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Bra Science: How Band Size Changes with Cup Size – Freya
Welcome to part two of my series on how band lengths are not always equal between cup sizes. Last time we had Cleo by Panache, now we’re testing Freya’s band lengths. I collected Bratabase data on the stretched and unstretched band lengths in a couple of band sizes of Freya bras – the ones with…
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Bra Science – 16 Signs You’re Wearing a Parachute Bra
Since people loved my 11 Signs You’re Wearing a Boob Hat post, I have decided to write one about the opposite syndrome: The Parachute Bra. Parachute bras are worn by people who have realised that the “plus 4” method of measuring people is a terrible system, but they go too far the other way – wearing…
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Bra Science: How Band Size Changes with Cup Size – Cleo by Panache
Just when you thought bra fitting couldn’t get any more complicated, it turns out that a 30 often isn’t the same as a 30. It’s commonly known that people with larger cup sizes tend to choose smaller bands over those with smaller cup sizes. But is this an organic decision or influenced by changing band…
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Hi, can you tell me what's that pretty green bra? Thanks in advance.
Here is a thought I would be interested in exploring: How would the opposite affect wire spring? (meaning if the…