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Updated on Sep 06, 2012 Flag this

Beckym82

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Pros: it's a simple, practical style that looks fantastic. The moulded cups are not very thick, and I find the balconette cut very flattering. It doesn't create unnatural cleavage or add two cup sizes, it just gives a pretty, uplifted shape. The straps are fully adjustable and the band is lined with smooth fabric.

Cons: apart from fit issues (see below) I don't really have any complaints about this bra. The straps might be too wide-set for those with narrow shoulders.

Sizing: the band runs about a size small. My ribcage is about 65cm/25.5" measured normally or 60cm/24" measured very tightly, and this bra fits snugly on the loosest hooks. The wire width in 30C is perfect for me, but the cups are too shallow; I don't really blame the bra for this as I'm in between cup sizes at the moment. I found the shape and proportions suited me (rather wide-set, teardrop-shaped breasts) really well.

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Updated on Nov 25, 2011 Flag this

Thanks to the seamed cups it's more supportive than it looks, and the fabric really is soft (no scratchy seams). As with other non-wired bras, the cups tend to stretch along with the band, so whilst the 30 band will stretch up to about 30"/76cm, the cup shape is completely distorted at that point. On me (ribcage about 26"/65cm), the band is comfortably snug and the cups are not pulled out of shape; I would say it fits much more like a 28 than a 30. The cups are relatively broad, so it might not be a good fit for anyone who needs narrow cups/wires in their size.

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Updated on Oct 28, 2011 Flag this