Aviana Response: With your height, my guess is that "dumpy" look was coming from straps that were too long for you. I'd imagine at a J cup, in that bra without shortening the straps, the "girls" were pointed toward the floor. There is a nifty feature to every Aviana bra - you can adjust the strap all the way into the front of the bra. Just work one side of the slider over the wide part of the strap into the position you want (for you I'd suggest as far as it will go to the front near the cup), then pull the strap through the back side of the slider and VOILA! Your strap is half the length it was. I agree about elastic….a necessary evil and hard to cover without adding bulk to the bra. Good luck!
HerRoom Response: We at HerRoom have tried adjusting the strap as described by Aviana above. It is very difficult since the straps are wider than the slider. It can be done with much work, but it is not a simple solution. Naomi from San Jose, CA
Aviana Response: Black fabrics are often a bit tighter before they are washed. This is a result of the way the fibers are soaked, and the phenomenon usually disappears after the second washing. In a fitting room situation, I always insist on using the lightest available color for this reason. So you may need a smaller band in both colors since the black one is destined to be a bit larger. This is a very small difference in size, so you may also be exactly halfway between sizes. In that case, you may also want to choose the smaller size so that the bra will fit over the longest possible period of time. Although Aviana bras are very strong, over time and with wearing and washing, they will stretch.
C Webb - Aviana. Alicia from Nacogdoches, TX USA
Aviana Response: Yes, the Aviana 2353 runs slightly bigger in the band than most bras. The differential measurement remains the same - so yes, when the band is a size smaller, you need a cup size larger. Alicia from Nacogdoches, TX USA
HerRoom Response: Your symptom sounds more like your band is too large. If the cups fit properly, you should go down a band size and up a cup size to maintain the same cup volume. Alicia from Nacogdoches, TX USA
HerRoom Response: Your symptoms indicate you chose a size that was too large for you in both band and cups. Barbara from CA
HerRoom Response: Your size is very unusual. We suggest you get a professional fitting.
Aviana Response: You can try shortening the straps more, but it sounds like you may need to try yet another size. To shorten the straps, move the front part of the slider over the wide part of the strap and place it anywhere you want it, then move the back side of the slider onto the wide part and tighten. You can put the slider in the front of the bra, making the straps half their original length. Your band should not be rolling, and may be a sign you need to keep searching for the exact right size for you. Vicki from Bend OR USA
Aviana Response: Hi Barbara. Softcup doesn't have to mean you can't get lift and separation! In fact, the underwire is not what gives you lift - it's the snug band that allows the breasts to stay as high as you want them. So when you use a 42 band, instead of 40, you are allowing the breasts to fall, and "pool" in the center front. Sounds like you love the bra, just need the right size! Please remember ladies - the bra isn't supposed to fit correctly if you are wearing the wrong size!!! C Webb - Aviana. Barbara from Charlottesville VA
HerRoom Response: We notice that you are petite in height. Unfortunately, this could be the problem because your torso is shorter. We have forwarded your comment on to Aviana.
Aviana Response: Hi Wendy, Perhaps you aren't shortening the straps enough? Try moving the slider to the front of the bra to get more lift. Also, when you say "lacks support" I'm wondering if the band fits snugly enough. This bra is also available in 32 bands and might be worth a try. C Webb - Aviana Wendy from GA
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