Finally a full-coverage bra I can wear (I have really tall roots!). The top panel stretches so minimal quadding. This bra keeps everything very secure - the underwires are really rigid, and the band on the loosest hook being quite tight, this might not work for someone who is a 30 band verging on 32.
Illusion colorway
Updated on Nov 06, 2022 Flag this
I feel like this would be a great, comfortable bra if you could get your perfect fit.
My main problem is the center Gore is a bit wide, so it's digging into breast tissue.
I'm also not filling in the bottom of the cup, causing some wrinkles close to the underwire. However, going down a cup size causes me to spill out of the top a bit.
There's also some chafing and discomfort at the underarms, where the underwire doesn't fill all of the wire channel.
Updated on Oct 14, 2021 Flag this
The most important thing to know about my breasts is that they're very pendulous and the tissue is very soft. I have relatively narrow roots, medium height. They're also splayed and wide-set.
Man, I really wish this bra worked for me! It's so soft and smooth. This one has a four part cup construction, and a section that acts as a side support sling, which is really nice. The lace inset at the top of the bra is just beautiful. Unfortunately, the cup is too short, so it digs in at the top of my root slightly, despite the stretch, and there isn't enough depth at the IMF, especially my right breast, to make it work.
Navy colorway
Updated on Sep 26, 2020 Flag this
The Illusion Side Support Bra is a totally different type of style from my other Fantasie purchases, but I picked it up because I saw the lovely Rose colorway was on sale. I was surprised to find that this style ended up being my best-fitting Fantasie bra so far!
The Illusion style reminds me very much of the Panache Olivia, which has stretchy elasticated cups. While the bottom cup of the Illusion is actually lined in rigid tricot, the overall fit on me is similar to the Olivia because the upper cup is made from a similar soft elasticated fabric. It gives a rounded shape with ... no visible seams. I was very shocked that the side support panel in this style didn't cut in and create emptiness at the bottom of the wire and outer cup because I typically have trouble with this construction.
Comparing the measurements of Illusion to both Olivia and another Fantasie side support style that doesn't fit me quite as well (Nadine), I was surprised that Illusion's cups actually run slightly bigger than both styles. This leads me to believe that the cut of Illusion is slightly different from some of their other Side Support styles, where I get the orange-in-a-glass effect because the cups are designed for breasts that are more projected. In this case, Illusion seems to be suitable for shallower and more spread out shapes. I also tried these with my Commando Takeouts to bump up to a full 28F, and it still fits very well, so these cups can absolutely accommodate more breast fullness.
I believe the reason for the better fit in this style is because of the more forgiving fabric, a cut that's more suitable for my shape, and the tall and supportive wings. While the measurements of the band is about the same as the other 30 band Fantasie styles I have tried, the wings are much taller and are made from the same firm stretch fabric as the cups. This provides much more support than the narrower powermesh wings of the other styles, and because the wings stay in place better, the cups are sitting on my body appropriately without a lot of extra help. The caveat to this is that the very deep leotard back leaves no room for alterations as the band immediately becomes too tall to fit into the hook. You would need a level of sewing expertise that I don't possess in order to properly alter this band. So, ideally I'd size down one band size if this is an option for you, though in my case it is not.
In terms of construction, I am really impressed with how Fantasie has designed a comfortable yet supportive bra for the full bust customer. The band is really designed with the right level of support, and I really prefer this taller wing height compared to their standard mesh bands, which I feel are on the narrow side. The hooks are actually padded on this style for comfort, though this wouldn't be noticeable if you're wearing a band that isn't snug. The straps are medium width satin picot-edged elastic that are fully adjustable. I like this .5" strap width as it is wide enough in my size range to provide support without being too wide to fit under clothing. The special stretch upper cups are particularly comfortable and easy to fit.
The details on this bra are simple and sleek to match the overall bra's aesthetic, but I think they are nice and suit the bra's styling well. The upper cup has a hint of floral pattern knit into the lace. The interest on this bra comes mostly from the mix of satin textures utilized on the strap, upper edge of the cup, trim at the bottom of the cradle, and pattern on the lace, juxtaposed with the fairly matte fabric of the cups, band, and cradle. The center gore is a simple ribbon design, and accentuated with minimal rose gold hardware.
This is truly a comfortable and elegant unlined everyday bra for me, and I am happy to have found it for my collection!
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Rose colorway
Updated on Apr 04, 2020 Flag this
It's comfortable but the black does run a bit smaller than the white, I'd say the white colourway is more comfortable for me.
Black colorway
Updated on Nov 15, 2024 Flag this
I love the smooth fabric of this bra, so much so that I might keep it despite the slight fit issues. The cup separation is a bit too wide for me, making my girls look more east-west than they are normally. I also don't fill the bottom and sides of the cup, another indicator that it's too wide and shallow for my shape. It is extremely comfortable, though.
Updated on Apr 14, 2022 Flag this
Fits great. Very comfortable. Curious about slack in bottom of cups.
Makes me look pointy
Updated on Mar 29, 2022 Flag this
30E was too small, but 30F was too big. Guess this is just the wrong shape for me, which I’m disappointed about, because the narrow-ish strap placement isn’t too bad. Unstretched band on the 30E measured a good inch longer than the 30F, but 30F felt less restrictive, I guess because the cup depth fit much better. Cups on the 30F got much taller and wider, however. Fit my larger side quite well, but I’m left with too much wrinkling at the top of my smaller side for me to feel good about it.
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Updated on Mar 25, 2022 Flag this
Just a little too small, which I think is what’s making the band feel tight. Cups are kind of closed off at the top, which caused a bit of quadding. Pretty bra with nice fabric.
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Updated on Mar 25, 2022 Flag this
Just got this bra in my correct size so I can't speak to longevity. It feels well made and is quite comfortable though! My breasts sit along the wire nicely and the cups seem to have good projection for me. I have slight wrinkling on the top edge on my smaller breast, tightening that strap helps some though. The gore is just a wee bit tall on me, but I also have a short torso. The band is nice and snug (I was wearing a 34 before), and doesn't slide around. I really like the fabric, it's soft and very smooth under tops. Also gives a nice rounded shape. Overall, I think it's a pretty good fit!
I have soft, wide set, FOB and slightly center full breasts with short roots. Also a short torso and a slight rib flare.
Willow colorway
Updated on Sep 19, 2021 Flag this
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