The clasps for this bra are off to the left side, not in the back. Clearly whoever designed this bra must have intended all of its wearers to be right-handed. I am left-handed and it is such a struggle to put this bra on and off.
Most strapless bras draw attention to some of the sagginess that I have and make me look flatter. I was hoping that the thicker band on this strapless bra would give me more support, but unfortunately, I still have some of these issues. The thicker band does mean that the bra isn't sliding around constantly though.
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.
I'm still figuring out my shape and I don't think I'm very suited to t-shirt bras but I still wanted to try. I believe I'm mostly FOB and center-full, fairly close-set with indenting/deflation near tail of spence, and pretty narrow-rooted with some height and some projection.
[Disclaimer - I have only tried it on]
PROS: - Very comfortable - Definitely "ultra soft" - Liked the shape - Band was a good size - Supportive
CONS: - Gore doesn't tack - Gapping around the tail of spence - Gapped near the underwire, especially with arm movement
I think this may be too shallow for me or generally conflicts with my shape. I really liked it otherwise though!
I am a 30DD or 30DDD depending on my cycle so this bra may fit me better later on in the month when I'm closer to a 30DDD, but unfortunately there were too many issues with it for me to want to try that out. I was excited because it was cheap on Amazon and I was super happy when the gore tacked but it was definitely wrong for my shape and just generally not my favorite. I'm mostly FOB and center-full, fairly close-set with indenting/deflation near tail of spence, and pretty narrow-rooted with some height and some projection.
[Disclaimer - I have only tried it on and wore ...it for around 20 mins]
PROS: - Gore tacks - Probably a nicely rounded shape if proper fit
CONS: - Itchy fabric - Gaps a little when my arms are by my side - Gaps a lot when I bring my arms forward at all - Too projected in the upper cup for me - Outer edge of cups behind the strap cut into my tail of spence - Gore too wide for me and created separation
NOTES: - A lot more coverage than the stock pictures - Straps fit me (5'4) but probably wouldn't for someone taller / with a much longer N2N distance - Inner seams didn't cause issues for me (after a short amount of time) but may for those who are sensitive or wear it longer
Overall, I would have to remove about an inch of fabric from the upper cup in order to make it fit, along with some other alterations for comfort. I think it could work for those who are wide-set and short-rooted but even/FOT with a round shape. Read more 161 more words
After trying on many 30 bands and some 32 bands in a local boutique, this was the only bra above a 28 band that didn't ride up significantly on my 26 inch underbust. Measuring it while it's new, it does stretch to an absolute maximum of around 30 inches, but no other 30 bands have worked for me so I'm not really sure what makes this one different if it measures true to size. I might have to alter it to be smaller as time goes on, but that's not unusual at my size.
The bra is soft and smooth all over. An interesting detail is that the outside of the cup goes over the underwire channel, so the bottoms of the cups have less of a lip sticking out and more of a smooth dome-like surface. The top edges of the cups are pretty thin as well, which is helpful for a seamless look under shirts. The amount of padding is just right, creating a smooth shape to hide nipples without feeling stuffy or enlarging the bust.
The only reason I got this was because I was obsessed with how pretty it was! I didn't know a lot about my breast shape when I bought this, and it was totally a shot in the dark. To my surprise, it was one of the best-fitting bras I've ever tried. My boobs are round, close-set, somewhat narrow-rooted, even fullness, average to slightly projected. The material is excellent quality and doesn't feel too delicate to handle. I love how plush the cups are, and the lace is lovely. DDD sizes have three thin straps instead of two. I only wish the cup was made of three vertical panels ...instead of two, which would have reduced the prominent vertical seam. But it doesn't look too bad under clothes.
