Larkspur

Sizing nightmare!!! I can't even fasten the supposed 30F without a 4-inch extender, and I have a 28-inch ribcage (I wear 30-32 G-GGs for comfort). The cups are about the size of my old 38C bras and very heavily padded. I don't know what happened here, but it's either mislabeled or I've been duped.
Quality-wise, it's actually very nice. The fabric is smooth, the padding would probably give a good push-up effect if I could afford it (i.e. if I fit into the cups) and there's nothing on it that could be remotely itchy. I'm just massively confused as to how something with a 26-inch stretched band could be labeled as a 30.

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Updated on Feb 12, 2014 Flag this

I don't really understand what's going on with the fit in this one... The tops of the cup gap, and they'd projecting my boobs forward, but instead of being really supported on the side they're sort of being made to hang towards the front. Very odd fit overall, with lots of space along the top-sides. I'm not sure what to make of it.
(note: as I wrote this while wearing it, I started to get back pain, so it's a no-go for me!)

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Updated on Apr 05, 2014 Flag this

My shape: narrow shoulders, FoB, and (I think!) projected, center fullness, narrow and short roots.

I'm pretty sure the 28G was too small in the cup for me, so my assessment is coming from that! I wish it fit, as it's really pretty (I love the pattern and the little feather charm at the center bow). It's lined, which should help with show-through. It's also a very rounded shape, I think due to the vertical seams, which also make it slightly pointy in some unnatural places and slightly flat in others. There's a point close to the inside and a flat plane where the point usually is on my ... horizontal-seamed bras.

The biggest problem for me is that the straps are approximately one mile apart. Left to their own devices, they actually want to sit hovering over my armpits. If I hold my arms out and look straight on, there's empty space there. This, combined with the fact that they don't adjust very long, is causing some pain. This is definitely suited for ladies with a broader frame (which doesn't make much sense for a 28 band, but okay!).
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Updated on Aug 29, 2017 Flag this

This bra is much too small on me, but still provides a good deal of support. The straps cross over in the back, so there is zero chance of them slipping off. I found the front zipper a bit odd, but it does make the bra much easier to get on and off. I think that, if the center gore laid flat, the zipper might irritate a bit, but I can't be sure.
The size is marked 36C, but the label reads 34-36 MD. I think C is the closest equivalent.

Updated on Jun 18, 2013 Flag this

This is an almost perfect fit for me. The band fits a little snug (25 unstretched, and stretches to 30--beware!), and there is elastic along the top of the cup to close it (a feature I love!). The fabric of the cups is a little sheer and has some stretch, so it allows for some movement. Cosmetically, it's lovely, with beautiful colors and a little shine to the lace. Not much itch factor, either.
My only issue is with the straps. They don't adjust long enough for me and are on the thin side, so this bra is better suited for someone with high-set breasts.

Updated on Jun 28, 2017 Flag this

This is the cutest bra I've ever tried on! It has just about everything I want in a bra design-wise-- finally, something a little more age-appropriate. I'm tired of beige tents. The pattern is adorable. Anyway, end rant, ahem.
Everything is smooth and not at all itchy. The straps are long enough and don't dig in. Again, design-wise, it's adorable. The band is nice and thick. Good things all around.
I want this to fit SO desperately but I don't think it does. There's a lot of wrinking in the cup, especially at the top, something I have problems with VERY often. I think the straps are also too wide-set for me, though because they themselves are so wide, they're super comfortable. I'm stuck between returning and altering this one.

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Updated on Feb 18, 2014 Flag this

My shape: FoB, narrow shoulders, still figuring the rest out. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

This seems to be a similar shape to the Chelsea, but with a horizontal seam added. This takes away some of the shape awkwardness I had there; it's a nice round shape. The straps, though, are definitely too wide for me (as with the Chelsea). There's also an odd effect at the side--it's like the straps, however wide, are pulling everything out towards the side, which makes for some weird bulging in front of the wire.

Upsides: wide straps that are super soft and almost feel padded. Very pretty design. Wish it fit!

Updated on Aug 29, 2017 Flag this

This is probably the best-fitting bra I've tried on recently. There is a line of elastic across the top of the cup that very nicely solves the wrinkling problem I often get with my bottom-heavy boobs. I have problems with the straps, though. They seem to adjust long enough, but the bra sags a bit once they reach that point, and they want to slip off. They also REALLY dig into my shoulders, and the decorative stitching irritates my skin. I have not worn this for very long to see if I get used to it, but I'm not sure if I'll be keeping it if this problem stays around.

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Updated on Feb 18, 2014 Flag this

This bra is a personal miracle. I happened to pick one up while I was in England and I bought two more before I came home. It's a perfect fit; I fill the cups just fine (I almost never fill in the top), and because they curve in at the tops, there is no line in my t-shirts (a miracle, I say). There's also zero chance of show-through (a miracle). I never thought I would find a strapless bra that would both fit and stay put, but here it is; there's a rubber strip around the outside edges that keeps it nice and snug.

My only complaint is that this bra isn't really comfortable. The band feels a little tight, and it leaves wicked imprint lines at the end of the day; I look forward to taking it off, but it looks fantastic and feels so secure that I rarely wear any other bras these days. It's done wonders for my self-esteem.

Updated on Nov 03, 2015 Flag this

Very pretty, but definitely the wrong size in the cups for me. I get a sizeable quadboob. Exchanging for the next cup size up.
(As a note, I'm not sure why the stretched band measures 30 when the size is marked as 32? Is this a common Wacoal issue?)

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Updated on Feb 22, 2013 Flag this