Sep 08, 2015
Even the short version is long, so bear with me. Measurements at the time were roughly equal to 28.5/34.5, hence the disparity in sizes.
Ordered the Parfait By Affinitas Madeline Wire Bra (4502) in Black/Blue and White/Nude in a 30D. (Because sticker shock and they were sold out of the 30DD.) The black fit beautifully, while the white . . . I gave to my sister, who actually IS a 30D, lol. So there's one for two.
I also did the Grab Bag, but after much back and forth with Customer Service, went with a UK 28F. (Sigh.) The Cleo Juna Balconnet Bra (6461) ? Fit great, just a little loose lace. The Cleo Lana Balconnet Bra (6981) ? Also fit well, with a little loose material on the upper cup . The Cleo Jude (5846) ? Fits like a too small bikini top, which is extremely weird, but still wearable. And then, finally, there's the Masquerade Lula Mae (6166) . Holy. Crap. I mean, I hate full coverage bras, but this isn't full coverage. This is a plunge for a 28GHIJKL. It's ridiculous how much extra fabric there is. So that's about about 2.25 for four.
And now, I have no idea what to do. I may need to list the 28F's, if only because they were still slightly too big when I was mid-period and off gym. Do I try to order a grab bag in 28E? Because I'm pretty sure the sweet spot is a 28D2 (28DD/E). Do I just try to trade all of them? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
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From your grab bag it looks like that last bra runs big, if you read all the reviews.
The problem is, sizes are not really standard. You cant just pick a size and order all bras in that size. You really have to find bras that do fit, find other bras that have a similar fit (similar width and depth, adn similar reviews as far as shape compatibilities).
But if the Juna and Lana mostly fit, why not keep them? and maybe check out other Cleos. You didnt do any reviews or pics of the bras?
I noticed that, but was amazed at how large it ran, you know? And definitely wouldn't have ordered it, if I had had a choice in the grab bag.
I didn't want to do any reviews until I was sure that the poor fit was due to cut, not size. You're right, I do need to post pics, though, if only to check fit. I spent most of my free time yesterday measuring and entering their info, and will probably do the rest tonight.
On the upside, this has definitely helped me determine my shape, lol
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