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Glamorise » Front Close Underwire Bra (1245) » 46G 46:7
The bra cups fit okay on top (I'm used to gaping where the cup meets the strap because I'm not full on top), but I don't fill out the bottom when the underwire is placed where it should go. The bra has a flap of fabric that is supposed to sit between the underwire and the breast that just causes my breast to look misshapen. Thought a front clasp could maybe fix my problem of center gores being too wide, but this center gore sits way too high in the middle. The band seems to fit (I have a lot of soft tissue on my upper abdomen/chest, so while it looks like the strap is digging it's actually pretty comfortable).
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helpfulHmm. This cup is definitely too big, for starters. You can tell because there's way too much projection and the wires are sooo wide, in addition to what's going on at the bottom of the cup.
But, I don't know much about Glamorise and have never worked with them. They don't have the highest-quality reputation, and the structure of this bra makes me think it would be a difficult fit in any size. Front-closure bras are rarer than the other kind because they are much more difficult to engineer. That's because a lot of the stability of the bra comes from the gore area, and you lose that with a front clasp; plus, because of the clasp, it has to be reeeallly plungey, which isn't great for support.
That doesn't mean it couldn't work, though. I think you should get this bra in 1 and 2 cups down from this to compare.
I see that you tried Elomi Eva in an FF cup. If you could elaborate more on that fit I might be able to give you more suggestions.
Updated on April 7, 2016 Flag this
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The first thing I noticed about this bra is that it is not projected enough for you. It seems that this bra was made for a shallow, broad rooted, FOT and/or tall rooted shape whereas your shape is probably projected, non-broad rooted, definitely FOB, and possibly also short rooted.
In your size range it is possible to find some bras by Curvy Kate. You may also want to explore Polish brands because they do come in your size range.
Updated on April 6, 2016 Flag this
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I agree with Saskia_C that you're more projected than this bra, and it sound like you have the added challenge of needing a narrow gore.
You might have a look at the Parfait Jeanie. It stops at a 44 band, so you'd have to try a extender (disappointing, as the 46 looks perfect for you), but it has a narrow, low gore and more lower projection than the Glamorise seems to have, as well as possibly more narrow wires. Jeanne has UK sizing, so if you try it, a 44FF might be the best to start with. If you're in the US, Amazon has it for a decent price.
Good luck!
Updated on April 6, 2016 Flag this
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There's a big wrinkle at the bottom of the cup. The wires are getting pushed down because there's not enough room at the bottom of the cup for your breast to get into.
Updated on April 6, 2016 Flag this
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Sorry, wasn't thinking :(
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helpfulIf you have issues with gores being to wide, might try a plunge, with the unlined cups they cover all the tissue, but the upside is the gore actually sits lower, so even though they are just as wide, the width hits lower on the chest then a normal bra.
Also as mentioned look at the Elomi's, perfect for the larger sizes that need bottom of the cup fullness. I would say try a 44G in the Betty plunge, it is available on amazon. nordstrom also carrys Elomi's though I don't know what specifically they have, both companies offer free shipping.
Updated on April 14, 2016 Flag this
Olivia stops at a 38 band. BM is custom (extra and nonreturnable) in this size range.