Bra fitting help » I am in need of some more opinions does this look ok?
Ewa Michalak » Sf Gładzioch Beż (849) » 80JJ 36:14
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Bought different bra
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Need fit help. Still trying to figure out correct fit.
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helpfulAlready a lot better than the Comexim
An idea: I also looked at your other reviews and I am starting to wonder if your measurements are correct for the band size. Could you re-do your ribcage measurements and pay attention that your measuring tape is really straight across your chest (not towards your waist where you are narrower) when you measure and the loose measurement is really loose etc.? I made the same mistake a while ago.
Updated on September 10, 2017 Flag this
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I took new measurements I got 35, 34, 39. I was shocked I was totally measuring too low.
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That happened to me to - that's when you have a V-shaped torso I believe (only a theory). Can you also re-do your bust measurements?
Based on these new numbers and Ewa Michalaks own calculator, you're better off with a 38 or even 40 (EU 90) band. Can you try both? Polish bras run REALLY low in the band and do not stretch out like UK/US bras. I would also recommend a bra with a wider band and 4+ hooks to you. The cups - in a 40 maybe a GG, in 38 H?
Maybe you should give UK bras another go as well, now that you have your correct numbers!
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Wow I didnt realize how small Ewa runs and I could give uk ones a shot again if I can find a brand with narrow wires. Which is why I was looking into polish ones.
A band with 4 hooks does sound more comfortable just finding one may be a challenge.
I also redid my bust numbers just incase and got
Standing 46
Leaning 47
Laying 46
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Based on this, I think you should try a 38G/GG or 40FF/G. Of course, these are only numbers - every bra fits differently, some run small, some large etc. :-)
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Thank you for all the help so far I appreciate it.
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I just redid my loose ribcage measurement and its now a 37 thinking about it 39 did seem off does that change things much?
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If I were you, I`d try both a 38 and a 40 band and see how they fit. Measuring can be tricky and numbers don't tell you everything!
There are also US manufacturers in your size range. Even if you tried them before give them another shot. If you tried them in a totally wrong size/style, you can't know if they potentially fit you.
Is there a Nordstrom near you? They have a good size range and their fittings are pretty good (you can always check here if you bought something and return it if it really does not fit).
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I also posted this on reddit and was told to try elomi morgan in size 38HH or H does that sound like it would be worth a try?
I don't have a Nordsrom near by wish I did.
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I personally think your first priority should be finding out your (approximate) size, then figure out which brands and models are optimal for you. Is there any store near you selling a good size range up to, let's say, 42HH cups?
If not, order online (e.g. Bare Necessities is US based and has your size range) and try out models with 3+ hooks and wide straps like Goddess Heather. Order the same bra in various sizes (38GG/H, 40G/GG) and then show us the results :-)
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helpfulIt looks to me like you could go down a cup size, maybe two. The band seems ok. From looking at the entries for this bra where it fitted and other bras that fit those same people, it seems like your usual UK size is most likely to fit. So if the abtf calculator gives you 36HH probably 80HH will fit.
Updated on September 9, 2017 Flag this
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I honestly dont know what my usual size is lol. I could try a smaller size just hoping it wont be too small since my left is bigger than my right.
I am nervous to go smaller for that reason since it seems to fit my left one well then again I am clueless.
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Labnjab well you're wearing it so if you like this one keep it. But you did ask, and I do think that that the cup is too large even for your larger breast and you'll be more comfortable and get better support in a smaller cup. There's a lot of wrinkling on your larger side and the bra covers more of your chest than it usually covers when it fits.
I can illustrate what I'm talking about by showing you pictures of Gorsenia Nathalie that I tried in two different sizes. Here's me wearing the 75I: http://bra.pe/XWU8/. It doesn't look too bad but it is too large in the cups. See the wrinkling at the top and notice it comes up pretty high on my chest. Now look at the 75H: http://bra.pe/XW9x/. The cups are filled and it doesn't swallow my chest!
Here's: http://bra.pe/XU28/ the same bra as yours. It fits her.
I think 80HH will probably fit but you could try 80J if you think it will be better.
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If you think a smaller one will support better I am willing to give it a shot. I can always go up if it is too small.
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I did look at your pics and the other you linked and what you are saying does make sense. I also relooked at mine and I now see what you mean thank you for showing me the example.
I will try the 80HH just to see if it fits better. -
Labnjab it's true what they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. 😉
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helpfulCan you take a photo with your arm down on your larger side? I find that bras look too big on me unless my arms are down.
Updated on September 9, 2017 Flag this
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Sure I can take one later today.
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The center gore started scratching me the link is a pic
Does that mean its too loose and rubbing? Or too tight?
Any advice would be great thanks again.
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Ow! If you feel a lot of pressure from the wires, like when you lay down in the bra for instance, it's probably a tight band/firm wires. But a gore rubbing could be too tall, your tissue could be moving it because the wires aren't strong enough- there's a lot of options, actually. I have a feeling the gore is too high/firm wires, though. It looks like your breast tissue comes together right there and it is digging under your tissue.
I didn't realize this bra had a stretch top. Taking that into consideration, I think you might cup down in this bra. That might help the gore height issue, you'll get narrower wires, etc.
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That does sound like a good idea and also goes along with the other suggestions. I was thinking about trying the 80HH first and then if it is too small go up to the 80J I am thinking the 38 may be too big but then again I could be wrong. The 36 band did feel tight enough yet not so tight I was being squeezed to death.
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I tried the elomi morgan in 38HH I will make a new fit request with it.
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Thank you :)
And sure I can do that.