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• Welcome to bratabase. I hope that you become more acquainted with bras and how they fit your body. For folks here to make well-intentioned recommendations and observations, measurements of bras/yourself and pictures are very necessary! Have a look at the "fitting help" section and how the better posting are structured. Start with what you think is your best fitting bra. Unfortunately, the poster has to put some work into it to get meaningful feed-back! Good luck.

• Envy is a tall bra, and Marcie is an open bra best for full on top shapes. Envy and Jasmine are both pretty deep at the apex. If you have soft and pendulous full on bottom tissue, you will sink into the bottom of the cups and by the time you’re at the top of the cups, you will have run out of tissue. This is a factor in both the pointy aspect and loose fabric on top aspect. Jasmine and Envy fit pretty similarly, so if one fits, the other one is likely to.

  However, have you tried the 28FF/G in the bras mentioned? It might just give you the extra band tension you need.

  I would definitely suggest adding the bras to the database and measure, then post pictures for a fit check. But my initial thoughts are shape mismatch. Also, recommendations on new users can be a bit vague until it learns more about what fits and does not fit.

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• Sculptresse only goes down to a 36 band so that’s out.

  For Panache look at Alyssa, Arla, possibly Corinne and Lois, and Tango might work for you in this size.

• Panache has a three hook count for GG+ bras generally.

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• Crazy! I'm in the exact same boat (as in similar starting size and ending size) except that I am almost 3 months post-op. Replying so that I remember to post later.
  In short, good news is that reduced breasts are shallower, that is wider and taller than not surgically altered breasts. That means that your narrow roots might not be a problem anymore. Bad news is deswellling may not bring you to a smaller size. ABTF calculator had me at 34FF/34G 2 weeks post op and at 34G/GG 2 months post-op. Only difference is I initially felt more comfortable in a 36 band. Advice: not to invest in too many bras as things may still change/fluctuate quite a bit.

• Yay twinsies! That is crazy! That is a rare size to start with, and having same end result is even more crazy.
  I am 2.5 weeks post op.
  Have you started to wear wired bras yet? I am going to start with a 36 band for sure, I was so glad that started with 38 band post op bra .
  I also ordered a size 3 Enell Lite bra to start with. It is similarly constructed as the post op bras, so I think I use that as the middle step . Later it can serve me as sports bra for light - medium impact activities.
  Thanks for the reply , not I a, going to stalk tour posts, lol.

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• Comexim half cups are probably your best bet. Typically the recommendation is to size up a cup and a band size (so 28:6) for Comexim. You can compare half cup measurements in this size to the bra that fits you best now and see if that seems right.

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• inframmamary fold. It's the crease under your breast where the underwire sits.

• Wilderness1 Awesome! Do you know why I have trouble filling out this area (the bottom of the cup) in some bras? I heard it could have something to do with being full on bottom.

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• Is the cup too wide?

• They do this to me, also. I have an inverted triangle back and I think that contributes to the discomfort I feel under my arm as the strap pulls up the cup. I found some relief from ordering bands several sizes larger. But, that creates several other problems.

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• Do a fit request here - most bras in stores are not very good fits for most of us, but someone might be a similar shape and size to you and be able to help!

• You may already be aware of this, but there is a difference in US versus UK sizing. If you google US vs UK bra size chart, you'll see the differences. Have you tried using the calculator at A Bra That Fits (reddit)?

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• They are. They can’t be returned. I’ve had some 60 bands measure 29” and some 27”. It’s a pot shot.

• Okay thanks Sovavosi . I always order at least 1 customization (at least straps moved in 1 cm, overlapping gore), so I'm ok with it not being returnable.. it's nice that there's no extra cost. And yeah, that's how my 65s are too. I just don't want a loose band because I feel like I'm not getting enough support lately. Maybe I'll just try for a 60 and wear an extender for a short time if I need to. Sigh.... the advantages and disadvantages of a handmade bra.

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• Did you have pictures and measurements to comment on? Or just struggling with bra shopping?!

