This is my second attempt at a Figleaves brand. The Jasmine bikini has a fun floral print that really captures summer. It was a pretty close fit for swimwear, except for the band being too big for me (runs like a true 30") so it wouldn't stay up. I also learned that halter tops still don't agree with me! Too bad, because this was the most affordable top I tried all summer. Full review on my blog.

For this swimwear review, I’ll take another look at a Figleaves.com house brand, Midnight Grace ...

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Victoria and I have come a long way together. I've tried every cut and alteration combination imaginable since my first attempt at the 3HC over a year ago! The plunge is definitely a better fit for my center fullness and apex projection in comparison to the 3HC. My boobs are appropriately celebrating their independence today. For all the details, I've written a comparison review of Victoria as a more-or-less standard 60H plunge compared with a highly customized 60HH with reduced cups. You can read the full review on my blog (including 10% off discount links). My final Victoria post will be the 2HC, which I think is an underestimated Comexim cut.

By now, you might be thinking that I have an unhealthy obsession with Comexim’s Victoria ...

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I custom ordered this 60HH plunge with "reduced cup" and "straps moved in" alterations as well as narrower underwires. This is my best fitting Comexim so far. You can read my full review on my blog, where I compare it to a minimally altered 60H.

By now, you might be thinking that I have an unhealthy obsession ...

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Altered straps, Overlapping gore, narrower wires, reduced cups, straps moved in 2cm

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I don't know if this bra fits or not because it arrived from Amazon with blood stains and hair stuck to the cups! I'm returning it for a refund for obvious reasons.

Ivory colorway

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The Patsy Padded Half Cup was my first bra that really fit, so it will always hold a special place for me! Honestly, the cut is probably the best I could hope for. I might not have ever tried a half cup style at all had it not been for the light padding (can't stand unlined bras) and the very attractive patterns. After a lifetime of wearing ill-fitting, plain and rather ugly minimizer bras, being able to find a pretty, feminine bra in my size has been an amazing feeling.

I now know that the bands on Freya are known as being looser than others, but the 30 ... has remained firm, yet comfortable for me on the outer hook for quite a long time. I never got any poking, chafing or pain. I do have to tighten the straps nearly all the way otherwise the underwires start to sit below my IMF. Similarly, people talk about Freya having "soft wires", but I don't find that to be the case. At first I thought I would have to bend them for a better fit around my ribs, but had trouble bending them so just wore them in instead. I haven't noticed any kind of weakness in the wire and they are much more comfortable than other bra wires I have tried like Panache and Cleo which hurt my bony ribs.

This is a really easy to wear bra. The padding is just enough for modesty, but not too much to add any bulk. The material is also lightweight so it washes and dries really easily. You don't have to worry so much about damaging the cups when washing or packing them (I travel a lot), which is a big plus for me. All these things make it an ideal bra for all seasons.

The only negatives I have about my trusty Patsy are the lace trim and very visible seams. I wouldn't need to buy any other bras if the cups were smoother, the lace less bumpy and the seams somehow flatter. I therefore tend to wear this bra more in the colder months or when I will have a jacket on top. Wearing a camisole underneath did not help mask the lumpiness of the lace or very obvious lines of the seams.

Another thing I had to get used to is that this cut of bra has a minimizing effect on me. It lifts and supports well, but my breasts look at least two sizes smaller in it.

Even taking in all of these small faults, it's still my favorite bra.
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Black colorway

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This was my first ever unlined Comexim bra. I went for a custom 3HC cut since that's my favorite padded style and best fit in general. I loved the lightweight materials and the look and feel, but the fit was more shallow than expected. I wrote up my review and fit adventure as a comparison with the next size up. You can find the full review on my blog.

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It’s nearly Valentine’s Day and that makes my long overdue review of this beautiful bra timely again.

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Burgundy colorway

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Custom order (Joanna), overlapping wires, deeper cups

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This is an adorable bikini top. I love the cute pattern, but the gore is too low, wide and painful and the single-seam cups don't suit my shape. Pretty decent quality for the price from a Figleaves house brand. Full review on my blog!

My next bikini top review for this season is from Figleaves’ own brand, Just Pea

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I have loved this print for ages and really wanted this bra in my collection ever since I missed out on the solid cobalt blue colorway before Decos became a good fit on me. The band fits like a true 28 to me (but stretchy, not stiff). It's one of the softest and most comfortable bras I have ever put on. The materials are much more supple than on my Deco Vibe. Sadly the cups are too tall for me. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

Lagoon colorway

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This bra is surprisingly well-made. I liked everything about it except the cross-back straps. Full review of this bra and the gin floral colorway on my blog https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

I’ve never reviewed anything by Victoria Secret before, and if you had asked me

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Bold blocking colorway

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It's been a while since my last review, sorry! I expected to hate this bra - I mean, Victoria's Secret and I don't exactly have the best history - and while it didn't work out for me because of the strap configuration (ugh, cross-back, why?!), it definitely did the job of a lightweight sports bra. In my size range, I would say it could double as medium support. If only size consistency and range were improved, I would recommend this sports bra as a lightweight option. Full review of two colorways on my blog https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

Yes, I actually reviewed something from Victoria's Secret! And it wasn't all bad.

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Gin floral colorway

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