Band TTS, but way too shallow for me.

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Updated on Dec 30, 2017 Flag this

I already had this bra in a 30G, but the band was too tight. I bought a 32G to be more comfortable. These two sizes have a few differences, first the straps are wider in the 32, and there is a «side support» panel inside the cups of the 32. This panel does not seem to do anything. I do not feel like my boobs are more supported on the sides, or pushed towards the center.

The cups are a little bit big for me, which makes the bra look quite bad. It looks like mw breast is just hanging in a potato bag... But the wires are the perfect width and length for me. I have quite projected brests so I do not understand why the wires are ok but the cups too big.

The fabric is very nice, soft, and the bra is comfortable. I might just alter the cups to remove «excess» fabric.

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Updated on Jul 18, 2016 Flag this

Love this bra - it's so comfortable, it's basically invisible under clothing, and it feels supportive - my boobs barely move when I'm walking. However, it does have some drawbacks: the gore doesn't quite tack because the structure of the top of the cups is not so compatible with FOT breasts (I think), this 32 band stretches to a whopping 36 inches so I feel like it will wear out quickly, and even though it has some kind of side support panel, the shape is quite wide, which is not the most attractive. Overall, though, the pluses outweigh the minuses. I find myself wearing it all the time, and I think I'll look for it in other colors. It's also usually available for good prices on ebay in this size.

Updated on Oct 01, 2015 Flag this

As my weight changes, I keep buying the Rebecca because it's just so darn comfortable. It's delightfully smooth under thinner materials, although it is not low-cut friendly. It's definitely a keep-'em-separated kind of bra, but that is especially nice for some of us when the weather gets hot!

The fabric feels super light weight, even though it is padded. It doesn't make me hot, feels breathable. Comes in some nice colors (i also own the magenta) and the straps are comfortable. I never feel any pressure from the wires - everything is well padded. The lace at the bottom doesn't bother me, either, as some laces at the edges of bras can.

I have had no trouble "over-adjusting" the straps by sliding the adjuster over the embroidered section of the bra. It takes a little pressure, but it doesn't do any damage and it lets me have full adjustability.

This is no fancy looking bra, but it doesn't look grandma-ish, either. It's just a very clean style, with a smooth, rounded shape that looks great under clothes.

Updated on Jul 06, 2014 Flag this

This was my first bra I bought after finding out my true size. I've grown out of it, but I'll tell you what I remember of it.

The band is tight for a 30, and worked well on me as I measure in between two sizes. I normally wear 28's as I feel they're more supportive and when I buy 30's I always take the band in. I didn't have to do that with the Rebecca.

The cups are made of light, stretchy padding. It's soft and airy and thanks to the stretch I could still wear this well after settling in G cups. It's really more like an unpadded ... bra than, say, a Deco. The shape it gives is rounded and lifted, but not in an in-your-face kind of way.

It's a simple look, but the straps and band are adorned with small embroidered zig-zag squares. It's not something I'd wear for a date, but it's definitely a prettier version of the average everyday bra.

I would buy a new, larger cup size, but when trying this on in the shop I remember the 30G was too wide in the cups and I had some extra fabric flapping around the sides of my breasts.
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Updated on Jun 04, 2014 Flag this

This bra comes so close to fitting that i might as well say it fits. Aside from the gore not fully tacking, the fit is great. I should really wear a 32H or 32HH in this bra, but they don't go above a GG, so here i am in a 34 GG, but still loving it.

I feel like it does a fabulous job of "minimizing" without feeling or looking like a minimizer. It gives me a lovely rounded shape. I like the feel of the padded cups. This my first padded bra (i thought i would hate them) and i really like how gently solid the fit is.

The band is only a 2-hook (i prefer 3), but it feels very well constructed and stays in place well. the straps are not fully adjustable, but they adjust to the right length for me and i like that they are constructed such that i can adjust them myself with the bra on (the adjuster thingy pulls up instead of down).

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Updated on Nov 11, 2013 Flag this

Pros:
-Gives a natural rounded shape to my breasts, they tend to look super round in anything but Rebecca is great for t-shirts
-The cups feel very nice, very comfortable padding material

Cons:
-Scratchy feeling
-The band is large, I went for a 34 and it was snug on the tightest hook but I could wear it enough without an extender
-The wires are thin and a little flimsy



Overall, it's a really good bra. I love the way my breasts look in it...before I scoop and swoop. Even after I do, it's still comfy if you disregard the materials scratching me. The wires are a little wide(for me), but workable.


