Bra fitting help » Originally thought this was a good fit...
Freya » Pollyanna Plunge Balcony Bra (5922) » 30G 30:9
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I'm gonna say this fits, even though it isn't perfect (shape of cup placement at base of gore).
Original problem
I originally felt this bra was a good fit, but I noticed the band cuts into my sides like all my other bras. Also, after looking at a picture head-on, I am wondering if the cups are too separated at the bottom of the gore for me. Thoughts? Opinions? Was I originally right that this is actually a good fit for me?
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Looking at your pictures, I think you're probably right about the gore spacing at the bottom, but it looks like it's only just a hair too wide. As for the band, if it just has the appearance of cutting in and doesn't hurt you, ride up or move around while you're wearing it, I wouldn't be too worried. I have this in a lot of my bras just due to the way my weight is distributed on my torso, and it doesn't compromise the fit or cause pain. A shot of the back of the bra while it's on you would help to clarify this, but I know that can be tricky if you don't have someone around to help you.
It looks like a good, even if not A+++ perfect fit to me, so I guess it depends on whether any of the things you've identified bother you enough for you to not want to keep it.
Updated on September 3, 2015 Flag this
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I'd say that sizewise you are spot on and I cannot find a fit issue here. If you feel no discomfort while wearing it and find it an acceptable shape under clothes, this tiny bit of gore separation shouldn't bother you much. I might not be a perfectionist, and definitely not a fitting expert, but I find this a pretty decent fit.
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Yeah a slightly closer set shape (like 'UU') should work better for you than this bra, which has more of a /\ in the bottom of the cups. However I agree with other commenters; it looks pretty good in pictures!
As long as there's no discomfort, I wouldn't worry too much about the cutting into your sides. At least visually, it seems totally within margins. Most people with some flesh on their torso will have this (I know I do!).
If there's actual cutting in (chafing, angry red marks) I would reconsider the band size or re-evaluate the material of the band? Some people don't do well in mesh bands, or generally bands that have most tension on the outer seams (that look like " ( " from the front, with the top and bottom seam putting more pressure into your skin).
Bras with sturdy unseamed bands sadly are rare, especially in larger sizes ): I wonder why?
Anyway, if it bothers you a lot / but you feel you can't size up; there's longline bras (less tension / more distribution of pressure)? Or bras with different material, like more satiny bands; e.g. Masquerade Rhea? Less 'give' so perhaps size up, but the band should have less of an (----) shape? Or perhaps higher side wings / side support could also help to give you the look you prefer.
Good luck!
Updated on September 3, 2015 Flag this