Need help with Comexim alterations please!
I'm interested in ordering some custom Comexim bras and wanted to make some alterations. I believe my regular Comexim size is 60HH, and I was thinking I should size up to 60J with the following alterations:
- Narrow gore
- Overlap gore
- Lower gore 2cm
- Move straps in 3cm
- Lower cup height 2cm
Joanna from Comexim suggested the following alterations:
- Lower gore 1.5cm
- Move straps in 2.5cm
- Lower cup height 1.5cm
I believe Joanna wanted to do those alterations while keeping 60HH, and I have emailed her back to confirm if I should keep the same cup size or go up to 60J, but I haven't heard back from her in over a week or so. I wanted to ask if anyone has any experience with how Comexim alterations affect the cup volume? I'm also unsure if her alteration suggestions will be enough to keep the wide wires and tall cups away from my armpits (frequent issue I have with most bras since I'm petite).
For reference, I'm projected, center full, FOB, narrow roots, and normally wear UK 28F.
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Are you thinking of going with a 3HC or a plunge? I personally wear a 60HH/65H in plunges, but wear a 60J/65HH in 3HC. I wear about a 28FF/30F, but right now am a bit smaller in volume and fullness and I can still wear my 60J 3HCs/60HH plunges without any gaping.
The plunges are very slightly more narrow than the half cups, and they are more projected. I have soft tissue that forms to the bra, so I can wear either 3HC or plunges. The 3HC make you look rounded but not as projected from the side (profile).
I just did my measurements yesterday, so if you look at my homepage, you can compare my measurements to yours. I am more FOB with some pseudo ptosis very little upper tissue, bit of centre fullness, and short narrow roots.
I do find that moving straps in and lowering the gore/cup makes the cup fit a touch smaller too. I'd wait to hear what Joanna says too before you order and then take your best gamble. Maybe try emailing her again?
Wilderness1 Thanks for your help! I'm looking into getting some plunges. I have a 65H Ingrid that fits well in the cups, but the cup height is too tall, straps too wide, and band slightly loose.
How do you feel about the fit for 3HC? I've seen a few people saying they're not great for FOB shapes, but they seem to fit you very well based on your Bratabase reviews! I've been avoiding them, because I wasn't sure if they would work with my FOB shape and less upper fullness after losing weight.
My email to Joanna a week ago was the second time emailing for clarifications with the same questions, so I'm unsure if I should reach out again. I fear spamming her, but I also really want to place this order asap since shipping times take long.
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