Moonshine77

Why, oh why did I ever buy this bra? I typically wear a 30DDD, and yet for some reason purchased this ill-fitting 30C on a whim. Perhaps I was simply excited to see a band smaller than 32 in a store? Whatever the reason, this bra has never fit correctly, and I have no one to blame but myself.

This bra is an extreme push-up bra, with thick padding at the base of each cup. It also sits pretty low on the rib cage, furthering the va-va-voom push up effect. For the right person (i.e. a person who actually wears this bra size!), I think it could be very ... flattering. For me, it was a constant struggle to stay contained in the bra. My nipples like to escape out the top. Because nothing says party like a bra that won't contain your nipples!

Perhaps the saddest part of this bra saga is that I actually wore the darn thing, quite a few times. To the point where I think the band is pretty stretched out. To the point where the straps are now dissolving into ribbons and mesh? Although I think that's more of a laundry problem than anything else. But I'm turning over a new leaf! I'm going to invest in bras that actually fit me, using this website as a guide! So this bra is going away. Far, far, away. I will no longer settle for ill-fitting bras that refuse to contain my curves!
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Black; magenta interior colorway

Updated on Sep 01, 2016 Flag this

Why do I keep buying bras with band size 32? (Because they're beautiful and almost-perfect.) Having purchased several bras last week, the majority of which arrived this morning, I've reached the conclusion that I really can't get away with wearing bras of this size anymore, despite what Bratabase says when I put in my measurements.

First, the good things. This bra is beautiful in color and detail, with lace in all my favorite places. It is very soft, and the wider/shallower cups seem to be well-suited to my breast shape.

Unfortunately, the straps on this bra are just too darn wideset, to the point of digging into the connective tissue ... between my arms and breasts and causing pain. I am pretty sure that this is due to the bra's band being too large for me, based on the fact that I don't run into this problem with the bras I've tried with 28 or 30 bands. I'm definitely going to keep an eye out for this bra in a 30DDD/E, but I think I may have to pass on this one for now.

Thank you, Love4Pollinators, for the fast shipping and high-quality bra. Unfortunately, I just jumped too quickly and should have waited for the same bra in a different size. Please don't be offended if I re-list!
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Updated on Sep 06, 2016 Flag this

This is my absolute favorite bra, and I would buy three more in as many colors I could find if Wacoal/b.tempt'd chose to carry it again! I've had it for at least two years, possibly more than that. While it may have stretched out somewhat with time, it's still one of my favorite bras.
I think my favorite aspect of this bra is the mesh/netting that extends .5" to 1" above the cup. What I've found is that the mesh is incredibly forgiving. If I've gained a few pounds around Thanksgiving, the mesh prevents/disguises any instance of quadboob. It creates a smooth line under clothing, and I wear this bra under *everything*. I love that this is my most practical bra, but that it also looks sexy when the clothes come off.

Black colorway

Updated on Aug 30, 2016 Flag this

I think I've found my perfect fit! This bra arrived in the mail today courtesy of annabellynn–thank you!–and is exactly what I was looking for, particularly after trying on a couple 32's and getting discouraged.

This bra is lavender mesh/lace with black straps, edging, and bow. It's quite sheer and does show my nipples, but not to the point where they stick out through clothing. The band is firm, the straps aren't too wide-set, and the bra itself is just very pretty.

The reason why I'm ranking this bra as only "okay" in comfort is because the black lace that borders the bra is a little scratchy. Because of that fact and the fact that the top seam shows through at least some clothing, I don't think this will be an everyday sort of bra for me. However, it's certainly something I'd wear out for an evening, and I'm just thrilled to find something that seems to be the right fit! I'll definitely be checking out other bras by Claudette and/or Bratabase's recommendations for similar bras.

Updated on Sep 06, 2016 Flag this

Wow! Just when I've convinced myself that I should never buy a 32 bra again, that 30's are the way to go, and that my size is absolutely a 30DDD, I get an almost-perfect bra with, you guessed it: a 32 band. Go figure!

I ordered this from Amazon because it was on a super sale (seriously, I think I got this new bra for $13 +shipping!) and because I tend to be a big B.tempt'd By Wacoal fan. This reminded me of my very favorite bra by them, the Sheer Delight t-shirt bra, because of the soft, minimally padded cups and the mesh overlay on top ... of them. So I jumped, and I'm so glad I did!

