I've discovered that this, the Parrot Print Lily, runs slightly larger in the cups than the solid-prints (ie. the Aqua). I also bought this second-hand from someone, so the band is stretched and I'm wearing it on the tightest hooks. Other than that, it fits fantastically, gore tacks, cups are smooth and round, wire width is great. All around a fantastic bra. I first owned it in 28F and when I grew out of it I knew I had to get one in 28FF.
Parrot Print colorway
Updated on Feb 01, 2016 Flag this
I'll write a more thorough review after I've worn it and washed it, but here are my initial feelings about the 28FF - Tutti Rouge » Mae Bra. First of all, it is gorgeous! It's a deep red, kind of wine colour with a black velvet rose at the gore and two little black bows at the straps which are overlayed with a black kind of lace chain pattern. It also has black lace attached to the band at the front of the bra, but not the back. It has one vertical seam, and is padded except for the mesh upper section, also separated by lace. ... I got the matching thong, which is the same colour scheme, also with a velvet rose attached to the centre of the waistband.
Fit: The band is stretchy on this one, but still firm. It's very comfortable. Two hooks and eyes. As for the underwires, they're a little bit wide on me, but I have narrow roots. They're still comfortable though, and comparable to my 28G Cleo Lucy's wires. However, the gore doesn't tack completely. The cups are filled well, and they run slightly large, as I'm hovering between a 28FF and G. It's a slightly shallow construction, but nothing to gripe about.. yet... Also, the cups are rubbing against my armpit (or tail of spence) a little, which could become irritating.
The straps are a little wide-set for my liking, but I always have that problem. However, the real problem lies in the half-adjustable design. I'm short, and I'm already wearing it on the tightest strap setting possible. Also, the straps are very thin, and feel like they could become slightly itchy or irritating after extended wear.
I'm gonna talk about the thong now, because it's a little bit of an issue. I asked for the thong in a small size, and it fits more like a Freya Medium. It runs very large, and I'll probably look into getting it tailored (strange, I know) just to put some darts in it to take in the sides and the length of the gusset. Here are some basic measurements... waistband laying flat: 15.5", waistband stretched: 19.25", waistband to bottom of gusset, laying flat (top to bottom): 8.5"(ish), widest part of gusset: 2.5", narrowest part of gusset: 1.25", gusset length: 5.25", total length (from front waistband through gusset to back waistband): 16.5".
Alright, do with this information what you will. I just thought I'd do my part, since there are barely any reviews or measurements of Tutti Rouge's stuff yet.
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Updated on Jan 16, 2014 Flag this
My boobs: 26FF/G ish, but have been fluctuating a lot in the past year. However, I'm always even to FOT, narrow roots, moderately projected, firm tissue, with a decent amount of space in between, but not wide-set.
This bra saved my life when I was at my largest maybe about six months ago. The band was a bit too large for me, but it stayed put well enough on the tightest hooks. At my sort of "baseline" size of 26FF, the cups are much too tall and too large for me, but like I said, I've been fluctuating a lot in the past year, and it was one of ... the only bras to fit me comfortably at my largest. My criticisms are to be expected; band was too large, but manageable on the tightest hooks; wires were a bit too wide; cups are quite tall. This bra is definitely built for a larger frame than I, being quite petite. But it was there for me when I needed it, and for that I am grateful. It's also super gorgeous in real life.
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Updated on Apr 18, 2022 Flag this
I love this bra so much. The band is comfy on basically all of the hooks depending on how snug I want it a particular day, although it's quite firm. It doesn't have much stretch at all, so sometimes the bottom right-side elastic of the band will dig into me by the end of the day, but it's not bad enough that it makes me chafe or bleed. The wires are a perfect width for me, and the cups are a perfect depth and height (thanks to the lowered cup alteration). The gore soft tacks on me, which I'm not concerned with because it doesn't affect how supported ... I feel in this bra. The straps are a good width/placement on me (they may have been moved in, but the previous owner can't remember for sure). The straps are also fully removable, which I don't think I've seen in a Comexim bra before, so that might've been a requested alteration as well. The design of this bra is also lovely, with the black mesh overlay over the beige base (nude for me) and the oriental-inspired flowers. It gives me a great shape and the cups and gore are low enough that it doesn't show even under the lowest v-neck tops and dresses.
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Updated on Jun 05, 2016 Flag this
I owned this bra in 28F previously, but it was always slightly too small, which is why I preferred my 28F Parrot Print Lily. Now it's my 28FF Aqua that fits better out of the two. It was previously owned, so the band has been stretched, and I wear it on the tightest hook. Other than that, it's great. Great wire width, shape, gore tacks, straps mostly stay put. Overall a great bra.
Aqua colorway
Updated on Feb 01, 2016 Flag this
Another stunning bra. The band is nice and firm, the straps don't loosen throughout the day thanks to some heavy duty embroidery (this can also make adjusting the straps difficult though). The straps are a teensy bit wide set, but not so much that they're falling off.
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Updated on Sep 12, 2014 Flag this
So I got this bra from Petite Collegiate a couple months back, and I have to say I don't wear it as often as I thought I would. There are two main reasons for this: one, the band is quite snug (it is a 55/26, after all, and I don't always feel like wearing a super firm band), and two, there's a bit of in-cup quadding that happens. I think this is because the horizontal seam has sewn the mesh to be tighter than its usual tension on the rest of the cup. Other than these two factors, I really do like it. I always wear it on ... the loosest set of hooks, the wires are a great width for me, the gore tacks, it gives me great cleavage, it has a good aesthetic, etc. On a scale of 1-10 for immediate projection at the wire, this bra is probably between a 4-6. It's definitely not the worst, but it's not the best (not that I need tons of immediate projection anyway). The straps are set on the wide side, I'd say, but that doesn't usually bother me. The cup-strap connection is wide and could definitely be a problem for others in terms of rubbing the armpits, but that's just another thing I've gotten used to TBH. It's not a deal-breaker for me, and if I were to order from Comexim (and not just buy them secondhand), I probably wouldn't go out of my way to request moved in straps.
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Updated on Oct 31, 2016 Flag this
This bra is probably my best fitting and most comfortable at the moment. This Black Andorra is slightly larger in the band and the cups than the Spice colourway (strange, I know), but that makes it suuuuper comfortable! The gore tacks well, it gives me a great shape (not super pointy), the wires are a great width for me, the straps stay on for the most part, and I love having two fuller-coverage bras when I just wanna feel really secure.
Black colorway
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Updated on Feb 01, 2016 Flag this
This is a fantastic bikini set, but unfortunately it's just a bit too small for me in the cups. I love the vibrant pattern, and the top is convertible and can be worn as either cross-back or halter.
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Updated on May 12, 2017 Flag this
This is a stunning bra. It runs snugger than other models (ie. the SM Summertime I bought in 60FF) but is still very comfortable for me. The straps are set a little wider than I'm used to, but that's okay. The only thing I'll have to get used to is the shape. For me, since I got one of the biggest sizes in the 3DM cut, it feels a little east-west for me, like the cups are just a touch too spread for my breasts. But that's my only qualm. The other thing is, this model is cut VERY low, and it's meant to be that way! It's not a high support bra, just for casual outfits or a date night where you won't be too active.
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