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  You're the only one who can really say if it fits or not -- it's your body.

  But this second opinion says no, not really. The wire is really far back which is why it pokes, the band is slightly on the tight side, and the cups are curling out partially because they are a little roomy but mostly because it's a lower-quality bra (or a little worn out).

  Plus as has been pointed out before, these really stiff molded cups aren't working with your shape very well.

  If you like it and it's pretty comfy, wear it! It's not so terrible. You are in the ballpark! There's definitely a better fit out there for you, though.

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  • I'm not really sure what to do about the band. 38s are for the most part too large on me (I can fit my entire hand in the band) and I have this bra on the loosest hooks..

    EDIT: Are the cups roomy because I'm FOB, or because the cup size is too big for me?

  • Yeah, most 38s are going to be too big for you, it's just a matter of the individual bra.

    I don't believe in FoT/FoB. You have plenty of top fullness that is filling out the top of this bra as much as can be expected. It's like a half cup size too big for you and the wrong shape.

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  These molded cups are just kind of sitting on your boobs, not really supporting them. I think you could find a much better fit from a seamed bra, probably eliminate that gaping on top. If you really really want a molded bra, I'd recommend a higher quality one with more projection, specifically Panache Black Odette or Ardour.

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  • I have to wear something molded, my boobs are super saggy :( goodbye underwire-free...

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    That's a misconception for sure. Seamed bras will do a better job at lifting your breasts front & center because the seams allow room for projection ('saggy' or as we say pendulous is just projection + gravity!) Just look at me in my old molded bras vs. my polish seamed bras now! http://braprobs.tumblr.com/post/135480863052/my-bra-journeytop-row-then-bottom-row-now

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    Girl my boobs are practically a liquid and I get a great shape in a well-fitting nonlined bra. Nobody NEEDS molded or padded cups. Support comes from cup shape and fit, not the material. If youlike more coverage for nipples or what have you, there are semipadded styles and seamed foam cups too!

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    lustforlemons Moulded bras are tricky, because unless your boobs match the shape of the cup perfectly, they offer very little support and uplift. On the other hand, seamed bras can adapt more to the shape of your boobs, and the construction of the cup provides way more lift.

    Seamed bras are still underwired, and plenty are available foam-lined to give a similar feel of a moulded bra but with better support. I think you'd love the fit and feel of one of these!

    And for what it's worth, your fit check pics certainly don't give the impression that your boobs are 'saggy' - especially when you consider how little support the moulded bras are offering!

    Lepel and Figleaves' own lines offer a lot of padded/foam-lined seamed bras, but not an expert by any stretch of the imagination, so I don't know much about the fit.

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    I wear a 32 J. there ARE NO molded bras in my size. I have found some great, supportive bras. I just had to get used to my boobs not looking like balls of plastic.

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  In my personal opinion, this doesn't seem like it's fitting correctly. I agree when melifish says the wires are far back - it looks like the cup is extending way under your armpit where there isn't breast tissue (for me, this is a common fitting problem but it's a case where most bras I try on are in my armpits because I'm very short/narrow). Because the cups are molded, we can't really accurately say how your fit is in the cup. From what I can see, you have some gaping up on the top and the cup actually looks like it's too tall - does that make sense? I know that when I'm wearing a bra that's too big in the cup, the cup will be creeping up near my collarbone and I can see that happening here.
  I would encourage you to try some unlined/not molded bras so we can give you some better fit recommendations - by the nature of this sort of bra, we really can't give you our best fitting advice. It can also trick all of us by looking like it's right when on the inside of the cup, you might have empty space at the bottom or at the top that would indicate it isn't fitting right. I think you're on the right track so far, though.
  Also I noticed you have marked both broad and narrow shoulders - which one is correct? I noticed that you have marked 7.5 for frame width. I'm a pretty tiny lady myself but I have 11" for that - that would mean for shoulder to shoulder, it's almost half the length of a standard ruler. Can you double check your measurements?

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