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  It's really hard to tell with your pictures, but there looks like a ridiculous amount of space in the bottom your bra in the 32JJ of the Jasmine. Have you tried only scooping from the sides and jiggling to make sure the bottom of your breasts are in the bra instead of scooping from the bottom? Just making sure we hit all the bases here.

  I wish I knew what to recommend. Have you tried sizing down in the Kara? What does your underbust measure (all three measurements please)?

  How did the last two Bravissimos go?

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  Jillsas

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  • i dont have the 32jj anymore... but i did scoop from just the sides the underwire would slide down from the fold and onto my stomach area and the material on the band would fold under... same thing with the 32j jasmine minus the folding

    measurements:
    underbust: 32" loose, 29.5-30"supertight

    bust: 39" standing, 49.5" leaning, 45" laying

    i havent tried sizing down in the kara since i got a very east-west shape http://imgur.com/JiNhp6H

    i didnt get to try the last 2 bc they were discontinued by the time i had enough saved up... there's still a few Boudoir Beaus but nothing close to what i might need

  • Perhaps a 30 band would be better for that because a tighter band wouldn't let it slide down? I rarely make that recommendation, but your breasts must weigh more, so a tighter band would hold them up better. How do you feel about 30 bands?

    Also, the Boudoir Beau is in stock in pink in 32J and 32JJ. I think it might be worth a shot.

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  Aw,I know how frustrating it can be,as I have some not so tight skin and stretch marks and it can make it harder to find a good fit and does rather eat away at one's self esteem.I hope we can help you find a bra that makes you more comfortable and will help you to feel better about your breasts.It sure takes a load off one's mind as well as back!
  While I'm not all that experienced with all your fit problems,I do want to make a few suggestions,but please take it with a grain of salt and I want others who are more experienced to chime in as well on my suggestions!
  I'm thinking something from Comexim might work for you...was thinking of this bra,which was for sale,but got sold.At least you can look at photos and measurements here.And they can make you a custom bra with a higher gore if you need that.Ask Kasia on the Clothes for Boobs page for help with your email to Comexim if you decide to order.
  http://www.bratabase.com/browse/comexim/basic-170/75M/#
  BumbleBean ,you are a similar size to her and have tried EM bras too,maybe you have some suggestions?I'm sort of wondering if the PL Charlie *might* work.

  You may be able to get some advice and/or find a bra on the Clothes for Boobs page.Sometimes an EM or Comexim bra will get posted there before Bratabase and they may be able to rush ship it as long as you can pay for it.
  https://www.facebook.com/groups/261128837304402/

  I do think the SM Malinka is not only too small,but I think that kind of netting fabric with embroidery doesn't work for you,it doesn't give in the bottom where you need it to and cuts in,I've had fabrics like that do that to me as well.I do think a stretch lace fabric like the Andorra would be much better,but it's probably wrong shape.The Sm Bezyk lace bra reminds me a bit of the Andorra and might be more suitable.I have not personally tried that one yet,so maybe someone who has tried both that and Andorra can advise you as to how the fabrics are.The SM Trefl might be ok too.

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  SparkleDarkles

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  • i dont think that clothesforboobs group will be very useful to me in that every time i try to join i get denied...thank you for the suggestion though... i think the andorra will be alot like my experience with other cleo bras- even though technically they are the right size or depth according to my measurements... its not enough when worn, and andorra stops at J with the band size i need.. i'll keep an eye out for a trefl or order one later if i come back to the states

  • Huh,that's odd. :/ I wonder if they approve or not approve due to what fb pages someone likes?I have a lot of bra and bra bloggers pages I have liked.Or maybe they just can't see enough of your profile?
    I could add you if you wanted.
    Ya,the shape probably wouldn't work.

  • that'd be nice i'll send you a message with my url

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  No expert here but here are my thoughts. In the second set of photos for the Jasmine, I see the cup seam angled sharply. I am very soft and when I get into a bra like that, I spill out. Have you looked at Fantasie's side support bras? (not the plunge styles). Look at the photos online and make sure the cup is not angled so much. I think Elodie might work, although the seam can be pronounced (not quite sure from your last post if you have tried it or not--go for the 30 band). Savannah and Nicola might work too. I keep trying other brands and finding the cups too shallow or the wires too wide.

  If you look at other brands, do keep an eye out for that wire shape.

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  I'd second Jillsas request for measurements- it should be really helpful with suggesting sizes for you.

  I suspect from your photos that your breasts are like mine, and deeper than they are wide or tall. You can see me in the Jasmine in 30K (I'm in the pink) and the 30JJ in my fit request. http://www.bratabase.com/troubleshoot/dl2bj/. Compare the shape I get to Petalmoon in 34K Jasmine, who has a really excellent fit in the bra. You've got the same sort of slightly pointy side profile as I get. Your breast tissue seems to be a bit softer than mine though, so things with a little give may work better on you. Jasmine is a somewhat shallow bra, and you'd probably do better in something a little deeper.

  Deeper than you are wide or tall is basically the toughest shape to fit, especially in large cup sizes. Bra fit is about compromise a lot of the time- deciding which features of bra fit are most important to you. At the end of the day, you being comfortable is the most important thing. If you're comfy in the 32JJ Jasmine, it looks okay on you in my eyes, especially if you wiggle yourself into the base of the cups a bit, however, we could try a few other things too.

  Can you sew? There's lots of alterations you can do to bras to help make them a little more comfy. I could give you some links if you were able and interested.

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  • measurements:
    underbust: 32" loose, 29.5-30"supertight

    bust: 39" standing, 49.5" leaning, 45" laying

    i cant sew anything...at all, but i do have a little folder with alterations & stuff in it for the when i do learn so i'd say i'm interested
    

  • With that ribcage measurement, I'd say that you may prefer a 30 band (or the occasional tight 32)- it's worth a go anyway! Large busted ladies usually prefer a very snug band as it helps hold things in place better. So maybe 30 in most UK brands & possibly a 32 in EM/other Polish brands unless you specifically know that a band runs tight/loose. I'm thinking you're around a 32JJ/30K in most styles, unless they run very deep/shallow.

    The Kara is way too tall for you- I don't think that you'll ever get a very good fit in super full coverage stuff & would be better off with balcony bras. Bravissimo Boudoir Beau could definitely be okay on you- I'd also think you could try Brav's Dotty Spot if you don't mind pointy. I think the deep cups in it would work well on you, but I know for some people, pointy is a deal breaker.

    Cleo's Meg/Alexa/Olivia are very deep and you may be able to get away with a 32J in those, but Cleo's construction doesn't really hold up especially well on large busts, so you probably couldn't really wear those as an everyday bra.

    Ewa Michalak S bras will have good depth & wire width (maybe a 32JJ), but at the same time, the wings look like they're a bit low on you (although that's your preference- some people don't mind lower wings & some find it uncomfortable), and I personally find that I can't wear EM as an everyday bra because the band construction is so poor (all the weight ends up on the strips of elastic instead of spread across the band, leading to the bottom rolling under).

    If you just want comfortable & something you can wear as a house bra, an Enell Sports bra is great. To actually get one custom sewn is quite expensive, but you can get them on Ebay with sewing errors, where the band size is smaller than the vest size for a more reasonable price. It's very high coverage, but it holds up large breasts! I can wear mine all day & not want to tear it off.

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