For me, this is a perfect fit in every respect, the first bra I have had in a number or years that I could say that about.
I normally wear 34KK so the cup runs probably a size smaller. I tried the 34KK as well as the 34L, 34KK gave me a bit of a 4-boob effect, the 34L is a comfortable snug fit on my boobs. Likewise the band is a perfectly snug fit round my torso, it doesn't have a lot of stretch but I like it that way.
Doesn't poke in between the boobs, this has been a particular problem on Panache.
----------------------------------------------------------------- December 2011
unfortunately since I last reviewed this bra in October 2011, my boobs have grown again, so while it's still perfectly snug round my torso, my boobs are spilling out over the top and sides of the cups.
Quick info on this bra: it is discontinued now but Bravissimo Darcy has the same cut. I used to wear this at a size 34KK/L. It was my favorite among with similarly cut Urban Rose back then. It worked really well, was supportive and gave round front and center uplifted shape. I had not many issues and wore it 1-2 a week for over a year and it held up well over that time. It was the prettiest bra I had at that size. Recent trials with similar styles (Now at 32JJ-K) have not worked for me. I found it too shallow in cup on bottom.
similar cuts by Bravissimo: Nordic Rose Urban Rose English Rose Wild Rose Darcy (still available)
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.
The cup is from 4 sections. Material is very firm and bequem. The straps could work for narrow shoulder it is not too wide. But the band is definitely small, smaller as usually Bravissimo bras, it is like a 32 or smaller band. I had to use an extender to try it. It is not the first Bravissimo bra which I tried, but the shape is not ok for me. The top of the bra is elastic but I could not fill it out, it is too elastic for me. The wire is not too wide which is +, it is not under my arm. It is not too ...high. The side support not fit well, I have problem due to with the rounded shape, it give a flat area where the fourth and the thired lace are screwed together. The centre gore does not fit flat. The bra itself would give a rounded shape, and the side support push a little the boobs forward and closser together, I have not the elast-west feeling. Colour: Black based colour with colourful print. I like the pink bows. Pros: Wide straps Narrower wire Side support (it is Cons for me) 4 section (it is Cons for me) Rounded shape Not an east-west feeling
Cons: Too small band Side support Centre gore not flat
It is "an okay fit". Only issue is the center gore not lying flat, but it is almost always the case for me. It is very comfortable and all in all a good everyday bra. The moccha colour is a great nude for black women of various skin tones.
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.
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.
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.
It is a Darcy bra from Bravissimo website. Colour: named mono, its a black-Gray variants from Roses. The bra itself is the same as LN395 Darcy. There are only 1-2 mm differences. See my other remark at LN395 34l variants.
I got this bra from an other bratabase user. Unfortunately it is against not fit to me. Until now I haven't found any sÃita le bra from Bravissimo types. The two reason are: the straps are too wide for my very narrow shoulders. And the center gore does not lie at my sternum. I have an empty space on the top of the bra material wrincked. I'm sad because all any other things so positive
I like: the colour and the construction of this bra. The shape of my boobs in it It is not est and west I does not poke
I had this bra for about 11 months and I have worn it a lot. It fits slightly small in the cups like many Bravissimo bras. The fit is similar to other Bravissimo bra such as Alana. I found the 34L to be a good fit for me in this bra, when I can wear other Bravissimo bras in 34KK or 36K.
The band runs really tight. I'd say about 1 band size small. I measure 34'' inch underbust comfortably tight, and I have to wear an extender with this bra. Also it has barely stretched out in the band since I received it, since I still need ...to wear it with the extender. The quality is very good. With frequent wear and washing no issues had occured (such as wire popping out, or it stretching out too much).
I love the uplifted round shape I get in this bra. The gore does not fully tack but it's very close and it does not negatively impact the support this bra offers. The colors are fresh and pretty. I really love it, it's cute and girly https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" /> They should make a pink version of this, I'd buy it immediately.
