Chantal Soft (BS534)

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Chantal Soft (BS534)

AW2016 - S7 cut. More...

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30			65D 30:4 0 bras	65E 30:5 0 bras	65F 30:6 0 bras	65G 30:7 0 bras	65H 30:8 0 bras	65I 30:9 0 bras	65J 30:10 0 bras	65K 30:11 1 bra
32		70C 32:3 0 bras	70D 32:4 0 bras	70E 32:5 0 bras	70F 32:6 0 bras	70G 32:7 0 bras	70H 32:8 0 bras	70I 32:9 1 bra	70J 32:10 0 bras
34	75B 34:2 0 bras	75C 34:3 0 bras	75D 34:4 0 bras	75E 34:5 0 bras	75F 34:6 0 bras	75G 34:7 0 bras	75H 34:8 0 bras	75I 34:9 0 bras
36	80B 36:2 0 bras	80C 36:3 0 bras	80D 36:4 0 bras	80E 36:5 0 bras	80F 36:6 0 bras	80G 36:7 0 bras	80H 36:8 0 bras
38	85B 38:2 0 bras	85C 38:3 0 bras	85D 38:4 0 bras	85E 38:5 0 bras	85F 38:6 0 bras	85G 38:7 0 bras
40	90B 40:2 0 bras	90C 40:3 0 bras	90D 40:4 0 bras	90E 40:5 0 bras	90F 40:6 0 bras
42	95B 42:2 0 bras	95C 42:3 0 bras	95D 42:4 0 bras	95E 42:5 0 bras

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Didn't fit

Me: Narrow roots, narrow shoulders, evenly round, lots of immediate projection, slightly FoB, slightly centre full, splayed, never met a gore I didn't like, left-heavey by more than a cup size, 31" underbust, but prefer tight band with extender. Panache, Freya size 30GG

No seam in the bottom part of the cup so absolutely no where near enough immediate projection. Bottom part of the cup is very strudy no stretch nude material smooth synthetic black lace layer on top. The top layer is also no stretch except on the bias. Top part of the cup is a similar, slightly more textured lace, but it has a pattern that is two to three times larger and round instead of pointed so it looks funny. Elastic long the top edge of the cup. There is a black side support pannel from outside edge o the wire to the strap attachment.

Otherwise, very narrow centre gore (see photo), three hooks, and expandible side boning, but narrower straps, fully adjustable but no scalloped or ribbing

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Updated on Dec 10, 2016 Flag this
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Hasn't set fit

This is my second review of a Gaia bra; when I went to Gaia's website too look for their size chart (I know, a little late...) they put me into a completely different size! https://www.gaia.com.pl/tabela/ 80F

That makes so much sense!

I do measure 32GG UK (band - 31 inches and bust - 41 inches) which translates to 70K EU. (So two cups larger than I-cup, if you're keeping track.)

I -cup works okay in Gorsenia for me (although Gorsenia is know for running large in the cup -lesson learned, don't use your Gorsenia size). I remember reading a bratabase review where a woman in the ... UK measured as a 26 band UK, but said she wore 65 bands in Polish bras!! Yeah, I could see this now.

I surmise the more commonly known Polish brands, like Comexim and Ewa Michalak actually make larger bands now, more similar to UK/US sizes, whereas the Polish brands that export mostly to Europe stick with their traditional sizing (smaller bands compared to UK/US bands). This is my theory. When I lived in Eastern Europe, people were soooo thin. They also didn't have very many sizes in stores for clothing; you either were "at the norm," or you learned how to alter your clothing - or sew your own, I suppose!

I digress, looking at these in the light of day - these are really good quality for the price. I think this bra would last 3x or 4x longer than a Victoria's Secret bra at the same price, easily! Sometimes I'm glad that I'm full-bust size, and can't buy cheap bras at Victoria's Secret! It made me seek out all the good stuff!

The bands are lined on both sides with a durable elastic. I do surmise Gaia is popular for both it's affordability (can be bought on amazon for $35), and it's shape in a full-bust size range: narrow and projected.

I would like to compare these *actually in my size* so next time I purchase Gaia, I'm going to consult their size chart! Lesson learned! Unfortunately, I'm not even going to attempt to try these on, so I can not comment on their comfort level or wearability.

Addendum: I just checked again Gaia's size chart https://www.gaia.com.pl/tabela/ (note: I use Google translate to read the website in English) and plugged that into the A Bra That Fits Calculator.

70I is for sizes 68cm -72cm in the band
101-102 cm in the bust
According the the ABTF calculator if I plugged in the numbers correctly, it's anywhere from 28HH/J UK - 30H UK. FYI!

HOWEVER, if they actually gave me a 65 band, which I think they did (because I compared it to my Samira Soft, 70I), this would be for 26J/JJ UK, according to the A Bra that Fits Calculator!
Either way, it's going on the listings!

Interesting: I do compare 70I cup depth for this bra (Gaia Chantal) to 70I cup depth for Gosenia https://www.bratabase.com/bra/dnl4y/ Gorsenia does run small in the cup, so "size down in Gorsenia cups" is good advice.
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