This bra is a band and cup size above what I usually get, but it was so unexpectedly cheap that I decided to risk it, and alter as needed.

First of all, it is a gorgeous turquoise color. The embroidery and bows are an almost iridescent violet. I love it. The material itself is a somewhat stiff double-layered mesh. This didn't bother me, in fact I enjoyed the increased support and reduced jiggle from this strong mesh, but people with sensitive skin may have a problem.

I also love the wide, soft, comfortable straps. They're fully adjustable and absolutely do not cut into ... the top of my shoulders, even when I overtightened them. The band is also very comfy. This one is a size too big - I'm wearing it on the tightest hook and will need to take it in after a few more wears - and yet the wide band is still very supportive, doesn't dig in, and does a remarkable job of smoothing down that roll of back fat I struggle with.

This bra is marketed as a 'plunge' and in this respect I am a somewhat disappointed. It covers more real estate on my bust than I hoped. It's approaching a full coverage bra on the cups, especially toward the sides, and then dips down to a plunge at the gore. This bra works with most of my narrow v-neck clothes, but my scoop necks show a little slice of the embroidered roses.

The cups are wide and deep - too wide for me by almost an inch on each side, but that doesn't seem to affect support. The depth is close to perfect, only a few millimeters of wrinkling at one point under my breasts. I think that may be solved by bending the wires to conform to my ribs. There is a bit of wrinkling at the top of the cups which I will need to alter, but overall the cup seems well constructed. The cups come up quite high at the sides, almost too high but so far I've felt pressure but no wire-stabbing or welting from it. A strip of elastic runs along the inner edges of the cups, likely to help keep breasts from jiggling free at the plunge. In this respect I'm glad I went up a cup size as the elastic, to my surprise, doesn't dig into my all-over-full breasts, but women with very soft tissue or upper fulness may have a problem with this.

Overall, this bra gives my breasts is a moderately uplifted, subtly pointy shape. It is not a bombshell cleavage bra, but it is cute, comfortable, and works with much of my wardrobe.



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Updated on Apr 16, 2014 Flag this

Great bra, it's super cute! It's a touch projective, and that's just not my preferred fit.

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Updated on Apr 04, 2014 Flag this

Comfortable fabric, stitching and straps. Slightly too big in the band but I might alter this one since I like the feel of it overall. My "small side" has a slightly wrinkled cup but this is to be expected. I really wish there was a slight bit of lining so my modesty was protected but small price to pay for a great fitting bra.

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Updated on Mar 21, 2014 Flag this

Elomi Betty, AW12 Navy

+ very supportve
+ gore tacks
+ Straps are fully adjustable
+ it looks cute https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

- very wide wires
- slightly pointy shape
- cup edge runs tights and tends to cut in


Important note: I have altered the Betty from a 36HH to a 32JJ! I cannot say if 36HH ran true to size since that size never fitted me. I usually wear 32K.

About the bra itself: it's the first plunge bra I tried that keeps my boobs in the cups despite the low gore. The cups are not very full on top friendly since the cup edge runs tight (I think ... that is the main reason why it works so well as a plunge – stiff fabric keeps boobs from falling out) but it also cuts in slightly. It's not very visible under tops, so I ignore it.
The wires are very stable but also very wide. The shape from the side is slightly pointy and from the front the bra does as all Elomi bras make my boobs look wider.
It works well under low cut tops as the gore does not show. It is no cleavage bra. It's a plunge bra but it won't give cleavage.

Edit March 2014: Bra is not wearable anymore due to cutting in of the cups. Definitely not full on top friendly. Cup edges run very tight. I only recommend this for full on bottom and somewhat wide boobs. Wires are much too wide on me and end on my back.
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Updated on Mar 13, 2014 Flag this

Elomi Betty, black / pink

+ very supportve
+ gore tacks
+ Straps are fully adjustable
+ it looks cute https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

- very wide wires
- slightly pointy shape
- cup edge runs tights and tends to cut in


Important note: I have altered the Betty from a 36HH to a 32JJ! I cannot say if 36HH ran true to size since that size never fitted me. I usually wear a 32K.

About the bra itself: it's the first plunge bra I tried that keeps my boobs in the cups despite the low gore. The cups are not very full on top friendly since the cup edge runs tight ... (I think that is the main reason why it works so well as a plunge – stiff fabric keeps boobs from falling out) but it also cuts in slightly. It's not very visible under tops, so I ignore it.
The wires are very stable but also very wide. The shape from the side is slightly pointy and from the front the bra does as all Elomi bras make my boobs look wider.
It works well under low cut tops as the gore does not show. It is no cleavage bra. It's a plunge bra but it won't give cleavage.

Edit March 2014: Bra is not wearable anymore due to cutting in of the cups. Definitely not full on top friendly. Cup edges run very tight. I only recommend this for full on bottom and somewhat wide boobs. Wires are much too wide on me and end on my back.
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Updated on Mar 13, 2014 Flag this

I LOVE this bra! I wish it fit properly. I was fitted to the wrong size in a professional shop. My band size should be 36" but I was told 38" so I ordered this in the wrong size. Keeping that in mind, I have not worn this other than to try it on so I can't speak of durability or anything that would need to be considered long term. However, it looks beautiful while on and it gives a lovely shape to my breasts. I will be buying a new one in the correct size as soon as possible.

Updated on Mar 09, 2014 Flag this

It fits! Not great but better than anything I've been wearing lately. And Pretty!
The gore is a comfortable height. It lies flat against my sternum.
The cups are really wide. The end of the wires are actually back of my arm pits. An odd feeling, but not uncomfortable (granted I've not worn it all day yet - if a problem, I will update this)
The bottom of the cups are full (I'm bottom heavy). The tops of the cups are bit loose, but not terribly. I will put in a few stitches & it will be much better.( I will stick to balconette styles from now on.)
The band is on the tightest setting & I still have a bit of room (but I like my bands on the loose side).
I will definitely be ordering my bras in a 34" and I am planning to loose some weight.
All in all I like it so far. Like I said, it's the best fitting bra I own to date .

Updated on Feb 05, 2014 Flag this

Fits comfortably and is super cute.

Updated on Feb 01, 2014 Flag this

Love this bra. I have it in the black with pink dots. I wish it had just a little more projection at the bottom, but it isn't a big deal. Also, the fabric could be a little softer because sometimes it rubs under my arms.

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Updated on Dec 21, 2013 Flag this

Really wanted this to fit, but the cups are too separate for me and causes a quad-boob. Other than that it is very comfortable. I'll probably still wear this when I don't care if I quad-boob.

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Updated on Oct 17, 2013 Flag this