Bra fitting help » Vertical seam is rippling. Bad fit or just needs to break in?
Freya » Starlet Vertical Seam Bra (1061) » 30E 30:6
Issue resolved
Decided that it was an esthetic problem and not a fit problem. I'm going to continue to wear this bra.
Original problem
This is my first vertical seamed bra and I'm not sure if the shape is correct for me or if the rippling in the seam is something I should just live with. It's like I'm not filling out the apex completely or something. I have puffy nipples which doesn't really help either. Otherwise, the cup width and depth match up with other bras that fit me. I have pictures from two different days. The darker photos are from yesterday when I first tried the bra on and was trying to get my nipples as high as I usually have them in three-piece bras. It looks like a disaster. The brighter photos are from today and after wearing the bra all day. My nipples are in a more natural position and the rippling is not as bad, but still not perfect. For reference, my Cleo Ellis and Kali are my best fitting bras. I own another Freya but is a different style and softer material.
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OK well these photos are much clearer than yesterday's so I think that'll help people give feedback!
Personally, I don't see it as significant. Would the seam possibly wrinkle less on someone else whose boobs were shaped a tiny bit differently so that part of the bra was subjected to greater surface tension, yeah, that is quite possible, but IMO that doesn't mean anything fit-wise.
Freya is decent quality but it's not couture... the fabrics, fabric placement and workmanship are not THAT flawless that any seam weirdness would be attributable to a bad fit. It's basically just a seam that doesn't lie perfectly, no more no less. Many bras have slightly ripply seams on almost everyone.
Updated on August 6, 2015 Flag this
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That's a generalization (vertical seams for shallow shapes). It's hard to make a VERY projected bra with a single vertical seam, but any decent brand can easily make a moderately projected one. I wouldn't worry so much about your shape! People end up [over]analyzing their breast shape when they encounter many fit problems, not because it's inherently necessary for everyone. You look to be just about exactly representative of the shape most manufacturers assume for your size range, which is fantastic--as you have observed, it means you can wear a wide range of styles. Granted, you will probably find that you prefer some bras to others due to comfort, appearance under clothes etc. etc. but in the end it just means you have lots of good choices. Believe me, enjoy it while it lasts, because boobs can change until the day you die ;-)
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The fit looks fantastic to me. I see what you mean about the mild wrinkling but I wouldn't worry about it. Honestly, it is rare to see that good of a fit especially for a bra you didn't expect work very well for you!
You and I seem to be about the same size and shape and I think you may have sold me on this bra. I am putting it on my list to try as we speak...
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It's a super cute bra. I would not really bet the farm on a good fit in higher cup sizes or for very projected boobs but it's very pretty even with the iffy seam.
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I have this bra too and I get similar weird cup tension/seam ripples. It's pretty otherwise so I wear it anyway.
Updated on August 7, 2015 Flag this
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Good to know it's not just me then. Thanks!
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Thank you for your comment. I am probably being too picky. I'm just so confused by all these labels people have for breast shapes. I've been lucky so far that I've been able to wear almost every bra I've ordered online, and I've been led to believe that I was projected. But now I'm reading that vertical bras are good for shallow shapes and this one seems to fit okay, so what shape does that make me? Does the height of my roots (short or tall?) have something to do with this?