Krissie

I've had this bra forever - it's still in use because the band was so firm to start with - as are the straps. It's pretty full coverage for a balconette, in a very lovely way. The fabric, as with all the Tangos, is totally firm and supportive. The lift on this bra isn't awesome. It contains more than it lifts. I don't wear it often, but I like it a lot. The wires are really wide and high, though. Not optimal for narrow frames and those requiring shorter wires at the underarm. (I'm short and short waisted and the side wires are too high...)

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Updated on Mar 21, 2013 Flag this

I don't love molded, seam-free bras but this one is quite a find. For starters, it's actually deep, which is strange for molded bras, in my experience. Amazingly, this is accomplished by the use of strategically placed, very short darts at the centre gore and base of the cup. This allows for optimal contour but no visible seams. The fabric is very structured, producing excellent support despite soft(ish) wires (which generally I hate) and a narrow band (2 hooks). The support and lift are terrific. This is a much narrower and deeper Prima Donna than I've ever tried before. In general, I like Empreinte and do NOT like ... the fit of Prima Donna for my close-set, centre-projected, narrowish breasts. I'm never going to find this as sexy as a lace bra with seams, and I'm not super into the round boob look in its extreme incarnation (as we see it all over the place these days), but for under slim clothes, this is quite a good shape. It's pricey, though. I paid 165 CDN before tax. The straps are sleek looking, although they're actually 0.8" wide. They're also very comfortable, though firm.
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Updated on Aug 11, 2015 Flag this

Just bought this in the orange animal print and I have to say that it's VERY firm - esp. given that there's only 1 hook and eye. The band is boned - firmly - and this provides a lot of support and substance. The cut is quite attractive and the fabric is soft (though I'm not sure if I love this particular animal print). The 32 band fits true to size - it's not overly tight (like Cleo) or overly loose (like the Freyas between 2008 - 2015). I like the keyhole. I do think I could have sized up in the cup - it does not fit large but I'm quite projected. For someone less projected, I think it would be true to size. The undies are particularly luxe-seeming, both short and thong (I bought both). I really like this style and I hope they bring it back in other colourways. I'll certainly try it again.

Updated on Jun 15, 2016 Flag this

I love this bra - got it in the electric blue colourway and it makes a real impact. The fit is really great which surprises me because this bra and the Lori (sister fit) are both in the full-on-bottom shape category that I've tended to avoid. I also wear the really projected Cleos (Melissa, Ellis). But I guess my breasts are changing shape (I'm 45) so the more full on bottom style - with lots of projection at the lower cup - is good. I'm half inclined to try the Lucy but I'm concerned that it's more closed on top and slightly more shallow and I wouldn't want ... anything shallower than this style (I have a lot of centre immediate projection). The fabric is much softer than in the really projected styles - much less industrial - though slightly less supportive. This bra is still quite supportive because its shape provides more pressure over the entire width of the cup. As such, it's less boobs on a plate and gives a slightly wider / flatter profile. It's still nicely projected though, with a low(ish) gore that works. The wires are firm. The straps are fairly narrow (but not too narrow). The band fits SNUG. Size up. I had to return the 32 (size I usually wear) for a 34. I thing I love: How the upper cup lace affixes to the side panel (it dips below where the strap meets the side cup) - this is what gives it a less projected top cup while the side cup continues to be high enough to capture side breast tissue and to be supportive. It's a hybrid of projection with an understated shape.
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Updated on Jun 24, 2015 Flag this

It's my least fave Empreinte - and I own 7 different styles. It's less projected than the seamed cups (like the Kaela). It's also dowdier than any of the other styles. It is very well-made, the band (as with all Empreintes) is insanely comfortable and supportive without being in any way tight. It's well engineered for those with heavy breasts who want more width and comfort in the top of the strap. I wouldn't buy it again, but I do wear it. Update: I don't wear it and will sell it. It's much less attractive than the similar Prima Donna Divine (which is deeper, narrower in the cups and less industrial).

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Updated on Aug 11, 2015 Flag this

I haven't seen any other reviews of this bra in the new sizing (34 band). Let me say that it is AWESOME. I know that this is based on the Jasmine but I don't like the Jasmine (hurty wires, not enough lift, too little support in the stretchy upper cup lace, cups a bit too wide). The Chi Chi provides a great band - totally comfortable and firm. I wear a 32 often and this 34 gives as much support. It's also made of a soft material sewn atop the power mesh. The cups are totally front and centre and the lift is terrific. This bra gives almost ... an Empreinte boobs on a plate shape. I mean, only Empreinte is Empreinte, but at this price point you cannot beat this bra. I've got it in both the black and taupe colourways and I prefer the taupe. The fit is a bit better - though both fit extremely well - because black dye tends to mess with fabric ease and is always a bit less dynamic. I have found my latest neutral bra.
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Got this in taupe and black colorway

Updated on Aug 20, 2016 Flag this

There's a lot of good about this bra, even if it doesn't really work for me. For starters, the 32 is really too tight for size. I use an extender. (I do love the support of the 3 hooks and eyes though!). It's a beautiful light shade of pink (not beige - so don't think you'll be easily able to match the undies with something from another brand. Had to go back and purchase undies afterwards. For deep breasts that aren't full at the centre, this would probably be great. But the gore doesn't tack - even though the bra fits (unusual situation, I realize). It's very supportive and gives great shape. Material is quite firm (not particularly luxe but not unpleasant). Definitely go up a cup size - and probably a band size too. I'd even suggest going up 2 cup sizes as this bra is known for fitting very small.

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Updated on Mar 20, 2015 Flag this

It's a good black basic. I've worn it in a few sizes. It does fit quite snug in the band, so def size up. But the cups are generous and deep. It's a good fit for close set, projected breasts of narrow(ish) dimensions. The straps should be thicker in this size, to give better support, but they're ok. It's not the most supportive bra but it does provide very good shape, good fit and good coverage.

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Updated on Apr 21, 2015 Flag this

It gives a wide profile and, while supportive, I don't find it lifts that well. Very pretty bra but more attractive off than on me...

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Updated on Mar 18, 2015 Flag this

I freakin' love this bra - and this brand. This is my second foray into Scantilly and it won't be my last. If you have narrow roots and very projected breasts with lots of overall fullness (as I do) you will want to go up a cup size in Scantilly. FYI, I don't wear much Curvy Kate but, when I do, I have to size up in the cup in just the same way. Not surprising given that they're made by the same people. Interestingly, in one cup size up (and regular band size), the fit is perfection. Perfect lower projection, centre projection, the gore lies flat, the ... shape is great. I do find the bands perfectly snug - not uncomfortable but they'll hold their shape for a long while, I can tell.

Now, as for style with this bra, the eyelash lace is beautiful. The straps above the upper cups is a smidge loose (not observable but I can tell) but that has to do with root height as much as anything. It's not adjustable so if your roots are very short or you have proportionately little upper cup fullness, the strap detail may be loose. You could always cut them off and the remaining bra would be, perhaps, even more gorgeous (in a totally different way). You could also easily shorten the strap by using a seam ripper on the 2 or three stitches that hold the decorative strap up at the hardware to which it attaches. You could then easily hand stitch a couple of stitches to ensure that the strap is of the correct length for you.

The bra is incredibly comfortable, beautifully made and unique. Highly recommended though the price point is steeper than CK. The quality warrants the price.

Word of warning: For this style, the thong undies fit very large for size. I hate tight thongs and I often wear an XL (though I'm a US size 8 in clothing). I had to return the undies for a size M (though originally I purchased the L).
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Updated on Jan 08, 2016 Flag this