I finished my latest manuscript and handed it in. Hooray!
So I spoiled myself by making a pilgrimage to Revelation Fit, a swanky new bra shop in Oakland. If you happen to be local and struggle to fit the a Rack like mine (smaller ribs, bigger bust) this is the shop for you. The shop is a one woman operation with only two changing rooms and is run classy boutique style. That is, she measures you properly, and then brings a selection to try on. She takes a look at you in the different makers and different styles and then brings you a new selection. As a result the process does take some time so I would suggest calling ahead and trying to go in when she isn't likely to be too busy.
She carries many of the usual suspects (Panche, Elomi etc) in a wide range of sizes and, most excitingly Ewa Michalak.
I've heard rumors of this Polish designer from various busty European bloggers for years, but no one carries them here in the USA (so far as I know). Until now. Ewa Michalak specializes in one specific modern cut (read: round shape) bra: demi coverage, very pretty lacy but miraculously seamless to the outside world. Best thing about the one I tried on? Lightly padded removable inserts, in case one boob is bigger than the other. These are smart well thought out bras.
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I bought one in red with black dots, and yes it does look like I have massive ladybug boobs. And boy are they crazy up-lifted. In addition, I purchased a sport bra and a retro shaped bra by Panache. I also tried on, for the first time, Curvy Kate.
In the past I've been buying 30H. Not so much, as it turns out.
The Ewa Michalak I bought was a 70K (32K), but I think a 65K (30K) would fit me better. So when Revelation gets the next shipment in I am going back to try for a nude colored T-shirt bra, the ever illusive.
The Panache Women's Underwired Sports Bra only went up to a 30H and that fit me, but quite tight. I love that is has this hook on the back to convert the straps. I don't mind the tighter fit because of the uplift and minimization. I'd buy it in nude for t-shirts, but they don't make it that color. Read this bra designers, no one should ever want or wear a white bra. It's always visible under everything, particularly in photos. No really, trust me. You think not? Take a flash picture of yourself.
The Panache Tango fit me best in a 28JJ. I really like it and the shape it gave. I will invest in this bra in the nude as well, when my current nude dies on me. But I might try the J for slightly more support. I don't have a picture for you because on the web it's only shown on small boobs, but this blogger kind of shows the amazing vintage uplift. It's not exactly comfortable, and the seams are visible, but what is does is amazing.
The Curvy Kate Princess in a 30JJ. The store only had it in white, and I just don't wear white foundation garments. (No one should.) I'll see what she gets in next time I visit for this designer and go from there. This wouldn't really serve as a work horse bra, too lacy and delicate, so I need to have a reason before I invest in this brand.
Anyway, there you have it, various bra makers, various bra sizes, just goes to show how important it is to go in and try stuff on.
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