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Recommendations needed/complaint about bra inconsistency
A while ago I asked for some bra recommendations (http://bustingout.livejournal.com/311224.html). The Elomi Cleo and Jasmine were spot-on for my breast shape.
Now I'm trying to get some new bras, because those ones are pretty worn, and I've also changed size (from 80 to 75, with the cup remaining the same, so I think I should be a 34GG in UK size now). I ordered some Cleos and tried them on--but they were unexpectedly jabbing me in the armpit! I laid them down next to my old bras, and saw that there were significant differences. The band was about 1/2 cm thicker, and the wires were about 1 cm higher. I was really disappointed about this, and returned the bras and mailed Elomi, but I didn't get an answer. It didn't look like poor quality control and normal variability, because all 3 of them were like that (and different from the 3 I already have).
Since then I've tried some bras from Curvy Kate (Emily and Portia), but they jabbed me in the armpit. I guess they're for people with longer torsos (sort of like Panache).
So I'm once again short on bras and frustrated. Why must manufacturers change models, discontinue bras, or accept such variability in manufacturing? Grr. Anyhow, I would greatly appreciate recommendations. My breasts tend toward full on top, and I have a somewhat short torso.
Now I'm trying to get some new bras, because those ones are pretty worn, and I've also changed size (from 80 to 75, with the cup remaining the same, so I think I should be a 34GG in UK size now). I ordered some Cleos and tried them on--but they were unexpectedly jabbing me in the armpit! I laid them down next to my old bras, and saw that there were significant differences. The band was about 1/2 cm thicker, and the wires were about 1 cm higher. I was really disappointed about this, and returned the bras and mailed Elomi, but I didn't get an answer. It didn't look like poor quality control and normal variability, because all 3 of them were like that (and different from the 3 I already have).
Since then I've tried some bras from Curvy Kate (Emily and Portia), but they jabbed me in the armpit. I guess they're for people with longer torsos (sort of like Panache).
So I'm once again short on bras and frustrated. Why must manufacturers change models, discontinue bras, or accept such variability in manufacturing? Grr. Anyhow, I would greatly appreciate recommendations. My breasts tend toward full on top, and I have a somewhat short torso.