Dani

It's too tall for my short high-set roots, but that's inevitable. It's projected and narrow. The straps are wide set. It seems a bit cheaply made but I didn't pay much.

EDIT: After a few wears it has stretched out to the point that I need to use the middle hook.

Updated on Mar 13, 2014 Flag this

Full coverage bras aren't ideal for my short breasts, but I took a chance on this bra after seeing the narrow gore and low price. It was too big in the cups. (I am still trying to nail down my size.) I'm not sure if it's too tall or just too big.

The straps have a layer of gathered material, which could potentially show through shirts. Other than that, it's a typical full coverage lace bra.

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Updated on Dec 26, 2013 Flag this

I got these along with my other Figleaves items, I just didn't find this one in the Bratabase until now.

It's comfortable, more comfortable than my bras, which is why I've been wearing it as one. The cups are molded, but not stiff. They got slightly dented during shipping, but they pop back out when I put it on, so I didn't send it back. It's too wide in the wires for me, as most bras are, but it's not uncomfortable under the arms.

It is too shallow in the cup, and maybe too small altogether. The plunge gore is better for my close-set breasts, but it still edges on to my breast tissues on one side. Not a dealbreaker, but with the shallowness painfully pushing the wires into my body, it's a little uncomfortable.

The band runs tight, only stretching to 33". It has a plastic clasp, so there is no way to adjust it. A 33 is perfect for me, but people who are true to size will need to size down.

Updated on Apr 17, 2014 Flag this

Band runs a full size small. It's tighter than my 36GG Florence. (Both are black.) The cup seems the same volume, so sister-sizing worked.

The opaque fabric that makes up the bottom of the cup and bra cradle is surprisingly thick. Unfortunately, that makes the apex seam pretty thick as well. I hope it isn't obvious under shirts.

It's pretty narrow and deep for a plunge. There isn't enough immediate projection for me so the cup wrinkles at the bottom and my boobs climb up to align better with the apex. I think cookies might help because I have so little tissue below the nipples to fill out ... the lower cup.

The elastic at the top of the cup is sewn strangely tight. It causes a slight gathering effect. Not an issue for my short roots, but anyone who's not short-rooted or FOB would probably want to avoid this bra or remove it. It also ruins the look of the daisy embroidery, Imo.

The armpit area gapes just like every Curvy Kate I've tried. Aesthetically awful but comfy for someone like me who gets very swollen and sore in that area.

I also purchased the matching hipster briefs. The size 22 fits a 51" hip. That's probably the minimum for this size. I'm barely filling out the butt.
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Updated on Feb 08, 2017 Flag this

The design of this long-length cami makes it impossible to measure the "band" according to Bratabase guidelines. I took my own measurements of the width of the cami laying flat. It measures 15" wide at the top, 14½" at the waist, 21½" at the hem, which is curved. The fabric is super stretchy and can accommodate my 37" waist and 49" hips, but it wants to ride up constantly. It would be better on someone who's lower half is a few inches smaller. I think if this were made as a teddy, it would be better. Any fabric that stretchy needs something to anchor it.

Speaking of the fabric, ... it is SO soft, very touchable. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" /> It's a bit more green than photos show. I'd call it teal, though the color varies with lighting. The back has a mesh panel and a partial corset lacing at the top. It seems to be there more for style than anything else, but you could use it to adjust the band slightly. Personally, I think it just makes the cami even less supportive than the stretch fabric already does.

I bought this in a sister size up because of my pear shape. So between the extra inches, the unsupportive fabric, and the shallow bottoms of the cups, the cups like to slide down. Despite all of that, I had a tough time getting the zipper up under the arm. I don't think I could have got it on without help had I purchased my usual band size. On the plus side, the cups are neither super tall, nor super wide. However, I am too projected for them, particularly in the center. My center fullness causes some quadboob when standing. I wish I could take the foam out of the cup, but I would need to add a supportive lining and that's beyond my skill.

I bought this mostly for "entertaining", so the fit issues are forgivable. The hem riding up will be a pain, as will getting it on, but I'll put up with it for beauty.

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Purchased in sister size due to pear shape. Cups are comfortable on a short/narrow root. Projected & center full breasts will cause buckled cups and quadboob. Cups shallow on bottom.

Teal fabric is very soft and extremely stretchy. Stretches over large hips & belly, but will ride up. It also makes for limited support and lift. Back has mesh and partial (mostly cosmetic) corset lacing. Side zipper is incredibly difficult to do by yourself.
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Updated on Dec 12, 2015 Flag this

The band fits like a 32. The wires are wide, w/ the ends going out like a check mark. The wires are touching at the gore. I got quad-boob.

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Updated on Mar 10, 2014 Flag this

This review is for the floral shimmer colorway. It is narrow and projected and if it weren't for the bra tipping outward due to my close-set, center-full breast shape I would have probably kept it.

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Updated on Feb 20, 2017 Flag this