This bra fits me about the same every other unlined Fantasie bra that I have tried. The apex of the bra hits about 3/4 of an inch too far out making a wrinkly pocket at the apex and deep wrinkles at the sides. Definitely east/west on me.
The bra seems well made, but the tall wires, combined with the deeper cups, end up looking oversized and frumpy on my petite frame.
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Updated on Apr 06, 2014 Flag this
really nice nude everyday bra. Straps are a bit wide for my taste, and am not crazy about the lace on the strap. I like how the straps continue to the back of the band, makes me think it will last longer.
Updated on Mar 03, 2014 Flag this
I've had this bra for years. It has always been and remains comfortable, and the lace has never been scratchy. The top lacing has held up beautifully throughout many washes. The strap has become slightly loose with time but not too much. I appreciate the elastic on the sides of the cups, as not all bras have this detail to prevent loose fabric by the armpit. My only complaint is that this bra is not the greatest root lifter, and more lifts from the sides.
Updated on Jun 30, 2013 Flag this
This is a pretty, practical bra but I don't think it's the best shape for close set, centre-full breasts on a narrow frame. I find the gore a bit too wide and the cup is just slightly too shallow. Mind you, I did size down in the cup (the size up was too big). The back is nicely firm but the look this bra gives my breasts is wider than I like.
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Updated on Mar 20, 2013 Flag this
Gives an excellent, rounded shape. The wires are a little too wide for me, and the band feels a little loose--its doesn't ride up, but feels more stable on the second set of hooks.
Edit 10/27/2012: Actually, after I shortened the straps an appropriate amount, the band felt stable on the loosest hook. One thing to note is that the straps only adjust halfway.
Edit: 1/4/2013: The band on this stretched out incredibly fast. I'm on the tightest hook now, an it's only been a little over two months. By contrast, the Fantasie Florence, which I bought at the same time and had the same initial maximum stretch, is still ok on the second set of hooks.
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Updated on Jan 04, 2013 Flag this
This came in a recent order and I think I will keep it. It's attractive, smooth, provides a nice shape.
However, it is squeaky. I think it is the wire in the casing that is squeaking.
I returned this bra.
Updated on Nov 29, 2012 Flag this
This bra fits well, except that the band is a bit too big. When I initially measured myself after years of wearing too-small cups, I don't think I measured the band tight enough. That plus a little bit of weight loss means I am now strictly in the 34 bandsize. So, I stitched over part of the band so it wouldn't stretch as much and it has made a huge difference!
This fit is similar to the Florence but with not quite as much uplift. Very comfortable and the color is lovely though!
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Updated on Oct 29, 2012 Flag this
I wish the fabric and lace on the cups was a bit stiffer. It's a bit more flimsy/flexible than what I'm used to (compared to the slightly stiffer fabric of a Panache Tango Ii). The result of this is that I feel a tiny bit of potential for bounce when walking. (Not extreme, just slight.) When preforming the test of slipping the straps off the shoulders to test the support of the cups, I found that the cups drooped a bit more than other bras I have tried this with.
The band is comfortable, I have no problems with the underwires at all. The center gore tacks nicely on ... my sternum. There is a smidge of gapping at the top of the lace (particularly on my smaller side), but with a shirt it gets flattened down and is not noticeable at all. I don't believe the lace would show through most shirts, it would probably only be an issue on extremely thin fabrics. Keep in mind this is a seamed bra without lining or padding, so it wouldn't be my number one choice to wear with thin t-shirts anyway. (The seams DO show through t-shirts, as I tested this.)
The straps attach to the cups extremely far on the side, which makes the side of the cup and strap cut into my armpit a bit. (I have narrow rounded shoulders and often have issues with wide-set straps, so I'm sure this is probably more of an incompatibly with my shape rather than a flaw with the bra.) The wide-set straps also puts strain on my shoulders, as they sit so far out to the sides. (Yes, I know the band is tight enough, and I do not have the straps too tight. I just have shoulder issues.) A strap holder on my back fixes the issue with the wide-set straps, bringing them in to a more natural spot on my shoulders and reducing shoulder strain.
Profile view from the side shows a fairly rounded shape. While it's not *quite* as rounded as I like, it's no where near being called pointy! (In comparison to the Panache Tango Ii, this is quite a bit more rounded than the shape the Tango gives, at least for me.) View from the front isn't *quite* as front and center as I'd like, but honestly it's very good.
I do believe the bra fits, but for now I have decided to return it. If I find a great deal on it in the future, I will probably pick one up, but I'm not ready to pay full price due to the little issues I have with it.
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Updated on Apr 04, 2012 Flag this
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