I picked this up (final sale) during my sizing learning curve, and assumed a 30E was the same as 30DDD. However it's not, with Chantelle! This is a beautiful bra with so many design elements; the pleated straps, lovely lace, geometric fabric, and a sparkling gore ornament.
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Updated on Oct 04, 2017 Flag this
This was my first chantelle bra and I love it. The fit and feel are wonderful and it's sexy too. No more cheap, bad fitting bras for me. Truly worth the money.
Updated on Sep 05, 2017 Flag this
While very comfortable, anyone with a bigger bust might find the support in this bra to be not enough. The coverage is great and actually gives me a little clevage somehow. There is basically no gore, which can be nice if you normally have problems finding a gore that works. There are four sets of hooks so band size can change easily. As with any bra that doesn't have refined cup sizes it can be hit or miss fit wise.
Light Pink colorway
Updated on Aug 23, 2017 Flag this
I love this bra honestly, it's very comfortable. It has very little structure but still feels supportive. It does give coverage but you can still wear a low cut top with it. Especially if you like the bit of extra fabric that goes past the cup. The gore is sometimes itchy by the end of the day though, that could be because I move and drive a lot for work though.
Black colorway
Updated on Aug 22, 2017 Flag this
This bra was just too big for me, but I can see it working for larger breasts, especially those with more upper fullness. The cups run at least one size big and pretty high. Wires too wide and high, poking into my armpits and sternum. Couldn't fill the tops of the cup and couldn't keep the bottoms filled, either. Band is great: nice and snug, comfortable, four columns of hooks. Grey color is ok, lace detailing pretty. Well made, sturdy.
Grey colorway
Updated on Aug 18, 2017 Flag this
ABTF 30G, immediately projected, close set, very short waisted, center-full breasts....
When a highly anticipated unlined Comexim arrived two months after I ordered it without a critical alteration (overlapping gore wires) and temperatures were hovering near 100F with high humidity, I purchased this in a moment of desperation. The price was excellent, the color beautiful, the materials supportive... What could go wrong?
Everything.
I theorized this low gore might fit despite its width: wrong. Within two minutes, a red welt appeared on my center-full right breast. The wire sat on my right breast along the gore and around the base of my breast. The wires are more firm than Comexim, but ... less torturous than Panache/Cleo. Accordingly, the gore was distinctly less comfortable than Comexim. If I had to pick a wire to sit on my tissue, Comexim will be my first choice because of the softer wires. However, the Chantelle wires would be more supportive for those with heavy breasts.
Because the cup is wide and shallow, my narrow, projected breasts looked like smooshed pancakes once the straps were tight enough to lift them. And, with the straps tight enough to create lift, the 8" tall cup was sawing my arms off.
Swoop and scoop created quad boob....even with these very short roots. But, the breasts would slump back into smooshed pancake form because there was too much width to "catch them before they fell." There is a strong possibility a 65G would fit better. But, the many fit issues will prevent another purchase of this model. Frankly, it is "Comexim or bust" for me.
Whining, "I want a fully altered Comexim unlined...soon!!"
For the right breasts, this is a beautiful, supportive bra. The straps alone are spectacular! I'll include a few detailed photos to share the aesthetic. This is a lovely, shallow, wide bra that simply does not fit me.
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Turquoise colorway
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Updated on Aug 12, 2017 Flag this
So my bf typically refers to nude bras as a "form of contraception" which I guess is fair enough, but for a nude t-shirt bra this is not unattractive and doesn't make me feel like an old lady. Super comfortable, very soft, and well made. Not the sexiest thing on the planet, but gives a nice, natural and seamless shape. Lace is a nice touch. The band is pretty stretchy - enough that I would try to size down if they did 28 bands but not so bad that I have to start on the tightest hook. It took me a while after wearing it/trying it on to realize this bra is actually too big, so if you've got some imperfection or shape differences this bra is probably pretty accommodating. Oh, unlike the spacer foam on the Simone Perele Caresse, this bra does a good job on nipple control: no show-through
Nude colorway
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Updated on Jul 26, 2017 Flag this
This bra is very pretty, and I love the low plunge. The band is pretty stretchy and runs big. The lace is a stretchy overlay that lies loose on top of the cup. It's begging to get ripped - my fingernails have snagged it repeatedly just trying it on. While it's comfortable, I don't think it's the best fit. Even after scooping and swooping I've got space left over in different places, mostly ( I think) due to the cups being a little shallow and wide.
Ice Blue colorway
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Updated on Jul 26, 2017 Flag this
This bra is not the right size for me, as I am spilling out on the left side (my larger breast). Other than that, the bra is sexy and stays smooth under t-shirts.
