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Ok.So when I first got this bra,my measurements were around 38" underbust and 49" bust.(now 51-52")
I got the same kind in a 36E a month before,and while wearable,I quickly realized the band was too big (had it on tightest hook most of time,modal is crazy stretchy stuff),and the cups too small.So I found a 34G and got that one.When I put it on,it was actually the first bra that fit me almost perfectly.I was so excited.lol.Though as the day went on,I realized it was a half cup to cup size too small,but it was ... still loads better than most bras.It made me about 2 inches smaller with my bust measurement.
I kept wearing it till my boobs grew a little,then I gained some weight which made them grow more.These photos were taken about a month ago and as you can see it's too small and was no longer comfortable.But now that I'm bigger,I can barely get it on and it just stretches across my chest,I can't even swoop and scoop,like my 36E did a month ago.I sold that one to a friend.Since it's so comfortable when it fits right (memory foam and modal is a winner),I'm going to try to find a 38G or 38GG on ebay and shorten the band if necessary.I don't believe they make any in an H cup for that model. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
Just checked and found both a 38GG and 40GG...will try to get both.I'm gonna have to mutilate that 40 band,but am pretty sure the cups would fit well.

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I really liked the coral but picked the nude to try as I've been needing a nude bra badly.I just got it today and tried it on quickly as it has that chemical smell and I need to air it out and wash it first.I can't find my tape measure either...grrr.lol.But putting my Ewa on top of it,the wire width is similar,so it's probably around 7 inches for that.

But I wanted to write a quick review and come back and update it later.When I first saw the bra in the bag,I was like,I think it will be too big,as I'm putting it on,I go,I think it might be ... too small!haha.But after adjusting,it's pretty much perfect.I can't entirely fill the bottom of the cup,as it's too shallow,but I sort of expected that and it doesn't really bother me.What surprised me is that I fill the tops of the cups fairly well as I'm not particularly full on top and a lot of reviews mentioned having problems with that.There is a slight gaping if I slouch but that's not unusual with molded,and standing up straight and sitting down,it's perfect.The wires also seem a lot more comfy than the Panache Andorra,which I've been having troubles with,and hopefully it will stay that way.

After I've worn it a long time,I might get it in the coral and maybe even in a 38H if needed for shark week.The tiny heart and bow in the center is a cute dainty touch to a simple basic bra.So far I'm pleased as I often have a hard time finding a t-shirt bra.

Updated review,while this bra gives a great shape under clothes and the fabrics are comfy,the straps are not wide enough for me.Also I figured out that bandless styles are not the best,may try a Maddie or Juna instead.
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This is the first bra I tried in my newish size when I first learned about bra fitting.The size was about right,but the shape doesn't seem right for me.
I think this would best fit someone with full on top or even fullness and more full on top.I seem to fill out the bottoms and sides of this bra well but had issues with the top,even in different sizes (tried 38E,38G,36G).I had a friend try this one on and she filled out the top part very well and she seems to be shaped the exact opposite of me.haha
Even though the shape is wrong,I ended up getting one in a 38G and wear it sometimes cause it's so pretty and on occasion will fit me ok.
Here's the review of that 38G.
http://www.bratabase.com/bra/dl2bv/

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I can see why this is called a luxury brand,what gorgeous fabric! Sizing seems pretty true for a Polish bra,the band was a little snug for me,so perhaps using an extender,but only one hook would have been best as I think I need a band around 38.5-39 inches depending on the day.Band was nice and firm,I love whatever fabric they used for it.Cups seemed similar size to an Ewa Michalak CHP 38GG or PL 38H.
The wires were a wee bit wider than perhaps what I needed,but only by a tiny bit,they were still narrow and I don't have discomfort from wider wires.Other reviews of the H shape have ... said that the wires were a little wider than the others and I can confirm that.They were a little higher,too,making it great for side fluff.

With all of those good things,this bra doesn't seem to be working,and I think it's due to the cut,making it the wrong shape for me.Could also be partly cause of being 3/4 padded and 1/4 not,I thought this would help it fit better,but I think with my short boobs,my apex and the apex of this bra is not matching up.I think it would be better for someone with an differently placed apex,or someone who is fuller on bottom.While I'm somewhat full on bottom boob wise,I do have some tissue higher up which I need enough space for,especially depending on where seams or edge of cup hits at.The ribbon at the top does cause an issue with that.The straps are a little wide set for me,but I struggle with that in almost all bras.I am wondering if the straps were more where I would like them to be if that would help a bit.I am going to try it on again and see if there's any way to alter it,but I would rather not take scissors to such a nice bra unless I really know what I'm doing.So I am likely to sell it.

