Libi is one impressive little thing! If you are looking for a wireless bra, you fit in their size range, and you don't mind a slightly looser band, Libi by Ava is your bra!
I like this bra more than XS - Cake Lingerie » Sugar Candy Seamless Everyday Bra (28-8005 (post surgery), more than 70I - Kris Line » Afrodyta Soft No Wire and definitely more than the Ahh bra (and its various knockoffs I have). I think this bra will see some serious wear from me.
Additionally, they make a sports bra in the same cut and now I'm seriously considering getting it, no ... wire and all.

Now the hard truth is that in 65J it is too large in the cup for me. But I 100% think the 65I would be too small, and I'm not willing to risk the money (or the comfort, tbh). If I could find this in black in 65J I would be purchasing it immediately because I expect it will run a teensy tiny bit smaller, and so it will be juuuuuust right.

The construction of this bra is really something. I think the reason it feels (and looks) so supportive is the cup construction (4 parts, one vertical, another horizontal and then a side support longer seam), but there is another thing that really affects the comfort - it has side boning and I find that this is what makes the band so nice! The boning is not pokey, but it's very sturdy, and because of this, the band does not roll and rope up as is the case with A LOT of wireless bras for me.
I do want to acknowledge an issue that I see in the photos but did not see or feel while wearing it. The cups are sorta sliding down as if there is not room for my boobs under there, or maybe because it is slightly too large. However, I am 99% sure this is an issue that could be remedied by shortening the straps. As a creature of habit (and with how I usually have to deal with too short straps) I loosened them all the way--and surprisingly they are very long! Thus the straps are actually giving me no support in these photos, it's all the cups and the band. I felt zero pull on my shoulders.
The shape is the roundest shape I've ever gotten in an unlined wireless bra. There is NO torpedo boobs which I actually found incredibly surprising, but I guess with the side panel in the cups it makes sense.

Another thing is that even though the lace on top is not stretchy, the whole trim has some give and I think it wouldn't cut in too badly for someone a little fuller on top than me. I usually have an issue with this but I guess since the bra is slightly too large, it is not an issue with this one.

The band is loose. In this colourway, it's more of a 70 band (it stretches out to 82-83cm). It has a slightly raised center that I guess should act as a gore, but I will say I don't think it quite does. However, there is very good separation for something that has no gore! My boobs are only slightly touching at the tops.

The bra aesthetics I like as well. It is a very pretty bra, the lace doesn't feel cheap (none of the materials do, actually) and it's absolutely beautiful. I will say tho (as is demonstrated in my very wrinkled, but the one I knew 100% would show it) the lace and all the seams are very visible under clothing. No big deal for me, though, if there is anyone out there offended by my seams they can just look elsewhere.
The seam in the middle features a cute little bow and pearl https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Come to think of it, this bra reminds me a lot of EM's 70G - Ewa Michalak » Bm Bibi Beżowa Perła (533) with just slightly different lace.

Well, I think that's all I wanted to say. Overall, pretty, functional, supportive and most of all, comfortable bra! And it is very cheap, too! Anyways, onto trying to find the black one in 65J!

edit: I added an angled photo with straps tighter and the bra hooked on the tightest hookset, however I don't mind wearing this on the loosest as it doesn't seem to ride up at all. There is a slight difference, but the shorter straps do make the cups taller and I don't think petite ladies would like the way the straps and outer cups cut into the tail of spence.

edit 2: I also have no idea why btb is displaying my whole review without the 'read more' tag. Sorry everyone.
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I'm going to add measurement once I figure out where my measuring tape is.

