Tried this beauty yesterday as part of my bra science visit to my local specialty shop. It’s got so much going for it but fails on me in multiple places.
I have tallish but shallow roots, so sorta functionally short with some problems with being tall still. My tissue is pretty soft and malleable, as well as pendulous. My fullness tends to be more even to full on bottom and center full. Unsupported, I’m splayed but fairly close set supported. I need more depth and projection st the wire than I do at the apex.
This bra is constructed with a sheer mesh cup with some sort of ...a stiffer fabric overlayed on the lower 2/3 or so of the cup. There’s a seam but it’s pretty hidden and I that it is done beautifully. There’s a side sling of sorts made out of the main cup material. As it’s a plunge, it’s got a lower gore. The top of the cup is lined with a flat elastic edge.
This is part of the fit problem. While I think that it does close in quickly as a result which is normally good for short roots, it also digs into the upper tissue. I tried to get a few pics of it but it was hard to capture. I feel like this cup needs more upper tissue that’s firmer to fill it out more.
The next fit issue is how freaking wide the wires were. Look at the pictures. I had probably 2-3 fingers width of space between the wires and my root.
And of course wide wires equals shallow cups. Not bucking the trend here. I’ve got a little bit of wrinkles at the wire. It’s certainly not major wrinkles, but some.
I feel like if this was a balconette with narrower wires and more depth at the wire, it would fit better. Though maybe the elastic should also be gone or have less give.
It’s a heartbreak bra for sure. Read more 224 more words
Ugh, those wide wires! It’s also so hard with closed on top bras for this shape. It’s like you want somewhat closed but not completely open. Which makes no sense. 🙃
It is very pretty despite the fit issues.
Reminds me a ton of Freya balcony plunges in terms of fit - in a word, disappointing. You need that combo of slightly tall and FoT bras in the upper centre quadrant but shorter and more closed bras in the upper outer, which makes sense to me and my incredibly rudimentary bra drafting knowledge but I guess it's more complicated than I think because no bras seem to actually have that shape!
hugsforyourjugs I’d be curious to see any bra that matches this shape, I have the same upper pole shape.
I sort of have this shape too, more overall height so I don't have as much extra space in the top. Maybe I'll attempt to draft a bra for it some day, I can add it to my ever expanding sewing list haha
I've been avoiding this review cause I ordered this same bra (in blue) in (French) 80I. I'm still hoping it'll play well with my shallow tall roots but this is very discouraging.
brasaremean I mean, it’s a lovely and beautiful bra, but as I think I have a similar shape, I’m doubtful for you. The cutting in isn’t the worst bit. It’s not the most flattering look, but under a shirt or sweater, it’s possible that it is not noticeable. The wire width is definitely a bit of a problem though...
hugsforyourjugs and Sovavosi it really a shame that it’s for such a specific fit. And yes it does remind me of some Freya plunges.
Last Friday I had a few hours to myself while my mom and aunt were visiting one of the local attractions as part of their package tour coming here. So I went to the only specialty lingerie shop in town to see if they would remeasure me so I could see how it was compared with my calculations (spoilers: she didn’t measure me...she trusted my knowledge and evaluated the fits on what I was trying on) as well as possibly try on bras in the said sizes, and I also wanted to try a few sports bras on again, including Anita which was suggested that I knew that ...they had and larger cup sizes in the Chantelle sports bra (this one I’ll be reviewing soon) because the had tried a 65F over the summer and it felt like maybe the cup was too small and I was not able to try anything else.
This review is going to be for both the 65G and the 70F as I liked both of them for different reasons. For some reason, I don’t have as many pictures of the 70F on as I do the 65G or the 65F from the summer.
To clarify, the black bra is the 65G, but I have tried the light grey in both the 65F and 70F. For the purpose of this review, I will only be focusing on the 65G and 70F as I had previously thought the 65F was a little bit small, and that was 4-5 months ago when I was smaller than I am now.
I really love the shape and feeling of this style. It feels more secure and supportive than the Anita compression bras, though I will say it feels like it is a bit heavier than them.
Both sizes felt good in the cups and measured between 9-9.5”. I feel like one was closer to 9 and the other was closer to 9.5”, but as sister sizes they should have a comparable depth, so I’m going with 9.5” with both. I think that it’s maybe better to overestimate than under in this style of bra.
