This was a from rachaelll. She offered it in exchange for the Panache Ava I had listed, and as I’d never tried this brand before, let alone anything like it, I decided to go for it. She said that it’s a little bit too big for her, which meant it might also not fit me, and in this case, my assumption was correct.

This bra doesn’t fit me in many ways, despite being a pretty and unique bra. The cups are a little bit too big, deep, and tall, yet the padded lower section somehow feels like it is too shallow and wants to slip out of my imf. Looking at the side profile, it has a look of depth at the wire. And the band feels snug and firm enough. It’s very strange, to be honest. I have a very odd fit from the side...it’s rather pointy and triangular (and not in a natural way), which I can’t tell if it’s a size issue or a shape/style issue. The straps feel wide and the whole thing is up in my pits and hugely uncomfortable. Is it a size issue? Would a smaller size fit better in this area? No idea. The embroidery in the armpit area is also a bit irritating, perhaps because it’s a tall cup.

Now there are several nice things about this bra, though nothing that outweighs the negative fit aspects. Because it’s a semi soft, it’s lightweight since it’s not fully padded, and the padding feels lighter and softer than some. It’s also likely to dry faster. The sheer mesh on the upper section is nice and soft. The strip at the top is not a problem, but it’s possible that a smaller size would be. The straps feel really soft.

I’m curious to see how AGBras finds this bra as she got the same size as well, and our shapes are quite different. I’m definitely softer, less upper fullness, close set, etc. I’ll be listing it to pass on to someone who is a little larger and/or fuller on top than I am. I’m still game to try more Kinga at some point, but this is not the style for me.

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• Too projected at the apex? I think Panache Jasmine does this also.

• Yes, I think so. But I also think that the combination of the padding and unpadded is a problem in that area with that depth. A softer bra in the same depth would fit better.

• Too bad it didn't fit, it's a pretty black bra for sure. I see what you mean about the side profile though... odd. Good luck on your hunt for the perfect black bra!

• Thanks Wilderness1!

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  If you go yeaaaaaars back in my no longer owned bras you will see a too-large Kris Line semi-padded bra. This style of bra usually looks really pointy when the cup is too big for you, cos of the slightly rigid lower half.

• wendybien yes, I was thinking that it might be a size issue for the pointy shape on me for the same reason you suggest, but there’s also something about the way it fits at the wire is weird. It’s theoretically a deep bra, and allegedly has oodles of space at the wire, but it just doesn’t feel like that on me.

• Calluna this bra is simply too big for you. I have it in the same size and since I am more than a full cup size larger than you, it makes sense that you're not filling the cup. Like wendybien stated, if a semi-soft bra is too big, it will look pointy because there isn't enough tissue to fill the lower section and the top section too. The top part needs to be filled in order to push the soft section out. Your soft tissue is just tumbling down into the lower part of the cup. I think the cup height etc is also a size issue. It's just being pulled into your body too flatly...does that make sense? I'll post my photos and review of this bra very soon...I just got back from Cuba late last night ;)

• Calluna are you saying you think the pointiness and the shallow cup base issue are connected? I don't think so, no. Two separate issues IMO.

• wendybien I have this exact bra in this exact size and mine is most definitely not shallow at the wire, so I am confused as to why she senses shallowness. (Head scratching...) The pointiness is definitely an issue of too much empty space in the cup.

• wendybien no, I wasn’t connecting the two.

  AGBras the left (larger) breast does fit the cup decently as in it is not gapping or loose, but at the same, I feel like I do have room for more volume the same way my 65J Ingrid is.

  There’s just something about the bra that doesn’t work and it’s not just the size.

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  wendybien no, I wasn’t connecting the two.

  AGBras the left (larger) breast does fit the cup decently as in it is not gapping or loose, but at the same, I feel like I do have room for more volume the same way my 65J Ingrid is.

  There’s just something about the bra that doesn’t work and it’s not just the size.

• I’ll try it on again later and try to put into words more about how it feels.

• Ok. So the reason why I’m feeling that this bra is shallow is because I cannot get the wires into my imf. The wires sit about a pinky’s width lower. I took a picture and will try to upload it. The band is perfectly snug. Adjusting the straps tighter or looser makes no difference in the wires fitting my imf. The tighter straps, however, do make the cups a little bit better fit on my big side. I agree that it is a little bit too big. Not a lot though. I would say no more than 1 size. Maybe not even a full size. It’s really not hugely big on me ...I think that the taller sides do exaggerate it some, and my asymmetrical breasts will always look big on my smaller side.

  In any event, I am listing it for giveaway or exchange. It’s useless to me regardless of whether it’s size or shape issues.

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  AGBras I don't think it is a shallow bra per se, nor shallower than average at the wire--but the combined factors of the angle of the lower cup element, the robust materials of that lower cup and the fact that this particular size's construction and proportions are designed to lift a fuller, taller and heavier breast, may be contributing to this fit issue.

  Judging from the other user photos it is definitely a bra that looks like it's designed to give a lot of lift.

• wendybien I think you meant for this comment to be addressed to Calluna.

  And...it makes perfect sense, as this bra, in this size, fits me perfectly and my breasts are fuller (especially on top, which takes up space near the strap) as well as heavier than hers.

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  AGBras oh no I was answering the comment you made about being puzzled that she perceived it to be shallow at the wire! You may have forgotten about that by now--it was a while ago, I hadn't been back in a few days, sorry!

• Sorry this does not fit well. I hope you find a black bra that you like.

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  braluv i have a black 30FF Curvy Kate Lifestyle Plunge on the way, and AGBras sent me a few black ones to try. I just got yesterday so I’ll be adding data soon.

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  Calluna Oh awesome!! I'll be looking forward to seeing your reviews!

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  braluv I have been trying one of the bras AGBras sent for the last few days so I’m going to see if I can get a review or at least some first impressions out soon.

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