bra fit? Before I go buying duplicates

This is totally embarrassing, but there is no other way around it I guess. Does this look like proper fit to all you bra whisperers out there? I have been searching so long I don't know what's even right anymore I don't think. Add to that, I don't own any push ups and am not sure how they're supposed to fit/look. The underwires feel like they're in the right spot but the padding feels weird. Tell me it doesn't look weird. Or DO tell me if it does!
I was tempted to try a cup size down but wonder if that's a bad idea. Thanks!

yay - fits like it should
nay - keep looking, it's not the one

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11 years ago

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ClaraT

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Yay. Doesn't look weird (but do put on a snug t-shirt overtop to make sure the under-clothes appearance is good, too).

1. the cups are flush to your chest (no gapping) (= right size I think)
2. the bra is fastened in the 'longest' position, so if the band stretches out (which has happened to me), you can use the next-smallest position hooks to make it tighter.
3. the cups don't give you pointy-boobs or flat-boobs (for lack of better terms) that I can see.

11 years ago

Liz A.

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You are so brave! I'm really no expert, but in my experience, a push up bra gives more lift. I don't know about you, but when I put one on, it's like whoa! Boob overload.

11 years ago

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thx, Clara for the detailed analysis

11 years ago

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Liz, I think my having smallish breasts means there's less to lift lol. As long as it doesn't look weird . . .

11 years ago

Mary Beth (formerly LBD)

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Yup, what Clara said - put on a tee and make sure you like how it looks over the bra!

One mistake I made for YEARS, and found out accidentally was this - watch yourself in the mirror while you take the bra off. If the 'girls' don't move, you're probably not getting much support.

11 years ago

Suz

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It looks good to my non-expert eye. How does it feel? Can you move around comfortably? And yes, definitely try it with a T to see how it is.

11 years ago

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Here's a basic work tee I might wear it with. Seems alright. The golf polo did show a little extra boobage at the top of the cup but I was hyper examining I'm sure.
I worry that when I bend and reach forward and such, the cups come away from my body a little. Is that a concern? I do move a lot, washing dishes in the bar sink and reaching on shelves for bottles.

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11 years ago

Suz

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That happens to me with some of my molded cup bras, too, Mo, depending on the fabrication and the cup shape, for want of a better description. Or maybe where the straps are...I'm not sure. If the underwire stays where it should and I'm actually filling out the cups when standing normally, I think it is okay.

11 years ago

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