My biggest problem deciding which of the two is best is the band. On the 65G, the band was quite snug. Comfortably snug, but I was concerned that it might feel too tight after activity or in the summer with the heat. The 70F was definitely looser and I was easily able to get the hooks in the middle down up comfortably. For whatever reason, the fitter thought that it was the best first of the two despite being sister sizes.
So, the 65G is a little bit snug, and concerns are whether heat or activity swelling is going to cause it to be uncomfortable. That said, if I had it now and was wearing it inside for basic stuff, it’s possible that it would fit looser (loose enough) by summer.
The 70F felt good in the middle hooks which means that if I felt swollen, I would have room to let it out.
I’m not sure which size is the better size to choose. I did try another one in a cup up the fitter thought that it was too big in the cups.
As the bras are quite pricey, I don’t know if I would go for it or stick with the equivalent size in Panache or Fit Fully Yours since they are all about the same shape and style.
I’m open to feedback for others about the sizing. A word about my activity...will probably be walking (walking for the purpose of walking, so not strolling walking), the occasional jog if my ankle is not bothering me, and maybe light exercising at home. Read more 512 more words
My shape: shallow mid-height forward-facing teardrop-profile with lots of immediate projection, low apex, tall shallow upper roots, side-full very wide and shallow side roots, very close-set center tissue, and very firm tissue that doesn't play nicely with other shapes
This review is for the "perfect nude" colorway. It's an ok nude on me, although a bit too dark because of how pale I am.
This bra fits very similarly to my black 65G - Chantelle » Mercy Spacer (1747) , of course. The band feels wider - 3 hooks per column!! - and definitely tighter. It's not especially stretchy, which is nice, but I do feel ...the fabric creak across the wires when I take a deep breath. It's a "padded" cup the way Freya Patsy's are padded; that is, more like foam-lined for modesty rather than any volume-adding cookies or anything. Unfortunately, it's also thin enough in this case that it doesn't do enough for nipple show-through.
The cups are a little tall and they do cut in some on my tall roots, but it's not too bad. They don't have enough immediate projection, which is fairly obvious in the photos and you can see the fabric buckle at my IMF. The side cups (between the strap and the outer wire) are also too tall/wide and chafe in my armpits.
The center gore is too tall, but that is almost every gore I've ever met. I suspect I have a bit of natural symmastia, which means that any gore will rest on the breast tissue there, but usually it's not so bad that I can't tolerate it. I can tell that this one will get poke-y as the band stretches, though. Chantelle, please stop doing this with your gores. It drives me crazy!
I can wear a variety of wire widths, depending on their height, without being bothered by the narrower ones sitting on my shallow side root, which is a flattened curve (like the Nike swoosh) that reaches almost back to my shoulder blade. This wing is a good height on me because it's tall enough to keep tissue from escaping, and the wire width follows the edge of my primary fullness well enough that I don't notice it.
Ok overall, but not ok enough to be worth the full retail price I was accidentally charged. Back it goes! Read more 281 more words
My shape: side-full, close-set, center-height, forward-facing teardrop with tall shallow roots, max immediate depth, wide full side roots, and self-supporting very firm tissue.
Alright, so two days in a row now I've planned to write this review (finally), and both times I put this bra on and had no discomfort whatsoever, which is saying something since this is usually my most uncomfortable bra. Third time's the charm? Anyway, I've had this bra since last summer and just never got around to reviewing it. It's the suede colorway, which is a pretty good nude for me, if slightly dark, although I am pasty, and I have it on the tightest ...hook, which is still snug.
Reasons it's uncomfortable: mostly the wires. Chantelle's gores and I just don't get along, because they're too tall and too wide and they poke and I can't seem to find a model that doesn't, aside from the push-ups which don't suit me at all. The wires are usually very firm, and extremely so in this bra, so any time I slouch, lean sideways, bend over, or even breathe deeply, the bottom of the curve presses painfully into the ribs that must be just underneath. (Except for, y'know, today for some reason.) Also, the fabric of the band is two layers of mesh, which doesn't feel as stretchy as the elastics at the top and bottom edges of the band, leading to some minor bulging and the sensation of the elastics digging in. Superficially, it's not the softest bra ever, but it is smooth under clothes and some might prefer its matte mesh finish.
