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Jan 09, 2013
Okay, I freely confess this is more of a rant than an adventure - in case there are some bra designers out there doing market research.
I want 3 or 4 hooks on a bra, and I love when there are 4 columns. Being a slightly "fluffier" girl, I find that skinner bands are less attractive (even when perfectly comfy - Panache, Freya - I'm talking to you) when being worn. They are so much more likely to settle in between fluffier bits, or cause different fluffy bits to pop up, and it shows up as excess back fat under clothes. Okay, so it is excess back fat - but it is a whole lot less noticeable when snugly wrapped in a wider band. And I feel more supported. And I think it just visually balances the look of larger cups. So there.
Four columns of hooks is just a fantastic way to show your customer you care. For weight gains & losses, and hormonal changes, 4 columns ensures a higher probability that the bra will be wearable - whatever your circumstances. It's a thoughtful, practical detail and I wish it were the rule instead of the exception. Ewa Michalak incorporates this feature into some of their styles - love.
Another request: lining/padding, but not for increased size. This is a matter of some debate, with many ladies weighing in in favor of sheer cups. If my headlights were on at the same time, I might agree - but they never seem to be when I'm at the office. I prefer the smooth look and longer-term durability of a lined cup. Smooches to Curvy Kate on this.
I also want an engineering marvel: a front-hook bra. If a GG plunge is doable, why not a front hook?
One last wish-list item: a racerback option. I haven't found a Chantelle or Wacoal that fits properly, but they both offer this feature on some of their styles. I LOVE it; I want it, and I'd pay more for it.
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Having worked in PR, I can tell you, hope is not a strategy. You say "in case" someone is doing market research. Send a link to your comment to every bra mfg you think should be listening. Or just send them your comments. If everyone started doing that, you might get action. If you ever find a bra that does what you want, write and say thanks (so they don't immediately discontinue it!) Say thanks on FB too.
Just on your last point, I was just checking out Curvy Kate's 2013 selection and they have a racer back in there. Looks very supportive!
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