Wow this is a pretty bra! Sadly it is daylight savings time and already dark when I got home from work so no natural light. The pictures don't show the beautiful color. I loved pushups when I was a smaller size and wore VS bras. I couldn't resist the color or the possibility of a good pushup bra. The clincher was it is described as a plunge t-shirt bra.
Idk about this t-shirt bra nonsense but it is a plunge with lace overlay on the cups, scalloped lace on straps and graduated padding along bottom of cup for a "youthful, sexy appearance" Lol! whatever that means although I ...did like the way it looked. The power mesh wings were quite smoothing and I didn't feel like I was bulging out.
I have two major fit issues. The band is very stretchy and I had to start it on the tightest hooks. The herroom.com site recommends going up a cup size but on me they are a bit large in my normal size. The bra is just overall too big probably because the band is too stretchy. It's already boxed up and on it's way back.
The gore does not tack even though the bra is comfy. Nice shape for under tshirts. I love the 4 hooks and have decided to keep this size as this brand only goes up to an H cup. Too bad as these bras are really cute and give a nice round shape. Despite the gore not tacking there was no quad boob. I tried doing a bit of push of the breast tissue away from the gore but it still will not tack. Learning that my shape likes shorter length gores.
Ordered this in 38G, which I shall stop trying - despite it being a sister size (I think?) 40FF just fits me a lot better. So I don't know if the issues I have with this bra would be present in a 40FF. The band is very stretchy, but something about the cups don't really work for me.
First of all it's beautiful, black with pinkish nude, and a lovely little gemstone detail on the gore. It feels nice and gives a nice rounded shape.
Band and cups feel okay, but gore doesnt tack, and it wont stay in my fold (no bra does), and my breast push/hang against the ...gore slightly. It is not uncomfortable, and looks good on, but I think I will return this one. My photos seem to show very slighty spillage at the tops, but I don't notice it in person. Seems to have spillage on the top back sides of the bra, due to it not covering enough on me? Wires are a bit too narrow for me as well, not all of my breast is going into the cups. I think.I liked where the bra sat overall, and that I had a good bit of room from my armpit to the band.
Overall, I would recommend trying in your true size, not sister. It's a very pretty and comfortable bra! Read more 117 more words
Wide wires on this bra so I bent them in a little. They started at 8 inch width and I took it down to about 7.25" with a bit of bend. The fit is better but not perfect. The gore still will not tack but it sure is close. I am being spoiled by Polish bras that have less wide wires and more projection. The shape of this bra is lovely under clothes as it gives a round shape at least. I would swim in a cup size up which is not available anyways. Not sure why larger band bras stop at an H cup either. Seems logical to go up in the cups too. I do think Curvy Couture has gorgeous bras.
First of all, I’ve never spent this much money on a bra in my life. Thank goodness for “Try Before You Buy”. I did choose to buy it. I don’t regret the amount of money I spent. This is the first time I ever recall having a bra that FIT! Gore tack: Check-Deep cups: Check- Straps Comfy: Check-Sits properly in IMF: Check- Band Stays In Place: Check
This was an eye opener for me. I wore it today under an actual tee shirt and yep, it works fantastically at hiding the high-beams, although the lining is very minimal. There is NOTHING about this bra I don’t like. Not. One. Thing. I am adjusting to feeling the band securely in the back. I’m so used to it moving all over the place, I keep reaching back and checking it…nope, hasn’t budged.
I would buy one in every color….IF they didn’t cost $55 apiece. But I have a good one, it’s a keeper and I’m happy! YAY!!!!
The Great Amazon Prime Wardrobe Try-On, Part 4! My shape: projected, soft tissue, narrow shoulders and roots, FOB Fit: The wires on this bra are surprisingly narrow, similar-feeling to Ewa Michalak, in my opinion. I knew, when I picked this bra as a try-on, it was going to be too small, but they don't go up high enough in the cup size for me, so I just grabbed this one anyways. I think tis would fit really nicely if the size range went at least 2 cups higher for us projected girls. It's a T-shirt bra, meaning the cups have no seams. Even so, it feels like it pushes my breasts ...upwards and out, there just isn't enough projection since the cups are too small and shallow for me. The band is really stretchy. I appreciate the three hooks, though. The material is suuuuuuper soft. This would be a nice summer time and/or lounging around bra. Appearance: Basic beige, not my favorite. The fabric is silky and has a sheen to it. The gore has a little peekaboo hole, with a tiny gold charm hanging above it. The straps are not fully adjustable, which I find annoying.
