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What is it about seamed bras that make them special?

Beth

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Maya, I'm particularly directing this at you:)

I saw Kim tried one on recently and she was wowed. Do the seams just add additional support? Or is it shaping? Or both?

15 years ago

Dressing

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Latest reply was from lynne

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a world of difference Beth... yes, more support and better shaping. The non seamed really don't allow for any shaping.. they hold you up, but that is about it. I honestly think I look smaller in my seamed bras. I notice darts are filled out better, my breasts are more centered and I especially love how I look in a knit top.
I'm still wearing my non seamed bras, but my next few bra purchases will definitely be seamed!
Think of the difference between filling a pastry bag with icing as opposed to filling a balloon with icing... that is the difference.

15 years ago

Beth

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A balloon of icing, LOL! Now there's a mental image!

I admit I'm not sure I've ever even noticed seamed bras beyond a peripheral glance. Never even considered them. Still, better lift and shaping would be nice as long as it doesn't give me cone-boob.

15 years ago

Maya

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Kim! You are an excellent pupil. You got it spot on.

I'll add that they will last longer since the material isn't stretchy or collapsible.

If I were brave enough to have my boobs analyzed by strangers on the internet, I would post a picture of me wearing a top with a seamed bra, seamless bra, and contour bra. The difference is quite striking. I look about 2 sizes bigger in a contour bra, and much wider and heavier in a seamless. If you are less well endowed, looking bigger might actually be desirable, and smaller bustlines (C cup or less) don't need as much support, so a contour bra is fine.

15 years ago

biscuitsmom

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I havent tried a seamed bra on in years, but I know in the (distant) past the seams showed thru on almost every top! aagghh...is it still that way?

15 years ago

Queen Mum

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Beth- go try some on and take a few different tops with you to see what you think.
Biscuits... I do think the seam might show a bit in some knit tops, you just have to give it a try.

15 years ago

Maya

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Depends what tops you wear, BM. I don't like thin or clingy knits. Some are more disappearing than others too.

Personally I have found bras that completely disappear to be a rarity if you wear a lot of thin knits or clingy materials. Wovens and thicker knits usually do not have this problem.

Honestly, I don't even care at this point if a little bit of bra shows through. Anything is better than having wide-set smooth mounds of flesh hanging on my ribcage (sorry for the vivid detail).

15 years ago

Angie

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I have nothing to add but had to chime in to say that this thread has me in stitches.

15 years ago

tarzy

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Oh, Angie. You get the pun award for the day!

15 years ago

Beth

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Oh Angie! Bada-bing. She'll be here all week folks. LOL!

Maya, I'd be perfectly happy looking smaller. I think I'll take Kim's thought and just go see what I can find. But now I need to know...what's the difference between a contour and a seamless bra?

15 years ago

biscuitsmom

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Thanks, I'll need to try some next shopping trip. Appreciate the info!

15 years ago

Maya

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Contour bras have a thin foam lining that give the cups shape. Seamless bras are all bras without seams. A contour bra is a type of seamless bra, but there are other seamless styles available that do not retain their shape.

15 years ago

Beth

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I see. All of my bras are seamless contour bras, then. Thanks!

15 years ago

lynne

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Maya, that description of "wide set mounds of flesh" is a perfect description of me! I'd never even thought about a bra with seams. I think I need to go look. I actually want my boobs to be more cone shaped.

15 years ago

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