tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post4148488644409218113..comments2024-02-15T12:05:40.992-08:00Comments on Bras I Hate & Love: Curvy Kate, Flirtelle, and the "Upside-Down Seven" ShapeBras I Hatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07692999972337398680noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-14705558414379708342014-10-12T05:00:18.919-07:002014-10-12T05:00:18.919-07:00I have posted a link to this review on my site as ...I have posted a link to this review on my site as it is wonderfully honest. Hope that is ok? If not please e-mail me and I will remove it. Susanhttp://www.clothes-for-big-breasts.com/curvy-kate-bra.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-69034467592805657942013-11-13T12:02:04.786-08:002013-11-13T12:02:04.786-08:00So I happened across your post while researching C...So I happened across your post while researching CK bras - I'd found a major steal on them online and wanted to be sure to get the right size. I measure at a 28H for the brand, but was sure to order a 28HH too in order to avoid the upside down 7. I've got soft, full on bottom breasts.<br />I literally just received and tried on the bras I ordered 10mins ago. The Romance in 28HH was still laughably too small and gave me the weirdest shape I've ever seen - the bottom portion of the cup was so small it was as if my breast tissue stretched it completely flat...I'd say it was like a "plateau on the bottom" shape. So weird. The Romance in 28H was even worse. <br />The Emily in 28HH, however, seems to actually fit! The shape is decent. I'm testing it out today to see if that holds true at the end of the day!<br />I'm definitely disappointed, because although the shape from the side is awful they look fantastic from the front and the band is so comfy! Glad I'm not the only one with problems though. Thanks for this post!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625035822302758505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-47708887461707742322013-11-13T12:01:59.554-08:002013-11-13T12:01:59.554-08:00So I happened across your post while researching C...So I happened across your post while researching CK bras - I'd found a major steal on them online and wanted to be sure to get the right size. I measure at a 28H for the brand, but was sure to order a 28HH too in order to avoid the upside down 7. I've got soft, full on bottom breasts.<br />I literally just received and tried on the bras I ordered 10mins ago. The Romance in 28HH was still laughably too small and gave me the weirdest shape I've ever seen - the bottom portion of the cup was so small it was as if my breast tissue stretched it completely flat...I'd say it was like a "plateau on the bottom" shape. So weird. The Romance in 28H was even worse. <br />The Emily in 28HH, however, seems to actually fit! The shape is decent. I'm testing it out today to see if that holds true at the end of the day!<br />I'm definitely disappointed, because although the shape from the side is awful they look fantastic from the front and the band is so comfy! Glad I'm not the only one with problems though. Thanks for this post!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625035822302758505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-55491760275195996942013-11-13T12:01:41.134-08:002013-11-13T12:01:41.134-08:00So I happened across your post while researching C...So I happened across your post while researching CK bras - I'd found a major steal on them online and wanted to be sure to get the right size. I measure at a 28H for the brand, but was sure to order a 28HH too in order to avoid the upside down 7. I've got soft, full on bottom breasts.<br />I literally just received and tried on the bras I ordered 10mins ago. The Romance in 28HH was still laughably too small and gave me the weirdest shape I've ever seen - the bottom portion of the cup was so small it was as if my breast tissue stretched it completely flat...I'd say it was like a "plateau on the bottom" shape. So weird. The Romance in 28H was even worse. <br />The Emily in 28HH, however, seems to actually fit! The shape is decent. I'm testing it out today to see if that holds true at the end of the day!<br />I'm definitely disappointed, because although the shape from the side is awful they look fantastic from the front and the band is so comfy! Glad I'm not the only one with problems though. Thanks for this post!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625035822302758505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-38879351925135145152013-11-02T17:30:13.041-07:002013-11-02T17:30:13.041-07:00I have been trying to figure out my new size, (tha...I have been trying to figure out my new size, (thanks to your blog!) and bought several CK. At first they fit, like you mention. But later in the day, I am definitely falling out and experiencing the upside down 7. My breasts are two different size, so I feel like the smaller one is having a better fit and the larger is definitely not. I have wondered if going up a cup size would help, but now I am thinking it may just be the fabric. I used to wear seamless cups, but am having a hard time finding that in my new size.