Animal print is totally not my thing, but I liked the fit of the Rose Print Mimi enough to pick up another one, and Orange Animal happened to be the one that's available. This bra fits very similarly to my Rose Print Mimi, as both are 30DD, but the left cup on this bra is slightly smaller (the right cup measures the same), so it feels slightly smaller on me overall. Fortunately, the left side is my smaller side, so it works out.

In my current size, I found Mimi to fit very similarly to my Freya Summer Haze Padded Half Cup in 30DD. Both bras are 3HC styles, and have similar cup measurements and band measurements, though the main difference is that Mimi is slightly more open on the top than Summer Haze, and Mimi uses thicker foam padding that feels like memory foam, while Summer Haze is made with lightweight batting. Both are good for even shapes that are not too FOB or FOT. Both bras give me a rounded and lifted shape that looks great. I think compared to the Fantasie, Fauve, and Comexim 3HC styles, Mimi and Summer Haze are more immediately projected and more closed off at the top, which is ideal for my shape. The shallower and more open styles just don't really suit me. Note that seams are slightly more visible on Mimi than Freya Summer Haze or Patsy due to the thicker padding, so this is not great for wearing under very tight clothing.

In this size, Mimi fits quite well, though I feel that the wires could be a bit longer on the sides for me, and I could use a little bit more depth in the cup. I am measuring closer to 28F these days though, so many 30DDs feel a bit small in the cup. Therefore, I'd say that Mimi's cups run TTS, but the band isn't the tightest. My 30D and 30DD Cleo Marcies feel much more snug in the band. So, better to stick with your normal band size as sister sizing up may end up being a little too loose.

Orange Animal is a standard small-scale brown animal print with accents of orange coral. The print runs throughout the bra in the front, extending to the front straps, while the band is solid black knit, with black elastic adjustable straps. Unfortunately the straps are only partially adjustable and the elastic is medium width plain elastic, instead of a wider and textured option to prevent slippage. The printed fabric is pretty standard lightweight knit used for many printed bras (similar to Freya and Fantasie). The band is single layer fabric, and it's on the thinner side, so this might be why the band doesn't quite feel as secure as a thicker fabric or firm powermesh. When I hook this on the tightest hook, it stays in place, but I think after some wear, it would be better altered down. 3HC styles don't give the best lift and shaping without a properly fitting band.

I'm thinking of picking up the Blue Polka Dot in a 30E to try a size up, but for now, this Mimi makes a good everyday option, as long as you aren't wearing anything too tight due to the visible seams.

Orange Animal colorway

Updated on Oct 05, 2020 Flag this

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