I decided to try this DELIMIRA bra because it looks very similar to the Mae Wireless T-Shirt Bra (http://bra.pe/SCLEE/) that has become my casual summer go-to. The Mae seems to be unfortunately discontinued and is no longer available in 30 bands, so I decided to try this as an alternative. Sadly, the fit is different, and the quality is not up to par.

I tried the original fabrication in the color Adobe Rose in size 30D, which didn't work out. I reordered 30DD in the new version called "Black So Soft," which is an improvement, but I still don't like the fabric. ... Instead of the slick, cool microfiber used on the Mae bra, the DELIMIRA is made from fuzzy microfiber that has a very warm handfeel. The black has a peached feel, which I don't like, and attracts fibers like nobody's business. As I mentioned in my review for the other DELIMIRA bra I tried, overall I find the quality of these bras to be pretty mediocre. For this bra especially, I would say quality is below par for the price range as you can get much nicer quality from brands like Target. There are absolutely no trims on the bra except standard hardware.

The cut of the bra is very similar to the Mae, with tall, molded wireless cups that have a deep plunge into the gore. The gore is a bit narrower than on the Mae, but the measurements are about the same. The band on this bra is the only real redeeming factor, because it is quite firm and feels TTS for a 30. There is flexible plastic boning at the side of the cradle where it connects to the wings, but it feels extra heavy and cheap. Straps are standard width for a matrix brand, but some design genius decided that instead of leaving the straps fully adjustable, they are tacked at a forced stopping point in the back, so they are only partially adjustable.

The 30D was way too small and cut into my center tissue, but the 30DD is a much better fit in the cups. I wish they were a bit shorter, since they do come up quite tall, but they feel OK. The Mae bra in 30DD was too tall under the arms and chafed, so this one actually fits better in my normal size. However, I am not planning to keep this bra, because the fabric is unpleasant. The shape the bra gives me is natural, but nothing special, and the cups are still rather shallow in shape, so that if you pull the straps tighter, it will give you a flattened appearance rather than lifting. I have other bras that give better shape with comfort in mind, so there's no reason for me to keep this bra.
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Black #1 colorway

Updated on Jun 11, 2020 Flag this

I decided to try this DELIMIRA bra because it looks very similar to the Mae Wireless T-Shirt Bra (http://bra.pe/SCLEE/) that has become my casual summer go-to. The Mae seems to be unfortunately discontinued and is no longer available in 30 bands, so I decided to try this as an alternative. Sadly, both fit and quality fall flat in this bra.

I have this in the color Adobe Rose, which seems to be one of the original fabrications as Beige and Black have been replaced with a new version called "So Soft." Instead of the slick, cool microfiber used on the Mae bra, however, ... the DELIMIRA is made from cheap, fuzzy-looking microfiber that reminds me of generic matrix bras from cheap big-box department stores. The fabric already looks a bit pilly when brand new, so I can't imagine what it would look like after repeated wear. As I mentioned in my review for the other DELIMIRA bra I tried, overall I find the quality of these bras to be pretty mediocre. For this bra especially, I would say quality is below par for the price range as you can get much nicer quality from brands like Target. There are absolutely no trims on the bra except standard hardware.

The cut of the bra is very similar to the Mae, with tall, molded wireless cups that have a deep plunge into the gore. The gore is a bit narrower than on the Mae, but the measurements are about the same. The band on this bra is the only real redeeming factor, because it is quite firm and feels TTS for a 30. There is flexible plastic boning at the side of the cradle where it connects to the wings, but it feels extra heavy and cheap. Straps are standard width for a matrix brand, but some design genius decided that instead of leaving the straps fully adjustable, they are tacked at a forced stopping point in the back, so they are only partially adjustable.

It is this terrible strap construction that makes me hate this bra, because the cups should in theory fit me similarly to the Mae bra, but in reality they cut in horribly to my center tissue because the cups are so tight against my body. The cup shape is also quite closed off at the center, so it can't accommodate center-full shapes. At the same time, the cup design is quite tall, so those who have very short roots may find themselves unable to fill out the upper cup. The cup shape is similar on the Mae, but since the band is looser and the straps are fully adjustable, I am able to get a "comfortable" fit in that style, while it may not be technically correct.

I decided to try this in a 30DD in the new Black So Soft colorway in the name of science, but my hopes aren't very high. So far, DELIMIRA is not proving to be a strong player in the budget bra space.
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Adobe Rose colorway

Updated on Jun 06, 2020 Flag this

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Added on Aug 23, 2020