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• Minimizers are designed with a shallower apex and more volume in top of the cup, this pushes the tissue into the top of the cup, minimizing projection. If you're not filling the top you may try a 32C, bali does make a minimizer in that size.
  The other option is to just try some shallow cut bras, but that very well may cause other fit issues for you.
  If you post your measurements there are a lot of very knowledgeable people here who could point you in good direction.

• Thanks so much. Measurements are on my profile and visible (I think?) or this should be the link: http://bra.pe/QLjH/

  I might give the bali 32C a shot, though I think that cup would just be overall too small and uncomfortable. It's interesting that the minimizer is supposed to push tissue into the top of the cup - I don't think it had enough lift to do that for me. I really need to be hoisted. So it squished me in more like a pancake, which minimized projection but without filling in the apex. Maybe it squished in that way because it was too small? Since I'm really more like a 30DD?

  If trying a shallow cup like you mentioned, would you suggest I keep my band size (30) and go up a cup size to E or F? Could be worth a shot.

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Is Freya just not for me?

I plan on posting fitting help soon, but I just received my Freya Active sports bra in 28D and THERE IS SO MUCH ROOM in the cup QwQ I can put my hands on top of my chest and that's how the cups fill out

at least the band fits? is there anyone here who would possibly like to purchase it off me?

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• I definitely identify with this " Therefore they cut in when I sit down and since they come up so high get pushed down while I sit. this causes then wire to slide down, cut into my flesh and bottom of cups become empty." My bravissimo Allie and Gemma both do this. I dont really think about the sides of the bra but it gets uncomfortable in the IMF when I sit and feels like it slides down for sure..

• I'm not a bra sizing expert, but the few YouTube videos I've watched on Comexim alterations, this one from Erica at A Sophisticated Pair, she talks about how the changes (necessary alterations) start at about cup size H in Comexim - I know that this is a different brand that what you are talking about - but it is (with comexim, at least) a scaling issue of their patterns to a larger cup size.
  to add to the confusion, I'm not sure if Erica means a Comexim size H (Comexim uses their own unique cup sizing system, using 2 cm per cup) or UK cup size H. Link to video on Comexim alterations https://youtu.be/METoV07IF6A
  But I think Ewa Michalak has the best scaling for larger cup sizes??

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• Welcome to Bratabase and your journey to better fitting and more comfortable bras!

  AND welcome to the small boob club!

  A good start to the adventure is measuring your body, recheck how to do that, and measure your body again. Doing the same with your bras gets those measurements and important dimensions in your head and a beginning in understanding how bras are constructed and what your body needs.

  Get some pictures up in a bra that you think fits the best. The fitting help option is great for feedback but no need to show 5 bad bras! Good lighting, level shots without torsion and angle to distort the view is most helpful to folks making comments.

  Start with buying a couple different bras and repeat the measuring, pictures and feedback. Put in the work to assess your body needs, bra sizing, and measuring and you are well on your way.

  Good luck!

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• Depends on where I am on the band spectrum, honestly. I'd been on the smaller side of a 30 for a while in most brands (Polish 65s are usually totally fine, though), but now at, last I measured, 28.2 inches around snug I've found myself wanting to move to the second or third set of hooks on certain bras rather quickly. I think I'll try some 28s the next time I get a UK bra.

  So tl;dr if the bigger size feels in the realm of 'ehhhh I wish this was a liiitttlleee tighter, might move to the second set of hooks in a few weeks' I'd probably stay on the bigger size--beyond that I think I would(/I will) get the smaller size and use an extender if need be.

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• i only get back rolls when a band is 2 hooks. if i could get bras in my size to be 4 or more or actually 1, then i don't get back rolls. but most of my bras come with 2 hooks and that is what makes fat rolls on me, regardless of band tightness.

• I’ve wondered this! I feel like I always have back rolls regardless of the size of my band!

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Elomi wires (list of which bra have the older and newer wire - will be updated in comments)

Since the topic came up on various adventures and bra reviews I thought I make a dedicated post to gather all info in one place.
Elomi bras used to have very wide and flexible wires. I call them pudding wire. Often the wires stretched far beyond my breast tissue and ended up my back. This is an example on how ... it looked: http://bra.pe/IHed/
So while the bras were comfy to wear, the fit wasn't as great and the shape got really wide an east west.
That kept me from getting more into Elomi for years when in 2019 I gave them another chance and discovered that the wires are much better, they are more sturdy and don't stretch out that well. I think they are comparable to other big bust brands like Fantasie, Freya (they also improved their wires check out my other post on them http://bra.pe/AFPS/) and Bravissimo.

So I wanted to start a list on which bra new wires are, so you know what you will get when you buy them online. Not all bras have been updated (and I don't have any info by Elomi when and if they will - I assume there is also customers that liked the old fit so it makes sense they don't change everything. I just wish they be transparent which bras they changed) I only list bras I tried myself. Let me know which ones your tried and how the wires were and I will include the info here.

New improved wire:
Charley red and navy with embroiderie (the non stretch cup!)
Eugenie black with silver lace
Lucie Plunge SS20
Mariella Hidden Tiger AW20
Matilda Berry ss20
Matilda Flame
Matilda teal
Sachi in black
Sports bra (beige)
Tori Plunge


Old stretchy wires:
Caitlyn all colours
Charley bralette pink
Kim plunge bra in black
Lydia Bandless bra beige
Meredith bra black
Mariella blue print SS19
Morgan toasted almond (tried in 2019)
Orla plunge bra
Rosalind plunge
Tatiana banded bra
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34JJ - Elomi Caitlyn Underwire Side Support Bra (8030) | ...

