The problem with lingerie sets is...how many of us are actually the same size on top and bottom?

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Ms. N

Personally, I am bigger in the chest than I am in the hips, so a bra/panty set (for example) does not work for me. If it fits up top, it is falling down below, and if it fits my bottom, my boobs are not going to be contained. I am sure it is the same for the majority of us. For me, it is a one size difference, but I know it can be more extreme for others.

The answer would be for Eden to sell more matching separates in a variety of sizes, rather than making everything a set.

So how about you? Are you bigger on top or on bottom? Do you avoid buying sets because of this? Would you prefer separates?

Answers (public voting - your screen name will appear in the results):

I am bigger on top than on bottom.

padmeamidala , Ms. N , roskat , ghalik , All His , Petite Valentine , Pi , blackadeezee , Azule , momma22js , panthercat23 , Femme Mystique , Krissielee , ginainohio , SimpleHedonist

I am bigger on bottom than on top.

Raigne , VioletMoonstone , LovesAPoet , Antipova , Bzz , Peggi , sexxxkitten , PeaceToTheMiddleEast , Aurore , Pudyqat , Breas , aluminummm

I am equally proportioned on top and bottom.

Ansley , Do emu , hillys , catastic , pootpootpoot , chantalgiardina , *Camoprincess* , nova2014

I avoid buying sets because I know the whole set will not work for me.

Raigne , Ms. N , pokefan15 , Antipova , Bzz , Do emu , ghalik , All His , OhMy! , potstickers , blackadeezee , sexxxkitten , Azule , indiechick , pootpootpoot , Femme Mystique , funforall7 , LavenderSkies , Krissielee , SimpleHedonist , aluminummm

I buy sets, even though I know one part will not fit well.

Ms. N , VioletMoonstone , js250 , LovesAPoet , Petite Valentine , PeaceToTheMiddleEast , Femme Mystique , Krissielee

Sets work fine for me.

chantalgiardina , *Camoprincess*

I would prefer separates.

Ms. N , VioletMoonstone , Antipova , roskat , Bzz , ghalik , All His , potstickers , blackadeezee , sexxxkitten , Azule , momma22js , Femme Mystique , PropertyOfPotter , LavenderSkies , Krissielee , SimpleHedonist , aluminummm , misty82

Other (please comment)

LovesAPoet , ghalik , pootpootpoot , Zandrock

Total votes: 89 (45 voters)

Poll is closed

04/28/2012

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Ansley

My problem is that the top usually fits but the bottom is too big. I order smalls and mediums only.

04/28/2012

Raigne

My hips are definitely larger than my bandsize dimension-wise, and even if they were the same, plus size bras that come in XL and 1X sizes instead of a band+cup size tend to be made for people with larger boobs than I have.

04/28/2012

VioletMoonstone

I'm bigger on the bottom than the top. Usually if I buy a set it's mostly just for the top because I know the bottoms will just be tossed aside. I have a bottom dresser drawer full of brand new panties and g-strings ect. because I don't like them or they don't fit me. Maybe I'll list them in the classifieds or something. I don't typically like to order sets unless it's something I really want. I usually have to mix and match a lot of my lingerie and make it work for me.

04/28/2012

Ms. N

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Originally posted by VioletMoonstone

Do you ever buy the same set in two sizes just to have a complete set that works?

04/28/2012

js250

A lot of the lingerie sold here on EF is made and packaged by the manufacturer as a set. We need to let the manufacturers know, not the site that sells it.

04/28/2012

LovesAPoet

I fit somewhere between a pear and a hourglass shape so shopping for sets is always a bit tricky. I have 38 D's, a small waist and pretty big hips so I usually have to shop to fit my hips and end up with a bra that's made for 40+ D and up. I wish more sets let you mix and match.

04/28/2012

Antipova

D: Bane of my existence.

I'm either a Small top - Large hips, or Medium top, XL hips. If the measurement chart even says I'm Small/Medium or Medium/Large instead of a two-size gap, I'll usually try it...

but it's so disheartening.

04/28/2012

roskat

Yeah, I avoid sets. Big boobs and a fairly decent sized ass here but I feel like some sets wouldn't fit.

04/28/2012

Do emu

Quote:

Originally posted by roskat

Yeah, I avoid sets. Big boobs and a fairly decent sized ass here but I feel like some sets wouldn't fit.

Same. I have a curvier hourglass shape but I still avoid sets.

04/28/2012

hillys

I am big in both areas...but that is kind of a annoying as well

04/28/2012

VioletMoonstone

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Originally posted by Ms. N

Do you ever buy the same set in two sizes just to have a complete set that works?

Only if it's something I just have to have. I have a lot of lingerie sets that I've purchased over the years and I usually just mix and match things. Most of the things I get are black so everything goes together. lol. Sometimes I'll buy lingerie from hipsandcurves.com and throw in a pair of black panties sold seperately (from the same site) but when I get both pieces I put them together like it's a set and usually the g-string or whatever gets thrown in the closet. I should go through all my stuff sometime! If I ever get around to it I'll probably put it up in the classifieds because I have stuff that's brand new even though it's not in it's original packaging anymore. It's just sitting in my bottom dresser drawer.

04/29/2012

lisasharrer

Quote:

Originally posted by Ms. N

im bigger on the top

04/29/2012

sexxxkitten

I agree! I am bigger on top. I like to buy separates to get the correct size for both top and bottom.

04/29/2012

Azule

I usually don't fit the top and bottom precisely that's why I avoid getting full sets. I'm bigger on top.

04/29/2012

indiechick

Even though when people look at me they think I could get away with the whole "set" thing. it never works. I wish you could get a perk of buying the two pieces in a price discount but that you could choose what works for you. There would be a lot less returning

04/29/2012

momma22js

Quote:

Originally posted by Ms. N

I am bigger on top then I am on bottom so if I get a bra for the top the bottoms don't fit or if I get the bottoms to fit the top never does it sucks

04/29/2012

pootpootpoot

I'm hourglass, but I avoid pieces/sets that are connected (like rompers) because I'm almost always too tall for them.

04/29/2012

panthercat23

I'm bigger on top. I would prefer if some of the items came in separates but not have the price increase by much because of buying individual pieces.

04/29/2012

Femme Mystique

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Originally posted by Antipova

I never know what to do, because even with tops (i.e. corsets/bustiers), I have a small waist and a large chest, so I never have any idea whether the cups will come anywhere near fitting or just look ridiculous.

04/30/2012

funforall7

My body is such a strange creature. Sometimes clothes fit fine, but then the same brand, same size, doesn't necessarily fit right the next time I go shopping. I don't get it. So I usually buy my pieces as seperates.

06/07/2012

PropertyOfPotter

I prefer separates for the simple fact that some brands have sizes that run differently. Some treat me like I'm bigger on top and others on bottom. It's weird.

06/08/2012

LavenderSkies

Quote:

Originally posted by Ms. N

I avoid buying sets and I'd like separates.

06/08/2012

*Camoprincess*

I like the sets
I don't really have a problem fitting into both pieces

06/08/2012

ginainohio

bigger top than pants

07/28/2012

Pudyqat

Nothing ever fits right -- top falls off if it fits on bottom

09/18/2012

Zandrock

It is odd to have sets.

09/18/2012

SimpleHedonist

I can never buy sets that fit.... way bigger on the top then the bottom. I have a hard time even finding a top that will fit me on EF.

09/18/2012

aluminummm

As a general rule, I avoid sets for their sizing. I understand the rationale behind sets, but I wish some were sold as separates with the ability to choose separate sizing for the tops and bottoms.

09/18/2012

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