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-4958999190356753402013-10-19T14:20:08.011-07:002013-10-19T14:20:08.011-07:00I agree. In the demo photos, it looks to me like t...I agree. In the demo photos, it looks to me like there isn't enough room in the cup for BIH's boobs, so when she shifts around, her tissue starts to shift upward and out of the cup. I hate when this happens in a bra! It is definitely a good lesson on how we should do more than just stand still when we try on a bra: move around! Wave your arms!<br /><br />I think CK just isn't a good fit for BIH.<br /><br />It's possible that they also use cheap fabric. Fabric with a little give but not stretch is the industry standard for a good fit; many higher-end bras are made of or lined with Simplex, and they don't get that mid-day sag. CK might be using really poor fabric. Ms. Prishttp://rockthecurves.00goddess.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-29205632147522636772013-10-13T19:47:16.425-07:002013-10-13T19:47:16.425-07:00This. Only the Showgirl line fits me well. The Emi...This. Only the Showgirl line fits me well. The Emily almost fits, but it's way too shallow at the bottom, so it's going on Bratabase when I have some spare time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-75120729258792853132013-10-11T12:53:58.827-07:002013-10-11T12:53:58.827-07:00I found your blog via my stats - I run Pinterest F...I found your blog via my stats - I run Pinterest Fail - and I wanted to comment and let you know how much I LOVE your site. Thanks so much for creating this great resource.<br />Jennahttp://www.pinterestfail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-6296551609576096492013-10-07T01:14:17.232-07:002013-10-07T01:14:17.232-07:00It's cool to see that it's not only me who...It's cool to see that it's not only me who's still puzzling over <i>Why-oh-why doesn't CK work for me?!</i><br /><br />I regularily forget about the issues with the fit and fall in love again - because their designs are so pretty. But whatever I tried to fit into the styles (larger cup sizes, center gore alteration...) - it never really worked.<br /><br />My latest guess is that, apart from the issue with the lower-cup-upper-cup-proportions, the bras tend to push my boobs to the side; probably the idea is to make the bra more supportive by separating the breasts very distinctly. When I put the bra on I can just push the breast tissue where it's meant to be and everything looks great, but after a while it wanders back to its usual place - my boobs like to point to the front. ;) So once they're roughly in their usual position I get the upside-down-seven-shape which is a mild form of quadroboob - I agree that this might be due to the fact that while upsizing means that the bottom cup is large enough to fit my breast perfectly, the upper section is too big to hold my boobs in place.<br /><br />It's just overall wrong for me and I guess I simply have to get over it... :(georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02035253746723456304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-22707171431853149992013-09-27T08:33:02.126-07:002013-09-27T08:33:02.126-07:00I'm not entirely sure what shape I am, but I g...I'm not entirely sure what shape I am, but I get this problem too. I can only tighten so much because I'm 5' and the fabric already cuts into my armpits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-65607620234071036442013-09-26T20:02:11.496-07:002013-09-26T20:02:11.496-07:00I feel like this is a 'Curvy Kate is stupidly ...I feel like this is a 'Curvy Kate is stupidly shallow at the bottom' issue. I'm even to full on top, but I have a ton of immediate lower projection. The apex is way high on CK bras for me, so my boobs just eat the cup and shove the band down. <br />Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16249239178316879601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-15018786451197485472013-09-25T23:30:49.583-07:002013-09-25T23:30:49.583-07:00I have this issue too. I've given up on CK bra...I have this issue too. I've given up on CK bras sadly. <br />I'm shaped pretty much like you, though wider. Mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306617370540643415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-82469092776362691292013-09-25T17:34:02.999-07:002013-09-25T17:34:02.999-07:00The upper being too big is also in Fantastie cut a...The upper being too big is also in Fantastie cut and sew. I just buy what fits below my apex, then bring the excess up and under, then sew the section smaller. Nice benefit is it usually draws the straps in from my armpits.