Dagobra

Runs very small in the cups. It squishes my boobs together, and the gore sits right on top of my cleavage, so nowhere near the sternum. I get quadboob, more so when I'm wearing it with the straps attached. I'd estimate my size in this to be about a 30H, if it existed. The shape is also very east-west, which isn't odd considering the horizontal seam across the cups. Compared to the 30G - Freya » Deco Shape Moulded Strapless Longline Bra (1462), it's a better strapless, because the cups don't come up quite as high, and there's no gaping - it does look okay, without the straps, when I wear it under tops.

The beige colour makes it very versatile, and the floral pattern adds a cute touch which is often absent in strapless styles.

I don't think narrowing the gore will improve the fit much, but since I got it for less than £10, it's worth a try.

Updated on Oct 13, 2014 Flag this

Nothing too impressive here, bought at sale price as I was curious about it. I usually don't mind having my bra straps showing under strappy tops, as long as they're not hideous or boring (sometimes I even incorporate a bra with a matching/contrasting colour into my outfit, to make it interesting if it does peek out)

Pretty much does what it says on the tin, basically it's a stretchy strappy top with a padded bra inside. The bra itself is nothing special; it's too wide for my root, the band is a little too big/stretchy (ideally I would need a 28 band in this), and the wired gore ends ... about halfway up the cups, just like in the Panache Sports Bra (5021). The bit between the gore and the upper edge of the fabric sometimes folds over itself in a weird way and creates a little pocket between my boobs. Tightening the straps doesn't make a difference, really. The seams in the padding are visible through the top.

The shape it gives is alright. It okay in terms of support; there's lift, but the boobs are left to a natural teardrop type of shape.

Anyway, it's quite comfortable, and is suitable for lounging or casual outings like on the beach and similar places. I wouldn't exactly wear it for work or evenings out when I want to look my best (as in not a slouch), when I have bras that give a much better shape.
Read more
136 more words

Updated on Oct 10, 2014 Flag this

Insanely stretchy band - I measure 29" and a lot of 30 bands are too loose for me (save Cleos and EM), but in this bra, I could probably have sized down to something like a 26 band, had it existed. Looking at the measurements now, I see that I must have been scared to pull too much at the band - it certainly did not feel like a stretched maximum of 28.7". The cups were also too big, or open/loose on top, because there was a lot of wrinkling. I suspect it may have been mislabelled, but I sent it back so quickly I didn't have time to double check the measurements. Whatever the case, I wouldn't recommend this model to anyone. The pink version was also not good as a neutral - far too grey in colour.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Aug 20, 2014 Flag this

This was the last bra I got before I was fitted into a 30FF (and eventually a 30G), so I don't think I ever wore it. As it's completely the wrong size for me, I can really only review the bra's appearance. The cups are moulded, layered with a delicate-looking stretch lace on top, which extends to half of the band. The whole thing is a beautiful minty/sky blue type of colour. Straps are only half adjustable, but it would be easy to alter them shorter. The material (90% polyamide/nylon, 10% elastane, easy to dye!) is very soft, I wish manufacturers of large cup bras used fabrics like this.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Jul 08, 2014 Flag this

Christ on a bike this is one beautiful bra. It's soft, comfortable, and stays put even when I jump around wildly to loud music (one of my standard tests when trying on bras). The band is very firm; I *can* pull it to 32", but it sits like a tight 30 on me, moreso than a Cleo.

I have a few minor fit issues, though: the bra's a little on the small side for me, probably a cup size too small, so there's some quadboob, especially on my bigger breast, and the gore is not always touching my sternum. The straps are very thin, and while I don't need ... them for support (the band does all the work here!), they sometimes cut into my shoulders (even after adjusting). I'd prefer a bit more width to them. However, it's still perfectly wearable, and I'll definitely be keeping it. Maybe I can make a few of the problems smaller, with the help of my trusty seam ripper, and a little needle and thread.

Edit: narrowed the gore from the bottom and up, changing the angle of the cups to make them more open on top, added a tape with a couple of more eyes to the back, and now it fits like a boob in boob glove. Thank the Gods for sewing machines!
Read more
111 more words

Updated on Nov 08, 2014 Flag this