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I will first share my "stats": FOB, centre-full, narrow roots, average root height, I believe I have a combination of firm and soft tissue. I'm 5'7 tall.
Thoughts: my first Avocado bra! (or "Avocouture," as they're called now).
I wanted to add another Polish bra to my order (I had a shopogolic.net order and I wanted to order enough bras to make the final shipping "worth it") so I decided to try out Avocado: as far as sizing, I cheated because I found a blogger who was measuring the same as me https://www.sweetnothingsnyc.com/2016/11/03/review-avocado-jewel-bra-and-short/ and I bought the same size that she ordered - because ... it turned out to be on sale! So, I though it was fate. I was measuring 32GG. So, I sized up in the band and down in the cups.
The sizing seems right: if you can believe it, I think the shape is actually a bit minimizing under clothes. The underwires are WIDE, and almost like "eyebrow-shaped" (upside eyebrows), or Nike swoosh shaped: I feel like the bra fits even though I have several "thumbs" of space on the side - between the side underwire and my actual breast tissue. It doesn't bother my comfort level, and the bra is still supportive.
The way the underwires are shaped, I do think the bra is actually a bit minimizing (I know I've said that before). Instead of having my boobs *front and center* like Comexim and Ewa Michalak, I get a *slight* East-West shape and I do think the underwires kind of minimize my boobs (I know it doesn't look like that from the pictures, but underneath my clothes).
However, because it's only 2 thin layers of mesh on the bottom, your nipples will show through- at least for this particular style. If you want more nipple concealment in a soft bra - probably try Ewa Michalak BM?
Wearing this bra, I felt like I had a SUPERPOWER, lol, because it's so beautiful and it's such a confidence boost to have my secret well-fitting & beautiful bras/underwear on, that nobody knows about! I sort of regret that I didn't also order the matching undies - but I don't think they had my size left, IIRC.
Black isn't my colour : ( , but I saw this and I wanted it: the back on this bra is amazing, even though it probably doesn't look like much, but the FABRIC used for the wings is durable, yet SOFT. So, that is what you are getting for the luxury price point. I've tried other luxury brands (like Katherine Hamilton) - yes, I know the word "luxury" is just a marketing term - and they don't use the same quality for the back/wings of the bra, but I 10/10 recommend. It makes the back of the bra so soft and comfy - like I said, I have no other bras like this to compare to.
So, even though I *love* this bra, there are two downsides for me. I don't mind that it's not exactly *thin t-shirt appropriate* It is sheer, but that's fine b/c I have other bras I can wear for thin fabrics. One downside is: the beautiful embroidery in the front is just a smidge scratchy for my sensitive skin : ( It's still wearable, and I didn't develop a rash, but I do sometimes notice it's scratchiness (this probably doesn't apply to all Avocado designs though).
so if one has sensitive skin, I've never had issues with Ewa Michalak or Comexim bras (if Polish bras are your thing), even their more ornate bras are still soft, imo.
Lastly, I did notice *on my smaller side* (right side), the strap did cut in a bit and cause some chafing on my right side. I'll experiment and see if I can make the strap tighter on that side and see if that can alleviate that issue - but I'm not sure. The straps are wide - they don't seem too wide for me (or annoyingly wide either) - I was trying to angle them in throughout the day, but ideally I would not have to adjust the shoulder straps throughout the day.
Because of the above issue, I do wonder how "petite friendly" Avocado is?? They might not work so well for people with short roots, or high-set breasts in this style and size. Although I do think that their 60 bands - being so tight - they may work for an actual 55 band (26 band UK) person. I would definitely size up in the band and size down in the cup, perhaps more than one cup.
The price was great, 165 pln so about $39 usd on sale (their January clearance), which is an excellent price for a bra like this, that's ethically made. I happened to buy them through a package forwarding service, but after I purchased through them, I realized Avocado ships basically everywhere, and they also use affordable shipping : ) So, I wouldn't hesitate to buy direct next time.
Even though I do have a few minor issues, like the scratchiness of the embroidery in the front, and the mild chaffing of the bra strap (a little bit of an "armpit eater," that's why I question if Avocado is good for short roots - probably not) I could not part with this bra, because it's beautiful, and it makes me feel like a MILLION BUCKS when I wear it, lol: every woman/bra wearer should have a bra like this! : )
I'll probably buy another Avocado bra in a year or so, I'm going to do more research and build up my Avocado collection slowly.
edit: there is elastic on the top of the cup. I think this style (NF) could tolerate *slightly more* fullness on the top than what I have - but not a ton more, lol. I wonder if it would cut into FOT shape.
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Oh my gosh it’s beautiful on you!!! That embroidery is gorgeous. I’m with you, I’m not a fan of black bras, but this is very pretty. I think the lace makes it unique as opposed to a basic black bra. Hopefully the itch goes away with washing.