable "comfort bra" I've ever worn. It's what I put on when I'm around the house and I need support and comfort. Basically, anywhere that someone with less heavy boobs would go braless, I wear this. I tend to have sensitive skin, and synthetic bra materials chafe me after awhile, so it's great to be able to change into soft cotton.
I'm adding this to Bratabase late - I was the right size for it when I got it 3 years ago, but I've grown several cup sizes since then (according to the ...size chart on their website, I should now be a 30I, not a 30F). So in the pics I'm too big for it. You can see that the bra is not giving me enough support anymore. I can still put it on and it's still quite comfortable, it's just letting me droop more than it should do. Back when I first got this bra, it held me in better, and I was comfortable wearing it out for short low-effort trips (to the corner store, etc.) I'd like to be able to do that again, so I've just ordered a larger size from Decent Exposures. Read more 105 more words
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