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Bras » Bravissimo » Alana Bra (AU01)

Alana Bra (AU01)

Since AW2009 - Unpadded balconette bra. More...

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28DD

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28E

28:6

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28F

28:7

7 bras

28FF

28:8

11 bras

28G

28:9

5 bras

28GG

28:10

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28H

28:11

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28HH

28:12

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28J

28:13

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30

30DD

30:5

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30E

30:6

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30F

30:7

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30FF

30:8

6 bras

30G

30:9

6 bras

30GG

30:10

4 bras

30H

30:11

3 bras

30HH

30:12

4 bras

30J

30:13

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30JJ

30:14

9 bras

30K

30:15

10 bras

30KK

30:16

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32

32DD

32:5

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32E

32:6

2 bras

32F

32:7

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32FF

32:8

3 bras

32G

32:9

3 bras

32GG

32:10

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32H

32:11

5 bras

32HH

32:12

9 bras

32J

32:13

10 bras

32JJ

32:14

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32K

32:15

6 bras

32KK

32:16

4 bras

32L

32:17

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34

34DD

34:5

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34E

34:6

1 bra

34F

34:7

2 bras

34FF

34:8

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34G

34:9

2 bras

34GG

34:10

5 bras

34H

34:11

6 bras

34HH

34:12

3 bras

34J

34:13

9 bras

34JJ

34:14

4 bras

34K

34:15

8 bras

34KK

34:16

3 bras

34L

34:17

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36

36DD

36:5

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36E

36:6

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36F

36:7

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36FF

36:8

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36G

36:9

4 bras

36GG

36:10

2 bras

36H

36:11

3 bras

36HH

36:12

0 bras

36J

36:13

2 bras

36JJ

36:14

2 bras

36K

36:15

2 bras

36KK

36:16

5 bras

36L

36:17

9 bras

38

38DD

38:5

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38E

38:6

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38F

38:7

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38FF

38:8

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38G

38:9

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38GG

38:10

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38H

38:11

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38HH

38:12

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38J

38:13

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38JJ

38:14

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38K

38:15

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38KK

38:16

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38L

38:17

12 bras

40

40DD

40:5

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40E

40:6

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40F

40:7

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40FF

40:8

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40G

40:9

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40GG

40:10

2 bras

40H

40:11

1 bra

40HH

40:12

1 bra

40J

40:13

0 bras

40JJ

40:14

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40K

40:15

0 bras

40KK

40:16

0 bras

40L

40:17

19 bras

  1. 28 DD-J ... (28 :5-:13)
  2. 30 DD-KK ... (30 :5-:16)
  3. 32 DD-L ... (32 :5-:17)
  4. 34 DD-L ... (34 :5-:17)
  5. 36 DD-L ... (36 :5-:17)
  6. 38 DD-L ... (38 :5-:17)
  7. 40 DD-L ... (40 :5-:17)

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  1. 2
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    36KK

    Didn't fit

    The Alana apparently runs more shallow in the cups than the Boudoir Beau I got in a 36K, so I decided to size up another size. I shouldn't have. It's slightly too big in cups and the band feels too loose. I think I'd need a 34KK or 32LL.
    But the biggest problem is that the shoulder straps are cutting into my arms very badly. The shoulder straps are too separate for my frame. Also the wires and the fabric of the cups come up to high on the sides and it feels uncomfortable. I think the whole bra is just kinda too big for me.

    pros

    + stable construction
    + ... good support even for heavy boobs


    cons

    - shoulder straps are too separate for my frame
    - wires too wide and too tall
    - shallow cups, not very roomy on top (does not affect me since the cups are too big)
    - band is rather stretchy


    I don't know what I do with it yet, maybe I sell it or keep it for “size fluctuations” and alter down the band. But altering the band would not solve the wire issues, so I think it has to go.
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    Comfort
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    34H

    Hasn't set fit

    This bra is great from so many points of view - the shape (perky but not pointy), the low wires on the sides (finally!!), the firm band.

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    Good
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    36L

    Didn't fit

    This is one of my preferred bras, as it feels quite supportive. I would go up a cup size if there was one available which is why I am stuck with a 36L and not a 34LL . An L cup in this make is almost the same as KK in others. As of Summer 2013, I am now wearing this in a 32L. It is a good fit but the straps are too elastic and allow too much bounce.

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    Good
    Comfort
    Good
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    36L

    Used to fit

    I love this style, but I only just get away with this size. The 34L was a perfect fit, but my boobs have grown since then, unfortunately my chest remains unchanged. So while my boobs are now filling the cups on the 36L, I have to fasten the bra at the tightest hook. If I had this size cup on a 34, it would be perfect!

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    Excellent!
    Comfort
    Good
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    Excellent!

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    • I totally agree with you, I am just waiting for this bra in a larger cup.

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  5. 1
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    30G

    Hasn't set fit

    ALANA 30G IN WHITE:

    Fits ribcage 27
    B. perimeter 11.3
    Stretched Band 31.0
    Band Length 21.7
    Stretch ratio 1.4
    Cup width 5.6
    Cup depth 10.5
    Depth ratio 1.9
    Wire length 10.7
    Cup height 7.5
    Cup separation 0.8
    Gore height 3.4
    Wing height 3.9
    Strap width 0.7
    Strap length 16
    Hooks 2

    As with the other Alanas in 30G and 30GG, this bra is made from high quality lingerie textiles that should last users a long time. As with many Bravissimo styles, a finer gore than found in typical brands, wires are low and even, well shaped armscye to both provide coverage without digging into tail of spence, a nice long silky resilient strap that can adjust down to a scant 8.5"; with ... a well projected cup that surpasses Panache, just not quite up to snuff with Ewa.

