Bra fitting help » I think band size was well but cups little big for me
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Recently I was visited Victoria's secret in us,
I was recommended this line bras by staff. And my size was changed but I think looks like same before
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helpfulHey Valentina,
When you put the bra on upside down how does the band feel? Loose, tight, or just right?Based on your measurements I think a 28-30 band would work a lot better for you (a 30 would be comfortably snug, and a 28 would be tight but offer more stability). I'm similar measurements so I speak from experience.
A band that stretches to 82cm on a 76cm loose ribcage is just plain too large, I think at least.
The too loose band could be causing a number of other fit issues (there is no stability) so you can't actually gauge how this bra fits cause one of its main parts is off.
Updated on January 21, 2019 Flag this
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Yeah I know, VS has notoriously bad size range and they try to size everyone into it so women end up with 34 bands when they should be 28... it sucks.
Where are you from? Do you have access to UK brands just to try on at least? Playing with EM or Comexim can be a bit costly if you don't have a starting point....
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I'm from South Korea.
Seriously Korean bra brends are almost bend
34 to 38....
Cup sizes also A to D orDD(E) almost.
Terrible:(
I live in US now VS was better than korea
but it is not best...
I just tried us brend or japan brands almost.
I don't have access to UK brand yet.
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IamValentina You can try UK brands at most specialty lingerie and bridal shops in the US. Just do a google search for your area for lingerie shops and bridal shops. Most larger areas in the US have them, and often sime smaller areas do as well.
Some mall shops carry UK brands as well-Nordstroms, Macy's, even Kohls, to name a few. -
Oh I see MamaPagan,thanks.
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I agree on the 30 band, but not on the 28 band. a 28 band will be way too tight for someone with a tight underbust measurement of 28 inches.
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helpfulDo you thing my fitting bras looks like right?
Updated on January 21, 2019 Flag this
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Can you add side view and angles? Also, if you think that it’s too big, then you likely would not be experiencing side boob or boob escaping. Have you tried measuring yourself? Victoria’s Secret is pretty well known for not measuring properly.
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Also, a snug rib cage measure of 28.7 should be in a 28 or 30 band, not a 34.
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I uploaded side view now
Also looks like big cup?
I thinks so too,
Victoria's secret measure not properly!
There are Cup size had a to ddd(f)
and band sizes 32 to 38 is all...
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I don’t think that the cups are too big. The cup depth is 8.7” and that matches your perimeter exactly. The one side had minimal gapping but it’s probably slightly smaller than the other side. I would plug the measurements in to a bra calculator like the one at Sophisticated Pair or A Bra That Fits. Aerie carries 32 and 30 bands, although the 30 bands are limited and might not get large enough for you. If you have a Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack, I would give them a try. It sounds like Victoria’s Secret sized you into something that they have which is what they known to do. Maybe go back and see how the 32ddd is? That would be a sister size of 34dd. Though it might be too small in the cups because I think that it’s a good cup fit for this model.
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Thank you!
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Unless it’s a specialty shop (one that carries more than matrix sizes), you likely won’t get a good measurement. The best thing is to measure yourself at home with one of the calculators that I listed. But remember that they are just starting sizes. If you have not read it yet, I strongly recommend that you read the beginners guide from A Bra That Fits. It’s long and thorough, so it can be intimidating to some. Read what you can and ask questions. Hope this helps.
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helpfulBecause your measurements suggest you have a lean torso and you have a fairly moderate bust (not very heavy, so probably not requiring a very firm band) I am going to disagree with the other posters on this thread--I think a 32 band would probably be tight enough for you in many brands (subject to trial and error of course, if it rides up your back then it is too large). The only brands in which I would suggest that you get a 30 instead would be Freya or others that are known to run loose. For brands that run smaller/tighter in the band, like Cleo or Natori for example, 32 should really be ok most of the time in my opinion, especially since it is much easier to find in stores!
As for cup size, this cup does look too small and especially too shallow for you, which is why you get some pinching/indenting of the tissue at the cup edge. So I would go to a mall with a Nordstrom or Nordstrom Rack and spend some time trying 32 band bras with the cup sizes DD/DDD/E, and see what is comfortable and stays secure with no overspill. Definitely try some different cup shapes and materials instead of just what you are used to--that will help you identify what bra designs are a good match for your shape. If you happen to try a non-underwire bra, like the Wacoal How Perfect for example, you may be able to size down a little bit in the cup--some people are able to do this because the fit is more forgiving. However, in an underwire bra you really do not want your cup to be a tight fit
Updated on January 21, 2019 Flag this
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I'll try to Nordstrom mall next time to shopping and measure again, trying to wearing 32 dd or ddd.
Actually I wore bras uncomfortable usually
because almost wore push up line.
First time to wearing full cup bra,
I did not measurements properly only.
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And I was visit VS market
I was wore knitwear to measured!
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helpfulDoes the back look okay? Is the strap wide enough. Can dig in/leave marks.
Updated on January 23, 2019 Flag this
I usually wearing bra band little loose I think,
So trying to scoop and swoop was hard .
Unfortunately Victoria's secret doesn't have
28~30band.
Next time I'll measures properly again and
trying to buy comexim or ewa michalak.
Thanks for your advice!