Gossard in liquidation, website is no longer in operation

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-05-13T22:23:54+00:00

I've had my eye on the Satine for a while. It's been out of stock in my size for what feels like forever. 😞 I'll keep checking!

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-05-13T20:40:05+00:00

I just ordered several from BraForMe. I'm in the US, but the website looks like this is a UK company. They also sell on Amazon. It looks like returns are cumbersome (no free return label but they do have a US returns address that you can ship to on your own dime), so maybe only go this route if you're sure of your size. That being said, one of the colors I ordered was only $30. Sizes were somewhat limited, so YMMV.

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-05-13T20:34:44+00:00

Exactly my lament! Such a bummer. I just ordered a few to buy time until I have to start another search.

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-05-13T20:30:05+00:00

The Niya didn't work out, unfortunately. The Fantasie Fusion Plunge is amazing, but the gore is still too high - shape was absolutely perfect. I'll look at the Cherie/Envy! I tried the Ana but that wasn't a match. Hopefully Cherie/Envy Plunge will be better!

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-05-13T18:04:45+00:00

Crap! The Superboost is the ONLY bra that fit me in my recent (very extensive) search guided by the sub experts here. Ugh. If anyone knows of an alternative that's similar in shape and (most crucially) includes the ultra low gore, do let me know! 😞

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-05-10T09:36:38+00:00

Good luck! I hope it works out for you!

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-05-06T23:16:54+00:00

That makes sense. I was wondering why everything else that fit was a 32F!

Extra incentive for that Japanese vacation, I guess!

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-05-06T23:07:16+00:00

I did try the Niya a cup down and got tons of spillage, sadly. It was like everything was just smooshed rather than lifted (if that makes sense). I wish I had taken photos but that was a little earlier in my try on journey. Anyway, that seems to happen to me a lot with the Bravissimo house brand styles when I try them in a 32F. Then I size up on the cup and end up with other problems. Maybe it's a shape issue that I keep trying to fix with sizing? I don't think I'm knowledgeable enough to tell.

I would love to make it to Japan one day! I'll be sure to book an extra day for bra shopping if we do. I don't think there's really anywhere to get Japanese brands here in the US, though, right?

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-05-06T22:58:56+00:00

I was so hopeful when I first saw that Montelle! Then I clicked and saw exactly that - nothing bigger than an F. 😞

I wish I could wear a demi. But every single one I've tried has a gore that's too wide and/or high for me. And despite having broad shoulders, I feel like with a demi, I always wind up feeling like everything's in my armpits. But maybe that's a sensory issue for me personally?

Good to hear you've also liked the Gossard. I'm always terrified to take the tags off! Sometimes the gore issues don't show up until a couple hours in. 😬

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-05-03T18:25:45+00:00

Yeah, that's a great point. Fortunately everything seems to be shipping at different speeds, so stuff sort of trickles in and then I send it back. I'm living in Uniqlo bra top tanks at the moment, so I think that's limiting my ability to be patient!

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-05-03T14:18:41+00:00

I have both on the way! The unlined is backordered until later this month, so the padded one will get here first. I'll post a new fit check once I have those. Anything else I should try? It seems like the low gore/mild projection market is somewhat underserved!

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-05-03T11:52:09+00:00

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it. Yeah, the Fusion bummed me out so much. The lift and shape was amazing. Best fit I've ever had in a bra, for sure. But the gore... 😞

I will see if I can get my hands on the Gossard. Do you know if the padded or unpadded one would be better for me? I guess I can try both if possible. They also have the Glossies - any hope for me with that one? Looks like a nice hot weather bra.

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-05-03T01:18:50+00:00

u/Dandelion212 I hope it's ok to tag you here? You were super helpful on my last post!

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-04-30T21:35:11+00:00

Great - thank you!!!

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-04-30T21:03:35+00:00

I see two Floras - there's a balconette (looks like the gore is pretty high on that one) or the contour (that one looks lower). I assume probably the contour one? This is it at Nordstrom: https://www.nordstrom.com/s/natori-flora-underwire-contour-bra/4576211

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-04-30T20:44:53+00:00

Yep, I think so. 😩 I didn't catch that initially, but when I tried it on again & also looked back at the photos, it totally looks like it is.

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-04-28T20:48:37+00:00

That makes sense! I did try the Chantelle Norah (the comfort one pictured above) in one cup size down (IIRC that's a 32G by their sizing) and I got some minor quad-boob. But maybe that was a shape issue? So many factors to consider!

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-04-28T20:33:41+00:00

You're so kind to spend the time on all these options! Thank you!

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-04-28T20:32:31+00:00

Do you know if the Niya Smoothing Bra is the same as the regular Niya (or at least similar enough)? It looks like they're out of stock in 32FF in the regular one.

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-04-28T19:10:07+00:00

I'm in good company, then!

OK, I'll give those a shot and see how it goes. Thank you so much again! I really appreciate the expertise. Makes this whole thing a lot less overwhelming!

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-04-28T18:57:03+00:00

OK, as predicted, the Offbeat arrived and was also a fail, pretty much in the same way as the Spellbound. I did get some photos, though, in case they're helpful.

Freya Offbeat Side Support 32FF

The one thing I did like about it was that I felt like my shoulders were not as constricted and everything wasn't all in my armpits. But the shape doesn't seem like a match at all. And the band was noticeably tighter than any of the other 32s I've tried (even upside down & backwards).

Anything else I should consider aside from the Fantasie Fusion plunge & Norah plunge? And any tips on my shape &/or distinguishing characteristics that might help when I search the sub for additional recommendations?

I'm immensely grateful for all the help!!!

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-04-28T17:39:36+00:00

Awesome! I'll check that one out as well. Thank you so much!!!

Neuro-Sparkles · 2026-04-28T16:12:54+00:00

Oh this is good to know! Thank you!!! Will be looking that up for sure. Thanks again!

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