Dagobra

Bought this for my grandma, who claims to be 44D, and I haven't measured her to prove otherwise. It's too large for me to assess the fit, but it seems like a solid construction, with a thick bottom elastic for support. Comfortable materials. No underwires.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Jun 10, 2015 Flag this

Out of the box, it is a very very light peach tone, with a grey silk band and shoulder straps. On me, it's an almost perfect nude colour for my milky pale skin. The actual colour is somewhere in between my bra-only pictures (too dark) and the ones in which I am wearing the bra (these turned out too bright so it looks almost white - it isn't.) It's only a little too sheer, so the seams are visible through light-coloured clothing. Not that it bothers me much https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" />

It's quite a comfy bra - there are some minor fit issues, like the ... floating gore, and the rather shallow cups (hence the sizing up), but it mostly sits where it should. I replaced the wires with thicker ones, just like in my 30GG - Mimi Holliday » Brandy Snap Maxi Bra (SS14-172), and now the gore rests against my sternum.

I mentioned it in my review of the Brandy Snap and I suppose I should put it down here as well - I love the wider band, which in the back measures the same as a three hook fastener, but it only has two hooks (across four columns). It feels great and fits the same as any three hook band, but without the extra fuss.

It's very pretty and I like the lace pattern and the shape it gives, but it's also vastly overpriced. There are bras that are just as good at a quarter of the price of a Mimi Holliday. If you really want to treat yourself, don't pay more than half the RRP, and spend the money you saved on cheese or cake or something.
Read more
175 more words

Updated on Nov 12, 2014 Flag this

I got this because I liked the Flirtelle Rose Balconette (FL9022), a sister cut to Cheryl. The mesh is soft to the touch, like all Flirtelles and Curvy Kate bras I've tried. The colour, Sky Blue, is a bright turquoise; I can see it working on almost any skintone.

The cups are very wide, but deep enough to contain my projected breasts, and the tulip embroidery on the upper cup doesn't cut in at all. The band was, of course, too big, but shortening it just like on the Rose made it just fine. The shape is smooth and rounded. Overall, it's a cute, comfortable, and above all, affordable bra!

Updated on Aug 20, 2014 Flag this

Fits like most other Freya plunges. The cups are deep and narrow (not as deep as unpadded Cleos), shape is just a little bit pointy. I get only the very slightest of quadboob in this bra - I don't know if this is because it's an older model and therefore a slightly different fit or if it's the satin fabric causing it - I rarely have this issue with Freya's mesh plunges. It could also be the seam at the edge of the cup cutting in.

The orchid embroidery is lovely and it's nice to see a bra that's not only brown (quite the rare colour) but pretty, too.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on May 12, 2014 Flag this

I tried this in various sizes before accepting the fact that the shape is very wrong for my narrow, centre heavy, full all over projected breasts. My last try was the 28H - Panache » Tango Ii Balconette (3251), where there's a longer review, but even in that size, it cut into the top of my tissue, and the wires were unbearably wide already in 30G. This size only has two hooks, no padding at the straps, and no boning in the wings. In this type of bra I prefer all of those things for a more secure feeling.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Aug 20, 2014 Flag this

"Fbglrffhftpgfrrrfnngghh" would be an accurate description of the sound I made when this arrived. It is SO pretty. Granted, the bows on the sides of the band are somewhat over the top, but the perfect mint *green* colour with the polka dots and the absolutely adorable embroidery and the little swirly things that look like candy on the straps... agh. If I didn't know better, I would eat this bra, hooks, underwires and all.

It's a size too big; fits pretty similar to my 30GG - Cleo » Marcie (6831), both are too wide in the cups, but work well during that week of the month when I'm fuller and require more cup space. The gore is slightly wider in George, and I'll probably take it in at some point. The straps are thinner than usual I think, but Cleos normally fit me well enough that the straps don't try to hack off my shoulders. After a few small alterations, it will be perfect.

Updated on Aug 15, 2014 Flag this

Very comfortable and fits surprisingly well for a full cup bra; most others cut into my boobs on top. It feels nice to be covered up and leave the, in comparison, skimpy bras every once in a while.

The lace is rather smooth so I expect it wouldn't show much under clothes. The pattern is discreet but pretty. The band has gathers at the gore and wings which improves the overall look of the bra. The colour - Mink - is nice but isn't great as an invisible colour on my pale skin. It might be okay on darker or more olive-hued women.

The cups are a decent width, but ... still a hair too wide for my very narrow boobs. The gore doesn't tack entirely but I think it would be fine if I altered it. The band is quite tight for a 32 and I can wear it on the loosest hooks even if it feels better on the middle ones.

I'll probably send this back/sell it on, but I'll re-purchase if I find a good deal on the same in the Almond colourway.
Read more
75 more words

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Oct 06, 2014 Flag this

Bought the Almond colour to replace the Mink 32FF - Pour Moi » Geometric Underwired Bra (5702) which I returned. This one fits just like it, but is a much better colour. I also narrowed the gore to a width of about 1.5 centimetres and it's perfect now.

Updated on Nov 05, 2014 Flag this

At a discounted price on Brastop, I thought to myself "why not?" and I got Portia in the SS13 Seafoam colourway, which is a beautiful greenish blue with dark fuchsia ribbon across the top of the cups. I already had the white/pink version, in the old Curvy Kate cut (wide + shallow) and I wanted to try the new one, which is deeper and narrower. Sadly, it's still not deep or narrow enough (I'd need another 0.5 cm depth and the same cut off on the sides), and I spill out the top and the pink ribbon cuts into my breasts. The band is stretchy and doesn't stay in place. In spite of the fit issues, I still kept it and I wear it around the house, as it's rather comfortable, and it's gotten lots of wear. I find CK's stretch out quite quickly, and their meshes, while nice and soft, don't last very long.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Jul 22, 2014 Flag this

*Very* tight band - I can just about close it, but I quite enjoy breathing properly, so I'm wearing it with the full length of an extender, which feels a lot better. So people, sister size up.

Definitely on the sugary sweet end of the cutesy-wootsy scale. Browny pink satin base with light pink polka dots, pink lace trim, pink ruffles all the way around the band, and little pink bows on the straps and gore. Wow. It's okay, and reminds me of a better fitting version of the Freya Patsy (which was horrid on me), although the Patsy had nicer colours (Peacock and Lime, anyone? Sigh.)

Once again, the wires and gore are too wide, and the inside of the cups feels itchy - something that might improve with a little bit of washing, but for the price I paid, I don't feel it's worth it. If I find it in a larger band size for under £10, then maybe I'll try again.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Oct 08, 2014 Flag this