The cups, while not uncomfortable, have several signs of not being quite the right shape. They're too tall for me, with the proper apex sitting ideally about 1.5cm higher than mine (and in that case would better suit someone with a more projected and shorter root on top), so instead the un-padded cup collapses and the extra fabric wrinkles down by the wire. I think there's a little more apex projection than I need, too, but mine is moderate anyway and that's not really noticeable while wearing it. The immediate projection at the base is good, although still not enough, causing the bra to scooch down during the day. They're a hair too far apart for me, and I'm not sure if the top edge didn't cause some faux-quadboob on my tall roots when it was new, because this is the most closed-off of all my current bras and the T-seam cup style never works for me in any others.
Good stuff: The wire channels have almost 2cm of space in them, and shifting the wires out helps immensely at the sternum and also at the wing, which would be tall enough but needs the backup from the wire because of my Super Side Boob trying to escape. Ladies with shorter torsos may find that the top edge of the side-sling panel chafes, however, because it is tall, but it makes me feel nice and secure, especially considering that the band tapers down to 4 (4!) sets of 2 hooks. The straps are fully adjustable, which is great, and also in a wonderful spot on the cups, which means no buckling on the top edge of the cup and no armpit blisters! Read more 437 more words
My shape: tall shallow-root teardrop with wide Nike-swoosh side roots, lots of side fullness, forward-facing, center-height, very close-set, and with very firm tissue that doesn't get on well with any bra that won't give me enough immediate depth at the wire.
This review is for the black colorway, although I'm assessing it as it fits now, even though I got it almost a year ago and just somehow forgot to do one.
I remember trying on my first Chantelle, the 70F - Chantelle » Rive Gauche 3 Part Cup (3281) , several years ago now, and while I know a lot more about how bras are supposed to ...fit, and I look for so many different things than I used to, there is no change here: Chantelle's gores hurt. At least on me, they do. To be fair, I've only tried on a handful, and one of them was really a plunge style so it's exempt from this, but so far the rest of them SUCK. The wires are too tall, the wires are very firm, the cups are too far apart, the gore itself is too wide, and no matter what I do, I can't get away from it. I think I'm going to wait awhile before trying another Chantelle again in favor of other brands I've had better luck with. Hopefully the next experience will be better.
I overlooked the stabby gore because it wasn't nearly as bad as the Rive Gauche had been on me (which I guess set my watermark!), and I needed a plain black bra, since I didn't own one. The band fit well, although I remember quickly moving hooks, and now I can pull it away a bit. I suspect I have also lost a bit of weight in between then and now, since I've been happy in mostly 28 bands, which could also be it.
I also got it because I like molded cups. They aren't the best for being able to judge fit, but scratchy nipple seams are my arch-enemies, and one-piece cups are almost always super comfy on me, in spite of inevitably being the wrong shape. On the other hand, like every other moulded-cup bra I've tried, they are too shallow for me at the wire, so the bra scooches down to find more space. The top cup edge also causes a teensy bit of faux-quadboob on my super shallow upper roots, but it's not something I feel while wearing it.
Having firm tissue means that, for the most part, I don't notice when cups are a little too narrow, like these are, and I would likely have gone on not noticing if not for having to adjust it a lot during the day now. I also notice when it shifts down because the wing is already slightly short for my preference, and when it's even lower the wire digs in there, too. 3 hooks on the band is nice, though! Unfortunately, the stretch lace makes it prone to The Bra Bulge, just like powernet, so it never really fit me smoothly even when it was new.
The straps are good and adjust long enough for me, and I like the stitching detail on the split front. Read more 426 more words
I fell in love with the look of this bra since my first Nordstrom trip. It's simple, but gorgeous. My initial try was a 32D, which cut into my tall boobs. Second try was a 30D(wasn't my idea lol),30DD, and 30DDD. Same issue. So, as far as shallowness goes, I guess I'm not as shallow as I thought. This bra seems like it'd be great for someone who is shallow and needs wide wires. As for semi-tuberous/conical girls(I'm not alone right?), this one didn't work out too well. The size fits as far as depth, but the width of the wires is really wide. The biggest problem I think is the shape of the wires, which are ...like, well, a shallow bowl. Surprisingly, I think I meed more rounded, less shallow, and somewhat more narrow wires. Other than wires, the band on this particular bra seems longer than other Chantelles that I've tried in this model. I've read others say the bands run big, but some experience what I do when I've tried them on im stores and say they're snug. If you're picky about your bands, I'd suggest probably buying in store as opposed to online.
