*Black colorway runs small* I have tried the 32E in black, burgundy, and cobalt. The burgundy 32E fits me perfectly, but the black was much larger.

Burgundy colorway

Updated on Jul 22, 2019 Flag this

Straps dig in at armpit. Underwire rode up and left impression on underside of tissue. Very thin and stretchy material, lower amount of support.

Updated on Jul 21, 2019 Flag this

This bra was too big for me. The size 32JJ fits me best in this bra. Check out my review here for more information: 32JJ - Bravissimo » Lulu Bra (LN581).

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Updated on Jul 18, 2019 Flag this

I loooove this bra. I love that it's a plunge, so I get a firm tack without it bothering me and pushing my tissue out of the way, which happens to me in higher gores with hard wires (if the wires are soft, I get a soft tack).
The straps are comfortable, and I like that they are closer to the centre of the bra in the back, than to the sides. Due to this, they do show under some of my dresses, but it's great for summer tops. It's very comfortable, and the rosy nude tone, while it doesn't match my skin tone, looks nude under white and ... thin clothes, since I'm quite fair.
The band and cups fit very well, even though the cups are a bit too wide, but it's not a problem. They wrinkle a little on the sides, but it's not noticeable unless the bra is visible on the sides (which I avoid).

It's somewhat uncomfortable for lounging, though, so I avoid wearing it if I know I'm going to do so, because then the wires dig into my skin. It is very comfortable for daily wear though, if you're doing anything else other than lounging, even if you're very active.
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Updated on Jun 24, 2019 Flag this

I received this bra when I went through a size change and I had not idea which size would fit me. The bra was too big at that time in band and cups so I returned it and exchanged for a 32JJ. Check out my review of the 32JJ - Bravissimo » Dina Bra (LN578) for more information about this bra. It's a great bra!

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Updated on Jun 23, 2019 Flag this

Disappointed with this one. It comes very high under the arm and it rubs, it's tight at the gore and presses on my sternum, and the straps also seem to rub. Not quite sure how I ended up buying this but it was fitted at Bravissimo so I suppose I expected it to get more comfortable. It hasn't!

Updated on Apr 29, 2019 Flag this

I love this bra. One of the best in the +K - cup range. It fitted me very well during a time of 2-3 months, then it became too big after I lost some weight. It's super supportive and I really recommend trying it if you are in the +K cup size range. Check my review of 34JJ - Bravissimo » Darcy Bra (LN260) for more details about the bra itself.

Note that the pics are added here were taken when the bra was already too big. I forgot to take pics when it actually fitted me. To see how the bra would have looked when it fitted me, check out my pictures of 32L - Bravissimo » Darcy Bra (LN395).

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Updated on Apr 03, 2019 Flag this

This is one of my most lightweight bras that I find myself grabbing more than the others in my drawer. The red color doesn't show too badly under light colored t-shirts. Because it's so lightweight, I surmise it might not last very long and I'm unsure about the quality of the material. It does make me itch a little, but my skin is ridiculously sensitive. My other issue with the bra is that it wrinkles near the nips. The wrinkling isn't noticeable under clothes, and overall I like the shape this bra gives me--up front and center. The wrinkling seems like it could be from the band being stretched too much? But it happens even with an extender, so I'm guessing it's a slight shape mismatch for me.

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Updated on Apr 01, 2019 Flag this

The cups are too big and too wide for me. I get lots of gaping on top ( not very visible on my front pic but there is tons of room on top unused. I could fit 3 pairs of socks into the cup.) and so much empty fabric on the sides. The band also feels a bit too big and too stretchy. I would be better with a 32JJ or 32K in this bra, but also I don't think it would work in a smaller size because the wires would still be too wide. They are not staying in U-shape and they distort quite easily.

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Updated on Mar 19, 2019 Flag this

I knew Bravissimo bras tended to run a bit small and closed-on-top, but I've been wanting a bright red bra, and I like the lace pattern, so I decided to try this out when it went on sale. It is a very pretty bra in person, IMO. Unfortunately, this definitely seems to run at least 1 cup size smaller than Panache Jasmine (which fits me in 32K, though 32KK would probably be better if it came in that size). The cup is too shallow at the bottom and too closed on top due to the elastic band added to the top of the stretch lace. It's possible that ... the former would be fixed by a larger cup size, but I think it would still be too closed in larger size.

