Bra fitting help » center gore keeps shifting
Fantasie » Susanna Bra With Side Support (2402) » 32H 32:11
Issue resolved
Decided to live with the fact that this bra is not perfect for me. It's still "good enough".
Original problem
Main problem is that the center gore only stays put on one side and the other side pops right off the chest. It's not consistently left or right, but shifts when I move.
The second issue is the bottoms of the cups that are wrinkled. Orange in a glass, I know. I'm hoping the cups might stretch a little with use and/or my boobs settle in.
Now, I'm willing to love this bra and wear it a lot, because it's GORGEOUS. But will the center gore thing drive me crazy? And why does this happen? I tried on a Fauve bra recently that did this very same thing. Another Fantasie bra (Elodie, 32GG) did not.
I don't think it's a size issue, because the size seems pretty good to me. No quadboob and only a little gaping on the side where the gore is off. I've tried other similar Fantasies in 34H and they definitely gaped.
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I don't know why I can't see your measurements and shape neither the bra measurments o.O
Could you please describe your boob shape? It would help explain some of the fit issues you are experiencing. And some others too.
1. Are your boobs low on chest? If they are not, you are wearing your bras too low. All of them. Like this.
http://blog.butterflycollection.ca/2012/11/are-you-wearing-your-bra-too-low.html?m=1
2. Are your boobs close set? If they are, that would explain the wire on wire issue. This happens with high gores and close set breasts, usually bigger boob pushes the wire to sit on top of the other one. It's not really a problem as long as there's no wire on breast tissue. The fix would be taking in the gore a bit (but I think it would ruin the look, it is stunning!) closer gore or just living with this. From my experience, if it doesn't squeek, it's not annoying
3. Is your boob base (root) narrow or wide, and are your boobs shallow or deep?
Empty bottom of the cup can be caused by number of reasons.
The easiest fix is to bend the wires to conform better to your ribcage. The wire tilts differently that way and allows the boob to settle in.
If the cup is just too shallow for you at the bottom, you can stretch it a bit. Push your thumb near the wires and drive it through the bottom stretching the fabric. That will give you a bit more room for your boobs too.
If the wires are just too narrow, there's nothing much you can do about it really, but it doesn't seem too bad.
I do think you'll get a better fit if you pull the bra higher and bend the wires to suit you better.
I also think panache andorra would suit your shape like a dream, you might also like ariza and fern, chantelle's rive gauche if you're not sized out, as well as bravissimo halfcups in the right size.Hope it helps
P.s. Please write about your Gorsenia experiences, there's not much info on the brand and a lot of us are curious
Updated on February 17, 2013 Flag this
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It can also be that the bra just does not allow enough space/is too shallow at the gore, even if it has the same size in the gore. the boobs then push the wire away from the body and it lands on top of the other wire.
As this bra has also very wide wires for you and cuts in your upper breast tissue, i would say it is not the right style for you. You may be full at bottom, but not enough for this bra.
It looks like the wires are not really at the root of your breast, that is why there are wrinkles at the bottom. You might be able to pull it higher, but it can also be that the wires just don't have the right shape for your root
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helpfulI have a similar issue with the wires with Freya half cups.. The wires on those seem quite flexible. And there always seems one that wants to flick out and not sit flat. I wondered if they really are just not sturdy enough for heavier breasts or it it would improve with a cup size bigger, even thought the fit is pretty good in general. I don't have much experience with Fantasie, but wonder if their wires are similar to Freyas(?)
Sorry I cant offer too much advise though on the fit issues you are experiencing.
Updated on February 17, 2013 Flag this
Thanks Vee! Your analysis is really helpful. Sorry about the measurements not showing, I had clicked the wrong option.
You're absolutely right about my boobs being close set, this must be the root of the problem. I haven't actually found any bras with wires close enough to not press on breast tissue at all, but some gores are narrow enough to not be a problem (eg. Panache Tango II balconnette). The tolerance seems to be millimeters, because the gore on this one is not that much wider. There's not enough fabric to take it in, not at the top at least and that's where I think it matters. And maybe it's about the fabric too, more flexible or slippery maybe. I decided that I won't go crazy LOL - at least it's not squeaky.
About the bra being too low, I admit I must practice more. And be extra careful when I take pictures :D