Fabrics are all around very lovely and comfortable. Inner cups are very smooth. It gives a somewhat perkier shape, as I normally experience with this type of cup. Straps are really pretty (ok, I'm a sucker for straps. Am I alone here too? ) but they seem very wide. I'm not sure if this has anything to do with the bigger band. Perhaps I should've gone down a band and up a cup instead of just up a cup. Overall, very pretty bra, comfortable, feels very supportive, gives a nice shape, but I think this is really made for someone a bit shallower with a wider root perhaps.
I love the shape and lift of this bra and overall it fits well and is super comfortable. As is commonly a problem for me, the sides tend to dig into my armpits and I wish the wire was a bit shorter and narrower.
I’m always in the market for a nude bra and I had high hopes for this one. However, this just isn’t it. Aside from all the fit issues...this bra squeaks! No matter how I move it squeaks in the underwires. Super annoying. It makes me even more aware I’m wearing it. The straps are ok, I can feel them slightly dig in. I’m not sure if this is because the straps are made of two small elastic straps that converge into one at the point of the metal ring in back or what. The cups are too shallow for my very projected breast shape. The center gore ...of course doesn’t tack and I can already feel the ends of the wires poking under the fabric. Not good for a brand new with tags bra. While the band is a good length it’s not very sturdy. In the picture it looks like it’s pulling because it’s too small, but it’s not tight. I don’t think this is worth the money at all if purchased at retail price. I don’t see this holding up over time and would just lead to a waste of money. Read more 88 more words
We SO need a gore solution for close-set, center-full breasts. It seems your Exhilaration bikini top may be closer to a solution for us than the major lingerie manufacturers. Geez.
Love4Pollinators I totally agree. I always try to wear my bras before writing a review so I can accurately depict the fit. This bra just hurts. I can still feel where it was digging in at the wires. You’d think they’d invest in a little better quality wire casing for the price they charge. I’m guess Chantelle and I are just not meant to be. Wacoal and I are a much better match so far.
I'm so grateful for returns--tooooo many ill-fitting bras.
74$ and it squeaks? Would be fun to actually buy this thing for the retail price and then return it because of the squeaking just to see their face.
Some of my ultra tight Cleo / Panache make a very silent creaking noise (almost like wood) but only if I move in a strange way and they were all under 25€.
aboobaccount It was actually commical. My husband asked if I needed some WD-40 to work out my squeaks lol.
Haha, there is nothing that can't be fixed using WD-40 and duct tape. But I wouldn't like the smell of WD-40 in my closet.
aboobaccount Hahah duct tape would definitely be a better choice over this bra for me. :D
I first bought this bra in my sister size, a 32DDD, in the nude/beige and fell in love with it then. My only complaint was that the band was a tad too big for me. So I knew the 30F would fit like a glove...and it is a PERFECT fit! I bought it in the black in the 30F, and laid it on top of my 32DDD, just for kicks, and the band is MUCH shorter and the cups are about half an inch deeper.
I first tried the bra on the loosest hook and loosened the straps completely. It didn't feel right in the cups and the ...band still felt too loose (I normally wear a 28). So I just went straight to the tightest setting (since this bra unfortunately doesn't come in a 28) and I tightened the straps about an inch and a half and voila! Perfection! I've had this bra on now for about 30 minutes and it is so comfy, haven't had to readjust and the band has stayed in place. I absolutely LOVE this bra!!! This is, by far, my fav unlined bra! Everything fits me just right! I feel like it was made for my girls https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
Usually, most unlined bras give me a very awkward, unnatural shape, even with a breast augmentation. But this bra is different somehow. It makes the girls look fabulous under clothes!! It gives a very nice, lifted, rounded shape without all the padding or hard, stiff moulded cups. It is a bit stiff and does feel somewhat "starchy" but I'm sure a wash or two will take care of that. I added a ton of pics under my profile of how nice this bra looks under a tank top. I highly recommend this bra if you're trying to find a good unlined bra with a great, NOT pointy, shape! I feel it is very true to size https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />
Update: after wearing this bra for a few hours yesterday, I'm not sure why but it felt too tight. The top part of the cups were digging in a bit and I had a smidgen of quad boob going on. Could just be that I'm pms-ing and the girls are a little swollen right now. But I couldn't wear it all day cuz it was too uncomfortable. When I took it off I had a perfect outlined red mark of the entire bra! Esp at the gore. I guess I'll have to try again at a different time of the month https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" /> Read more 331 more words
Pros: >A nude bra that fits me! I've mostly only found Cleo bras to fit me, and I love that they're bright and happy, but a girl needs some nude. >A plunge bra that fits me! Oh my gosh. My boobs ALWAYS fall into the middle and quad it up, but not on this one! >Gorgeous Cons: >The center gore DIGS into my sternum. Red marks and pain. Yikes. Even when I add an extender to loosen the whole band it doesn't seem to help. I'm going to hold out for a few more wears. I really hope it settles down! The center gore is very narrow and low. This makes for a great plunge, and good for lots of folks. I've never experienced this - don't know if it's because of the lowness, the narrowness, or what.
