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This bra is the most comfortable one I have found. But what about the fabric pulling at the bottom of the cup?
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helpfulIf you're comfortable and happy, that is #1.
As for the extra fabric at the bottom edges of the cups, it looks like your shape is more projected and pendulous than the bra's shape.
Updated on February 21, 2021 Flag this
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helpfulHi mariecounts I'm adding my comments from a chain below as a separate suggestion in case you find them helpful.
I agree with Saskia_C, if it is comfortable and you are happy with the level of support and how it looks, then this is a good enough bra.
From one picture, it can be hard to tell exactly what is causing a fit issue. Could the fit be better, yes, sure, from the picture and descriptions it's not "perfect." But this bra IS on the right track (assuming comfort and happiness in the support level).
To explain my gentle disagreement with another poster, from a single picture, plus your description of your breasts as wide and high on chest, PLUS your laying/vertical/horizontal perimeters ALL being larger than the cup depth, points to an Orange-in-a-glass type of fit issue. That means if anything, this bra is too small, not too large. Because they don't have the typical depth wrinkles of OIAG, it's more likely a shape mismatch - this particular style is not 100% ideal.
More immediate projection and a shorter couple would be my recommendation for their next bra. It could also be that you have a shorter torso, which again makes this a shape mismatch.
It is important to know that "a good fit" doesn't look the same on everyone.
Yes, try as many bras as you can.
Yes, try different sizes.
Yes, compare measurements and find other users that have a similar boob shape for recommendations on what to try next.
But also, be happy with what feels good and looks good to you. We're all on this ABTF journey together
Updated on February 28, 2021 Flag this
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Hello, thank you for sharing all your great experience and knowledge. You are right on multiple points. I am new to the community, I am interested in continuing to find an even better fit. I do have one of the shortest torsos you will ever encounter, no waist at all. Can you please explain more about what this means: "your laying/vertical/horizontal perimeters ALL being larger than the cup depth, points to an Orange-in-a-glass type of fit issue"? Again, thank you!
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mariecounts I will do my best!
Intro- "Orange in a Glass" is a bra fit issue that typically refers the a bra with wrinkles (usually at the apex), making it appear too large, when in fact it is too small/wrong shape. Picture trying to fit an orange into a small glass. There are related descriptions for slightly different fit issues (aubergine in a bowl comes to mind), but OIAG is the term most people will be familiar with.
Blog discussion: http://www.venusianglow.com/2013/05/empty-space-in-cup-aka-orange-in-glass.html
Example of a non-typical OIAG that looks similar to your fit issue: http://xlhourglass.blogspot.com/2012/12/figuring-out-ewa-michalak.htmlWhen OIAG applies:
1) If the cup is too projected (this is the typical, wrinkles at apex example)
2) If the cup is too narrow (also causes the typical apex wrinkles)
3) If the cup is too wide
4) If the cup is too shallow and boob escapes out the top/side/bottom
5) If you have dense/firm breasts that fight against the bra shape
6) If there is not enough immediate projection, so the bra gets pushed down/wrinkles at the bottom
7) If the cup is too smallAll of these point to a bra that does not perfectly encapsulate and lift your breasts, so it can be tricky to diagnose the exact issue with only one photo.
Why I think OIAG applies to you:
Your measurements: HP-12.5, VP- 11, LP- 12
Bra cup depth: 10.2
If all your measurements are accurate, this bra cup depth is too small for your breasts. Most people find a good fit closer to their laying perimeter.
For me, because I have short, dense, average-projected boobs, I find a cup depth just under my LP to fit best (with narrow wires to ensure projection), and I need bras with immediate projection, otherwise my boobs will push them down.The short torso thought:
Its hard to tell from a single picture, but this bra is getting very close to your armpit (common in short torsos or high-set breasts). Sizing up in this exact style may put the sides of the bra too high for comfort, but it doesn't hurt to try. When you start looking for styles, just watch out for "tall" bras. I'd also suggest trying a plunge, as it looks like your breasts are close together, and a shorter gore might fit better.
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helpfulThe bra is a couple of sizes too big! It's only fitting because your breast is completely unsupported and sitting inside the top part of the cup. What does the bra do up top when you push the wire up into your IMF?
Try it in a 32D or DD. It may just be the wrong shape for you, but in any case you definitely wear a much smaller cup size in Freya.
Updated on February 21, 2021 Flag this
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I would like to gently disagree. It's not too big. It may be a slight shape mismatch (more immediate projection may be helpful, with maybe a shorter cup), but you can see the breasts are still lifted and supported.
If someone is happy with the lift, support, and shape under clothes, and its comfortable, than it's a good fit.
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If they were 100% happy with the fit, why would they ask for fitting help? The OP asked why there was extra fabric underneath; I answered. Doing otherwise and telling them “it totally fits if it feels comfortable!” is doing them a disservice when they went to the trouble of taking pictures to get advice. A bra that fits like that can be agonizing after a few hours, too, even though it feels comfortable when you first put it on.
This is exactly what a too-big cup looks like on a projected breast. The whole bra has slid down quite a bit because it is too big, so there is front support, kind of, but nothing on the sides or bottom. This is the classic “sizing up for depth” fit issue. The wires are so big all around the cup, and the cup is clearly quite a bit too big at the bottom. Trying a size or even two down can reveal shape and size issues, so that’s why I’m echoing the common refrain to try multiple sizes in the same model when you’re starting out. Obviously, OP can ignore me or give it a try. Worst case scenario, the smaller size doesn’t fit either and they know for sure it was a shape mismatch and not a potential unicorn bra one size down.
Just because we see this all the time on people doesn’t mean we should tell someone it is a good fit when they specifically ask us about it! Again, OP is welcome to ignore my advice and wear the bra anyway. I frequently wear bras that fit me very similarly to this because I don’t have much that fits me better. Sometimes a comfortable but too-big bra is all you can find, and that’s completely fine. But OP went to the trouble of posting a fit help request, so they deserve an honest answer (that they can choose to ignore if they don’t like).
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You are absolutely right that that can often be the case. From one picture, it can be hard to tell. Could the fit be better, yes, sure. You're right, from the picture and descriptions it's not "perfect." But sometimes people are looking for reassurance that they're on the right track. This bra IS on the right track (assuming comfort and happiness in the support level).
To explain my gentle disagreement, fom a single picture, plus the OPs description of their breasts as wide and high on chest, plus their laying/vertical/horizontal perimeters ALL being larger than the cup depth, points to an Orange-in-a-glass type of fit issue. That means if anything, this bra is too small, not too large. Because they don't have the typical depth wrinkles of OIAG, it's more likely a shape mismatch - this particular style is not 100% ideal. Like I said earlier, more immediate projeyand a shorter couple would be my recommendation for their next bra. It could also be that the OP has a shorter torso, which again makes this a shape mismatch.
Finally, and most importantly in my opinion, is that the OP appears to be new to the community. When you are just starting out after doing your research, you may question everything because you don't have the experience of trying on 100 bras to find the perfect one. It is important to know that "a good fit" doesn't look the same on everyone.
Yes, try as many bras as you can.
Yes, try different sizes.
Yes, compare measurements and find other users that have a similar boob shape for recommendations on what to try next.
But also, be happy with what feels good and looks good to you. We're all on this ABTF journey together :)
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Last minute follow up thought, how comfortable is the band? A too tight band can also cause this fit issue, as it pulls the bra down your chest.