Mercury

I impulse bought this immediately when I saw it. I have the XS - Montiel » Thalia Bra and the XS - Montiel » Teardrop Bra (M-5000) , both of which I love to wear for climbing and yoga. This just arrived in the mail so I have yet to test it out thoroughly, but my initial first impression is... slightly disappointed. The Teardrop (which is the first Montiel bra I purchased) is made of Supplex nylon and Lycra spandex. The Thalia (second one I purchased, definitely my favourite) is made of (presumably generic?) nylon and spandex. The Trixy one here is made ... of a polyester spandex blend instead and it certainly smells like it.* I don't know what the change is for but the polyester smell really throws me off. It's still made in the USA like the other two and the fabric looks pretty much the same.
One of the included optional pads arrived with a fold down the middle because someone had stuffed it into the bra carelessly. This is also a very minor issue but still leaves a bit of a poor impression. Another (again, minor) gripe is that the elastic on the middle strap is exposed (see picture) which is not visible when wearing it but still annoys me because it makes the stitching look half-assed from the inside.
As for fit, it feels very similar to the Thalia bra, mainly because the X straps are what's actually holding the bra up. The T strap is just slightly too loose so it doesn't add any support and is purely decorative. It lies flat when I have my arms down but crumples and lifts if I raise my arms. This really doesn't affect fit and it's probably going to look fine while moving (update: it doesn't). The X and T straps are not attached to each other so they may slide around a bit and not look completely symmetrical.
Most of these issues are nitpicky little things. Trixy has a more complicated strap design than any of their other models so I imagine it's more difficult to get all the details just right. It's actually just as comfortable as the Thalia and it does look very nice from the back. Hopefully the polyester smell will fade when washed (*update: it did), but I hope that they don't start making all of their bras out of this material.
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white colorway

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Updated on Nov 26, 2016 Flag this

The red lace is a limited edition colourway, now discontinued, but this bralette is still available in black mesh, black modal, and assorted limited edition prints and laces. It doesn't have any additional lining so the sheer fabric options are just that: sheer.

The cut is a fairly simple wireless soft cup triangle bra with darts in the cups. The band is the same material as the crossback straps and clasps with a simple swan hook. There are sliders to adjust the length on both the band and the shoulder straps, but I do wish the band adjusted even shorter.

The Jessica bralette is a gorgeous lazy day bralette, comfortable enough to sleep in, and the back looks great under open back tops. The shape it gives is pretty natural so if you're not into that or you need heavy duty support, you might not like this one. If you're small and perky and wear bras more for decoration than support, this one's for you.

red lace colorway

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This one is perfect in the band but surprisingly too small in the cup, something that almost never happens. I can squish into it and look acceptable (even after scooping) some days, but just barely. It actually looks even worse in the pictures than I thought it did. Very much still want to try it in 28DD.*

*Edit: 28DD fits better, but the straps are too wideset and dig into armpits. Antoinette and I are just not meant to be.

charcoal/blue colorway

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Updated on Aug 23, 2015 Flag this

an itty bitty black lace bralette that I bought years ago but never wear because it's too tiny. The cups are almost flat and there's nowhere for boobs to go, so if I scoop and swoop, I fall out. The band fits okay and the adjustable straps have a j-hook that allow it to be converted to a racerback. The fabric is lace on the outside with a mesh lining on the inside. It's really cute but not a good fit for me https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

black colorway

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Updated on Feb 04, 2018 Flag this

This fits the same as my black one. The band is true to size (which is too big for me) and stretchy with only one hook and three eyes. I'm wearing it on the tightest setting and will take it in after a few wears.

The cups fit great but are too far apart for my close set boobs. I only have enough room for one wire in my cleavage but I'm flat enough there that it's not TOO uncomfortable.

The colour is a neutral-toned nude that is slightly paler than me but close enough to blend under white clothes. The lace trim and band lie flat against my skin and keep it from looking boring. It's also one of the few bras on which the little bow at the gore actually looks cute instead of tacky, because it matches the straps.

Cappuccino colorway

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Updated on Aug 07, 2015 Flag this

new favourite bra. fit is true to size, very comfy, and very sexy.

black colorway

Updated on Mar 08, 2023 Flag this

I love this bra. The cup fits perfectly and the lace trim doesn't show up at all even under tissue-thin shirts. It's comfortable, pretty, and true to size. I only wish it was available in 28 bands. It's tight enough for me on the tightest hook but I'll have to take it in once it stretches. Still, I absolutely love it and am considering buying more.

Edit: The band was really easy to alter even without a sewing machine. Currently one of my favourite bras.
Forgot to mention though, I do have to occasionally adjust the centre gore throughout the day to get it off my breast tissue, since the ... cups are a little too far apart. This is a problem with most of my bras.

Edit 2: December 2015, band has stretched again. I'm going to have to alter it again soon. I might also end up selling it though, because I'm noticing quadboob whenever I wear it... maybe I need a 30D?

Edit 3: Gave this to a friend after she lost some weight due to anorexia and none of her bras fitted her anymore. She gave it back when she recovered.
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black colorway

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Updated on Feb 04, 2018 Flag this

First strapless bra to actually stay up! The band is nice and snug and grippy. Cups are comfortable and smooth under tight shirts. There are two loops on each cup and four loops in the back for attaching straps. Here's a comparison of this bra in 28D and 28DD:

28D (black)
- cups fit almost perfectly when worn strapless.
- straps are most comfortable when placed on the outer loops in the cup, but create quadboob when placed on the middle loops unless worn quite loosely.
- sadly only has two rows of hooks and a narrow band which HURTS digging into my ribs by the end of the day. it stretches ... out faster too so I'm on the last hook now.

28DD (nude)
- cups are definitely too wide, with the wires sitting under my armpit, well past the edge of my boobs. this is not uncomfortable so I don't care that much.
- cups have some gapping when worn strapless, but fit nicely with straps tightened just enough to bring the cup in a little (not enough to dig into shoulders).
- can only wear straps on the middle loops because they'd be in my armpits if worn on the outer loops.
- has three rows of hooks!!! yay! The band is wider and MUCH more comfortable than the 28D.

Conclusion: I like both. The cups are a better overall fit for me in 28D, but the band is several orders of magnitude nicer on the 28DD. I don't understand why Freya would neglect the smaller-boobed ladies in that regard, because, having very little fat to pad my ribcage, thin bands (especially on a necessarily tight strapless bra!) get really hurty. I usually wear the 28D as a strapless for only a few hours as needed. The 28DD with straps attached works really well as a T-shirt bra because it's smooth and seamless and the nude colour matches my skin pretty closely.
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black colorway

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Updated on May 31, 2015 Flag this

fits true to size. the cups are a little small for me but the stretch lace is forgiving enough that it's not really noticeable.

black colorway

Updated on Mar 08, 2023 Flag this

I swapped my Deco for this, hoping a 28D Lucy would be a better fit than the 28DD Lucy, maybe even as good a fit as 28D Marcie. It came new with tag, never worn and is definitely a better fit than the Deco was, so I got a good deal in that regard.

The band fits tightly, which I'm very happy about. The cups are a good fit too, but (predictably) not as perfect as Marcie. They wrinkle a bit along the horizontal seam [Edit: when not scooped fully] and I get the slightest bit of quad on my right boob. I'd say it's a bit too closed on top for me. Runs true to size and full on bottom.

I love the purple colour. This bra is close enough to fitting and comfortable enough to be a keeper.

Edit:
The quadding is less severe when worn with extender. Bras, how do they work?

purple colorway

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Updated on Aug 25, 2015 Flag this