This is a great bra, I have this bra in 34H, 36H and 38H. The bra is a plunge with a low gore and the straps are not thick or wide but have a comfortable fabric around them. The cups have slightly thick padding in them that is flat and comfortable. The fabric is plush: straps, band and cups( inside and out). The sizing is similar to LB after DD is E and then G and H. The bra is too small for me now. I give this 7 star's.
Once I found the hidden world of bras that actually are made for larger breasts, I stuck with Fantasie, Panache, Elomi, etc. But, I want a tshirt bra that fits. I do not like Elomi Bijou and the Smoothing one is wide for me. I didn't like Fantasie's when I tried it. I decided to try Curvy Couture in what could be a sister size, depending on the cup, though lately my cup size appears to have increased (grrr - blaming on perimenopause).
The cups actually look very nice - much like a balconnet - very rounded, relatively forward, and relatively high on my ribcage). The wires fit ...nicely under my armpits. The band is more snug than I would have thought and I would be fine with it, but oddly is not as comfortable as my most comfortable bra (a Sculptresse that is also bandless). The straps are just long enough for me. Sadly, I am sized out and the cups are a bit too small. The gore does not tack. The gore is very short, though, so the wires would not show if I decided to keep it. It does look very nice and I would deal with the gore not tacking if it was more comfortable. Read more 103 more words
I was not expecting much from this. I measured a similar sized bra recently by Curvy Couture and the width of the cups seemed like a no-go. However, (maybe its because of the DEEP plunge?) these wires don't feel unreasonably wide at all. In fact, their extra width isn't even uncomfortable. Which I'm so excited, because that means I can finally pass along the 38F Cacique deep plunge bra that I've been hoarding for my lowest v-necks and wraps.
I think this manufacturer is a real up and comer. The sewing looks perfect. The fabrics are phenomenal. There is a cotton style at South Bay Boobology that is so soft and amazing to touch it makes me ponder ways I might use a wireless bra. The wings on this are a full 26% spandex, and they're double layered.
I was excited when I read, "South Bay Boobology" because I thought it referred to a store in the San Francisco Bay Area, but it's in Torrance. :(
To make it up to me, do you want to post pics of the Curvy Couture Perfect Plunge? And what cotton super comfy bra are you talking about? :)
I am so going back to Bra Garden in September. This time I'm going to tell the lady to bring me all the nipple-showing unlined bras she thinks might work in my sizes. :P
I love it, it's so comfortable, its lifting, flattering. Feels high quality, really good at morphing to boob. Only thing is super sheer, so you will nip! Fabric kinda wrinkles at top since I've lost weight and don't fill out much at top. its very full coverage, so there is like no cleavage.
Really great bra, but it tends to rub the underwire under the armpits. As with all bras, it stretches out with a normal rotation with a secondary bra -- so about 5-6 months of wear. The gore sits really nicely on the chest, but after a day of wear, at least one of my boobs tries to leave their assigned seat. But, for the price? I'd buy it again.
Wish this was available in a 32 band. I could potentially make it fit with a smaller band and larger cup.
The good: * Very soft and comfortable materials used everywhere. * Cups have super thin padding, just enough to prevent show-though. Cup edge is thin and smooth. * Front straps are padded (partially adjustable). No exposed seams. * The back straps are kicked in, so slipping shouldn't be an issue. * Double layer band. Exposed elastic.
