I found this bra used (for $1). I suspect its previous owner was relying too much on the straps, since they are trying to curl up, and are borderline too long for me, but the band still has tons of life left in it.

Since the straps are multiway, it gave me the freedom to take lots out of the band without worrying about causing the straps to be twisted or in the wrong place. I just took the strap off, folded the band where I wanted it, and put the strap back in a logical spot. It's now essentially a 34FF.

Like most mainstream molded cup bras, it fits ... me great in the cup. I'm even, round, and pretty soft, so I rarely get gapping or unfilled space, as long as the cups are close enough together.

The center gore is tiny, but the cup edges extend over an inch above it. Because the wires don't quite touch in the middle, I'll probably take a teeny bit out of the center gore until they do. (I'm very close set.) I might also shorten the straps, since they are only half adjustable and the front half is nonstretch. I think a higher proportion of stretch material would make them more comfortable.

Overall, this was a great deal for $1 plus alteration time, and is a pretty, comfortable bra that doesn't show under clothes. I think I'll be on the lookout for more Cacique sister size bras I can alter.
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