Elsie is a sister cut of Frances and Camilla, and I have now tried this cut in 3 sizes: 30D, 30DD, and 30E. I found that 30D in general is far too small for me in the cups, 30DD seems just right but the cups can be a bit narrow, and 30E is definitely too big.

As I have reviewed this style in 30D, please see that review for details on this style. This review is to discuss the fit of 30E and how it compares to the other sizes.

I noticed that the band on this size is somehow bigger than the 30D and 30DD bands, so this one obviously didn't fit me. I have found some inconsistencies in the Fantasie 30 bands I've tried so far, so I am not sure if this is intentional or not. This definitely fits like a 32 band, so I would be careful if you are a snug 30 or really a 28 that can get away with 30 bands sometimes.

Another interesting point about this bra is that the cup width actually measures the same as some of my other 30DDs in this cut, but this is only true when comparing the top of the wires measured straight across. The wires are definitely longer in this style and have a deeper curve, so even though this upper width measurement is the same, the wire fits totally differently. Since these Side Support styles seem to fit differently against the breast, I couldn't fill the cup at the bottom of the wire and at the outside side of the cup. This is actually pretty rare for me, and I usually don't have problems with wires that have the same measurements as this 30E.

The increased cup depth and height were definitely a problem for me, so as both of these dimensions increased, there was no way I could fill out the upper cup either. These side support styles tend to fit and look best if you fill out the cup very snugly, so I would stick with a size that is slightly small over a size that is obviously too large. While the fabric is lightweight and doesn't show wrinkles under clothing, this style really doesn't give the best lift and shape unless the cups fit snugly.

So, this particular cut is suitable for even to slightly FOT shapes, larger 30 bands, and you should stick with your normal cup size, rounding down if you are between cup sizes.

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Updated on Apr 14, 2020 Flag this

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  I'm still waiting for my order, according to your measurements, I think a 30F will be a good fit for me because the cups are deep enough and I also need a larger 30 band.

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  smjwzhan Yes, I hope this works out for you! It’s such a beautiful bra and I am happy that it is a “normal” fit, I think the shape will be fine for most shapes. Let me know how it turns out! If I find a 30DD on Amazon I will probably go ahead and get it, but I’m still waiting for it to pop up!

• smjwzhan Yes, I hope this works out for you! It’s such a beautiful bra and I am happy that it is a “normal” fit, I think the shape will be fine for most shapes. Let me know how it turns out! If I find a 30DD on Amazon I will probably go ahead and get it, but I’m still waiting for it to pop up!

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  smjwzhan I have this bra in 30E! It doesn't fit now that I've gained some volume, but before my size changed it was one of my favorites! I hope it fits you!

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