But yea, the second I saw that the cups have 4 parts, I knew it was trouble. This bra fits more like 30H or a larger GG? Overall, it's just plain too large. Only 2 hooks in the bag. Color me confused.
Other than that, the quality seems great, and I love the pattern. Just, it's much much too large! The band however feels a bit tight at 30. The top of the cups has some give to it, but it is not stretch lace.
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Updated on May 13, 2019 Flag this

My shape: FOB, soft tissue, narrow shoulders and roots, projected
Appearance: I really love the paisley print of this bikini. The colors are bright and eye-catching: the paisley is mostly navy blue, with hot pinks, whites, teals, greens, neon greens, oranges, and outlines in black. The top of the cups, straps, and bow at the gore are all hot pink.
The cups are padded and constructed of 3 parts: there is one vertical seam and one horizontal. The cups are narrower than UK brand bikinis, typical of Polish brands.
Fit: Of the three Ava bikinis I ordered from Amazon to try, this one fit the best. I say "the best," but that doesn't mean it actually fit me well. The cups were too separated and the straps were too wideset for my narrow shoulders.
I'll be returning this, sadly.

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Updated on Aug 10, 2018 Flag this

Me: Narrow roots, narrow shoulders, evenly round, lots of immediate projection, very soft tissue, fairly centre full, never met a gore I didn't like, left-heavey by more than a cup size, 31" underbust, but prefer tight band with extender. Panache, Freya size 30GG

First forray into the realm of Bra sized Bikinis. As a bra, it is too wide in the cup and not enough immediate projection, but the straps are narrow enough set, it has good side boning, the band is the right size, and it hides my assymetry.

As I have no intention of wearing it all day, It will do!

The cups are stretch lined with a thicker fabric in the bottom part of the cup and have padded side slings and have tons of room for centre fullness.

*Edit: after swimming in it, I will never ever go back to non-bra sized swimwear ever! I never once felt the need to tug, tuck, or adjust. Even for a short period of time, It is so freeing!

Updated on Mar 28, 2017 Flag this

Me: Narrow roots, narrow shoulders, evenly round, lots of immediate projection, slightly FoB, slightly centre full, splayed, never met a gore I didn't like, left-heavey by more than a cup size, 31" underbust, but prefer tight band with extender. Panache, Freya size 30GG

Almost perfect!

Great shape, effective stretch lace cups, needs the extender, but pretty true to size. Beautiful blue colour! This is the colour I wish the Cleo Marcie Bluebell came in. This is not quite as polished and has virtually no accents, but it also had no neon orange either!

Good side boning, only two hooks, fairly closed on top, but ... does not cut even on my super soft tissue. Cups made of no stretch lace, lined on the bottom cup by very soft, very thin, synthetic knit.

Top part of centre gore does angle inward a touch - doesn't bother me, but the wires might dig on people with that issue both at centre and underarm. Very firm wires

The cups are slightly too wide, but no where near as wide as the Avas with Side Support. I think they intentionally make the side support models shallower and wider. Straps a touch wide also, but narrower than Gorsenia, Nessa, and my Gaia Maggie.

Staps are good - ribbed not scalloped, but thick and no slip.
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Strapgate Again!!

Me: evenly round, slightly FoB, Very soft tissue, narrow root, narrow shoulders, prefer a tight band, splayed.

Bought on Other Eden, looks identical to Ava 1428 but in nude, not peach.

Sizing

Cups way too big! maybe FoT girls will fill it, but super wide cups and a full size too big for my normally 30GG (Panache, Freya, etc). Band is about right, though. I like mine tight to keep it from sinking down to my waist and usually need an extender for the first couple months.

Appearance

I was so excited when it came out of the box because itis a perfect nude tone for me and ... has subtle orangy shades in the lace. Very cute gore embelishment, looks good off and on for such a full cup bra.

Materials

vitually no stretch in bottom cup fabric and very stretchy lace lined by no stretch, not-itchy, tulle. Superb quality, I wish it fit.

Construction

In the cups, the side support pannel is virtually an extention of the outer vertical seem in a two vertical seam/three part cup bottom. It gives great rounded shape and good inward support. It is more round than my EMs. The two seams are 1.25" appart at the base of the cup (left side of seam a to left side of seam b), and 3.125" appart at the diagonal seam which is six inches up from the underwire.

Comfortable and stable boning on side panel - I don't need it because the cups are so wide, but maybe in bigger bands?