Sizing: The band runs very small -- make sure to sister size up one. I knew this beforehand, so I bought 32DDD when my measured size is 30G. The wire is definitely on the narrow side. Immediate projection is good, but if you're overall very projected you should get a cup size up. The straps are unusually short, but shouldn't be a problem for most people. I have a long torso and my boobs are kind of low-set. I don't usually have to pull out the straps all the way but I did for this one. Read more 114 more words
My breast shape: Shallow-low projection, wide root, full on bottom. This bra was a surprise. It seems my breast shape works well with front closure bras. The front closure helps prevent the gaping that other bras have. This bra is very comfortable and I know I will use it as an everyday bra.
I am so sad that I find the material on this bra so scratchy because it is 1 of the bras that fits me best, and looks sexy. It even gives me me a little boost of cleavage! Comfort is top priority for me, in all my clothing purchases, and the material just was too rough but the fit was 100% perfect. My breast shape: Shallow-low projection, wide root, full on bottom. Height 5'7", weight 145lbs.
This bra was scratchy and ill fitting. It felt tight on my breasts, the straps dug into my shoulders even when pretty loose, and it gave me quad boob. This line was so highly recommended, I am pretty disappointed!
This bra has seen much better days. The band stretched out long ago, so I will address how it fit when I first got it. The band was tight enough to be supportive, the cups were too tall, and the wires on the side poked my armpits. The straps however are completely adjustable which I need not for the support but because I'm a short person. It did it's job. Now it deserves a Viking funeral for the service it has given me over the years.
Trying this bra on after not wearing it for months makes me so sad! This use to be my holy grail bra when I was a 32DDD. I originally bought it in a 34DD because they didn't have a 32DDD in store. I wore this bra for a month or so and then finally bit the bullet and decided I needed it in a 32DDD. By the time the 32DDD came, I had sized out of it and I had to return it. I would legit buy this in a heartbeat if they made a 32G, despite being a band size too big.
This is the COMFIEST bra ...I have ever own. The fabric is seriously so soft. If you have issues with lace, like I do, this bra is an absolute dream! It has decent projection for being a molded, unlined bra. Not that you can tell from my current try on pics, as it's clearly much too small now.
If you are in the size range this bra comes in I HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend checking it out. For reference, I am FOB, immediately projected, short and narrow roots, and wide set. This bra used to be perfect on me, so if you have similar breasts this should work quite well for you!
My only two negatives about this bra are that the band stretches out a lot. You may want to size down because of this if you are on the lower end of your band size. I believe it stretches so much due to how soft the fabric is. The other negative is the soft fabric pills a bit and picks up shirt lint. You can see both of these issues in the pictures. Read more 179 more words
I purchased 3 of this colorway and size, intending to keep the best-fitting one (sometimes these have sewing issues causing them to fit less than ideally), but I've decided to keep two out of the three!
Please see my comments on the other two that I kept for a more in-depth review.
I've been a big fan of the Ciao Bella Balconette for a while, as I wore the 30DD last winter as my primary "sweater bra" under thicker clothing. The 30DD has been too small for me since the beginning of the year, so this year I started picking up the 30DDD instead, which now fits me very well at 28E/28F. This is one of the few styles where I find a 30 band very comfortable as it is snug but not tight.
When I first tried 30DDD back in March 2020, I was a smaller 28E, so while the cups were a close fit, they were still ...slightly too large and I experienced problems with the outer edge of the cup digging in to the underarm area. However, 30DD was clearly too small at this point, so I decided to switch to the larger size anyway. Now that I am a larger 28E/28F, this discomfort has pretty much gone away as I fill out the cup better.
Some people consider this bra shallow, but I disagree. I would say that this runs about a half cup small, so you should order a cup size larger unless you're on the small end of your range. I think the 2HC cut and sew construction is actually quite projected as long as you are in the right size! In the correct size, this should give you a very smooth and rounded shape, not a pointy shape, and the fullness of the cup will be correctly distributed vertically (if the cup is too small, the fullest point will seem to sit too low).