• I have pictures but I haven’t figured out how to add them, the database don’t have the model. Here’s a link though
  https://imgur.com/FKZwLBJ

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Bulging over top of band

Why am I getting bulging over the top of my band near my sides? I mean like my shoulder blades. It's happening with multiple bras. Some are worst than others. I had this issue with a bra I tried at a store and the lady told me "It's just back fat". Yes I'm not TONED but I don't have any ... excess back fat. I'm already on the low end of my weight chart for my height. I don't need to lose any weight. Plus the bulging is above the band, not below it. The lady insisted that was just how my body is. I undid the band and showed her that I have no back fat but she still said "Well that's just how bras fit you..."

I've included images to show the issue. BTW I also have a flared rib cage and slight pectus excavatum so what might look like a bulge under the red bra is just how my rib cage is.

The red and beige bra are 32DD and the blue one polka dot one is a 30E (uk). It's stretched out a bit in the band but the last couple I tried on in the store were my size and they did this. Are the bands too high for me?
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• Does your band feel too tight? Put the bra on backwards/upside down with cups on your back and fasten band under boobs - this way you can feel what the band really fits like by taking the cups out the picture. My immediate thoughts are you either need to size up the band or.....maybe you just have some squish. When I put a bra on I reach up underneath the band on each side and pull my skin down to smooth things out. Sounds simple but I never thought to do that little procedure until I read that tip on reddit. And it does help me not have any bulging around the band.

• I think this band might be a size too tight, and the elastic is tighter than the band material (which is normal) causing this bulging, especially if you don’t have much squish. This is normal on us squishy folks but if you are pretty lean/muscular then the elastic is digging into your muscle, which must be uncomfortable and is probably unnecessary. I might try a band up and a cup size down (sister sizing).

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• I love it! Can’t wait to see tour full review. I looked on breakout bras and the cup sizes don’t seem to go past H, so I might be sized out.

• That is really gorgeous! I'm sure I'm sized out but I'd still like to read your review anyway.

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• I love the aesthetics of the aubade bras. They have so many beautiful designs. I've wanted to order them many times, as they always catch my eye, but they are way too expensive for me. Wish they were more affordable, because I'd love to try them.

• @Wilderness1

  Yeah, the appriences are very pretty, but actually I think their cuts are totally crazy. All of their bras have the same problem. When you have normal wide boobs with roots in normal height and a little bit full in bottom (just like me), I don't think it's a good decision for you to try them on.

  Instead I'd like to recommen Change Lingerie. Their designs are also pretty and have a much greater sizerange to choose. Each of their collection have a different cut. The original prices are a half cheaper than Aubade, and when you take the outlet products, it will be much cheaper.

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• Hiya! I seem to be somewhere in between a 70FF/70G, but moreso a 70G for a BM, and I wear a 70G SF comfortably. I'd say stick with the 65FF honestly as it has SLIGHTLY less room than a BM, but perhaps someone else can offer their input too as my tissue is weird haha :)

• DerangedDragons19 thanks! I have very soft tissue if that’s helpful info to anyone.

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• ABTF and its calculator really helped me make the transition to "a bra that fits," of which the gore tacks, leading to amazement. The sizes I had bee wearing and that fancy shops were recommending were really far from my ABTF size. : )

• I believe that it’s been adjusted because it was having trouble with the 2” difference in standing and leaning measures. So people like me had a crazy size suggested (28GG/H). But it’s been more accurate of late for me.

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• Bravissimo said the Asher is based on Marcie. Based on how the lace looks, I think it’s going to be pretty close. But I’d definitely love to see feedback from anyone who has had/tried both.

• I didn't know this new style was coming out, but I googled and found some real pictures: https://hourglassy.com/2019/03/off-the-rack-curve-expo-fall-winter-2019-panache/

  It does look like the base fabric is the same tulle, the construction is the same, and the block is supposedly the same, so I'm excited to try it!

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Looking for suggestions on how to improve fit in Comexim 3HC bras.