Bratabase: Bra database where you can compare bras and see how they'll fit you.

http://bra.pe/IHed/

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• Thanks for sharing! I love Elomi bras but I hate wires wrapping around my back.

• Splendid idea, alisa !

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• Freya half cups are considered by many to be wide and shallow. This includes their regular padded half cups and longlines. Freya’s bands are also known to be stretchy, though, so if a 28 band fitting like a 30 would be a deal breaker, it would be a good idea to check the band measurement for that particular model. Sometimes black bras have less stretchy bands due to the type of dye used.

• Oh and welcome to Bratabase! :D

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Freya Jasmine Meadow

Hi! Anyone with projection have experience with the freya meadow jasmine molded bra?

https://www.bratabase.com/browse/freya/jasmine-meadow-moulded-plunge-bra-3144/

Jasmine Meadow Moulded Plunge Bra (3144) - Freya

https://www.bratabase.com/browse/freya/jasmine-meadow-moulded-plunge-bra-3144/

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• For was very similar to the deco line for me, so too shallow

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• Sometimes the btb calculator can make mistakes. A fitting request with some pictures may help.

• Building on what smjwzhan said, I would much sooner trust the abtf calculator (https://www.abrathatfits.org/calculator.php) than the bratabase one, although the simple way of measuring of 'bust minus snug underbust' works for many people.

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• Those measurements are basically the same as what I look for! I look for around 11.7 inch (around 29-30cm) depth and fall in between a 28 and 30 band. I’m currently in mainly 30H bras which is fine in the cup but the band is too loose, yet 28HH feels too tight.

• We should start a club!

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• It depends on the height and shape of the gore, the firmness of the wire, the cut of the top of the cup, and how close the boobs are. I’ve gotten Sculptresse by Panache bras to tack Very Firmly right into my touching breast tissue in size 42HH 42HH - Sculptresse » Dionne (9695) but 42HH - Elomi » Meredith Bra (4440) floats a bit because the wires are softer. Then bras with lower gores also tack on me no matter what because they fall below where my breast tissue touches.

• I find that I have good experience with tacking gores in Ewa Michalak bras - they're pretty well the only thing that I have consistent luck with for my close-set 28HH/30H breasts. I try to branch out to other brands/styles, but I really find that the limiting factor is that things aren't close set enough, so I live in the SM styles.

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• Ha ha! I’m in complete agreement! Though I am hard on all the bras. I’m taking Pilates and I been trying to reserve my budget for the classes, and therefore not wanting to spend $100 on a sports bra.

  I actually don’t need a ton of support. I just need something comfortable with a bit of support and containment. I have to be comfortable on my back as a lot of my exercises at this point are based on my back.

  But it seems like in order for me to get a proper fit, I need a bra sized sports bra which is a little bit of overkill. If I want a pullover style, it’s either squish and slightly quad in a small with a band size that fits or I size up until I fit the cups and the band is too loose and my boobs want to fold down from lack of support or slip out t the bottom.

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• Check to see is you have side boob? I have a few 30Fs in Cleo that appear to fit as I don’t quad but I have a bit of side boob showing.

• Well, there is a good chance that the bra did not cause the blocked duct. But you probably want to lean on the safe side and wear wireless bras that run slightly big to accommodate your constantly changing breasts.
  Otherwise, Freya is known for running big in the band and cup. Especially their plunge styles.
  But here are some ways to check if a bra is too small. Push on your wires. Is all your tissue properly encased in the cups/wires? You'll know it is because when you push into the wires they will either push into torso/rib cage or they'll push into breast tissue. Is the gore laying flat or sitting on breast tissue? Is the gore floating? Are the wires laying flat or floating as well. Often times a bra that is too small will push away from the chest or ride down. You can spill out from all areas, not just quading. But there is always 1 thing in common with a bra too small. It is uncomfortable. A well fitting bra will be nice and snug feeling.

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• Hi Unica, and welcome!
  Hoping to help out: there's many places online to find discounted bras in your size! There's certainly options in the 34DD/E range for around $20 per bra I'd say.

  You can also post a fit request on here first, to narrow down your best size?

  Online bra buying may seem a bit daunting at first; but when you measure a well fitting bra / your breasts, and compare with measurements of the same brand & bra style on Bratabase, you're much more likely to purchase a bra that fits!

  There's Brastop, Lingerieoutletstore, PourMoi lingerie and other discounted resellers on eBay. Amazon (prime) does free returns as well.

  Oh and try the 'listings' section on here as well where members sell their (sometimes new/unworn) bras!

  Good luck!

• You can also try Poshmark for second hand bras that are cheap to try on, if you’re open to that. Good luck!

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• That's a function of bra companies that make 'standard' sizes, not a bug, unfortunately. They're trying to cram as many people as possible into their size range.

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• Since my Ewa Michalak BM’s have a stretch upper cup, they can be very accommodating to breast swelling during my time of the month. If I feel uncomfortable in the band I just add an extender.

• I second having bra extenders on hand, so helpful. They also make the cup feel a bit bigger. I have stretch lace bras or if you can have 1-2 seperate larger bras in your collection for that time of the month.

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• Way small. The brand clearly believes in adding 4 to the band. The 34" band is more like a 30" And the cup was tiny for DDD

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