Bra fitting help » Slightly better, but still gapping
Comexim » Belen Half Cup » 75J 34:10
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Need a smaller cup size and longer band
Original problem
So I am in love with the color, which isnt on the Comexim site anymore
The band is more snug than my 75HH plunge, especially with smaller cups I may need an 80?? There is much less gapping on the one, maybe go down a cup size? 80H? But I'm unsure why the gore is floating soooo much when it seems too big! I requested reduced cup height and straps moved in 2 cm, but nothing to compare it to so no idea if it was done
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Comexim gores always float like that. Mine still do even when they’re clearly several sizes too big. It’s because their wires are so soft - they can’t physically hard tack. If the cup is close enough but still gaping a little, it can help to gently bend the gore towards your body so the tack is a little stronger. But I’d agree that 80H would be best to try next.
Comexim is notoriously inconsistent when it comes to alterations. I do not believe they offer reduced cup height on half cups, but it’s frustrating that they don’t just tell people this when it’s asked for. :/
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The stretched band measurement is almost the same as your "comfortable ribcage" measurements. How tight does it feel? Could you get away with an extender for a short time until the band breaks in, or is it distorting the cups (it doesn't look like it, but it's hard to tell from the 1 picture). If it's painful or hard to breath then definitely size up.
Like it was said above, the gores almost always float with Comexim. I do a regular scoop and swoop and then do a reverse scoop and swoop to get my tissue out from the gore area. I also order overlapping gores to make sure my breast tissue isn't trapped there. -
I think I could do either an extender or go up to an 80 but not be in the loosest hook. It doesnt seem to be distorting the wires. I adore this color and they dont make it anymore, so I may try and take the cups in if I'm feeling brave! If I order more I may do overlapping gores though
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confused could you take it to a seamstress and pay a few dollars to get it altered? It might be worth the money to have it professionally done since you love the aesthetics so much.
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Wilderness1 I'm not sure we have one. I was searching online and none of the alterations places mentioned bras. Theres a lot of things we dont have locally....
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confused You could always try phoning one and seeing if it's something they've ever done?
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Yeah, I just have to wait for the holiday to be over!
I’d try 80H with reduced cups or 75HH with the 4 hook tape instead of 3 if it’s ok with a row from the extender. But it’s hard to know which ones are firmer and stretch less and which ones are stretchy.