Tiggaren

This is my first time wearing it. It is very comfortable (and cute!) and it has moulded cups. The underwires actually fit my breasts perfectly which I find interesting because I have not yet found a bra to succeed in that area. I have been told the shape is reminiscent of "Ewa Michalak CHPs even." I have even breasts and would definitely recommend this to someone with similar measurements who is looking for a moulded cup bra.

edit: However, the vertical seems are pretty prominent through many shirts. Wear with thick tops or layer up!

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Updated on Feb 05, 2015 Flag this

This honestly is the most gorgeous bra ever. So much more opulent than in pictures!

This is actually my second round with the Ellis, after it being the first bra on my ABTF journey in 28DD.

I have wide, even breasts with tall roots.

The 30DD gaps slightly on top--may be best for FoT shapes. Considering I originally tried the 28DD, going down a cup size just makes it too small. However, the gapping is not enough to make me not wear the bra. Does prove an issue for very fitted shirts, however.

Typical round, Cleo shape. It's a shame this bra was discontinued--so, so gorgeous!

edit 2015 05 31: For some reason, I think this bra gives me a more projected shape than many of my other non moulded bras. It keeps the tissue very straight forward. Amazing!

Updated on May 31, 2015 Flag this

I have shallow, even breasts with slightly tall roots.

This bra would better suit someone with short roots, or perhaps even average-height roots. The band is a little tighter than a traditional 28" band because it is swimwear (and will be looser in the water) and because there is only one clasp.

The bra was too tight for me and cut into my tall roots.

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Updated on May 29, 2017 Flag this

Bra just did not fit me at all, so I only really can review from when I tried on. I have an Ellis in a 28DD that is too small, so a 28E SHOULD fit me well... However, the cup was way too large for me. I think it may just be for someone really projected. The 30DDs I got in other bras fit me, so it isn't just that the cup is too large in general. But I had a lot of extra material wrinkling all over the cup that there is no way I could fit. I heard the band was particularly stretchy (so most went down in band as a sister-size), but I wonder if I should have gone down a cup size or something...?

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Updated on Aug 06, 2014 Flag this

I think this bra may work better for someone with slightly more FoT breasts. It also is SLIGHTLY too shallow for me; I am projected but not very projected.

It is slightly an uncomfortable bra for me, but I imagine more comfortable to someone who fits the shape.

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Updated on Oct 06, 2014 Flag this

If I described this bra in a word, it would be... "strange."

The band is very firm (good for a strapless), but the cups are STRANGE! There are no seams on the cup itself, and there is elastic around the top of the cup. When I fastened the band before S&S, I was thinking it wouldn't fit; however, when I fixed the cup, it seemed to fit! I think this design can therefore fit many different shapes. I will try wearing this around and update the review. Not being seamed feels like it lacks support in the cup, however.

I got it off of eBay, and therefore was not sold the convertible straps that go with the bra.

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Updated on Dec 30, 2015 Flag this

I am a fairly consistent 28E, but got this bra in the wrong size. Cups are definitely a cup too big; so that seems true to size as far as I can tell.

Sorry for the lackluster review! The cups are rather sheer in this size, and also the straps are a bit skinnier than usual Panache/Cleo bands (which are typically 1/2", these are closer to 1/3" or so).

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Updated on Sep 08, 2017 Flag this

First wear: This bra is SO comfortable. All of the materials are soft and it is easily becoming my favourite bra. The bra is also much cuter in real life than what I initially thought by the pictures!

EDIT 9/4/14: This currently my favourite bra. It gives a fairly natural shape and is beyond comfortable. I have pretty even breasts with wide and tall roots, and I would definitely recommend this bra.

EDIT 11/21/2020: I pretty much never wear this bra anymore because I think it's a bit too pointy compared to bras such as the Cleo Lily for me that give a nice rounded shape. It also has a very prominent seam where the upper cup connects to the bottom of the cup, so you have to be selective about what you wear it with. I think it gives a "natural" shape.

However I think it is worth noting it does great for me with my tall roots, which taper a lot. The shape of the cup matches the slope of my breasts perfectly.

Updated on Nov 21, 2020 Flag this

Either much too FoT for me, or runs a bit large. There is no chance of me ever being able to fill out the top--I tried to capture that in the pictures.

The lining has a nice, soft, almost luxurious texture. The underwires were kind of painful but I'm not sure why.

I don't have much else to say--all I know is that this is now a giveaway again!

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Updated on Feb 18, 2015 Flag this

I have wide, even breasts with tall roots.

Disclaimer: I am not nursing and did not buy this bra for that purpose.

Very neat bra! Special features are the hooks for attaching the top of the cup to the straps for nursing, the side panel underneath the cups that keeps the strap in place while the cup is detached, and the extensive 6 columns of eyes to hook the bra together in the back. I believe the additional 3 columns are added to the outside rather than inside, as the bra hooked on the tightest hooks feels like other Panache 30s on the tightest hooks.

This bra does not ... have underwires. If both cups are detached, the whole thing kind of folds down (see pictures). The gore does not tack due to the fact that it is not underwired.

I think I actually may need a 30D in this bra, as I don't seem to fill out the cups entirely. It makes sense for the cups to be roomy as to allow for swelling of the breasts during lactation. The cups are a nice, soft, cotton, I think.

The weaving of ribbon at the top edge of the cup (and the lattice) is cute, BUT it isn't taught and therefore bunches up in some parts.

The shape the bra gives is not the most attractive, but for nursing mothers, I imagine that it is a reasonable compromise for the functionality of a nursing bra. It would be impossible to really design a good shape without the use of underwired gores.

If you are in need of a nursing bra, this seems like a pretty good bra for a reasonable price. If you are not going to be wearing this for nursing purposes, you may want to try multiple cup sizes. I can update this review if I ever get around to getting a cup size down.

EDIT: right after I listed this, I noticed some very light blueish discoloration on the left cup? I'm not sure if it is a stain or something that will come out easily with washing, but I've still knocked the price down a few dollars.
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Updated on Sep 09, 2015 Flag this