The cup size is somewhere between 30D and 30DD IMO, almost fits, but still some quadboob there. I like the stretchy material, very comfortable all around. Might try one size up. Update: gained weight, so there is no way this will fit in the near future. The bra itself is fantastic: soft and lifting, great for tall roots, as the upper lace is is soft and flexible. The Helena is Fantasie's greatest model, I'd say. Too bad the 30E is soo expensive and never discounted.
I am a great fan of Fantasie's Helena bras, both the construction and soft materials used are outstanding quality. This is a very good everyday bra. Cupwise a size bigger than what the label says , more like a 30DD, maybe due to the stretchy material used for the cups. Out of rotation due to weight gain, just sitting at a bottom of a box and needs a loving home.
This is a bra from an order that was small, but kept it as return would have been expensive. For a while I actually thought that some time in the future it would fit if I lost weight. Well, that is not happening.... Classic plunge from this brand, firm materials, not much stretch in fabric. Colours not too loud. TTS I think.
I think this bra would be perfect for me in two cup sizes up. Material quite stiff - no stretch to it, cups seem to be on the larger side, but still small for me. Classic Fantasie plunge with not so tight band and nice wide straps. Lovely pattern and detailing.
FANTASTIC bra from Fantasie . Even though the fit isn't 100% made-for-me perfect, I consider this a very good fitting bra. The band could be a teensy bit tighter (I'm wearing it on the tightest hook) and the cup depth/width the littlest bit smaller. However, neither of those things are perceptible or visible during wear so this one is "too close to call" as we say in the States. And truth be told, I'm really pushing my size range here because I should normally wear a 30C/28D so none of these things are the bra's fault. Further, this is an everyday ...bra so it doesn't have to be "wow."
I sorely wish that Fantasie would make 28D+. I believe I would buy almost every single thing they make -- their fit and construction are that good.
Anyway, the Fantasie Rebecca spacer bra is another impressive offering. The shaping is nice and rounded. Yes, a firmer cup fabric would lift a little better for larger cup sizes but that is the tradeoff for the soft spacer fabric and would defeat the purpose of this bra. (The Fantasie Smoothing Moulded T-shirt Bra (4510) is a very similar bra and it has the firmer fabric.)
This cup fabric feels nice for every day, the little lacy details add interest, and I've seen it in lots of colors. The back! The leotard style back is very comfortable and they moved the straps slightly closer to center, to help keep them from falling down. Another big selling point for me is that the straps & wings don't feel like they're cutting up my underarms, unlike all the Cleo bras I have.
The wing height & wire length are slightly heftier than average, which is in line with all the Fantasie bras I've tried and provides a nice feeling of support. This bra reminds me a lot of my old 30DD - Fantasie ยป Ava Underwire Molded Plunge Balcony (2132) , except that the cup fabric on this bra is much more soft and flexible.
I highly recommend trying this bra to anyone in the applicable size range. Read more 268 more words
I have difficulty finding unlined bras that fit my shape but this one was an exception. The side supports really enhance the fit as they bring the side breast tissues forward therefore filling in the cups. Some people complain it gives a bullet boob shape but this was not the case for me.
Fantasie at its best - should be a comfortable and pretty everyday bra - too small for me in the cups. Band is firm single mesh and true to size. Unlined cup fabric with not really stretchy lace. I would love it in my size.
This bra fit fairly well when I tried it on in the fitting room, but after wearing it all day I found myself adjusting it constantly. The cups weren't wide enough so the wires kept digging into my tissue and the gore was too high.
I received this bra from a member here at Bratabase, and was pleasantly surprised upon inspection. The color is much more vibrant in person, with lighter floral embroidery along the mesh top of the cups. There are three hooks in the back and the band is made of a super oft fabric.
The straps are wide, which can make adjusting them very tricky, but they stay in place once properly fitted.
The underwire runs very, very narrow, so this bra is best suited for those with narrow breasts. Seriously. If you have a wide pair and you think you're gonna be able to squeeze them in there, don't you ...dare. Fortunately, for those of us with narrow twins, this is a great bra to wear with a tanktop or dress (since the more narrow cups prevent the dreaded underarm bra reveal that can be really frustrating).
Overall, it is very comfortable, especially the gore which felt snug and didn't dig into my skin. Depending on how high/low your nipples rest, they might show through the mesh top of the cups. The mesh/embroidery combo is probably a good indication that this isn't an every day bra, but it sure does make you feel special (which we all need to feel every once in a while). Read more 104 more words
A few minor fit problems... but oh my gosh! When I put this bra on, it screams total elegance. It is beautiful, with colourful embroidery and the fabric is silky smooth. The cut of the cups are not totally compatible with my breasts. I can't seem to fill out the nipple area, but the edge on the top is almost cutting in. The cups run big, I think, and the underwires run very narrow. In so many ways, it reminds of Freya (well duh they are owned by the same company) but obviously, less practical and more elegant! I definitely recommend this bra to narrow boobs (in smaller sizes).
What I've learned from this bra is: for unpadded cups, the fit of the cup depends a lot on the band length and the strap length. As the band stretches and straps ar shortened, the underwires are also stretched, and the shape of the cups change as well. The band of this bra is definitely too loose for me, and the cups winkle a lot. but if I have the band stretched, my boobs can actually fill them pretty good. Unfortunately, Fantasie does not make under-30 bands. Their bras look really beautiful, but there should be no chance that I wear them.