Only two hooks but straps and band really sturdy, so it doesn't feel like it needs more. Marvelously long ribbed straps fully adjustable -end to end. Leotard back.

My problem:

My first Ava, and like EM, the wideset straps dig in the front of my armpits, and would even in the size down. The massive (for me) wire width means that the cups take up 13.5" of the 24" band. No wonder it felt like the cups encirceld three quartters of my body. The wires are nicely shaped, though, no weird angling anything.
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Updated on Oct 06, 2016 Flag this

Beautiful thistle flower pattern, grey-blue outlined print on a nice light blue undertone. Cup edges and bottom have a pretty lacey border. Nice detailing like a little 'knot' on the centre gore. Materials feel of high quality, soft and well put together. Inner cups are lined with a cottony fabric, very comfy.

I like how this bra's design is really feminine but in a little more edgy / original way than your standard pinks, hearts and florals (though admittedly I also love 'kitsch' bras - but there's a time and a place for everything https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" /> ).

On me this bra unfortunately doesn't work though: ... mainly because the cups are too tall. For reference, My height is 1.68 m (around 5.5) and my boobs are not low on my chest (not sure if they're high set either, I guess 'medium'?). In any case, I often have issues with underwires + cup edges ending too high under my armpits and I really dislike that feeling. Sad, because apart from the tall cups this bra is pretty great!

Rest of the fit is quite decent: tacking gore, band is nice and snug, no overspill. Maybe slightly shallow in the bottom for my projection. Fits like a UK 30GG / 30H I would say. As for who this bra would fit, I'm mostly FOT but I guess this bra would also work for even fullness. FoB I'm not sure.

Anyway I'm listing this bra: it's brand new with tags.
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Me: Narrow roots, narrow shoulders, evenly round, lots of immediate projection, slightly FoB, slightly centre full, splayed, never met a gore I didn't like, left-heavey by more than a cup size, 31" underbust, but prefer tight band with extender. Panache, Freya size 30GG

This is the most immediately projected bra I have ever come across! I don't think it is a sizing error, but in my standard size I have enough immediate projection to almost be be droopy! no squishing at all! That never happens. The depth measurement is pretty standard for the size and the wires are not that narrow, but it ... looks like it might be two cup sizes too big in the top of the cup as my entire breast sits below the appex where it wants to. I have ordered one size smaller knowing that this size in most Ava models it just right. We will have to see!

Plus: extender necessary, straps a touch wide, but not so much as Gorsenia. Fairly narrow wires, scalloped fully adjustable straps. Sheer double layer mesh cups.

PS it is called sunflower, but it really ought to be more buttercup or yellow poppies going by the embroidery.
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Updated on Dec 10, 2016 Flag this

It hurt's after a time. Pain in my breast. The wires tries to kiss my back. And it seems that it should be like this, cause nothing is folding nor stretching. And if I just put it without fastening - it looks this same. My breast fits the cups, but after some time it hurts. I tried to fold the wires, and not to wear it for too long.

chabrowy colorway

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Updated on Jun 12, 2016 Flag this

This one has a factory defect. The wires didn't lay properly, but at a slant. One was always flying in the air a little, while the other was flat at my chest. So After a year one wire pierced the fabric, but the other one is perfectly ok... So I still use it, it is easier to fit it to my asymmetry with only one wire.

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Updated on Jun 12, 2016 Flag this

One that I wear most often, that comfy https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
Ava has problem with straps. Their bras are basically solidly made, but after time the straps start to corrugate.

white colorway

Updated on Jun 12, 2016 Flag this

Pretty brown-pink / latte colored bra, very thin light foam cups.
Subtle diamond pattern with a nice swirly pattern overlay. Borders are decorated with pink rose lace and there's a tiny rose on the gore.

65J according to price tag, sold via Brastop as a size 30GG. Cups are kind of deep but too closed on top for me. For someone with less upper fullness, it does seem true to the UK size. Band is pretty stretchy, would have preferred 3 hooks. Straps are fully adjustable and the gore is a nice medium height.

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Updated on Nov 16, 2015 Flag this