Harriet is one of those Fantasie Side Support styles that isn't cut for my shape at all. While the fabrication of this bra and the styling resemble the ones I love (Elsie, Camilla, Frances), the fit is actually the most similar to Estelle, a very projected and pointy shape that didn't suit me at all.

The difference between the two cuts seems to be the following:

Estelle/Harriet:
- Wider, shallower wire shape
- Shorter bottom cup and taller upper cup, making the fullest part of the bra lower than on Frances/Elsie/Camilla
- Deeper cup, more center projection
- More rigid side panel (outer cup at strap attachment is elasticated but less stretchy)
- Rigid ... upper cup edge
- Creates a very pointy shape that is pushed forward, less lifted

Frances/Elsie/Camilla:
- More evenly curved wire shape
- Taller bottom cup and shorter upper cup, fullest part of the bra is vertically centered
- Slightly shallower cup, more rounded shape
- More flexible side panel (outer cup at strap attachment is more stretchy at the elastic due to deeper ruching)
- Slightly flexible upper cup edge
- Creates a rounded shape that is less pushed forward, more lifted

For some reason, while I believe is the same cut as Estelle, the cup width and depth measured slightly smaller than the Estelle I had tried. I am unsure if this is on purpose due to the fabrication, or if it is variance in manufacturing. Regardless, I had all of the same problems in Harriet as I had in Estelle, though since it is less projected, it was less horrible of a fit on me, though it still gave the orange in a glass effect.

Aesthetically, Harriet turned out to be a prettier bra than I anticipated. Like Frances/Elsie/Camilla, Harriet is made from the same lightweight silky fabric as the base cup material. The print appears to be of stylized watercolor cattleya orchids on a grey paisley background. The upper cup is single layer embroidered mesh with arabesque floral motifs. Unfortunately, this lace embroidery is quite scratchy, as I noted on Estelle. I don't know if this will soften up or not with washing. The upper edge is very firm and has almost no give, so it will not be suitable for tall roots. The rest of the bra construction is very familiar, with nice firm printed powermesh wings, wide elastic straps partially topped with printed fabric trim, and a leotard back. The straps on this style are plain white satin with picot edging. The bows on this style are simple white ribbon with the center portion of the ribbon trimmed in pink. A very cute touch!

I have many more Fantasie styles coming in the mail to be tried, so I will update the above comparison with other styles that fall under each fit.
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