Bra fitting help » 65HH gapping, band a tad loose -- 65H exchange, 60HH, or even 60H?

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Comexim » Ingrid Plunge Bra (289) » 65HH 30:9

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  Gapping is irrelevant for any position other than neutral in a molded bra. Your breast tissue shifts in the bra when you lean over, but the bra shape remains unchanged. Gapping will be possible in positions that are not neutral. I’d not focus on any of those instances of gapping. If you have strap gap in your standing neutral position, it’s likely that the cups are too tall and/or your roots might be short. If you are fob, I would say that you are probably at least functionally short. Comexim plunges are known for being tall, especially with short roots. Reduced cup height alterations are handy for this problem.

  I don’t know if you can swing a smaller cup given your perimeter measurements, but I feel like you might be able to get away with a smaller band size. That might put more tension on the wires and perhaps help the gapping. Especially if you are getting a stretched measure of 34” on a 65. Usually the bands run tighter, not looser. And if looser, not that loose. How does it feel if you use the tightest hooks?

  I think that it’s definitely worth trying to figure out what size you need in this. If you are finding that plunges aren’t working, you might have better luck with the 3HC. I have a 65J Ingrid coming tomorrow (it’s at the post office for pickup tomorrow as it couldn’t be delivered today for some reason). I can let you know what I find with it. Though mine is slightly altered iirc from the user I’m getting it from.

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    From what I’ve read Ingrid is not like other Comexim plunges and is problematic.

    Is this bra new? 34” stretch on a 65 isn’t normal. My brand new 60s are 27-29”.

  • Sovavosi hi! The disclaimer I should put on my stretched band measurements is that I have serious upper body strength, so when I really try to stretch the band it’s gonna stretch farther than it probably would realistically. Do you guys think when I take measurements I should just stretch them a little? I’m so sorry if I’ve been recording improper data!

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    No worries! It depends, if the wires are distorting badly I’d re-enter the data. I stretch it until the wires bend slightly. We all do it differently, it’s not really wrong unless you are damaging the bra in the process 😀

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    I used to do that but yeah you want to stretch until the wires bend back a bit (called wire spring) but not so you are yanking them super wide. It’s easier to do with certain wires for sure.

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  As we had discussed after you ordered this bra, Ingrid is an odd fit, and frequents the Fit checks. I just don’t know why Ingrid is so difficult or such an odd fit, but at least you know you are not alone with it. I was hoping that by you ordering it direct from Comexim the oddities wouldn’t be present. Sorry it wasn’t the case.

  Based on the fit and measurements, I think you would get a better fit with a 60HH. *But* with that being said, I would suggest that you try a tighter hook setting first, and tighten the straps a bit and see if that helps. Both should help pull the fabric of the cups closer to your bust and lessen the gaping you see. With your comfortable rib being 26.1, you are not going to experience much loss of elastic tension, so I wouldn’t be too concerned about the band becoming stretched out.

  While I agree with the others that 34” stretched appears extreme, I do see that the unstretched is 21.6 which is within normal range. Honestly that’s about what most of my 60 bands are, so I think you are just a bit vigorous with your stretch. We all have our own idea of max tension, so you need to do what feels right for you, but if it helps, I tend to stretch until I feel a natural resistance and start to see clear wire distortion. Using a combination of physical and visual helps.

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  • MamaPagan Today I'm wearing it on the second tightest hook, and it is a little better in terms of gapping, but not much and the gore is just as far from my sternum. I don't think I can tighten the straps any more without the top of the cups cutting into my armpits. I think 60HH is my best bet (and when I get a chance I'll probably redo all the stretched band measurements for all of my bras because I seem to be equivalent to the Hulk in terms of the amount of force I use). Thanks as always for your help!

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    The dreaded armpit eater. Most of my bras do the same thing. In all reality I think most women who wear a 26-30 band have this issue. So frustrating! I have gotten quite good at lowering my armpit curves without moving the straps, and recommend it as a sewing skill to learn. Most think it’s caused by the straps being too wide set, but in reality often it’s just that the curve of the cup “jumps the curb” instead of “rounding the corner” just like a car would. If you can get that curve lowered, it can clear the armpit without the saw effect of the cup side.

    The gore not tacking is actually quite common for Comexim. They have softer wires, so if you have more center fullness than they anticipate, you’re going to have a tack issue regardless of how the cups actually fit. In my opinion, the gore not tacking isn’t an issue unless it is causing you pain. If the rest of the bra fits, is supportive, and comfortable, just ignore the gore.

    It does sound like the 60HH would be a better fit, I hope it works out for you! 💚

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