The construction of this bra is different from any others I've seen, but I like it a lot. It has two vertical seams, making it a three part unlined, sheer balconette type bra. However there is also a padded side support section. It doesn't seem that the padding does anything in terms of pushing my breasts closer together (compared to ... a standard side support panel in most unlined bras), however I suppose it gives a slightly fuller outer appearance due to the padding.
It's hard to capture in pictures, but this is not really a plain black bra. It's... iridescent is the word I think? The stitches on the cups are various, shimmery colors. The word "mermaid" comes to mind. That said, it is still subtle enough and doesn't scream tacky or anything.
As with most Polish bras, you may wish to size up in the band. There isn't a lot of give/stretch in it. I stuck with my typical 65 band, however I think a 70 would've been okay too. For reference, I mostly wear 30 bands, with a few 28s mixed in.
The cups run maybe a smidge small. This size will normally fit my bigger side and will be a bit wrinkly on the smaller side, but for me it fits the small side and quads a little bit on the bigger side. Gore still tacks though.
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If it is any consolation, I have been wearing wirefree bras a lot lately. Several years ago, I finally figured out my bra size using the methods of ABTF in Reddit -- the underwires tack, and cups large enough. Good. I am a few cup sizes larger now, but have not been focused so much on getting that underwire to tack. I think the wirefree in general is a more forgiving structure for one's shape if it is not the typical model's shape. :D
I'm very thankful that you've told me that, it really helps me to know that underwire isn't the end all answer. Everyone one a bra that fits pushes testing sizes with underwires constantly. Which is all said and good, I understand why they say that. It's because wireless bras can easier give the illusion of fitting.
Sadly this does NOT help when you NEED wireless for one reason or another. Such as underwires causing issues, such as myself. They'd stay in place for about 15 minutes, cause pain, then slide down. It's because my side breast tissue was being smashed and forcing the wires down. Which in turn caused back problems. I also need a lined cup, which most wireless have.
Wireless bras also have other issues when compared to wired. The cups tend to run big, so even if you fit a 34DD (example) in wired. You might fit a 34C/D in a wireless.
So far I'm going with Bali Women's Comfort Revolution Wireless Bra, Full-Coverage Wirefree Bra DF3463 in a 36C. However I'm noticing my breast are pushing the cups down, which in turn is pulling on the straps. Might mean my band is too loose. I measure out at 34.5 underbust, so 34 is too tight and 36 is too loose. If it's really a problem I'll just get a extender for my hooks. I pray that will work. We'll see what happens. I also had to drop a cup sizes in a wireless.
Do you have any wireless bras you've found you really like? I'd love to give them a try.
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