First off, I love this bra. It is the prettiest bra I have ever owned. I have no idea why it's referred to as a "plunge", when it pretty clearly is not. Even still, it looks fantastic.

Overall, I love the look it gives me-- slightly less rounded than the Cleo Lucy, with a very slight point, sort of a vintage shape. It fits me decently, but like with all bras, there is slight wrinkling in the upper lace portion for my left breast, as it is slightly smaller. This is not noticeable under clothes, and barely noticeable even without clothes. Also, this bra is slightly more projected than my Lucy, but only slightly-- I was finding that it was slipping about a .5-1" out of my IMF.

I realized that my shape is this, and some parts of it are counter-intuitive: my roots are wide, short, and low, plus I'm extra projected, bottom-full, and very flat on top. So, I need a bra that is wide enough, for sure, but most bras that are wide tend to be shallow. As a result, I'll have bras that are wide enough, but that I am gradually pushing away from my body, by the end of the day. Fortunately, even regardless of this, the Marianna still looks beautiful, and is very comfortable, so it's a keeper.

I've resigned myself to the fact that I'll have this issue with a lot of bras. Still, I will press onward for an even better fit.

magenta colorway

Updated on Mar 19, 2017 Flag this

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  So beautiful on you! These colors... :-) :-)

• Love4Pollinators Thank you! :) It makes me want to try out the halfcup, as well. It's just such an elegant bra. (Ok, I am totally gonna get the matching briefs. I can't help it. A bra this pretty deserves to be in a set!)

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  Giggle....we wouldn't want the bras to feel "lonely." The half cup may be a great fit for you, too :-) Good luck!

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  Bahaha, yes, precisely. :) I've been meaning to try a halfcup of some sort-- it would need to be a projected one, so we'll see! ;)

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  I think you look fantastic in this bra - it is super pretty as well. Hope you find a half cup that you like and I agree the briefs and bra look best when matching.

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  Is it the side support that provides the forward projection? I love the retro look.

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  Paula50 You know what, I think that makes the most sense. The side-support panel pushes that tissue to the front/center, causing slight 'torpedo boob'. It's definitely not an extreme one, though!

  I've wanted matching, beautiful bras/panties for so long-- this will only be my second matching set, but eventually, I'll get the matching panties for the rest of my bras. And some day I plan to have a much bigger collection of them. :) Getting there! I really do feel so much more confident and sexy with matching sets.

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  This is such a beauty. I didn't fare too well with the padded half cup version of this bra and really want to try the balcony. It's always been a favorite of mine. A matching set would be nice! I can always dream :)

• letstalkaboutbras I am so excited to receive my matching panties... I can't wait! Just so I can put the set on and prance around in front of my mirror (imagine the "Faith" scene from Rules of Attaction.)

  I love the cut-- they call it 'Brazilian brief' but it's basically just cheeky low-cut hiphuggers (at least that's how I imagine them to look in person)... a bra this beautiful definitely needs the set! and fwiw, I think I paid $35 on Amazon for mine? And $13 for the panties. (Which... I guess is expensive, when I used to just get the 5-7/$25 deal for VS panties.) BUT.. less than $50 for a set this beautiful is pretty inexpensive, IMO.

  Really though, one of the cases where the bra is way more beautiful in person. Worth it. (I so have a developing 'problem', lol.) If you're more FOB (with slight top-fullness, but flat on top worked well enough for me) I SO recommend it!

• letstalkaboutbras https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016XWQ6ZQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1&psc=1

  Under $27 (free shipping) for the magenta colorway in 30F (eeep, the 30FF is like $20 more though). The other ones are $74, but magenta is clearly the best color. ;)

  I looked at your old halfcup review. I wonder if you'd have these same issues in a balcony at the same size? This is the seller I bought from, and returned a set that didn't end up working at all...so, if you have to return it, you know. I'll stop pressuring you, now. ;)

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  That is a great price. I'll almost certainly need a 30E now, though :( I'm going to see if I can find it nearby.

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  Thanks for finding it! I haven't tried any more Fantasie bras in my current size, so I don't mind the pressure :)

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