Bra fitting help » Slight wrinkling, can see under tshirts! Sizing help needed!
Bravissimo » Dotty Spot Bra (AU08) » 34FF 34:8
Issue resolved
Smaller band size.
Original problem
The cup on my right breast is slightly wrinkled. I had to put this bra straight into the second hook so could probably go down a band size. The centre gore lies flat apart from the very top, which comes away from my chest.
My main problem is that you can see all the lines under vests and tshirts. Is this an issue with fit or style? The bra is so comfortable otherwise so I really want this bra, whether in this size or another!
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This might be less noticeable in a 32. I'm not sure if you should try sizing down in the cup though... it could be a low on chest & full on bottom issue. Do you have extra space at the outside of the cup i.e. does the underwire sit a little way away from the breast fold?
Updated on March 26, 2014 Flag this
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I think the fit looks pretty good. if the wrinkling bothers you, you could try an insert on your smaller side. I know some people have tons of those removable push up pads and swim liners laying around. If you feel comfortable in this cup, switch for a 32G. If you want to try a size smaller, go for 32FF.
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Seconded--32G seems best, unless it really is just too deep for you.
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Thanks all! I will try out these suggestions :) once I have found a size that fits in this bra I can set about ordering the other colours!
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I think the bra wants a bit more volume on top of the cup than you have. But I can see how difficult it might be for you to find a bra that fits exactly right, short roots and full on bottom are notoriously difficult to fit.
I am also full on bottom and I also own a few bras that wrinkle at the top, as long you feel supported and the bra is comfortable there is nothing wrong with keeping this bra.
In regards to what else to try, maybe Panache Andorra/Jasmine/Envy? These three bras have stretchy lace on top of the cups, making them a great fit for a lot of women.
Updated on March 26, 2014 Flag this
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Thanks, you're so right I always struggle to fill the tops too. I usually wear moulded bras but am trying to branch out into unpadded as the moulded ones sort of slide down and dig into my ribs.
I actually ordered the Jasmine in the same order as this and I wasn't fussed. I've never actually got on with ANY Panache bra that I've tried come to think of it.
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The Charnos Trellis Fullcup in size 34F might be worth looking at. Charnos is similar to Freya/Fantasie and the Trellis also has the stretchy lace. It is deeper in the cup than Panache Andorra. Sadly it is discontinued, but you might still be able to find it with a bit of hunting online.
AFAIK the Charnos Cherub has replaced the Trellis, maybe try that?
Some of the PourMoi? bras might also be worth looking at, the PourMoi? Bliss Fullcup is very closed on top. Ditto for the PourMoi? Amour Strapless longline.
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So I should swap it for a 32FF? Or a 32G?
I always have extra space underneath bras, ie the underwire is usually lower than my breast fold, however in this bra this problem is actually better than most.
There's no extra space on the sides, it fits around my breast tissue perfectly there.