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The LOVE The shape of this bra, but the wires hurt! Should I swap out softer wires?
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Based on the measurements, your band is too tight, which could be putting added strain on the wires (pulling against you). You might be more comfortable in a 30E. Yes you can swap out the wires, as these are harder wires for sure, but if the band is still that tight, it may not completely alleviate the discomfort.
Updated on November 27, 2020 Flag this
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Good luck! If two extenders helps but doesn't solve the issue, maybe try swapping the wires after that?
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helpfulI may be a little late to this, but you can bend the wires at the top of the gore away from your sternum. I do this with my Marcies, and it really makes a difference.
Updated on December 16, 2020 Flag this
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helpfulHow does the cup size feel? Is there a little bit of quadboob on the first photo?
Updated on November 28, 2020 Flag this
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The cup feels perfect! No quadding, if it looks like there is, it’s probably from me holding out the camera.
It would be perfect if the wires and the gore were not so painful. -
If you want to keep the bra and the gore is too wide, you could try to alter it by stitching it to overlap the wires or just to narrow it. It also looks like the wire might be pressing you on the side. Maybe wrong shape/length of wire, if the width feels good?
Did you try "explore by measurements" with increased band width? 28FF Freya Miranda, Iona, Tigerlily and Angelica, or 70E Ewa Michalak S Jagody or CHP Roxana were listed as similar but looser band.
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The band is absolutely too tight, I wear it with an extender. I’ve tried a 30E and the wires are too wide. I will try adding a second extender and see if that makes the wires more comfortable. Thanks for the suggestions!