This is the second bra that I've ordered from ASOS, and the second that unfortunately will be going back.

The first I ordered was a Freya Ingrid Balconette, I loved the pattern, and ordered a 30G. They sent me... a 30F. Egregiously small, of course. I may have re-ordered in the right size, but I could tell the band would be too loose, so I just returned it. (They did process my return quickly).

Since I didn't see any reviews on here for ASOS brand bras, I thought I'd give one a try as I found one that was only about $12 USD, and seemed like a style I ... might like.

Dolly is a padded lace plunge bra, with three sections to the cup. The particular color-way I have has pink cups with a sort of very light peach lace overlay (maybe beige is a better description?) the band is semi sheer and also a beige color. There are two small bows on the straps about two inches above where the cup starts-- cute, but will prevent those extra two inches from being adjusted fully. Otherwise the straps are basic and utilitarian, a bit narrow, but otherwise fully adjustable. There is a very large bow in between the cups, which is a little too cutesy for me, but still a detail that may be appreciated by some.

When I got this ASOS bra, I once again ordered a 30G. When I got the package, the label on the outside bag for the bra once again said 30F. Apparently, 30F is the US version of the UK size 30G? At least, that's what ASOS seems to think.

Strap seemed a nice length but was very stretchy and did not provide support, I'd need to size down to a 28 band, for sure.

Cups run at least (AT LEAST) two sizes too small, if you are ordering based on the same size chart I am (Freya's). I don't know how a 30F can be considered the same size as a 30G...
D>DD>DDD>F (US size chart?)
D>DD>E>F>FF>G (UK size chart?)

Of course, part of this is just the overall problem of inconsistent sizing between brands.

Though the top portion of the space between the cups is quite tight, the bottom is quite far apart at the front, probably good for wider set breasts. It gave me a very wall-eyed or east-west look (difficult to notice because the quad-boob was so egregious). I don't think the cup shape would have suited me either, it has an almost duck-bill look too it, the shape reads very angular to me and the way the seams are sewn in there seems to be very little padding at the seams probably adding to an odd appearance. The lower portion of the cup does NOT hold a lot of volume, which could be good for some breasts.

The build quality of the cups honestly seems pretty poor to me-- you can see zig-zag seams along the insides of the cups-- overall, this bra read "cheap" to me. I admit that it WAS cheap because it was on clearance, but regardless, it is poorly constructed.

Overall, for me this bra was not worth a re-try, even if they did have a size that might fit me (I guess I'd need a 28HH?).

I'm really irritated that I order one size from ASOS and consistently get a different one because they don't seem to grasp sizing. If I order a 30G, I want a bra that says 30G on the tag!
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Updated on Jun 13, 2012 Flag this