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Parfait By Affinitas » Carole Wire Bra (3102) » 36E 36:6
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Too small, returned for larger size.
Original problem
This bra is a size smaller than what I normally wear. It is comfortable but not sure it's the most flattering bra for me. Wanted input on whether I've got the fit right.
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The wire width looks good, but it appears the gore wire is sitting on both breasts. ?? It looks too center shallow. Have you tried a larger size? Your breast perimeter indicates you may need a bra size (or two sizes) larger. The larger size may have more center projection. Otherwise, you may want to try Panache,/Cleo which (in many unlined models) have more center projection.
If it is comfortable, it may be worth keeping.
Updated on August 15, 2017 Flag this
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It looks good in the photos. See my comments on the other fit thread for further suggestions to assess fit! (For "flatteringness" best to try on a shirt or dress over it... many bras look odd alone but great under clothes. Not sure what you dislike about the shape or coverage but it may not be a factor anymore when you're dressed!)
Updated on August 15, 2017 Flag this
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It's not terrible when under clothes, but I think I look a little flattened by this bra compared to other bras I own. I'm going to go back and try a larger size to see if it's a sizing or a style issue.
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Flattening in this style of bra is often an indicator you have a too-small cup size--the upper portion is too shallow for your projection in this size and creates an artificially minimized shape from the apex of the breast on up. So if that is what you're experiencing try going up one or even 2 cup sizes.
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Thanks! This is what I thought. I feel like I need to adjust more than normal to get it fit correctly and that I look a little flattened with the bra. I felt like the bra gore is on my breast tissue but I had a salesperson who was sure it was the right fit, so I didn't ask for another size. I'm planning on going back to try the size larger. My normal cup size is F or G depending on the bra (as I've learned in the last few months), and I thought I was over analyzing the fit. Even if I can't find a larger size in this bra that works, I may still keep it.