Black colorway
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Updated on Jul 22, 2017 Flag this
This bra is comfy and fits pretty well. It's not perfect. First, my bra is technically a size off (32E), but I later tried on a 30E at Nordstrom and it fit great. It slide down during the day, but I suspect that's the sizing issue. I haven't 100% figured out my shape, but I like this bra for everyday wear.
Pros: Comfy, cute, easy to find at Nordstrom, fits for the most part
Cons: It's odd that going down a band size, but not a cup size, didn't change fit. It makes me wonder if the bra is stretchy and how it lasts over time.
Indian Ocean colorway
Updated on Jul 17, 2017 Flag this
I loved this as a real F. Well-made bra with good side support, great natural shape, beautiful color. Sexy AND comfortable! I lost some fullness on top recently which led to some gaping near the straps at first (and now the bra doesn't fit at all because I've lost some more weight) so if you're super fob maybe not for you...
Updated on Jul 09, 2017 Flag this
This was just a weird fit. It doesn't look too bad in the pictures, but this bra really flattened my chest. Somehow I simultaneously had wrinkles and some spilling on the top of the bra. The band was huge, even wearing it on the tightest hook felt more like wearing a 32 band. The gore was very wide and uncomfortable. This would work for wide set breasts. It is a pretty bra, and it had some very light padding that would have been perfect for travel (I'm looking for a lightweight, quick to dry bra for travel).
black colorway
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Updated on Jun 27, 2017 Flag this
This is a really great t-shirt bra with just the right amount of fun and flirty details that it doesn't feel boring. I accidentally bought one cup size too small while I was figuring out my correct bra size, but liked it enough that I kept it. Ideally, a 32DDDD would've probably fit better with less quading, but overall a good fit. In padded styles I seem to wear closer to my true size whereas many unpadded I have to go down a cup in Chantelle. This bra is very comfy on and looks like it will wear well.
Beige colorway
Updated on Jun 26, 2017 Flag this
This bra is pretty and gives great support. It works for shallow, but maybe not for very shallow breasts. The wires are wide and rather short. The straps are rather wide. They are made of a rough fabric with many tiny folds. I guess this helps against slipping, but the fabric is very uncomfortable. For me, the cups are slightly too large, but the bra doesn't show under a t-shirt. Such a pity to have to return this bra.
Nude colorway
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Updated on Jun 11, 2017 Flag this
Super sexy bra, it is sooo pretty!! I wear it without the push up pads since I don't like push up bras, I have inner fullness so I don't wear this bra that much because my boobs pop out in the middle of the bra, other than that it is very comfortable.
Updated on Jun 01, 2017 Flag this
Band a little loose.
Updated on Jun 01, 2017 Flag this
There are a few things I like about this one. When it arrived in the mail it was completely crushed. I've never seen a bra of this nature SO flattened! But within a few minutes it relaxed into shape and the memory cup foam barely showed any creases; then disappeared completely when I put it on. So negative stars for packaging but 5 stars for materials!
Secondly, it has two separate layers on the band that are attached at the top, but not the bottom. The top layer is smooth, stretchy, and serves to help hide the underband which has elastic edges and side boning.
... The cups have the feel of a spacer fabric, but they hide prominent nipples much better. The underwire is quite long, but doesn't cut in on my low-set breasts. The top of the gore is narrow, as well as the inner angle of the underwire. Works very well for my close-set breasts. The height of the gore is higher than I prefer, but it's not uncomfortable. The straps look like twin straps but are actually connected with criss-cross stitching between them. There are two positions for the back straps, providing several combinations. The pictures on Amazon show it may be used halter style, but I haven't tried that yet.
The biggest issue I have is the placement of the front straps. They are set so far to the side of the cups, they dig into my Tail of Spence and with the slightest movement they rotate 180°, flipping all the way around. The metal hooks for the convertible straps irritate my skin even further, and the cups buckle just under the straps. However, there is no gaping along the rest of the cup.
The bra is not designed to be used as a strapless. Athough it would be an easy alteration to move the tabs, if I move the straps closer above the apex, it would result in a funny corner along that top outer edge.
As for appearance, the cups give a bit of a east-west look from the front, but a minimized look from the side profile.
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Nude colorway
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Updated on May 29, 2017 Flag this
This bra compliments my shape. It is just enough coverage and just enough support without being overwhelming, and the fabric is so soft. No rubbing or itching. It also comes with 4 sets of hooks. My one complaint is the bands are so soft that they almost feel loose. I know from experience this bra will be a little too loose after time, but it comes with the price of the soft feel.
Updated on May 26, 2017 Flag this
Not projected enough for my FoB, narrow/short set. Tons of wrinkles at the top, and bottom. Very comfortable but not the right shape for me. Band is also VERY stretchy - comfortable but doesn't seem like it would be very supportive.
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Updated on May 20, 2017 Flag this
Purchased a few days before finding out my ABTF size so this was promptly returned to store.
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Updated on May 20, 2017 Flag this