<br /><br /><br />Now, why I accept bras I know I have to alter to wear - that's another issue.Slightly Evil Kittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337721669405404052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-73848456844235349252013-09-25T15:25:14.721-07:002013-09-25T15:25:14.721-07:00I also get the upside-down seven shape in the Curv...I also get the upside-down seven shape in the Curvy Kate Emily (only one I've tried). I think it's because the upper panels are ginormous and the apex of the cup is further down than my natural apex. I've found this true with many Freya cut-sew bras as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-6535988171094020442013-09-25T14:02:02.274-07:002013-09-25T14:02:02.274-07:00My shape is balanced (used to think fob) and Curvy...My shape is balanced (used to think fob) and Curvy Kate unpadded balconettes give me a bad shape too. I agree about the top section being bigger than the bottom. Compared to my bras that give a good shape the top section is huge. I wish they'd change the cut because their bras are so cute.Ashelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184074548588928233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-51714533292115310282013-09-25T10:27:37.832-07:002013-09-25T10:27:37.832-07:00Sorry for two comments. But, another possible iss...Sorry for two comments. But, another possible issue comes to mind. However, it's admittedly tainted by my experience with CK and the disrespect shown.<br /><br />Your last picture is better than what many D+ are used to from badly fitted bras. Those look worse even. So the upside down 7 is an improvement. Then, since I've seen exactly how CK works, I can see people going so what, it's better than before, stop complaining. That's what I've gotten myself. Slightly Evil Kittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337721669405404052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-70138847762009423232013-09-25T10:05:14.728-07:002013-09-25T10:05:14.728-07:00I'm FoB, and CK runs stupidly shallow dependin...I'm FoB, and CK runs stupidly shallow depending on fabric, so it's a game on fitting. Usual in these is a 30H-HH.<br /><br />I don't get the bad shape once the cup is big enough, but the top of my boobs aren't laughing as they prove gravity is the law of the land. However, I have to go down in band because my boobs prefer to prove gravity by shoving the bra band down.<br /><br />But, since I'm refusing to wear or buy CK/Flirtelle due to the blatant discrimination, followed by disrespect and mocking of my concerns, it's now a moot point.<br /><br />Freya unpaddeds do the same, I go to 32GG (Measurements say 32G is my size) and drastically short straps. I'm in a 32G in their padded half cups happily.Slightly Evil Kittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337721669405404052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-12462789295377574042013-09-25T09:20:48.706-07:002013-09-25T09:20:48.706-07:00I'm very curvy as well and need to wear plus s...I'm very curvy as well and need to wear plus size bras. I live in MN and found some comfortable and well-fitting <a href="http://www.allurefits.com" rel="nofollow">plus size bras in St. Paul</a>. If you don't live nearby you can always order them online as well! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898286819385632217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-77563252517952293782013-09-25T08:56:28.037-07:002013-09-25T08:56:28.037-07:00I have full-on-the-bottom boobs and get a similar ...I have full-on-the-bottom boobs and get a similar issue with Curvy Kate and Eveden bras. For me, it's not so much about tightness as it is about panel proportions.<br /><br />In most of the above bras, I find that the uppermost panel (the one that cuts in) is too deep and takes up too much space in the bra. Unless it's stretch lace, the top panel sits too heavily on my boobs and flattens them out. Cleo balconettes, on the other hand, have a narrow upper panel and very deep bottom/side panels, which scoop my boobs up into a nice rounded shape with the upper panel sitting gently on the top. (A Cleo balconette with stretch lace would sit even better).<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-7227155147949808632013-09-25T06:14:53.336-07:002013-09-25T06:14:53.336-07:00I have fairly balanced boobs (though sometimes the...I have fairly balanced boobs (though sometimes they can behave more like bottom heavy), and I definitely get the upside down 7 with Curvy Kate. For me I think the weight on the bottom of my breasts pushes everything down, and like you said, there isn't enough space at the bottom or stretch in the material to act as that sort of "boob sling" I need to retain the original shape.Cat Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704930143060295591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-706716744772949852.post-46541535556782833882013-09-25T06:10:23.845-07:002013-09-25T06:10:23.845-07:00Interesting post, I never thought about bra fabric...Interesting post, I never thought about bra fabric in other categories than stretchy/not stretchy. <br />I usually wear a 28J/28JJ and I've long given up on Curvy Kate.<br />My breasts are balanced, soft and narrow-rooted, so I'm probably not the best match for CK to begin with. But I never even got that good shape, I sport the upside-down 7 right from the start. <br />I tried sizing up and tightening the straps to get a better shape, but that just made the cups come up higher than I prefer and the whole look was unattractive because the upper section was so huge. Plus, the seams of the bra and my nipples were nowhere near each other.<br />I still get tempted to try one of their bras once in a while, I love most of their designs and color choices, but unless someone reports that they introduced a model with a dramatically different construction - yeah, not going to happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com