The bra itself is beautiful, with a black lace/mesh overlay in a floral pattern covering tan cups. The band is also lace/mesh. The straps, which appear initially to be plain black, are actually covered with a pretty, overlapping sort of ruched material. I think this bra looks lovely on, and it is well-camouflaged under shirts.

Fit-wise, the band is not super-tight, but it still feels firm enough. It's possible that a 30DDD might be a better fit, but I wonder if the cup might be a little small in that size. To me, it doesn't seem worth the trouble of trying to exchange it. (Also, the special sale price does not seem to apply for that size!) The band feels snug enough on the loosest hook, but I can fasten it on the tighter hooks if I want to. I may opt to do that in time.
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Black floral mesh over tan cups colorway

Updated on Sep 06, 2016 Flag this

This bra is so close to being perfect for me. While some of my bra bands have gotten stretched out with time, this band is the correct level of snugness and actually seems to do a good job supporting my breasts. The cups fit perfectly, and the side underwires are excellent. The ONLY PROBLEM is the high center gore, which jabs rather painfully into my ribcage. If it were even 1/2 an inch shorter, I think this would be the perfect bra; alas, t'was not to be.

Additionally, I can now see from the photos I uploaded that I have some quadboob. If I were to get this bra again–which I probably won't, given my problems with the high center gore–I would probably get it a cup size up.

Tan colorway

Updated on Sep 01, 2016 Flag this

I actually really like this bra, considering the fact that I purchased it mostly to accompany some sexy underthings (namely, a gorgeous garter belt) that came with the same collection.

The bra has soft, translucent lace cups. Underneath clothing it doesn't really show through; however, my slightly pointy nipples can create a somewhat "bullet" effect in looser shirts. I bought the bra in black so that it would match more of my other lingerie. However, it's currently on sale if you purchase it in "tile blue," which is a very pretty color.

While I initially thought that the bra was slightly loose on the top, I do appear to fill the material when I readjust.

Bottom line: for me, it was very worth the $39 I spent on it. And if you buy it in tile blue, it's only $27! Pretty affordable for a very pretty, very sexy bra.

Black colorway

Updated on Aug 30, 2016 Flag this

Just received this bra in the mail this morning–thanks, LarsandtheRealBra ! While I may update this review after I try to actually exercise in the thing, I thought I'd give a review based on initial thoughts.

Initial thoughts: wow! Is this what I've been missing out on? I've bought sports bras in sizes small or medium for years, based on what was the least painful at Target or Walmart. Always, the bands are too large and the cups are too tight. This is my first ever "real" sports bra, and I think I may be a convert! No painful squeezing, no wrestling the darn thing over my ... head, and it actually fits!

Fit-wise: this thing seems to be just the right size.The straps are wide (width actually varies), padded, and quite comfortable. The center gore is high (measured at almost 5"), but most of that is fabric; the wires themselves only come up 2.75" and don't jab me in the chest like some high-gore bras. While the top of the bra is slightly tight, it's less of a quad-boob and more of a quad upper chest effect? Meaning, there's a small bulging at the top, but I don't think it's actually breast tissue. Either way, I find the bra to be very comfortable. I'm so excited to try this thing out! Who knows? Maybe this will be just the thing to get me back into running!
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Updated on Sep 06, 2016 Flag this

This is a lovely bra, and I'm pretty excited about it! Thanks for shipping so quickly, annabellynn! It is further confirmation that a 30 is what I need when I come to band size. The band itself is a little snug, but not uncomfortably so.

Looks-wise, I really love the white embroidery on the band. It's unique and makes what could be an otherwise blah tan bra look much nicer. And the "blah" parts are great too! This bra seems like the perfect t-shirt bra, and I think it will work great under a variety of clothing.

My only issues with this bra are 1. the slightly wide-set straps and 2. the cup size. I think that the bra might fit me slightly better in a 30DDD/E rather than the 30DD. But I'm not actually sure? I'd love some feedback to that effect. If the cup size is too small, it's hardly noticeable.

Updated on Sep 06, 2016 Flag this

I used to have this bra in a 30DDD, and I think that version fit better. I wish I could find it! Problems with this bra: the straps are a little too wide-set, the top of the bra gaps if I move my shoulders around, and the band is just a little bit loose on both the loosest and center sets of hooks. It's nice to have a tan bra, and I still do wear this bra with certain items of clothing (specifically, lighter/thinner shirts that black bras just don't work underneath.)

tan bra with leopard interior colorway

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Aug 30, 2016 Flag this