I am SO, so sad!I was waiting for the pioson ivy for 6 whole weeks, and now it doesn't fit like my comexim beauty 3HC at all! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

I did ask for the following alterations:
-reduced centre gore
-reduced cup hight
-straps moved in
-cookie pockets
-2x4 rows of hooks

I did get:
-straps moved in
-cookie pockets
-3x3rows of hooks
-overlapping gore

Actually I don't seem to need the reduced centre gore, so thats fine!
When I'm not taking pictures the sides go pretty high under my arms, but well, I can live with this.That way at least I won't be wearing it like 10 days in a row^^

Anyway, this would all still be ok!
BUT this bra feels way more shallow, then my beauty 3HC! Is it because of the cookie pockets? (No cookies!) Or did they maybe use the wrong underwires? (they are 13,5cm wide, compared to the underwires of the beauty with only 12,7 cm)
I am so sad!
This bra is so beautyfull but so uncomfortable!!! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
It doesn't have enough space near the underwires and slides down untill it sits uncomfortably on my ribs.

Ugh, I am just so sad and disappointed!!

Edit: just realized this has 4x3 rows of hooks!

Edit2: after bending the wires it fits way better! thank God!! (I was verry close to crying because it didn't fit!!)

This bra is not owned any more

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  There seems to have been quite a few 3HCs that feel shallower than they should lately. Odd that your band is loose, both my PIs have had tight bands. Did you try to bend the underwires narrower? Might help.

  All that aside, I think this is too small for you overall.

• Ugh, exasperating. It's really hard to order with wildly aberrant band sizes. I contacted Anna about mine but she hasn't got back to me. P Ivy is a really pretty half cup, though!

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  Through Jaimie at @Bra Obsessed, I have asked Anna to create a more immediately projected bra. Anna is "thinking about it." If you feel like it, send her a similar request. The more of us asking for change, the more likely she will create a more projected design.

  I ordered three new 65K 3HCs and sold one 65K that "wasn't quite projected enough." The three newest 65Ks were so shallow I had to re-purchase the "not quite projected enough" 65K from the person I sold it to.

  I measured the bands before I wore them: same length. As I stretched one of the new 65Ks around my bosom, knowing the band was plenty long, the threads snapped in two locations. This is the first time in 85 bras I've broken threads.

  I did try a two sizes too small half padded style. Surprisingly, it may work: it had more immediate projection. And, I've ordered two E.M. CH nursing bras that I will alter to fit.

  It is...frustrating, maddening, and causes me to buy more beautiful bras. Sigh. I hope something changes soon.
  

• lcl0706 yes it is definatelly tol small in terms of cup deepth, but I am afraid to order 60J, because yours has like 3cm more cup deepth then mine! (And yours seems to me the perfect size for me :/ )
  How to I bend them narrower?

  @letstalkaboutbras yes it is so pretty! :)

  @DressTheTwins thats a good idea! I might send her an email to ask what bra has most immediate projection and explain my fit problems to her.

  Do you think I can ask her if they might have accidentally used the wrong wires or is this to offensive?

• DressTheTwins I was just going to place a new order and your comment has me debating it now ... Come to think of it, I did notice that your 65K for sale seemed shallow enough for me; the only reason I didn't buy was because of the cup height. If I have to go up to K to get the volume I need and can't reduce the height on a half cup, I'm out of luck :(

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  letstalkaboutbras You and I have a similar predicament. Sigh.

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  BronteBeach pleeeeeaaase take the Sonia I have listed. it's too big for me and I think it would be perfection on you! seriously! I think you need that added depth and it's so gorgeous. This PI looks too small all over. You bend wires by gently pressing inward on each side of them until they measure narrower. Comexims are easy to bend.

• lcl0706 thx for the advice how to bend the wires! I always thought they would just go straight back in there position! I did bend them and now the bra feels waaaay better!! Thank you so much!! I hope it will stay this way during the evening! :)
  I will try to bend the wires on my chp, if it doesnt work would you like to exchange it with the sonja? :)

• I already have this exact same bra, same size & everything! I'm really needing to destash stuff that doesn't fit. But I bet you could sell it easily, PI is a popular bra

• If you decide to order a new size, I'd do that sooner than later because I know they're low on fabric for it. The reduced gore alteration is really slight. I have a picture of my Sonia's with and without it and I'm surprised you can visually tell it wasn't reduced. I was under the impression they don't reduce cup height on half cups, but that moving in the straps makes the cups fit a little smaller. The band sizes are pretty inconsistent there, so I just order a 55 and take it in need be.

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  lcl0706 I was talking about my Ewa Michalak CHP you mailed me about a couple of weeks ago ;)
  The pioson ivy fits good after bending the wires (at least for the last 3 hours, so I have hope! :) )

  @girl333 I think I'll stick to this one :)
  I have three 3HC bras size 60HH and the other 2 are obviously not as high as this one! I will add pictures if you are interested :)

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  I have several 3HCs as well and the gores all vary a lot...most of mine are reduced gore. A reduced gore is only bc a few cms. I'd check the measurements on the other pioson Ivys in that size. Bending the wires should work for you though. I did it in my VS bras pre abtf.

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