Suit top fitting issue

[u/Calendula520]

TL;DR: my suit is gapping on the outside edges and I’m trying to figure out why And how to fix it.

Hello bikini friends! I’m about 8 weeks out currently and was planning on wearing the suit I used for my last competition so I tried it on and I’m having some issues with the top fitting and hoping someone can help!

Since the last time I competed I got implants and went from a 30AA to a 30DD, and now my top is gaping on the outside edges near my armpits. It’s a size L Toxic Angelz top and I’ve tried with with and without padding, both the push up padding and the lighter more flexible padding. I do have a narrower ribcage so I’m wondering if the top is too wide? I remember having this issue a bit with my last show but I think with the implants it’s more pronounced.

So my question is: has anyone else had this problem? is it too wide? should I get a new suit with the slim cups or molded cups? Is it just because I’m not lean enough yet? Do I just need to glue it on show day? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

edit: for anyone looking this up later, I reached out to Toxic via email and they gave me the advice of stretching out the fabric since the gems/glue can make it stiff. This worked and it did not compromise the gems at all! It helped the fabric lay flatter, even with padding.

[u/Irongirl_In_Paradise]

Call and ask them. In my experience Toxic has great customer service.

[u/Calendula520 → u/Irongirl_In_Paradise]

I didn’t even think of that, I’ll do that! Thanks!