I have a few Comexim 3 HC bras in 80J with 2 cm increased depth at the wire and reduced cup height. I’ve noticed lately that I’m getting quadding, especially near the gore. My breasts are also looking pushed together and in a couple of bras the gore no longer tacks. I had quadding with the Mimi when it ... first arrived and now the Basic bra also quads and squishes my breasts together.

I want to order another 3HC bra from Comexim and plan on moving the straps in but am not sure if I should go up a cup size. I’m also having some quadding with the 80 J Gloria plunge, which had the same alterations as the 3HC bras. I’m FOB, short rooted and pretty centre full.

With the Mimi I definitely need to go up a cup size but I’m not sure how much moving the straps in will reduce quadding in other styles. I’ve attached a picture of the Beauty bra from when I first got it. I haven’t had a chance to upload new photos, but the quadding goes from gore to about halfway across the top. The underwire just fits around my breast tissue with no extra space. I have more tissue above the cup than in this picture. This is the lowest cut of the 3HCs I ordered and it may be too open at the top for me. Any suggestions on improving fit.

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• I'm pretty new but have been lurking here and reddit for awhile. I am center full too and read about an alteration to reduce the gore width, which seems to be improving the fit of my bras quite a bit. Maybe that would help? It helps me when the bra seems too small/quadding near the gore but fits or is gapping some more towards the straps.

• confused, thanks! I hadn’t considered that for this bra. I have tried a gore alteration on an older Panache bra where the gore was way too wide for me. It did help the cups fit better, but the top was very open with more gaping than when I did the alteration. I was happy with how it improved the bra fit otherwise.

  It is something I should try with this bra, since the cups are pretty short and I had never considered trying it her. I need a pretty narrow gore and could not understand why some of my bras were so uncomfortable even though sizing wise, they were on the larger size. It was when I realized the wire was sitting on my inner breast that it all came together for me.

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Hey, y'all! I made some charts today using information from here on numbers of brands and models available across sizes 28A through 42LL (to see what happens when Bravissimo drops out). I thought it was interesting to see how D/DD cups topped the charts in all band sizes (except poor 28) and the low showing of A cups. I suppose ... it's because both matrix-y brands and full bust brands make D/DDs. There is more availability in both 30DD and 40DD than in 32A! And it shows so clearly how everything just drops off at GG.

Currently they're based on how many pages of brands are listed for each size, but I'd like to go back and clean that up with actual numbers of brands when I have time. Also, this includes discontinued models; I'd like to run the data again with only current models. The two graphs are very consistent, however. Anyway, just thought you might find it interesting!
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• Fascinating! Thank you for sharing this. Look forward to seeing more of the data.

  Are you planning on charting actual bra counts, too? Would be interesting to see both fitting and non-fitting ratios as well.

• This was all just taken from the Browse by size range page. I didn't have to look at any individual models. That would be...Oof...A lot! I would be really interested to see which bra is the " most fitting-est" of all time, though!

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• You probably picked the correct size for Sachi. While Elomi bras typically run tts or more generous in cup, Sachi is more closed on top because of the straps so it’s more prone to quadding there.

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• What band length are you looking for?
  Looks like not enough people has added measurements for Kinga yet :(
  https://www.bratabase.com/browse/kinga/size-range/

• @Jj I am adding my data as fast as I can :P

  @ProperlyFitted I have about 20 Kinga bras, so I can comment on almost all of the unpadded and semi-soft styles as I have at least 1 of every form.

  As for band length, I find them to be quite consistent and I wear 65, which is what I also take in Ewa Michalak, Gorsenia, etc. The bands aren't as firm as EM bras though, and since your breasts are larger (and therefore heavier) you may feel like they're larger.

  I find the bands the same on all my Kinga bras, whether padded or not.

  I also have many Gorsenia bras, so if you have more questions about these brands, feel free to stalk my account and/or to send me a PM.

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• I am sure they would sell quickly, providing you with $$ for new bras that fit! (Incentive to list them 😄)

• Hi nice to see you again here :) We used to chat back in the day about Panache Cleo and the likes. I think you bought once a Cleo bra from me or was it a giveaway? I hope you can sell your bras quickly and find new ones that fit! (I know how it is, I went through a few size changes too…)

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