Bra fitting help » Gapping in deco honey
Freya » Deco Honey Moulded Plunge Bra (1254) » 30FF 30:8
Issue resolved
Too small band distorted cup shape.
Original problem
This appears to fit while I am standing straight up. However, as soon as I move around I get huge gaps in the top of the cups. I have tightened the straps as much as I can stand, but that only helped a little bit. The band is very snug, but I imagine it would stretch out enough to be comfortable. I'm looking for a moulded plunge like this, but I can't seem to find one that fits without gapping. Any recommendations?
Edit: I should mention that I marked my shape as full on top, but I'm not really sure if that's true given my problems. My best fit so far is Cleo Marcie in 32F.
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It sounds like the band is too tight and the cup is either too big or too deep. You have the illusion of a decent fit in the cups when standing upright because the very tight band is pulling the wires back and therefore pulling the cups flatter against you, but if you put on an extender, I bet you would notice the cups are too deep for you.
Visually this appears perfect on you so it seems a shame to give up without trying another size. If you can go to try it on in person it could be worth attempting 32F and 32E, and see if one of them works. If neither is really very convincing then at least you'll know this design is not right for your shape.
Updated on April 1, 2014 Flag this
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Well, to be honest I wouldn't bet the farm on it--there's really a good chance that both these styles are too deep for you. BUT if you really want to give it a shot and you already know the 32F was gappy, yes, a 32E would be a reasonable last chance. You can probably find the respective cup dimensions of the Deco and Deco Honey on here somewhere to see if they are truly comparable or not.
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Hmmm. I think I may try a 32E and see how that works, but in the meantime I'll be trying some other moulded styles. I'm not close by any stores, but it may be worth the drive to just go look in person. Thanks so much for the help! I have one more question though. I know it may be hard to judge based on these pictures, but how would you describe my shape? I'm still a bit confused on what to look for.
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Sorry, these pictures don't really tell much of a tale re: breast shape... I don't know that I can offer tremendous insight! You don't look strikingyl shallow or projected or anything. Your measurements suggest an even shape that is typical of younger women (with fullness on top which again is typical if you're 20s or under).
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I have the same problem with molded foam bras. I was told by my fitter to look out for bras that have an edging on the top of the cups, because that makes them usually snugger so they don't gap. My favorite bra is: Wacoal Lace Finesse Contour Bra 853201 (It is very comparable to the style of bra in question).
Updated on April 4, 2014 Flag this
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helpfulYou seem to have a lot of muscle underarms, your muscles toughen when you move and that might be the reason of gaping. It's OK when the part of a bra near your armpit is stretchy and rather long, but here it is not. Actually, moulded cups do not work right with breast muscle.
Updated on April 9, 2014 Flag this
wendybien I have tried on the regular Deco in a 32F and found that it was also gapping pretty bad. I'm not sure how different that cut is from this one, but do you think a 32E would be a good place to start if I were to reorder this one?