Bra fitting help » Not just-right
Cleo » Jude (5846) » 32E 32:6
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Thanks all. I'd had suspicions about this bra all along and the things you've suggested should help.
I'll be looking for a different bra, with a sturdier band, and larger/deeper cup. I'm also going to try a narrower center and see how it fits.
Wish me (and all women) luck finding their best bra match!
Original problem
I think the band is too loose. Rather, its really stretchy AND a bit loose.
I spill out of the cups at the top/center after wearing this (or most all of my bras) for even a few minutes.
I have a Freya Deco in 30G. The cups feel about right (one cup has a bit of gaping, I sometimes spill out a little from the other), but the band is so tight I've taken to wearing an extender. (I also have a Parfait bra in 30F bit I spill out of that one too, and wear the extender with it also).
I'm concerned about changing sizes, and think its just as important to find the right shape/style for me. I can never get enough lift, it seems. I could always push my breasts togehter and up more even in a bra and wish they would sit that way. Do I need a narrow center gore? I've tought of trying Ewa Michalak... not sure what size though as I've read they can run small in band.
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This is a difficult bra for most women it seems. I had the same problem with the Jude and if you check out the reviews here so did a lot of others. It seems to run bigger in the band than usual for Panache and runs small in the cup. While the cups don't look undersized at first glance, if you take a closer look you'll notice that they are really quite shallow in comparison to other bras of a similar size.
I would also say that the band on this bra is somewhat flimsy in comparison to most of the other bras I own which could make it hard for you to get enough support. Your ribcage measurement is 2 cm more than mine and I found the 30 band too loose, so you would need to go down at least to the 30 and possibly the 28 to get enough support from it. As for how many cup sizes up I am really not sure, given how awkward the fit of this bra is on so many women, you might want to reconsider the Jude altogether unless you're really in love with it.
Updated on October 3, 2012 Flag this
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Its not notjustright, its more like waay too small. And I think you should give up such drastic plunges. You will never feel supported when almost a half of your boob is left exposed. I was experiencing the same thing - always wishing my boobs were higher up because it felt more natural to me. I can get this with cleo unpadded balconettes only, so I think they might be worth a try.
You do need a narrow gore, but its hard to say how wide the wires should be from these pictures and this bra. Maybe you could put up some more pictures, in different bras maybe?Updated on October 3, 2012 Flag this
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I ditto what Vlatka said for the most part. This bra looks far too small for you, and it looks like you might need a larger cup size, and one with more depth for sure. I also agree about the center gore. I do think you may be able to wear a plunge bra if the plunge bra is the right size. Once I started getting them in the right size, I noticed I didn't hate them anymore.
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I think I have to throw in, I am not happy with the look of that center gore. It looks like it could be contributing to the lack of support.
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Thanks all. I'd had suspicions about this bra all along and the things you've suggested should help. Wish me (and all women) luck finding their best bra match! :)
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hi, I can't help with Jude much - it's quite hard to get a proper fit in this bra. I just think it's not a good bra, I've never seen it looking good on anybody.
My ribcage measurment is similar to yours (71cm) and I wear band size 70 in Ewa Michalak. I've got only one Cleo bra (Molly) and band size 32 is ok.
If you aren't sure about size in Ewa, just use the calculator on the website, I think it's good!Updated on October 2, 2012 Flag this
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Ewa Michalak's calculator goes totally wrong for me... It suggested me 85C/85D. I ordered 80DD and after couple of hours I have to fastened it on tightest hook... But since that it hasn't stretched out, so it's... wearable.
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Were they right about the cu soze or that was off too?
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Were they right about the cu soze or that was off too?
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I think I'm 75F... So both informations (cup size and band) was off.
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I second everything Elfin wrote.
Better give up on the Jude, it is not a good bra.