Bra fitting help » Need a first opinion for my new size
Parfait By Affinitas » Casey (2801) » 30DD 30:5
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I like this bra it is very comfortable maybe the cup is a little too big but the band size is perfect
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It’s my first bra in 30DD before I was wearing 32C. The size seems to be ok, the band is a little tight but it is comfortable. I am not sure than the style match for me. I think I am Full on the bottom. I would like to know if I wear the good size and you help me to determine my shape.
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Its really hard to see fit in black bras and in padded bras, making it near impossible in black padded bras.
Is there any empty space in the bra? Below your breast, or at the apex?
Also, I see you saying that it pokes under the arm. Its clearly not tall enough to be near your underarm, so if the wire is poking you its something else - the outer wire could be sitting on breast tissue, or it could be just the wrong height so its catching part of your body (but not the arm pit). You might try bending the wire away.
So, it looks reasonable but its hard to see
Updated on November 27, 2017 Flag this
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Well, there's a little flesh bulge around it, which can be disconcerting to see, esp since you look pretty thin, but its not necessarily a fit problem. Too-tight bands can flatten out the cups by pulling the wires to the side, but if the cup seems to fit, its probably fine. most bands will stretch out a little, anyways.
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and thanks to whoever voted this down . . . .
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It was probably an accident dbmamaz I couldn't think of a reason to down vote your helpful response.
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thanks
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I believe this brand is known for having bands that are on the tight side, so it's possible you may prefer 32D in this specific bra, but it's also possible that you still need to size up in the cup too (to 32DD or 30DDD).
On the other hand, there is another factor that may be in play here, so try this first. Women who have been wearing a too-large band for a long time often overtighten the straps to compensate, and it's a habit that doesn't automatically disappear. Looking at the photos here I see the band appears to be riding up a little bit (upward curve on your back) which is not typical for a tight band, so this makes me think perhaps you still have the straps tighter than they need. This may be pulling the band upwards and since it's sitting at a wider part of your back, instead of the ideal lower position, this may be contributing to the tight feeling. I would loosen the straps a good 2-4cm (1 to 1.5 inches), put the bra back on, position the band to see if you can get it nice and horizontal, and then reassess how it feels. If it is still too tight overall, size up in band; if you can feel the wire sitting on breast tissue at all, size up in cup.
Updated on November 27, 2017 Flag this
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Thank you.
I checked the straps and I saw they were too tight. I will loose the straps next time I will wear it.
I had tried the 32D but the band wasn’t flat under my arm, I don’t know how to explain that. -
What was the band doing in 32 and where-- did it have a wrinkle or fold behind the wire?
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The top of the side wing was wrinkle under my arm.
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ok that can sometimes indicate that the upper edge of the band is looser than you need, but it's not always a problem--it's the tension on the full height of the band that provides support. So see how this works with looser straps and if it still feels too tight, 32 could be worth a look.
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helpfulI totally agree with the above comments, but it will be quite hard to figure out shape with a molded cup/heavily padded bra. Try some soft cup/unlined bras to help figure out shape. Although I am surprised this fit you so well with the cup depth being so much smaller than your horizontal perimeter, this indicates that you are more full on top or perhaps have a more shallow shape over all.
Updated on December 1, 2017 Flag this
Thank you for your answer.
I just saw that my fit review was wrong I don't have any problem under my arm, I wanted to said that I am not sure about the band size. Is it to small? it's comfortable but that seems to be tight on the photo.
The cups are full, just a little space on the apex when I don't have an upright posture.