Krissie

This is my first order with Avocado and I have to say that I'm very pleased with the fit of this brand on me. It really is designed for narrow (but not too narrow) breasts that are very projected, especially from the centre gore. The straps aren't too thick - the band is supportive and comfortable with 3 hooks and eyes. The wires aren't outrageously strong, truth be told. While construction is good, the soft wires really undermine the support. If your breasts are heavy, it might not be the best for you. About the Essentia specifically - the band is a bit loose, IMO, for size. Mind you, I did size up in the band because I'd heard it runs tight. I'd go down to a 70 next time (and up a cup size). The depth of this is perfect. Very deep especially at the centre gore. The fabric is lovely and soft. The colour is a deep caramel shade. Would be attractive on many skin colours. Great neutral bra that isn't boring and the shape is great.

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Updated on Apr 14, 2015 Flag this

At one time, this was my absolute favourite bra. It's comfortable, very feminine, uplifting and the fit is very good for a deep bust that's full in the centre. It's an older Freya model so the fit is more generous than current offerings. It's a good, pretty basic and I wish they still made it.

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Updated on Mar 21, 2013 Flag this

This bra is super sexy and it fits generously in the cups and back. I would def size down a back size. For centre balanced, close set breasts it's very good.

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Updated on Mar 20, 2013 Flag this

Lord, I love this bra which I got in beige and then in the Tia colourway - and also a fantastic pink-based geometric pattern. How I wish I could find others of them because I return to them again and again. I've worn them once every couple of weeks for YEARS and the bands have only just loosened to fasten on the middle hook. Excellent for full on top breasts because the tops of the cups are quite open (but still supportive). It's sexy, uplifting and terrific.

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Updated on Mar 21, 2013 Flag this

See my review of the 32G. What I'll say about the fit on this one is that it's much better for me at the moment (since i"m not digging tight bands). This band is adequately snug to do the job, but not as snug as the 32G. The cups on this one also fit pretty closely to those on the 32G.

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Updated on Mar 20, 2015 Flag this

This is a pretty, practical bra but I don't think it's the best shape for close set, centre-full breasts on a narrow frame. I find the gore a bit too wide and the cup is just slightly too shallow. Mind you, I did size down in the cup (the size up was too big). The back is nicely firm but the look this bra gives my breasts is wider than I like.

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Updated on Mar 20, 2013 Flag this

I LOVE this bra. So much so, that I bought it in the 32G after the 32FF was too small. Note - this is a newer Freya offering so the sizing is smaller per size than it used to be. The fabric is gorgeous and sexy and the lift is good. It's very comfortable.

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Updated on Mar 21, 2013 Flag this

This bra is better for wider set breasts or a shallower shape. It's adequately projected, but not at the centre cup (where I need it most). I used to really like this bra (when first I got it years ago) but it was better made then, and I was a smaller size. I don't think it's well-scaled to a G cup. Also, the bands used to be really tight - and I heard that they still were - so I ordered a 34 back size. Should have gone with my regular 32.

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Updated on Jun 08, 2016 Flag this

I like this bra - very useful basic and gives round shape under T shirts. (Note: I tend to prefer a pointy shape.) It's very supportive and beautifully made. As with all Empreinte bras, it does not stretch out of shape and it's quite comfortable. However, I purchased it in a 30F vs a 32F and I could really use the extra back and cup space. (Note: Empreinte designs every size (band as well as cup) with different wires with the recognition that as back size changes, proportions around cup shape do also...) I don't think I'd buy it again - not my fave look - but I do wear this one, albeit on days when I'm feeling less full in the bust. One other con: super pricey...

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Updated on Mar 21, 2013 Flag this

This bra isn't ideal for my shape (which is very immediately centre-projected with narrow roots). The gore is a bit wide. The bra is a bit flimsy for breasts that are heavy. This would suit a younger body best. The straps are too narrow and the wires not high enough at the outside where they meet the wing. It's a very pretty bra - much softer than most of the Cleos. Not one of the more projected or supported styles.

Updated on Mar 22, 2015 Flag this