Choconoir

This bra is good for projected short roots, which sounds like me, but the volume distribution is all wrong for me. The cups are inner-full and a little shallow on the bottom and outer sides, whereas I am projected at the bottom/sides but lacks inner fullness. As a result, the bra is gaping in the center and cutting in at the top, and I cannot quite pull it to my inframammary fold. When worn at the right place it feels very compressive. The fabrics of the cups also are way too stiff. The band runs tight, which is good for those with 26" ribcages.

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Updated on Feb 05, 2018 Flag this

A very lovely bra with short cups, which is good for short roots. I love the violet color, it looks unique and elegant compared with the bold and bright red/blue/yellow/pink bras out there. The fabrics are sturdy, and there are a few small details (embroidery, charm) I like. I was so lucky to get the last one on Amazon.

Violet/Topaz colorway

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I have grown slightly out of the 28D - Curvy Kate » Ellace Balcony Bra (CK4401) so I tried the Ellace one cup size larger, and also the 28DD - Curvy Kate » Jewel Balcony Bra (CK3401) , which is said to be a similar cut as the Ellace.

The 28DD Jewel fits great, but the 28DD Ellace does not work well. The cup is too tall, cup height is about 5.2" or 13.2cm, which is a great increase from the 28D Ellace (4.4" or 11cm) and also a lot taller than the 28DD Jewel (4.5" or 11.5cm). Why would the cup height increase ... almost 1" in the next size up? Ellace is known for being good for short roots, but this cup height appearently does not work for short-rooted people in my size.

I wonder whether it is because of production inconsistency. Is Curvy Kate sometimes inconsistent in their bras? Did they just change the cut of Ellace? Should I exchange it for another one in the same size to see it the cup gets shorter, or should I skip Ellace and go for the sister cuts like Curvy Kate Madagascar Balcony Bra (CK3701) or Curvy Kate Bardot Balcony Bra (SG3101) to see if they fit? The sister cuts are pretty difficult to find though.
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Updated on Jan 05, 2017 Flag this

Cosabella seem to understand the needs of small band medium bust people really well. The cups are roomy and would allow some projection. I think it should be able to fit up to 28E/F but maybe not FF and above. The bralette is not overly stiff/constructed, so it feels comfy and supportive without being restricting like a sports bra. The band is a bit loose but not too loose for me (26.5" underbust), and because of its width, it does not ride up. Thanks to the slight looseness, I am able to pull it over my shoulders and bust without any difficulty and pain. I would prefer it ... to be a bit tighter with hooks on the back, but I am happy with the current design. Cons: the lace pills a bit after several wears, and the underband would roll up with the tension. Also, I can see it being less supportive for larger sizes if it is constructed in the same way in L/XL. But overall, this is a great bralette for people with small ribcages and medium bust--I would say better than all other bralettes I have tried.
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Pink Lilly colorway

Updated on Apr 24, 2019 Flag this

The cups are too tall for my short roots, so the top of the cups are hitting the wrong place and sliding down. Otherwise it would have been a nice fit with good immediate projection at the wires. The fabrics are great for hiding nipples, better than most unlined bras. The band is tight and fits like 28, which is great for me. The straps are scratchy.

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Updated on Mar 09, 2018 Flag this

This bra is great for FoB but BAD for my short roots. The cups are tall and very closed on top, which makes me wonder who can wear this--the person who can wear this cannot have typical tall roots (will cut in) or typical short roots (cup will be too tall), so maybe average root height? And her breasts have to be extremely full on top and bottom, but there has to be a significant distinction between breast and chest at top, maybe like implants? Perhaps it is just scaled all wrong in my size and the shape is better in a different size? Looking at the pictures, I also think Curvy Kate may have redesigned the bra because the SS2013 pictures look much more open on top. I don't think the current version of 28DD will fit anyone.

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Updated on Feb 09, 2018 Flag this

The cups are very shallow and wide. The band is very firm. More like a 26DD/E. The straps are a little too separate for me, but I have a relatively narrow frame compared with other people in my size range, so I guess it won't be a problem for other people.

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Updated on Sep 03, 2015 Flag this

This is a long story. When I was 10 lb lighter than I am now and at my earliest stage of bra hunting, somehow I tried size 30D of this bra. And it did not fit. So, I kind of excluded the Andorra Plunge from my shopping list even after the weight gain (bad bad decision), until very recently.

The 28D fits. So. Amazingly. Well. It has the right amount of projection for me after the weight change. The upper lace part of the cup is quite flexible and has the right amount of coverage, so the bra looks quite flattering on my short roots. The fabric is ... comfortable and great for the tropic weather I live in. The straps come with the width that I prefer, and are fully adjustable. The band is true to size.

I am so happy about it except for one thing: it is discontinued (WHY, PANACHE, WHY).

I wish I discovered the wonderfulness of this bra last year. Now, some colors are already sold out. I need to get a bunch of them before they get completely sold out.
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Berry colorway

Updated on Sep 29, 2015 Flag this

This bra almost fits. The band is true to size when stretched, but feels tighter than average 30 perhaps because the unstretched length is shorter. The band material is nice and not very loose compared with the elastics on the edge, which is good for those who suffer from back rolls. However the seams are sewed too tight which creates in-cup quadding. The cup fabrics, especially where the cups meet the straps, are also very scratchy.

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Updated on Mar 09, 2018 Flag this

Definitely not for bottom-heavy shallow breasts. Top already gapping, yet the bottom of the cup feels so tight that it almost hurts. If you have a full-on-top shape, it might work.

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