Bra fitting help » Is this too small? Are the wires too narrow?
Cleo » Maddie Moulded T-shirt Bra (7201) » 28DD 28:5
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I think the problem is just too small of a size. I wasn't sure if it was size or shape issue. I am going to try going up to 28E and see how that goes. Hopefully going up a size will help with the wires too.
Original problem
I think that overall this bra fits decently, but it might be a bit small when I swoop and scoop. I'm not sure if it is because it is kind of small or not, but I'm quadboobing toward the center, though that probably isn't shown adequately in the pictures. When I s&s, my breast tissue gets pushed up under the gore and creates a mini butt cleavage. Also, I don't stay swooped and scooped all day. Not sure if that is an issue with the bra itself or a size issue. I'm afraid if I go up a cup that the top will gape. It's not gaping at all now, though. The wires sit on breast tissue by the end of the day. Just slightly, on the very outer edge. Is this normal?
So, does this bra fit? Also I think my shape is shallow and wide rooted. I'm new at this and really appreciate your help!
Measurements:
Snug 25.5, Tight 23.75, Standing 31.5, leaning 32.5, Laying 30.5
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Try going up to 28E and see if that helps.
Updated on February 10, 2015 Flag this
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this bra fit me the same way as well.
i came to conclusion that the wings are not tall enough for me and that is why i got the underarm wire poke, it didn't hurt me, but was annoying.
you could try a size up in the cup, but maybe it isn't a great fit for your body shape.
sadly, i can not fit into any cleo's because my ribcage is oval AND flared.
you seem to maybe have a slight oval ribcage making it a little uncomfortable.
when you take the bra off, you usually can see marks where the underwires were at, then you can see if the wires are too narrow or wide, etc.
if it follows the curve of your natural breast shape then i say the wire width is fine, just not the height.Updated on February 11, 2015 Flag this
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Wing height is not something I had explored previously, but I think I am going to start paying more attention to that. The wires sit like RIGHT on the very edge of my breast tissue. Not around it. Also,the gore kind of smooshes up my breast tissue which leads me to believe I might be close set? I had never been inclined to think so before so I'm not really sure about that.
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I'd say this is definitely at least a little bit too small. This bra is good for really shallow shapes especially on petite built women, but I think you actually need at least a slightly more projected cup shape. Also, I would never advise anyone to keep a bra if the wire (or other hard components) somehow end up sitting on breast tissue.
Updated on February 11, 2015 Flag this
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I was also wondering if it might be too shallow as well. I couldn't decide if the shape was wrong or if it was too small. Every bra I won sits slightly on breast tissue.. I'm not sure what that is about. Guess I will be looking to go wider again :/ Thank you for your help!
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Yes, this one's slightly too small for you!
You don't stay scooped&swooped because the cups are too small to contain your tissue (and maybe the wires are a tad narrow too?)
I'd go for a 28E in the pink Maddie.By the way, I've heard from several people that the pink and raspberry Maddie ran small on them - the other colors might still fit you in a 28DD.
If you find this version of the Maddie to gap-y, look into the Cleo Maddie Moulded Balconnet T-shirt Bra (7091) (with animal print), the Maddie Pop, Maddie Spot or Cleo Karen (6881). These have the same cut, but the cup rim is slightly different and not as prone to gaping as in the solid colored Maddie.
Updated on February 13, 2015 Flag this
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I do feel the wires are a tad narrow, but maybe that will improve with a larger cup size. I thought the maddie had wide wires though so I'm not really sure where to go as far as something wider!
Thank you for your help and the info about the other maddie versions!
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Yeah, Maddie has wide wires but there are several bras with even wider ones. Also, the wides become about 0.5cm wider with each cup size.
If you've tried the 28E in the Maddie and the wires are still too narrow, you could try these:* Bravissimo Halfcups (Tanzania Stripe, Mademoiselle)
* Fauve Brianna, Isobel, Merissa
* Lepel Fiore Plunge
* B130 and B230 style halfcups by Ewa Bien (PL)
* Halfcups and Plunges by OnlyHer (PL)
* Freya Marvel
* Freya Deco Softcup (has no wires)You can also try bending the wires of a bra wider, but bear in mind that you will also lose projection in the cup by doing so. (Quadboob can be a result, so the best way to do this is with bras that are ever-so-slightly too big.)
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Thank you for the tips and suggestions!
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You're welcome. Hope it helps. Good luck with your search!
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I will try that. Just wasn't sure if it was a too projected issue, a shape issue or a size issue. I will try going up a cup.