The quality seems good pretty good (similar level to Ewa Michalak), but not sturdy enough for very large cup sizes. Compared to Panache Jasmine (my best fitting bra) the elastic at the bottom of the band is narrower (meaning it's more likely to distort and dig in over time and will provide less even band tension), and the straps are too stretchy, so they would also likely fold under pressure over time.
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Updated on Mar 11, 2019 Flag this

(may not be the exact model, had no tag)

bought used. very stretchy band. Wire feels weaker than cleo/panache. stretch lace on top cuts into for FOT,

Cup slightly too small than my other 30g, doesn't have a side support seam.

white colorway

Updated on Mar 07, 2019 Flag this

A balconette bra by Bravissimo, the Alana is in bigger cup sizes quite full coverage. The bra is a good construction that supports and lifts boobs very well.
I had a few of those over the years, it was not my favorite bra, but it did it's job well.
The straps were a bit too seperated and the cups a bit too wide at the sides, but I have that with every bra. I also found the shape under a t-shirt to be good from the side, very round but a bit too east-west from the front. I recommend sizing up 1-2 cup sizes in this expecially if you have full - on - top boobs.

black colorway

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Updated on Feb 27, 2019 Flag this

A balconette bra by Bravissimo, the Alana is in bigger cup sizes quite full coverage. The bra is a good construction that supports and lifts boobs very well.
I had a few of those over the years, it was not my favorite bra, but it did it's job well.
The straps were a bit too seperated and the cups a bit too wide at the sides, but I have that with every bra. I also found the shape under a t-shirt to be good from the side, very round but a bit too east-west from the front. I recommend sizing up 1-2 cup sizes in this expecially if you have full - on - top boobs.

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Updated on Feb 27, 2019 Flag this

A balconette bra by Bravissimo, the Alana is in bigger cup sizes quite full coverage. The bra is a good construction that supports and lifts boobs very well.
I had a few of those over the years, it was not my favorite bra, but it did it's job well.
The straps were a bit too seperated and the cups a bit too wide at the sides, but I have that with every bra. I also found the shape under a t-shirt to be good from the side, very round but a bit too east-west from the front. I recommend sizing up 1-2 cup sizes in this expecially if you have full - on - top boobs.

nude colorway

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Updated on Feb 27, 2019 Flag this

See my review for 34KK - Bravissimo » Alana (AU01)

mocha colorway

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Updated on Feb 27, 2019 Flag this

A balconette bra by Bravissimo, the Alana is in bigger cup sizes quite full coverage. The bra is a good construction that supports and lifts boobs very well.
I had a few of those over the years, it was not my favorite bra, but it did it's job well.
The straps were a bit too seperated and the cups a bit too wide at the sides, but I have that with every bra. I also found the shape under a t-shirt to be good from the side, very round but a bit too east-west from the front. I recommend sizing up 1-2 cup sizes in this expecially if you have full - on - top boobs.

nude colorway

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Updated on Feb 27, 2019 Flag this

I've now slept in this nightdress with integral sleep bra overnight. I'm pleased with it. I think the sizes may be different between this garment and the sleep tops I recently got in 32HH-J - this one should only be one band size and one cup volume smaller, but it seems more like one band size and at least 2 cup volumes - it's just large enough in the cup and the pj tops have loads of cup room. There is no back fastening, just elastic, which is nice because you're not lying on hooks and eyes if you sleep on your back, but does make it slightly ... difficult to put on. I step into it and slide it up and it just manages to stretch far enough - my hips are about 39 inches. I have not attempted to pull it over my head. I think that would be worse as if it got stuck my arms would be trapped! There is enough support for me to be comfortable pottering around the house and it looks ok - I could answer the door to the postman without much embarassment! The nightdress material is soft and a bit stretchy.
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Black colorway

Updated on Jan 31, 2019 Flag this

This is one of my best fitting bras. The back size is perfect for me, firm but not too tight. The cups are lower than some other bravissimo balcony styles which is better for me - I don´t feel like i am wearing too much bra, and especially under the arms it is much more comfortable as it seems lower. The wires on this bra are excelent for me. I get this feeling when i wear this bra of "oh, maybe this is what a properly fitted bra is meant to feel like!" (which makes me realise that i don´t get that feeling very often).
The cup ... does pucker and fold a little, but not as bad as sometimes happens. I am not quite sure what causes this to happen. If i smooth it down and there is no wrinkling or puckering than the cup seems to fit well, but then a bit of the fabric sort of folds over which makes wrinkling and excess fabric, but also makes the cup a fraction too small and a little quad boob, but if the fabric would just stay in place then it would fit perfectly. however the wrinkling and the quad boob are still both much less than happens in most non moulded bras for me so this is pretty good.
The cup as padding in the bottom of the cup but not the top, so i feel it looks like a non padded bra but has extra support. the shape is very good.
The colour is nice and the briefs fit well too.
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Updated on Jan 16, 2019 Flag this

This bra reminds me of my 65HH - Comexim » Basic Plunge Bra (170) . The wires are slightly wider and the apex is higher and slightly deeper. Recently I lost some volume so this bra is a little big on me, the top of cups are empty by the seam. I like how short the gore is. The first time I wore it, the gore cause too much pain but the second time there was no pain. The wires are not hard like Panache but not super soft either.

Updated on Jan 15, 2019 Flag this

I bought this bra in a 28J originally and found the band very tight. Once I went up to a 30 band I was much more comfortable through the day. I prefer a more rounded shape than this bra gives, but I like that I have a plunge bra that actually fits me.

Black colorway

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Updated on Jan 10, 2019 Flag this