The not so good: Arrived damaged. One of the hooks arrived pulled out. Seems to have been sewn that way. * The band seems true to size, but very stretchy. * The U-shaped wires are long. Sat a little low, not ...tucked into the IMF, (however, not enough to cause the cups to buckle). * For me personally, the gore is both a tad tall and definitely wide, so it didn't sit flat. (With minor modification, the top of the gore could be made narrower by snipping out the bow and the strip of fabric that it's sewn onto, then restitching the wire channels together.) * As with the gore being wide, I had quite a bit of center quadding going on. * The straps are only partially adjustable. Read more 85 more words
I think a 40I would fit me optimally in the cups and band, but they don't make that size so I go between the 40H and 42H. The band is quite stretchy and only fits in the 42 when freshly washed on the tightest hook. My bigger boob fits pretty well in this one, the smaller one has gapping. This brand and model is the only one I've ever found where the gore is narrow enough to just about sit flat on my chest (it's narrower on the 42H than the 40H, which is great). This is a molded foam cup and has wide enough wire for my ...tissue but still keeps my boobs in front, so that my shirts can fit (bras my size that hold the boobs more to the sides just look terrible on me and cause clothing fit issues. There is vertical boning in the band a few inches from where the band meets the cup that digs in terribly on the sides, but it's super easy to remove with a tiny snip in the channel with nail scissors. Quality-wise it seems ok, but there is soft mesh backing in the gore that is already shredding. Read more 92 more words
I think a 40I would fit optimally in the cups, but they don't make that size. The band is quite stretchy so I went down from a 42, which is my measured size. My smaller boob fits well in this one, the bigger one is about to spill out/borderline. This brand and model is the only one I've ever found where the gore is narrow enough to just about sit flat on my chest. This is a molded foam cup and has wide enough wire for my tissue but still keeps my boobs in front, so that my shirts can fit (bras my size that hold the boobs more to the sides just look terrible on me and cause clothing fit issues. There is vertical boning in the band a few inches from where the band meets the cup that digs in terribly on the sides, but it's super easy to remove with a tiny snip in the channel with nail scissors. Quality-wise it seems ok, but there is soft mesh backing in the gore that is already shredding.
A strapless bra in my size that stays in place....!! The band might be a little bit tight, but I suspect a larger one would be negative for the fit. The gore does not lie against my sternum which is a bit alarming, but it might not be a practical problem. Not super comfy, but that is secondary in the case of a strapless bra because the ups of it 1) Staying in place 2) Giving a great shape outwins everything. I'll wear this any day.
Well, the band is just too big - took a chance because the price was right, but here it goes back to Amazon anyway. I can say that the cups fit small, and the band was maybe a little small for a 42 (hard to tell since it's the sister of a sister size).
I was pleased with the materials & construction, enough to keep looking for one in a 40 band - the wings are a comfortable height & I liked the shape it gave me. The straps don't seem to be set far out in this size (and hopefully not in the near sizes). I'm a little concerned about the gore width, especially if the band is tight enough to pull it in closer.
So. Pretty bra, potentially a good choice in the right size!
I am calculated on abrathatfits as 34F, Herroom, 36FF, Bratabase, 34H/HH. Well, what size to order? I am narrow root, pendulous, slope shouldered. I've lost weight and have some left to go. High tummy comfort is critical. I had a recommendation to try this bra. The fabric is very comfortable and the wires are not noticeable at all. I am shaped rounded and toward the front, which I like. The straps are not padded but they leave every indication that they will remain where I put them with the leotard back. Must have for me! The cups are overflowing a bit, so I could go up a ...cup size. I could hook the band at the smallest row but the band does not ride up at the last row. So, this is a balconet style, which I'm not used to. I have the "cake on a plate" look. Is that good or bad? There is some bouncing that maybe could be captured by the increased cup size. Should I look for something that will separate the girls more? Yes. It's has push up styling, but it's minimal and not an issue. My current ill fitting bra is the Elomi Bijou. Even with weight loss, the fit is okay, except for the gaping at the top of the cup. Read more 112 more words
So, what's wrong w the bijou? shape problem or you just outgrew it (or under-grew it?) I had a bijou once - a bit too wide and shallow for me, but it was comfy.
Its a lot easier to help fit issues if you include pictures!
"cake on a plate" is good if thats what you want. Bouncing is only a problem if it bothers you. Boobs too close is a problem if it bothers you (that is my biggest issue - if my boobs touch, I get a rash!)
Different brands and cuts will fit slightly differently, so the point is to use your sizes as a starting point. Then you get to experiment! You can look for what is on sale in your size(s) on amazon and look for reviews here, or even try bras from ebay for a low-cost way to find your perfect bra
The band is very stretchy and ultimately rides up so I can't wear this for very long, but I absolutely love the overall black lace work on the contrasting rose pink moulded cups, and the ribbon and gem details are adorable.
----- UPDATE: I have since altered the shape of the underwires to better fit me, and I am thinking of sewing some stitches or darts to counterbalance the band's stretchiness. The bra's label and care instructions have since disappeared with the friction of frequent wear.
Gorgeous on you!! --even with less than ideal lighting ;-)