Just as a reference, I wear a size 36HH/36J and my breasts are very projected, narrow-rooted, round(slightly pendulous...I think they are starting to head that way), full on top, and I have very narrow shoulders.

Updated on Oct 25, 2013 Flag this

This bra is made out of a nice, soft, supportive material that isn't too heavyweight and hasn't got as much padding as a normal moulded bra, yet supports like one. I find @Fantasie are quite generous in their sizes compared to other brands available in the UK, but I don't think it's too loose or big on me. The nude colour is great for UK complexions because it's not in 'orange' or 'tanorexic' like a lot of other nude bras. It's lighter and has a vintage or retro feels to it because of the accompanying briefs. The shape and style isn't anything fancy or exciting, but is smooth ... and comfy for everyday wear.

It's definitely one of the more pricey bras. I got it for £38, which is the most I've ever spent on a bra. For me this isn't an issue because I'd rather buy a well-fitting bra than a cheap bra. The quality is superior to a normal department store model and so I expect it to last longer.

My only personal quibble is that I've worn moulded cups all my life (generally because I've always worn the wrong size) and don't like unpadded ones because they tend to show cold nipples easily. The same thing happens with this bra so I make sure to wear it on warm days or under several layers.

All things considered, this is a great bra.
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Updated on Jun 02, 2013 Flag this

After the 70D - Chantelle » Rive Gauche T-back Spacer Bra (3282) had me fallen in love with 'spacer' knit, my quest led me to the 32D - Fantasie » Rebecca (2024). I simultaneously ordered the 32DD - Fantasie » Rebecca (2024) to check the fit as I have been in between these two sizes for some time now. Most of this review is a copy of the review I wrote for the 32D, except for the info on fit.

General comments:

My previous experience with Fantasie wasn't that great: I felt the cups were too deep and the wires too narrow for my ... shape. However, I recently got a nice set of Fantasie swimwear and a quick in store try-on of a different model suggested not all might be lost. I read in reviews that this model is generally thought of as 'slightly minimising' which should work well for my shape so I decided to give it a shot ...

Bra description:

A simple, yet nice looking bra. The cups are completely plain and made out of moulded spacer knit of a slightly stiffer kind than the Chantelles I've come to love, yet nowhere near as stiff as 'regular' moulded foam. They come up quite high and are quite full coverage. The centre gore is also high, which I actually prefer in a bra. The cradle part of the band and front part of the straps are decorated with lace embroidered in a geometrical pattern, giving this otherwise plain bra a feminine yet modern touch. Small, 'straight' bows decorate the centre gore and the points where the cups connect to the straps. The wing parts of the band are made out of a completely opaque stretch material that looks a bit like swimwear lycra, but is much much firmer. The back closes with three sets of two hooks and eyes.

Bra fit:

Unfortunately this bra doesn't fit me. It actually is laughably big, even on my larger breast. The 32D version almost fits my larger breast, but it is way too roomy on my smaller breast. The cups of this model are clearly meant for someone with rounder, fuller breasts than I have. My breasts are conical and slightly shallow and just don't fill them out the way they should, especially towards the top. The wires in this 32DD are just perfect though, which just confirms my initial suspicions that Fantasie is too deep and narrow for me.

The band on this bra feel slightly looser than the band on the 32D. It does the same odd thing on me though: no matter what I do to the straps, it keeps angling upwards. Although I think I could size down in the band, it's not exactly 'riding up' -- it's the shape and design of the band that makes it LOOK as if it's riding up on me. My conclusion is that this band is designed with a slightly 'straighter' or simply less conical torso in mind. My torso is very very conical and I have this same problem in a number of bras, including the 30DD - Masquerade » Rhea (6121) that I love. It makes the band feel weird and uncomfortable and somewhat throws off the fit of the entire bra.

Conclusions:

A nice, simple everyday bra that I really really wish would fit me. Alas, as it doesn't even come close to fitting it will be returned to Bravissimo ASAP.


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Updated on Mar 30, 2013 Flag this

This just came from Breakout Bras; it was a size and style recommended by the fitter based on other bras I own and those that I've returned. At first I was a little uncertain about it, because I have never worn a molded bra. And I don't love the way it looks when I wear it (just in the bra)... because it makes me feel booby and fat (booby yes, fat no).

HOWEVER, it is super comfortable and it looks GREAT under clothes, so it's a keeper.

There is lovely lace detail under the cups along the wire, and just to the sides of the cups as well.

Updated on May 20, 2012 Flag this