Bra fitting help » Cups all wrong and/or band?
Cleo » Kali Balconnet Bra (7561) » 34E 34:6
Issue resolved
Returned and still looking for abtf.
Original problem
I'm in month three of trying to find abtf with no success yet. I've mistakingly worn 34d since breast feeding 3 babies. In 32F, my latest calculated size, I've tried curvy Kate Florence, Cleo Nyla, panache fern, and panache Andorra full cup. The Andorra fits well but makes me look way too pointy. It doesn't bring the girls front and center at all. I'm FOB with very soft tissue and close set. I have always fallen out of plunge styles in the middle. I have wide and tall roots. With almost every bra I've ever worn, I have gapping where the cup attaches to the strap. That continues to be an issue in my latest search.
I'm posting this hoping the pictures will help others make suggestions. I ordered this before I knowing my correct size. Cups don't allow me to sink all the way into bottom. Cups are too big at the top.
You must be logged in to leave suggestions
-
New user?
-
Have an account?
Suggestions (6)
-
2
helpful
These cups definitely look all wrong.
The wire is not in your IMF at all -- you've got wrinkled cups underneath your tissue, and empty space on top. This might be a problem with not having enough immediate projection (depth at the wire) or it might be an issue of the wires being too narrow on you.
Either way, it doesn't look like a size problem to me (like something you could fix by going down a cup size). :\
Updated on November 11, 2016 Flag this
-
1
helpful
Ok, I see several issues here. First off, like rainbrasspetals mentioned, the wire isn't sitting in your IMF, and it's quite possible that it isn't projected enough. Secondly, the gore is too wide on you, and is stabbing into breast tissue, especially noticeable in the angled photos. Lastly, the wires appear to be too wide on you. I get the same shape issues with unlined Panache/Cleo bras. They are just all wrong for me, even in the correct size. I highly recommend trying Ewa Michalak's CHP cut, or if you don't prefer lined, I believe she has unlined half cups also. I'd recommend about a size 70FF, or 70F in unlined half cups. I hope that helps. I have a similar boob shape, and run into this issue before.
Updated on November 11, 2016 Flag this
-
artsgal596 I bought my first one from a Bratabaser here. It was used, but it helped me know what size I needed! ☺
-
1
helpful
Try puting the bra all the way under your breasts, in the crease (IMF), then adjust the straps smaller, make sure the band is on smallest but comfortable hook, swoop and scoop, then take pic.
the bra will not fit any better but it will give us a better idea of what to suggest for you both style and size wise.
Updated on November 12, 2016 Flag this
-
0
helpful
you might try Ava. they are too wide for my narrow roots, but they are well constructed with decent immedate projection (allow you to fill the bottom of the cup) and good wing and centre gor support for softer tissue.
Updated on November 11, 2016 Flag this
-
maddy2596 is Ava a brand I've missed?
-
Ava is a Polish brand and can be bought through Other Eden on Amazon or their own site, or through Allbrasizes.com. Brastop used to stock them, but they haven't any posted right now. Here is my review: http://bra.pe/XU7k/
-
-
0
helpful
Definitely try a band size down as too loose band affects how your cups fit and may be causing the unfilled bottom and top. The straps will tend to be too wide on a too large band as well.
Updated on November 11, 2016 Flag this
-
0
helpful
I have your breastshape and one cupsize down - and also the breastfeeding. If you check out the bras that fit me, it might help.
EM is very expensive. If it's not in your size range you can try Fauve half cups you get cheap on ebay.co.uk especially the small sizes up to E are often to get in an outletstore as e.g. lingerieoutletstore.Updated on November 12, 2016 Flag this
DDandBeyond I'm hesitant to try ewa michalak because I need wide wires and I'm not even sure how to order those. I'd gladly try one if I knew it was risk free.