Bra fitting help » Should I keep it?
Wacoal » Awareness Full Figure Seamless (85567) » 44C 44:3
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Didn't keep it
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Went to Nordstrom and got professionally fitted and this was the only bra they had that fit. Expensive for me, so I want to be sure it fits right if I'm going to keep it. I tried one cup size up and I didn't fill that cup.
What are some other bras I should try?
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helpfulThis was my go-to bra for years, and it looks a lot more supportive on you than it ever was for me! I would say... Wear it around the house for several hours, and if it doesn't hurt your back and you like the way it looks under clothes, keep it. It's a super comfortable bra, but basically I've sized out of it and am too droopy for unseamed cups. Particularly since it's seamless, it gave me a terrible shape and was WAY too tall for me, but I think it seems to work for you. You can see it me here to compare. You'll see it works much better on you:
http://www.bratabase.com/chest/dlhlu/
Oh, and Wacoal bras last a really really long time and don't stretch much beyond how they are when you buy them. They are pretty expensive, yes, but if they work, they tend to be worth the price.
One thing though: Did you scoop and swoop before putting this on? It looks like there's empty space in the bottom of the cups, which may mean the cup doesn't have enough depth for you. I can't quite tell though. I think you're wearing it a little too low and need to bring the underwire up to where your breast tissue starts if you can.
Updated on October 26, 2014 Flag this
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helpfulThis bra is likely simply the wrong size for you. I would suggest trying one band size down and two/three cup sizes up (42DD/E). Your boobs keep escaping likely because the band isn't tight enough. I would try a bra with higher side support and make sure to scoop and swoop! I'm guessing that you have a lot of extra tissue that is breast tissue that has escaped regular bras in the past. That makes it easy for more of your breast tissue to escape and harder to find a bra that keeps all your bits in place!
See how your 'horizontal breast perimeter' is 12 inches and the cup depth is 10 inches? That means the cups are probably slightly too small.
I would go check out amazon and see what they have that offers free shipping and free returns. Try a few bras in 2-4 sizes and then really give them all a good try before deciding which ones fit best. That will give you a better idea of a more ideal size for you as 44C doesn't seem to be a comfortable fit.Updated on November 3, 2014 Flag this
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helpfulI agree with animated that the cups are too small but is the band too tight also? The stretched measurement is an inch shorter than you comfortable under bust. Just wondering if the band feels too tight? You could go up 1 or 2 cup sizes definitely. That would help the band feel less tight also. 11.6" depth would probably fit you better than this 10" depth which seems to me to be too small for you.
Updated on November 23, 2014 Flag this
I did scoop & swoop but it comes right back out it seems. I think what you are seeing on the bottom is the underwire - it's 1/2 inch thick. But I will see if I can try pulling it up higher.