I really like the look of this bra. It is a little too loose in the band for me, but I loved the natural shape it gave under clothing. Without clothing, however, my boobs look a little squashed, lol. I think this bra would be a better fit for someone who is shallower and needs less immediate projection.
This bra was too big on me (it runs TTS I just did a mistake while figuring out sizing) so I cant quite review it the way I want it to. All I can say is that the quality of it is really great, its comfortable too. The wires seem to be on the narrow side I think.
Love the look of this bra, is just a shape mismatch for me. Band is comfy but a bit too loose. Wires and cups are too tall, wrinkles on my smaller side. Wires and cups are way WAY To wide.
This almost fits me. The gore is sitting on top of breast tissue, b/c of being close-set, but it might be comfortable anyway. It has a tiny amount of wrinkling on top. The color, though....too close to orange for me. I thought it would be closer to pink, since it's called desert rose.
About this Bra This is an expensive, unpadded, seamed, full cup, underwire bra that disappears under clothing despite seaming.
Purchasing: * $72.49 on Amazon with free Prime shipping & returns (not Amazon Wardrobe) * available in black, white, and beige plus several fun colors
Band: * Outer layer of stretch mesh over an opaque knit lining. Both fabrics only stretch in the horizontal direction. * Wing support: no seaming nor boning. * Continuous band - wires lower than wings. * Back close with 4 columns of hooks (yes, 4).
Straps: smooth elastic, full adjust, leotard back
Cups: * 3-seam (4-piece) full cup * side support built into cup * unpadded, stiff, twisty underwire * Inner and outer, top edges of ...cup are edged with elastic. The outer cup edge elastic is less stretchy than inner and continues to the top of the band. * Top panel is black mesh that stretches horizontally only (unlined). * Outer (side support) panel is made of the same black, horizontal stretch mesh and lined with a beige non-stretch opaque knit. * The lower inner panels are both constructed of black, non-stretch lace over a beige non-stretch mesh lining. * Soft cups (no padding or molding).
About Me: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts * average projection * average-set (one finger width of space between breasts) * very wide roots (extend past the mid-axillary line) * even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full) * short root height, average vertical placement * mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away) * conical shape (but will squish to round) * full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue * petite (5'3") so have narrow frame * front (anterior) rib flares
Fit
Band: * length: stays in place with wear * wings: too short, boob escape
Gore: Tacks. Height & width fine.
Straps: * Feel wide but don't slip. * Adjust short enough.
Cups: * Wires enclose tissue nicely AND keep it inside cup. * Quad boob. * Shallow at wire. (But the snug band keeps it from sliding down chest.) * Apex fits. (Not too shallow, too deep, nor off-center.) * Give a wide, oval shape. * Nice strong, supported wires. Tissue doesn't sneak behind wire with movement despite the cup being too shallow. * Tail of Spence is enclosed after scoop & sweep, but pops out after any movement. Once out, cup cuts into.
Assessment & Plan: * Cups too shallow. Try +1 cup size with same band. * Update: This is the largest cup size on this band. The larger band rode up. Give up on this model. Read more 318 more words
I bought this when I was still working out my size, as it was sold at Nordstrom and easier for me to get. It's a good bra, but made for a different breast shape I think, more full on the bottom. The cups are a bit big for me as well. It fit better than the other bras I had at the time (which were far too small) so I kept it. Material of cups is a bit scratchy at the unlined lace part, but wearable. Material of the fabric covering the underwire and elastic bits is very comfy, and that's the part that moves the most anyway. I bet this would be a great nude for someone with dark brown skin.
Really comfortable right when I put it on, cup material is soft and the fits well without squeezing me like some other 30 bands. Design is simple but pretty, not a lot of extra lace and doodads hanging off it.
Ugh, those wide wires! It’s also so hard with closed on top bras for this shape. It’s like you want somewhat closed but not completely open. Which makes no sense. 🙃
It is very pretty despite the fit issues.