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Cleo » Maddie Spot Moulded T-shirt Bra (7881) » 34F 34:7
Issue resolved
Kept it, the others were either too big or small. Wearing an extender to start.
Original problem
See my previous fit request on Mimi Holliday bra. Wendybien gave great advice on that one and I reluctantly gave up on it. I realize molded bras may not be best for my super soft, saggy breasts. But I still want to find at least one that kinda works.
This bra works better than any other molded I've tried. E.g Freya deco I have to readjust spillage a lot. I do think the band is tight (picture doesn't do justice to the lumps and bumps)but I'm ok with an extender if it doesn't stretch after the first few wearings. I am getting some chafing at the armpit. Again not sure if that might resolve with time.
Fair amount of armpit escape. I swoop/scoop it, but it doesn't stay in.
My main question is: do,you think this fits? Or am I still too small in cup. I barely quad with larger boob, and I slightly gap with smaller boob. And this looks good under shirts. The lace on top goes kinda wonky but it doesn't show.
EDIT: well I got the 36E andI am swimming in it. Gonna try uploading a couple pics for posterity. Gong to keep the 34F. Just really like the shape it gives me. Thanks for all your help!
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If you personally feel that this bra is good enough and makes you feel happy, even if it isn't 100%, then keep it. If you decide to keep it, you can always continue to look for a bra that has all the good qualities of this one plus higher wires at the outer sides.
As for the band being tight, try this bra in 36E and see how it feels. If 36E feels better, go with 36E. If 36E is too loose, you can always keep the 34F and wear it with an extender until it stretches out.
Updated on September 17, 2015 Flag this
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I wouldnt go up a cup, at least not in this model, because a bigger cup would likely come up even higher in your armpit and irritate more. Sometimes the stuff escaping out the sides is really just loose skin, not breast tissue, and while it might not be 'neat' looking, the important part is that your breasts are supported and comfortable and you like the way it looks.
For some people who have high-set breasts and the armpit problem, half cups work better, but half cups would probably have even more issues on the side - its a balance.
Updated on September 18, 2015 Flag this
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There's definitely loose skin in the equation! I didn't consider high-set, do you think that is what I am? Maybe because of gravity, I don't see myself that way.
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Idk, i'm not expert, but I THINK that trouble w cups in armpits is often caused by that. My cups never bother my armpits, but my underwires come pretty much to the bottom of my ribcage.
it could just be your 'wings' getting pinched tho.
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The wire doesn't go way up into your armpit so I'm thinking the discomfort there was due to the tight band. An extender, or a 36, would probably solve this problem as well as the slight quadding. Other than those issues it looks like a pretty good fit in the cup.
Updated on September 18, 2015 Flag this
That's a good suggestion, thanks! Ordering the 36e this weekend. I sent this one back because cup was damaged in shipping so haven't tried the extender yet either. Geez I look like a football player in the back shot, did not realize how lumpy this made me look. Is a looser band going to "fix" that?