Underwire and band were super comfortable. Unfortunately I think this bra is too shallow for me. Also, straps were not stretchy, which was a little uncomfortable.

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Updated on Apr 29, 2023 Flag this

This was my first bra that fit, albeit not that well. The cups are too shallow for me and the straps too wide, so they consistently slip off and I bulge out of the top a little even though the underwires sit where they should. Even after a few years of occasional wear, the band has held firm. The shape is nicely rounded but not hemispherical, and the lace isn't too obtrusive, although it does show under thin shirts. I have it in black and in pink, and both colors look great.

Updated on Apr 16, 2023 Flag this

This is such a beautiful bra(color, shape) but it's definitely too small on me. Maybe a little too shallow but I definitely need to size up but unfortunately b.tempt'd doesn't make 30F :'( I measured as a 30E with ABTF calculator. I think I fall on the normal to slightly shallow side with tall roots and even to FOB shape. My left boob is slightly larger. With this bra I'm spilling out a ton on the left side with the gore sitting on my left boob tissue. Also this is the second bra I tried with part non-stretchy bra strap. Why are the straps on the 30 band bras all so short?? I had to adjust it to the longest and it still feels tight on my shoulders.

Blue Sapphire colorway

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Updated on Jan 20, 2023 Flag this

This bra is lightly padded with two-part foam cups. There is a decent amount of give in them so if you run a little large, this bra should accommodate that.

This is my second experience trying the Ciao Bella. The first time, I was still figuring out my size and tried a 30DD, which definitely did not fit! I ordered a 32DDD this time. I did not expect it to be so projected, so I ended up with the wrong size. In your typical shallow Wacoal or Natori bra, I can wear a US 32DDD (sister size when no G cup is available) or 30G (normally I wear US 30DDD), however this one fit more like a 32G/30H from those brands. I'll be returning this one as well.

Niagara colorway

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Updated on Nov 14, 2022 Flag this

This bra wasn’t the right size but has extremely high gore and ends of wires poke.

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Updated on Sep 22, 2022 Flag this

The wires come up into the gore a bit more than I like, but they're not uncomfortable. Cup material is soft but stays shaped. This bra feels less stretchy than most @Wacoal or @B.tempt'd I've tried or owned. Watch out for the straps if you have narrow shoulders or a smaller frame. The straps are wide-set and since they are partly made of an inelastic ribbon material, they do not have as much give as regular bra straps. If I tighten them to my usual preferred tightness, they will fall off my shoulders if I lean due to the stiffness. If I make them extra tight, the lack of give feels restrictive when moving. When the straps fall down, they bind my shoulders because they don't stretch much. Comes in interesting colors. Attractive, mostly comfortable, and affordable bra but hard to pull off if straps falling down is an issue.

Rosin colorway

Updated on Jan 24, 2022 Flag this

For reference, I am petite (5'1"), with some asymmetry due to mildly tuberous breasts, east-west, and somewhat shallow breast tissue.

I got this particular color bra as my "nude" color. I have very cool, rosy pink undertones and I find that even nude colored bras made for Caucasian women always have a warm undertone to them. This pale pink color does not show through under any light or pastel colored outfits that I wear.

But oh wow, this bra makes me so pointy looking. I wear this bra with looser fitting outfits vs. a bodycon dress.

Silver Pink colorway

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Updated on Nov 04, 2021 Flag this

oof ouch owie my sternum!!!!
STRAPS; i don't know if it's the very very silky fabric used for the straps, my bad posture, or WHAT but if they DON'T feel like they're digging in at the tops they're falling off. they're too far apart also again, digging RIGHT into my armpit even more than my first 30dd, starting to think i just have narrow shoulders >_<
UNDERWIRES; the outer edges do technically go onto my breast tissue unless i JUST scoop and swooped (my boobs tend to swim in this bra, more in cups section), but for some reason it's not uncomfortable at all? so i think it's wide enough ... it's just all the OTHER issues that get in the way? could afford to be very slightly wider though, the bottom underwire is fine no issues past me not knowing where to put my bra, the GORE. HOO BOY. i fold up toilet paper to put in the gore to cushion it's so uncomfortable. if i didn't know i can't handle tall gores before i know now!!!! also the gore is wide enough it goes on my breast tissue but again, it doesn't hurt? or if it does i can't tell over how much the underwire is attacking my sternum lol
CUP; not sure? i'm almost certain it's too projected for me, right after scoop and swooping and with shoulders back/sticking chest out my bigger boob fits it just about perfectly with only some gapping right next to the gore and not filling the very bottom at all, my smaller boob doesnt.... take into it as much as my bigger one does? if i slouch EVEN SLIGHTLY/am not sticking my chest out there's gaping at the top on both, if i have my normal posture you could see my nipples if the top wasnt so closed. i think this cup is ultimately just too tall for me and too projected(??? i can fill it when i'm sticking my chest out fine and the weird vertical-pointiness fits my poofy nipples well i guess? but bras are probably not supposed to be sized to your nipple so). also yeah if you're looking for a rounded soft appearance this isn't the bra for you it makes my boobs look perky and bigger as a result of that but the lacy fabric on the outside isn't sewn to the padding and has a big vertical seam right over the nipple that sticks out a good amount and makes your boobs look pointy/kinda like you arent wearing a bra (or at least not a padded one), so that's interesting. not really a problem for me as i like a pointier boob look but i'm not sure i like it when mixed with perkiness
BAND; too loose! i decided to try a bra in the "fits 30 inch ribcage" section, this one is 30.2 which sounded perfect cause i'm bony so a looser band sounds good... but my snug underbust is 29.5 inches. on loosest hook if i pull my arms up it goes on my boobs not a lot but like, a centimeter or two higher than i'd usually put it, it feels like my boobs are falling through/not being supported even if i dont do that, it's to the point when i want actual support i go to the middle hook (it has 3) and then it's pretty okay? it still feels a little roomy for my boobs in the cup which is probably due to the tallness and when i pull my arms up it still goes up Slightly, but it's okay, not uncomfortable either at least comfortable compared to the Gore Of Death. with the backwards-and-upside-down trick on loosest hook it is falling down LOADS in the back AND uncomfortable/chafing? middle hook stays in place better but it's hard to tell anything else cause of the chafing(?) and also oof ouch owie the squeezing.
WHAT I LEARNED; tall gores are unbearable for me, maybe 29.5-30 inches exactly is a better band measurement for me, non-shallow bras are gonna make me sad, i love padding!!! please hide my nipples thank you!!! i need shorter/opener bras in general, underwire might just always be uncomfortable for me?? impulse buying the first bra i see on sale is...a learning experience for sure, but i want /comfortable/ bras now. don't try to put on a brand new bra with even slightly wet nails lol!!
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Updated on Nov 02, 2021 Flag this

This bra has a band that feels tighter than others, probably because it stretches less. The cup size works well because it is more of a half cup so covers my bottom nicely without gapping too much on top. This was the bra that made me realize I am very FOB. One downside is I can really feel the band constricting my ribcage. I have only worn it 3-4 times so maybe I can either get used to this kind of fit or get a non-stretchy bra extender. It is not my most comfortable bra but I love the way it makes me feel and I love the lace.

Updated on Sep 25, 2021 Flag this

I liked how this bra doesn't have much coverage at the top, but the lace shows under shirts and the bra is not smooth. Wires are too narrow for me and it just was not the most comfortable bra.

Updated on Jul 31, 2021 Flag this