    There is no wing. The powernet in the band attaches directly to the wire. While it's not uncommon to see bras designed with no stable frame around the underwires, this compromises wire stability which can lend Alana to fitting shallow and digging if a band isn't large enough for the average width of the user.
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    Quality
    Good
    Comfort
    Excellent!
    Bra appearance
    Excellent!

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    30G

    Hasn't set fit

    FOR ALANA 30G IN BLACK:

    Fits ribcage 27
    B. perimeter 11.3
    Stretched Band 29.0
    Band Length 22.0
    Stretch ratio 1.3
    Cup width 5.7
    Cup depth 10.5
    Depth ratio 1.9
    Wire length 10.5
    Cup height 7.5
    Cup separation 0.8
    Gore height 3.2
    Wing height 3.9
    Strap width 0.7
    Strap length 16
    Hooks 2

    Very durable and supportive build & materials, many great features as well as lightweight yet sturdy.

    My sole quibble is the lack of solid frame structure around the outer part of the cup- there is no wing whatsoever to stabilize and prevent distortion.

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  7. 1
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    34KK

    Didn't fit

    i believe the shape of this bra is wrong for me, wire runs too far and cups are too shallow at the bottom. Cups are a little too tall for me as well.

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    Good
    Comfort
    Meh
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    40L

    Fits

    The Alana in mint colorway was my favorite until Bravissimo released the papaya . I purchased 2 in early 2016 along with a mint 38L and I wish I had bought more. As usual, Bravissimo refuses to re-stock their Alana fashion colors so once they are gone, they are gone. I get my usual Alana fit and comfort, including days where
    the 38 band is more important than the 40L cup, and vice versa.
    I also have Bravissimo's Georgia in mint and while I like this bra, I prefer the mint Alana more.

    June 2020,
    The band is getting close to being stretched beyond comfort, the result of my wearing this ... colorway more than any of my others. I am thinking of moving the wings of my 38L to the 40L cups but my sewing skills are fairly poor and so I hesitate at the chance I may ruin both bras.

    Aug 2020
    The band and straps have suddenly lost most of their elasticity and so this bra has lost most of its comfort and support. Wearing this on the tightest hooks now results in a loose fit and can I easily fit 3 fingers underneath the band. Interestingly, the cups continue to provide comfort and support.

    Sep 2020
    I thought it would be interesting to compare my original measurement data for this bra to what they are today.

    .......................................... original / current / difference
    band length un-stretched... 34.00 / 33.50 / (0.50)
    band length stretched......... 40.00 / 42.00 / 2.00
    cup depth.............................. 17.75 / 19.25 / 1.50
    cup height............................. 14.50 / 16.00 / 1.50

    The (0.50) inch decrease in the un-stretched length was initially surprising but is likely the result of 50+ hand washings.
    The 2.00 inch increase in stretched band length is not overly surprising.
    The 1.50 inch increase in cup depth is very surprising.
    The 1.50 increase in cup height is extremely surprising.

    These results lead me to wonder whether Bravissimo deserves its reputation of being small in the cup and a buyer thus needing to size up. Yes, a bra will initially feel small/tight but will it expand with break-in? I plan to explore this further.

    Note: I do not use the cup over knee technique to measure cup depth as I think a more meaningful and relative data point is when a cup is occupied by ones breast. I think it makes sense that depending on bra style, bra cup dimensions can also vary during the life of a bra.
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    mint colorway

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    • This bra in mint is one of my favorites. It still fits after 4 years and am able to use it still on the middle hooks.

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    38L

    Didn't fit

    This Cobalt blue colorway may be my least favorite Alana. As usual, this Bravissimo 38 band is perfect for me but the cups are a little small, with quadding on both sides. The straps seem to be the weak point for me. The strap material is only average and stretches a bit more than my other Alanas. The strap separation is what is my main complaint as they tend to fall off my shoulders when on the loosest or middle hooks, a problem I do not have with my other 38 band Alanas.

    Cobalt colorway

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    40L

    Fits

    The Alana in mint colorway was my favorite until Bravissimo released the papaya . I purchased 2 in early 2016 along with a mint 38L and I wish I had bought more. As usual, Bravissimo refuses to re-stock their Alana fashion colors so once they are gone, they are gone. I get my usual Alana fit and comfort, including days where
    the 38 band is more important than the 40L cup, and vice versa.
    I also have Bravissimo's Georgia in mint and while I like this bra, I prefer the mint Alana more.

    Mint colorway

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    • Getting close to the end for this mint Alana. The straps are no longer comfortable as they have lost most of their elasticity and the band has stretched to the point where the tightest hooks still leave me feeling a little unsupported.

      I have no complaints for this mint Alana as it has been among my most heavily used bras in the past 6-7 years. Like all of my Alana's, this is definitely not the most luxurious bra available but it was comfortable enough, practical given the price I paid and reasonably long lasting.

    • I have 2 of these 40L mint Alana's and I think I may have confused them with my previous comment. Neither the straps or the band are close to being fully stretched out on one of them so I will conclude this one is currently ok after 7 years! I looked pointier than usual in this bra yesterday but my top was loose enough to mask this, more or less.

      I have not purchased an Alana in close to 5 years (I think) and the price has gone up considerably, from £28 for my very first one to the current price of £36.

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