Despite it not working out,I'm very glad to have gotten to try an Avocado bra,and am thinking one in a K or A cut could work for me,can't wait to try one of those (boo long shipping times).I may even retry an H cut later on,but in a full unlined style.
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Oh,silly me.I ordered this one when I hadn't yet figured this something out about sizing and double letters.I needed a cup or two smaller if I was going to use a 40 inch band.I should have gotten the 38GG,I think that would have fit almost perfect,I didn't get it cause I got outbid.There was a 36GG from the same seller that may have worked,if a cup size or two too small,but this is kind of a cleavage bra (well,for me) and can be better a cup size too small.Also the cups are made with really comfy stretchy memory foam so it's a bit forgiving of sizing mistakes.The band ... tends to run really stretchy and I will need to size down 1-2 band sizes cause of that.Alas,that bra had sold when I went to check on it. :/ Hopefully I'll find another someday on ebay,they are rare to find but every once in a while I'll luck out.
I got a 34G back in May of 2013 and loved it,it was the best fitting bra I had so far,though I discovered I did need one cup size up.Then I went several more cup sizes up,and they don't make it over a GG,which I thought was smaller than it was.haha.
Only for a bra that I really love will I go to this trouble. >_<
Please,bra companies,make more bras with memory foam!
This fits me pretty well cup depth wise side to side,but it's just way too big and tall top to bottom,of course.
The band was way too big,I altered it down to about a 39" band,but it was still a bit too big.Since I decided to try to sell it as I only wore it a few times I took the stitches out.
Wires are a little wide for me,but I don't find them uncomfortable.
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This is a VERY pretty bra,with lace and silk.
Currently this is my best fitting one,though the wrong size and possibly the wrong shape for my boobs.Some days it's not comfortable and some days it is.
The band is a bit too big,except when I'm on my period and I bloat.I am wearing this bra on the tightest hooks and it still is too big and starts to ride up after a while.Washing it helps it to firm up a little.
Measuring my underbust while wearing this,I get around 36"...and 51" bust.
So I think I would need a bra that stretches to 38-40 inches based on this,so when I breathe I ... don't get strangled.lol
The cups are too small,I get gaping at the top of the cups from this and side boob.If I scoot the cup over to the side around 1 and 1/2" inches,it fits me almost perfectly and is ridiculously comfortable.
Will try to add photos to explain what I mean by this.
This is a Rosie for Autograph bra and Marks and Spencers sell it,though this print is discontinued they now have other colors.I believe the sizing is very similar to Ewa Michalak's bras though Ewa's have a bit more narrow wires and tighter bands from what I've read on here.
I got it off ebay.There are some more on ebay UK,if you fall into their size range,it's a very nice bra.
My perfect size in this bra would probably be a 36J or 36JJ.I think I will email them and beg for them to consider making bras over a G cup.Maybe try to tweet Rosie,too.She used to be a VS model,btw.She should tell them some things,at least she makes them up to a G.haha

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Well,this is one stretchy band! Stretched out I think one inch or so within a few wears.
There are pros and cons about this bra,one very obvious pro is the cute print.The straps are more wide set than the regular deco,and I think make the cups more east west,while the regular deco is a bit more centered on chest.Also the cups are a bit shallower at bottom somehow,and a little more closed on top.Interestingly enough the wires are firmer on this bra than the soft ones of the regular deco.

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Lookswise this is just adorable.I've been a fan of Mimi Holliday bras since I saw some on the Free People site..where they only went up to 36DD though it looks like some of the models needed more like a 30E. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" /> Which Mimi makes.Never bought one as they were spendy,good thing I didn't though I didn't know my correct size back then.Anyways...later on I found the official site and saw they made up to G cup.Found some cheaper on ebay and bought one...right as I jumped 2 cup sizes. -_- haha.
The lace is stretchy which allows for some forgiveness with it being ... too small,but it still felt too small in cups.As well as the band and straps didn't offer enough support.Compared to my Rosie bra,this one is at least a cup size smaller.I think this would work better for someone wearing a 38F.Also the wires are too short,which lets side boob escape and digs into tissue.This could be a pro for someone else if they need shorter wires.
The fabric is very comfy even for my sensitive skin.Nice and lightweight,good for summer.
It's comfortable for about a half hour then the fit issues start to bother me,so I've only worn it a few times.I'm also not a fan of the shape it gives me.This may or may not be resolved with.It tends to give me a sloped pointy shape though.
Am considering selling it though it's beautiful.If it was a bit sturdier in some areas and in the right size,this might be perfect.I think I shall go bug them about making H and J cups....at least in a few select styles.

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Haha,oh man.THIS bra.
So about...hmm...I think it could have been one or two years ago,I ordered this bra off JCP's website.I was frustrated,almost no bras worked for me.I ordered 2 of them for $25 each.
I got them,tried one on and...it didn't work. *sigh* I tried it,but it felt way too tight and I told a friend,I think this bra is trying to kill me.I knew nothing about bra fitting or swoop and scoop.I thought the band was too small cause of this,but I bet if I had swooped and scooped,it would have almost fit in the cups and the band would have been too big.
My measurements at the time ... were around 35/36 ribcage and 47/48 inch bust if I remember right.
I went through a lot of adventures trying to make it work.First I removed the wires from one,thinking that would work...erm,no.lol.Ended up selling it super cheap on ebay.
Then cause I saw that it almost fit if i moved one cup over,I was going to try sewing fabric in the middle of it,so I cut it in two. O.o Wish I hadn't done that as I could have sold it on ebay.So now I think I'll put it here on Bratabase cheap and maybe someone would like to use it for a costume or bra experiment or parts or whatever. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

I do really like the style of this bra,though,I wish it came in my size.
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I will be writing a more in depth review of the 38G bra soon,same model,since that was the one I wore.
Based off my love of Marks and Spencer modal bras,I got this one off ebay and discovered it ran small in the band instead of large like my other one.So it was never worn.Band does stretch out after a while,though.It can go to 34",but would be good to wear with extender for the first 6 wears till it stretches out.
Though I have not tried the deco,this bra reminds me a bit of a shallower deco with wider wires.

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