My shape: slightly shallow teardrop/FOB with super wide/tall roots and very close-set tissue in the middle

This review is for the Azalea colorway.


I won this bra from a sweepstakes entry (my review for the 32F - Fauve » Bronte Padded Longline Bra (0331) - my favorite!) I didn't even know I had entered. It's a lot more of a wine color than the stock photos led me to believe - I thought it was more purple with black, but it is decidedly a plum with grey lace. It's an odd combination, but I like it. It is hands down one of the prettiest bras I have ever owned.

So this is a weird one. I think the band must run big for the Veronique, because on the tightest hook it's comfortable but still feels like it's shifting a bit, especially when I raise my shoulders. It is definitely too big on the loosest hook. You can see in the photos how it angles up around my ribcage, even on the tightest set.

The cups are weird, too. For one, the straps are significantly farther out than on the 30F - Fauve » Marla Padded Half Cup Bra (0291) and the 30F - Fauve » Maya Padded Half Cup (0271) I have; they are a cup size smaller, but this is probably a full 2cm difference. That said, my larger breast is very happy: smooth line across the top, wires encasing all the tissue on the sides, wings tall enough, wire sitting in inframammary fold, etc. My smaller boob seems to be confused, though, because the underwire is migrating down, AND the top of the cup gapes.

The gore also digs a bit, but it's not as bad as the Maya. I think my sternum may bow out a little right above the bottom edge, and it's juuuust too low to sit right on top, because adjusting it up feels a little better, and makes my smaller boob's cup sit in the right place, but it also makes gaps in the top of both cups.

I noticed that the vertical cup seams seem a little straighter than in my other half-cups, like they're not carrying the weight of the breast the same way, especially toward the gore - maybe shaping is off? Maybe it's a little more FOT than the others? The fabric is also incredibly stiff, which could be contributing to the weirdness.

On to the excellent things: ruching on the straps! They are a little harder to slide, but I love embellished straps. And embellished bands! The lace-up appliqués on the sides and at the hooks are so pretty. No one ever does that! It is gorgeous. A+ design, I <3 Fauve 4eva

Oh, I bought the matching shorts in a size S, which is one smaller than I would usually get for my 40-ish inch butt (38.5"/98cm today, but who's counting) because the Ms were all sold out. They are cute and comfortable and fit pretty well, although I think they are just on the tighter side of perfect.

Updated on Oct 11, 2014 Flag this

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