Bra fitting help » Band rides up/ twists, underwire/cup seems too small or wrong shape

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Aerie » Happy Unlined Demi Coverage Bra » 30C 30:3

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  Sorry no one has said anything yet - but my first thought is that this is just not a very high quality bra. It looks too shallow . . for anyone. The cup depth looks slightly small maybe from measurements, as most of your perimeters are larger than that.

  I'm so far out of your size range, tho, that i'm really no help. Except you should look for cheap used bras to try different models - i see you've already listed this one here, have you looked at other listings here?

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  • @ dbmamaz
    Thank you. I have not looked on here,yet. I am new to this site.
    If cups or underwires are too narrow, does that mean I should go up in cup size or what would help that issue?

  • Too narrow is more about the cut - different bras fit different shapes better. LIkewise, if the curvy kate gapped on top - it may be that it was too big, but it also could have been designed for more 'full on top' breasts. Its hard, you cant just find a size and then every bra that size will fit. Different companies use somewhat different sizing, and even in the same company, different models have have different shapes that work better for different breasts.

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  I agree with dbmamaz , It looks of a case of small cups large band. The band on this one does not seem too big, but the cups do seem shallow, the wires on the side pics look to be sitting almost on breast tissue. And the cups in the center seem to be just sitting there but not firmly positioned. Have you tried any bras in 28D?

  There's a few free options for grabs:
  https://www.bratabase.com/listings/?size=28%3A4&keyword=&brand=&bra_type=&kind=0&budget=0.0&units=1&filter=Search+listings

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  • Thank you. I haven't tried the 28d yet but i was planning to, wanted to get a more experienced point of view before i bought another bra that didn't fit.

  • I just purchased this same bra in 34B and have another similar Aerie version of the same bra also in 34B. I find the band to be true to size, and yes the cups are shallow, yay for me. It fits my wide, shallow, inner full shape pretty well but not perfect (the cups could be just a touch wider).

    Be careful sizing down in a sister size, the wires on this bra aren't very stiff. I tried this in 32C and although I liked the feel of the band better, the wires distorted. I went with the looser than I prefer 34B, but the bra fits better overall.

  • Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, i wouldnt have the option to size down in this 1 any way because the smallest aerie sells is 30

  • I did however consider trying it ib 30D... I love the appearance of the bra its just too tight on the cup and i do think the underwire runs along the edge of my breast tissue. But can any1 describe to me the difference in going up 1 cup size?...for example what all measurements change and by how much?

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    There aren't other entries of this bra in adjacent sizes to make a comparison on how this particular brand/model will change by going up a cup. But you can make a comparison in other model to get an idea.

    Expect a bit more of cup depth and some increase in cup width and wire length.
    https://www.bratabase.com/compare/dlf5r/

  • Typically, the cup width (wire width), depth and height will change as you up in cup size. Other elements of the bra may also change, such as wing height, band width, cup apex, etc. By how much depends on the bra, and manufacturer - they're all different.

  • That helps a lot but what exactly is the cup apex?

  • The apex is the deepest part of the cup, it's location from high to low, can play a role in whether a bra fits.

  • Ok. So, should i be looking for low apex bras?

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    I'm not the best to answer that question, there are others here far more knowledgeable than me. As MamaPagan said, you will need to try a few different styles and sizes to find what works for you.

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  From everything you describe, the bra does sound both too small in the cup and too big in the band & just an all around poor fit.
  Both dbmamaz and Jj had excellent suggestions but I would add doing some window shopping if possible as well.

  Every brand tends to have their own "quirks" so each bra will fit a bit differently. Typically we are a "size range" and not a specific size so it takes a bit of time to pinpoint what works best for you, both in brand and size.

  With being in a 28/30 band, you will have more trouble finding bras in stores but they are out there. Try larger department stores, such as JCPenney, Macy's, etc as well as specialty stores (lingerie amd bridal shops.) Sometimes you can find a few at Wal-mart and Target as well.

  This allows you to try them on but does not commit you to a purchase first. Another place to look would be Amazon, for bras fulfilled by them that offer free returns. That way if they don't fit you can return them without having to pay the return shipping. (And you have the comfort, peace, and privacy of your own home as your fitting room.)

  Once you've tried a few on that do fit right, you will get a better feel for what to look for as well. It does get easier I promise!

  Also, an easy way you can tell where your fullness is by standing up and leaning forward so you are at a 90 degree angle (topless). The direction you nipples point tell you where your fullness is. So, if your nipple point away from your body towards your arms, you are center full. If they point towards your face, you are full on bottom. If they point out and towards you face, you would be full on bottom and center full, etc. The nipples will always point opposite of your fullness.

  And welcome to Bratabase!

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  • This really helps, thank you!

  • You are welcome :-)

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