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Curvy Kate » Gia Balcony Bra (CK2101) » 32G 32:9

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  If you look at the Ewa Michalak website, you'll see that the band sizes don't really mathematically compare with the Imperical equivalent; that's why it probably sounds nuts that people in your size range would be in the 70's when you were thinking more of 75-ish. On her site, a 65 band is equivalent to a 30 band, 70 to a 32 band, 75 to a 34 band, and so on (you'll see it in the drop-down menu for sizes). You can't think of a 70 band as one that will only stretch to 70 cm. My underbust measurements are very similar to yours, and I wear 70 bands in Ewa Michalak. They typically stretch between 30.5-32", depending on fabric. I'd be sliced in half if they only stretched to 70 cm! lol I see the Curvy Kate bra you're wearing stretches to 35", which is abnormally big for any 32 band bra. That would explain why you need to wear it on the tightest hooks for sure!

  S is one of the different styles. There is a description of all of the styles on EM's website here: http://www.ewa-michalak.pl/Style-Guide-cinfo-eng-6.html. The ones you need to know are:

  PL: padded plunge
  CHP: padded halfcup
  HM: unpadded halfcup
  S: padded balconette
  SM: unpadded balconette
  *BM: unpadded balconette with stretch lace (not described on that link I gave you, as it is a newer style)

  There are a few others, but they are for the smaller bust sizes, maternity, strapless, etc.

  You'll notice all of the bras start out with the style abbreviation, then there will be words that describe the pattern/color/design. Some will have the word "Biustonosz" at the beginning, and that's just the Polish word for "bra." So, for the bra you've been eyeing, Biustonosz S Przeplatanki, it sort of translates to:

  Biustonosz = Bra
  S = style name for padded balconette
  Przeplatanki = the color/design name

  All EM bra names follow this same formula, so once you recognize the different styles, you'll see they're just available in different colors/designs.

  Also, I think trying a 70H as you mentioned above (or 70HH even) for the S bra would be a great start. You could fit the cups to your larger breast and then put either one or both of the pads on your smaller side to help make you even. Just an FYI, some of the older styles don't come with pads, so always ask if you're looking to purchase a pre-owned bra from someone.

  It's common practice to size up 1-2 cups in the S & PL cut (not everyone, but many people), so that might explain why pictures of others may look misleading to you (and camera perspective can make images misleading as well). Also, if you read all of the text on the "Sizing Help" page on EM's website, she does mention scenarios in which people may need to size up or size down from what the calculator gives. http://www.ewa-michalak.pl/Size-Calculator-chelp-eng-10.html Keep in mind all calculators just give a general idea since everyone measures themselves a little differently. The only way to really find your size is to try bras on.

  Hope that helps!

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  • Thank you! All that info was super helpful.

    Unfortunately I did get an Ewa 70HH bra in the mail today and it's easily two cup sizes too big, so I guess I will try the 70GG next.

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    I see that you got a CHP. It runs a little more open on top than the S or PL, so people generally don't size up as much in that particular cut. That one fits closer to your UK size generally. Personally, I wear a cup size smaller in the CHP compared to S & PL.

    I had S bras on the brain since that's what you mentioned you were interested in, and I recommended trying 70H first (based on your comments that the bra above was too small on your larger breast) and 70HH was a maybe. So sorry that I didn't talk about CHPs more! I was tired after writing that long post. Hope you're able to sell it quickly and that your next bra fits better.

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  I got their calculator very close to my UK size, but I had to pull the 'tight' measurement super-tight, as in, hold my breath and suck in and pull super hard. I wear a 32J in UK (the one CK I fit is a 32JJ but its slightly big), and I have a 32HH and a 32J in their unpadded styles, and the HH is too small.

  However, the padded styles, like the S, you need to go up at least one size.

  The perimeter you measured - is that bigger or smaller side?

  I'm thinking you would order a 65 uh . . . HH or J, idk. Or even H?

  There are some EM bras in that size range in the listings here, mostly new w tags, I think - much faster shipping but generally about the same price and not as good a selection.

  Oh, but actually - cheaper than THAT model - thats her most expensive bra, for obvious reasons! It costs as much as a babydoll

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  • also - you can find pads at lingerie stores to try to help with unevenness too - just be careful - someone recently posted an adventure about accidentally getting a pad which added like 2 full cup sizes or something ,making all of her bras too small!

  • I realize it's very expensive, but it caught my eye and I'm definitely planning to add it to my collection if I can find the right size. I wouldn't mind it being a bit busty if the cup was a little on the small side.

    I feel like I'm going a little bit out of my mind with the sizing issue. I thought my 75cm measurement was the smallest I can get, but when I look at what I assumed were similar sized torsos/busts, everyone is down in the 70's. How is that possible? My ribcage is 31 inches, the tightest I can get when exhaling is 72CM measured VERY tightly. The G pictures I see do seem very small.

    What does "s" style mean? I see that phrase bouncing around but I'm not sure what it refers to.

    I might try to buy a 70H from someone on here and see how it goes. Thank you for your response!

  • Let me try to clear up the issue you are having with the EU sized bra, sugarbra . A 70C sized bra is not a 70 centimeters band with a C cup. It is a band size 70 bra with a C cup. Band size 70 equals a 32 UK band. 60 EU = 28 UK/US, 65 EU = 30 UK/US, 70 EU = 32 UK/US etc. etc. The EU system was developed with the rib measurement plus four system in mind, so it is a bit confusing. So instead of trying to understand it, just remember that a 70 EU band equals a 32 US/UK band. With your under bust measurements the 70 should fit just fine, if not a bit big depending on fabric and what not.
    BTW, I think this bra looks wonderful on you. I believe all you need to do is go down one band size. Try the 30G (one cup size smaller) and the 30GG (same cup size) and i think you will have a much better fitting bra. I know it seams like your breasts non- symmetrical size is glaringly obvious, but it really isn't. I can see that one is bigger than the other, but it is not really that huge of a difference that everyone around you will notice. I often have the same issue with one breast being smaller than the other. So, I am often wearing a bra that is a little too small and a little too big regularly. It doesn't help that each of my breasts also have variants in shape and root width, but it's fine! I never pad out my smaller breast and no one notices! I promise you, it looks like a huge difference to you, but no one else will even notice! ^.^

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