Bra fitting help » Odd, ugly shape: style issue?
Flirtelle » Lucy Balconette Bra (FL1101) » 32GG 32:10
Issue resolved
I'll learn how to scoop properly and try a bigger cup size.
Original problem
This bra is a good fit overall, besides the fact that I don't fill the bottom of the cups very well. The real problem is it gives my boobs a really weird, ugly shape, not only pointy but also kind of deformed. Is it a style issue? Maybe unpadded bras aren't good for my full-on-top breasts? I have a similar, but less noticeable, issue with a Freya Arabella. The only good bra with soft cups is a CK Emily; the shape isn't as round as the one I achieve with molded/lightly padded cups, but it's still great.
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It's called an "upside down 7" look. Not a fan either, one of the reasons I hate Curvy Kate's bras and so I never tried the sister brand Flirtelle.
Now, this is only a matter of taste.
Some say that you get this look only if the cups are too small.
And this ones, I think are. Because from the side shot I see you are not properly scooped in. The wire is on your breast tissue and there's a sideboob going on so I think the wires are too narrow for you and therefore the "orange in the glass effect". I also think you might need some extra coverage on the side.
Also, your nipples should be sitting about an inch higher in the bra. I think they aren't because you tucked in the top part so you don't get a quad boob. I know this because I used to do it
Try scooping in properly and see what happens.
http://brasandbodyimage.wordpress.com/Oh, and yes, if round is what you want, please dont give up seamed bras until you've tried Cleo
Updated on October 16, 2012 Flag this
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Yes, took me a while too - At first I thought I was scooping when I was tucking in the top of my boob in :) :tard:
The post I have linked was an eye opener for me, hope it helps you too :)
Some Cleos are widely available on ebay very very cheap. If you go for Cleo Lucy, dont forget to size down in the band - Its super streachy, but Ithink you should actually avoid that one with your close set boobs if you are not willing to take the center gore in. (You actually have me in one before and after the alteration in the fitting section)
So look for Alexa, Marcie, Natasha, Zia and similar cuts. -
I agree with everything Vlatka said but just wanted to add that you might want to try a 32HH as well. I think this bra might even be two cups small.
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Oh wow!
The wrinkles at the bottom could be because the cups are too small and push my breasts up? -
Yep, I think well see that on the scooped pictures. :) I also think she should get remesured - there is quite an amout of breast tissue under arm, Its hard for me to believe it all can fit in a 34 cm perimeter.
And to add, a 32Hh isnt a bad idea even if its a tad too big cause I think there will be some migration once in a right size :) this means bigger boobs, yes ;)
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helpfulAt least part of it is the style...I'm new to this yet but it seams like Freya and CK tend to be pointier than Panache or Cleo. Cleo Lucy and Marcie are both as rounded as contours at least for me. I've also heard Flirtelle and CK give odd shapes when the cups are too small.
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It is a combination of style not being quite right for you, not putting on the bra correctly and potentially the wrong size.
Try to push the wires higher up. IMO you do not lift your breasts properly into the cup. This commonly happens with breasts that are full on bottom. If you cannot push the wires up and the wires dig into your sides, you are dealing with an orange-in-a-glass. Go up in cupsize or go for a bra with wider wires.
Also, bras are cut for different breastshapes. The Freya Arabella is cut for somebody who doesn't have a lot of volume on top. IIRC the Flirtelle Lucy is the same. You need a bra that is more open, that allows more volume there. The Freya Polyanna and sister cuts would be worth a shot, I think these bras suit your breastshape better, if the wires are wide enough. Panache Andorra Fullcup would also be worth a try.
Unpadded bras can be good for your breasts, they just need to be the right shape for you. Curvy Kate Emily is actually known for allowing a lot of volume on top, which IMO proves my point.
Updated on October 16, 2012 Flag this
Funny thing is: I tried to scoop, but apparently I haven't learned how to do it properly! :D I'll do it again, right this time (hopefully!). If the cups are too small, I'll give non-molded/unpadded bras another try, but in 32H. Thanks!