Bra fitting help » Close to the right fit?
Curvy Kate » Portia Balcony Bra (CK4001) » 40GG 40:10
Issue resolved
Thanks everyone. Sent the bra back and have tried other styles.
Original problem
This bra is great everywhere except for the side wires- they're a little too short. There is also a tiny bit of space underneath between my breast and the wire, but if I tug the bra up it seems to be okay. Thoughts? Should I try a cup size up? It fits a lot better than the Curvy Kate Romance in the same size.
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helpfulI think with this and with the other bras, the underwire isn't pulled up into your inframammary fold, which 1) compromises the fit and 2) doesn't tell us what the fit actually is.
Updated on September 17, 2014 Flag this
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It might be a fit, but I'm not confident giving a yea or nay based on these photos--you've done a great job getting those side shots but unfortunately the front pic is hard to judge and the resolution leaves room for doubt... I am having a hard time seeing what is going on at the outside of the cup and the front photo makes me wonder if you are getting adequate support.
I'm sorry I can't be more help, I know black bras are tricky to photograph! Perhaps if you shared your measurements and the bra's measurements we would be able to give better feedback. If you can find a way to take pics that are a bit clearer that would also help.
Basically the frequent risk in your size range (and the photos make me think it COULD be happening here, but it's too hard to say for sure) is that the person will be forced to size up to a cup width and cup volume that are too large for her breast overall, because smaller cup sizes lack the depth she needs. As a result the breast fits in the cup but due to the excessive width there's not much support or uplift, and often the straps are too wide-set as well.
Updated on September 16, 2014 Flag this
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Thanks wendybien ! Are there specific bras with more depth that might be better for me? The CK Daily Boost is the closest I've gotten to a great fit so far.
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unlined, unpadded Freya and Fantasie bras both have more depth in relation to width. Fantasie Rebecca is a spacer bra with a nice deep cup shape. You could also try Elomi, Goddess or Elila.
Again though, uploading your measurements will really help :-) You can then compare with the cup and band measurements of different sizes in different brands.
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helpfulIt seems you need a bigger cup. Looks like the band sits too low (might be lowered so your breasts fit in - in that case you definitely need a bigger cup).
Updated on October 6, 2014 Flag this
Definitely a possibility and I agree she should also rescoop and reposition in case this helps... but if the cup is too shallow for her at the base there will be no way for the wire to stay in the inframammary fold-- the breast will just push the whole bra down. It's what happens to me in most CK bras.