After wearing this bra for an entire season, I have been very happy with the quality and comfort of the bra. The cups have not lost their shape and the band hasn't stretched out. This is an easily accessible and very affordable bra that comes in many lovely colors, and I would recommend this to anyone who needs wider wires and isn't extremely projected, as long as you fall within the size range. It won't be suitable for anyone with very narrow roots or larger than a true F cup as you will be sized out (unless you can sister size up a band size).
After trying the sister size of 32DD, I can confirm that the cups do fit true to size in the sister size, and the band size increase is rather small, so sister sizing is a great option.
Marlin is a beautiful lilac-tinged grey-blue that looks great on my cool skintone. Certain shades of blue bras suit me well, and B. Tempt'd by Wacoal does blue quite well (they have many pinks and blues in the range). The center bow is a sheer cool pink that is similar in tone to the nude underlay of the foam cups.
I like this particular bra so much that I purchased 3, intending to keep the best-fitting one (sometimes these have sewing issues causing them to fit less than ideally), but I've decided to keep two out of the three! This will definitely be in my winter rotation this year. Read more 419 more words
I've been a big fan of the Ciao Bella Balconette for a while, as I wore the 30DD last winter as my primary "sweater bra" under thicker clothing. The 30DD has been too small for me since the beginning of the year, so this year I started picking up the 30DDD instead, which now fits me very well at 28E/28F. This is one of the few styles where I find a 30 band very comfortable as it is snug but not tight.
I've had my eye on Smoke Blue for a long time, but this color wasn't available in 30DDD, so I decided to try the sister ...size of 32DD, expecting to need to make some alterations. Surprisingly, the band is only marginally larger than the 30DDD, and as it is quite reasonably firm, and it makes for a very comfortable option although it is not snug. I found that the cups fit identically to the 30DDD, which is a huge relief. I am very pleased to find a sister size that actually works really well for me!
Unfortunately, I found that this colorway was less flattering on me in person than in photos online. Smoke Blue is a dusty blue with a slightly teal cast on a nude overlay. The center gore bow is pale gossamer pink. The color is too yellow for my cool skintone, so unfortunately I won't be keeping these. However, I can confidently recommend that if this style works for you, trying your sister size is a great option!
Note: this is the second bra of this size and color that I purchased, as I've found inconsistencies in the sewing of these bras, so I try to order more than one at a time to compare. This is the first bra in this range where the cup depth measured slightly shallower than normal. However, I didn't notice any difference in the fit despite the .5 cm difference per cup. Read more 224 more words
I've been a big fan of the Ciao Bella Balconette for a while, as I wore the 30DD last winter as my primary "sweater bra" under thicker clothing. The 30DD has been too small for me since the beginning of the year, so this year I started picking up the 30DDD instead, which now fits me very well at 28E/28F. This is one of the few styles where I find a 30 band very comfortable as it is snug but not tight.
I've had my eye on Smoke Blue for a long time, but this color wasn't available in 30DDD, so I decided to try the sister ...size of 32DD, expecting to need to make some alterations. Surprisingly, the band is only marginally larger than the 30DDD, and as it is quite reasonably firm, and it makes for a very comfortable option although it is not snug. I found that the cups fit identically to the 30DDD, which is a huge relief. I am very pleased to find a sister size that actually works really well for me!
Unfortunately, I found that this colorway was less flattering on me in person than in photos online. Smoke Blue is a dusty blue with a slightly teal cast on a nude overlay. The center gore bow is pale gossamer pink. The color is too yellow for my cool skintone, so unfortunately I won't be keeping these. However, I can confidently recommend that if this style works for you, trying your sister size is a great option! Read more 153 more words
Sort of new to getting an idea of how bras should fit (I believe I'm a shallow 32C and have worn 34A most of my life, which I didn't like) but I think this works? I had to scoop and swoop a bit to fit. It's fine if I'm just sitting but it does gap a lot when I move, and I feel like the band could be tighter (I'm already on the second hook).
