Comments on: Understanding Underwires http://www.tomima.com/2008/04/16/understanding-underwires/ (un)covering what's under everything Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:50:51 +0000 hourly 1 By: Tomima http://www.tomima.com/2008/04/16/understanding-underwires/comment-page-1/#comment-112 Tomima Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:20:32 +0000 http://69.89.31.77/~tomimaco/?p=40#comment-112 Hello Robin - I have a couple of comments for you. First, it is not normal that your bra straps are not staying adjusted. If it's just one of your bras, it might have an issue, if it is every bra you own, I'm stumped. You next say you want firm support. The best style bra for firm support will always be what are called "cut-and-sew" bras, or bras that have seams in the cups. This style cup simply has the best support hands down. However, many women don't like the fact that their seams can show through tops. So, it's kind of a catch 22. <p>You say you are a size 38F. Well, my next question to you would be "In what brand?" At HerRoom, we offer 266 bras in the size 38F. However, not all 38F bras are the same size. This is why I developed a graph to show you what your size would be in different brands. I urge you to look at this graph:<br>http://www.herroom.com/full-figure-bra-cup-sizing,905,30.html <br>As you can see it really does depend what brand you found the best fit in. You have a lot of choices in your size, you just need to make sure you pick the right size. <p>Finally, your comment that you need 4 hooks is an interesting one. I would disagree. The more hooks, the better, and the more hooks, the less back fat. But, I think you would do just fine with 3 hooks. Again, my suspicion is that you simply need to go down a band size to get your much needed support. If your cups are fitting well, then you need to go down a band size and up a cup size in order to maintain the same cup volume that you currently have. I hope this answers your question. <p> Tomima Hello Robin – I have a couple of comments for you. First, it is not normal that your bra straps are not staying adjusted. If it’s just one of your bras, it might have an issue, if it is every bra you own, I’m stumped. You next say you want firm support. The best style bra for firm support will always be what are called “cut-and-sew” bras, or bras that have seams in the cups. This style cup simply has the best support hands down. However, many women don’t like the fact that their seams can show through tops. So, it’s kind of a catch 22.

You say you are a size 38F. Well, my next question to you would be “In what brand?” At HerRoom, we offer 266 bras in the size 38F. However, not all 38F bras are the same size. This is why I developed a graph to show you what your size would be in different brands. I urge you to look at this graph:
http://www.herroom.com/full-figure-bra-cup-sizing,905,30.html
As you can see it really does depend what brand you found the best fit in. You have a lot of choices in your size, you just need to make sure you pick the right size.

Finally, your comment that you need 4 hooks is an interesting one. I would disagree. The more hooks, the better, and the more hooks, the less back fat. But, I think you would do just fine with 3 hooks. Again, my suspicion is that you simply need to go down a band size to get your much needed support. If your cups are fitting well, then you need to go down a band size and up a cup size in order to maintain the same cup volume that you currently have. I hope this answers your question.

Tomima

]]> By: robin Vance http://www.tomima.com/2008/04/16/understanding-underwires/comment-page-1/#comment-108 robin Vance Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:17:17 +0000 http://69.89.31.77/~tomimaco/?p=40#comment-108 Hi! I have a tough time finding a comfortable Bra, with underwire, support, and straps that don't keep adjusting themselves every time I move. I am a size 38F and like firm support. I have been measured locally and my size is accurate, but no one carries anything. The adjusting shoulder straps need to be in the back and I know by now if it does not have underwire and at least 4 rows of hooks it will not support me. Elastic cups tend to bunch up underneath my breasts and give me chafes. Bali made a minimizer I can't seem to find it anymore either. I would even have something made for me if I knew where to go. Any suggestions? Thank you Robin Hi! I have a tough time finding a comfortable Bra, with
underwire, support, and straps that don’t keep adjusting themselves every
time I move. I am a size 38F and like firm support. I have been measured
locally and my size is accurate, but no one carries anything. The adjusting
shoulder straps need to be in the back and I know by now if it does not have
underwire and at least 4 rows of hooks it will not support me. Elastic cups
tend to bunch up underneath my breasts and give me chafes. Bali made a
minimizer I can’t seem to find it anymore either. I would even have
something made for me if I knew where to go. Any suggestions? Thank you
Robin

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