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Most of my bras have been in storage for a few months, and I only kept out a handful of 28FFs (or equivalents in Comexim). I gained a few pounds, and so did my boobs, so I was in dire need of 30FF bras.

I found this one for a decent price on eBay.ca. It shipped from Europe, so it took about a month to get it, and then a few more weeks until I could pick it up. Of course, I'm now on a fitness kick, so I doubt it will fit much longer, but for now it's perfect: stretchy band and bigger cups that enclose my ... boobs perfectly. I will probably keep it as I seem to fluctuate anyways.

The cup wires don't quite follow my IMF, but I can't tell when I'm wearing it. The band felt a little scratchy but not too bad. I'm used to extra long banded non wired bras lately, so that could be why. The straps are nice and wide, so great support, and they adjust quite long - good for me since I'm tall and low set. The cups are nice and rounded. Gore is a bit wide but I can reverse scoop away from it. The cups are lightly lined/padded, and they are soft a malleable.

The cut is called a half cup, but there are 2 vertical seams and 1 horizontal seam, so it's almost a hybrid between a half cup and a balconnet.

Overall seems like good quality and it's nice to have a navy bra.
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This Fantasie 30FF Fusion (3091) did not fit kinda everywhere, mostly because the 30 band was huge. It stretched all the way to 34" easily.

Now I can't speak with authority on 30s; maybe this is average across the spectrum of 30 bands. But my Prime Wardrobe order had six 30s in it. Most of the other 30's I tried stretched to like 31-32", including another Fantasie style in 30FF (4520) that I really liked. 34" was huge in comparison. It definitely wasn't the right style for a 28 seeing how the sister size up fits.

The gore, despite having quite average measurements, sat very high and definitely into my cleavage - I don't think a tighter band would have helped it tack.

The wire was laughably far from where my boob actually is (see photos). I was honestly impressed how poorly this fit.

Red colorway

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This review is for the color: Marine Blue

The color of this bra is to die for! It’s pretty close it a cobalt blue, but my pics are coming off more of a navy. Very vibrant color, and I love it, well, because I’m a sucker for blue. This bra has a very light spacer foam. So light in fact, you can see through it when you hold it up to light. In this size I don’t get any lift and I could size down a cup due to the very forgiving fabric of the cup. The lace is supposed to provide a side smoothing effect, but I feel ... it runs just a tad to high for my liking. For any short ladies, or high set boobs like me, it can be annoying and uncomfortable. The wires are sturdy, but a smidge too wide for me, again I could probably size down for a better fit. I’m finding this band a tiny bit loose for a 30 as I’m already wearing it on the tightest hooks. The straps have a lovely lace detail up the front half and of course the beautiful lace that runs along the underband and backband. Overall this gives a lovely natural round shape. But if you’re looking for some serious support this might not be it with the forgiving cup fabric.
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Red version:

Band length: 61.0 cm
Cup width: 15.0 cm
Cup depth: 26.7 cm
Wire length: 25.5 cm
Cup separation: 0.5 cm
Strap width: 1.7 cm


Updated: March 27, 2012

Purchased an inexpensive "red" bra extender from ebay and although the hooks are spaced a bit different than the bra they still work together and hold up comfortably with all day wear. I just needed about an inch or so and this bra is just as comfy as my original Ava in Black. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

Reviewed: October 21, 2011

This is the exact same style as the black Ava just in a beautiful Red color. (See full review above) It fits significantly tighter ... and was uncomfortable the first time wearing it. The band is 2cm smaller at 61cm where the Black version is perfect for me at 63cm: so much so that I want to wait to wear it again until I can get a 2-hook extender. The quality of material, cup size and everything else is wonderful.

Measured unstretched immediately before wearing.
Purchased in Red, Mid-October '11 from Brastop.
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The first time I went to a local bra boutique, there were Fantasie posters everywhere...I fell in love with the prints and embroideries. But, they never had my size, so I couldn't try one and then I kind of forgot about the brand after I started with Polish bras.

When I took my mother back there last month, I saw more posters and made a mental note to order one from Amazon to try.

I am always curious to see if there is another brand that can impress me and fit me as well as the Polish brands that I usually wear.

First, I have to say, that I have ... a fondness for all things floral. Pansies remind me of the gardens of my childhood - they were one of the few flowers that are strong enough to survive in Newfoundland and we always had them.

OK. Now. On to the bra itself.

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The colours are beautiful. The print itself is beautiful.

2-tone lace. Love it.

Lace on the bridge and wings. Super.

Band printed all around.

Wide straps. Yes, thank you!

Half cup bra made with 3 vertical panels and 1 horizontal. Seams are fine, nicely done and flat. Nice sewing.

Padded half cup that is cut and sew (not moulded).

WIDE gore. OMG. I LOVE this gore. I have narrow, very projected breasts, but they are wider set than some, so when I find a wide gore, I love it.

Flexible wires.

It's very comfortable to wear.

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Texture of the fabric. It is coarse. Not soft or silky. Therefore, the pattern looks pixilated up close. ESPECIALLY on the band. The band is made of printed power mesh. When it stretches out, the pattern fades.

Texture of the lace: it is rough. Could be that it will soften in the wash, but I have all kinds of other bras where the lace was so much softer from the get-go.

The band -OMG - this band is the loosest, stretchiest 30 band I have ever tried. I am on the tightest hook, wishing for another one. Fantasie have a reputation for loose bands, and I can confirm this to be VERY true.

Thickness of padding: it's a little lacking. I have semi-softs that are more thickly padded. If a bra is advertised as a padded half cup, I am now looking for/expecting Ewa Michalak CHP level of padding.

Width of the wires...this bra looks like it fits. And it kind of does. However, it does not give the oomf! that I would like to get from a half cup. It give a natural look that I get from a softcup. This is because the wires are too wide for me, so they don't push my breasts in and therefore, up, enough. If I go down a size, I am sure I will not get a tack because the width/depth ratio isn't sufficient. In this size, though, a cookie pocket would work wonders. It would compensate for the extra width, fill the outer edge of the cup and push me up more.

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I got this bra for $60 on Amazon, but in the boutique, most Fantasie styles were almost $100. Would I pay $100 for a bra like this? Nope. In terms of quality for price, it doesn't beat Krisline, Ewa Michalak, Kinga or Gorsenia (the latter 2 being much less expensive!). In terms of lift, it can't hold a candle to an Ewa Michalak CHP. If I'm blowing that kind of cash on a bra, I need that wow. I have many bras that I bought from Poland for less than $50 that have construction and materials that impress me more than this.

On a side note: I also have a thing for embroideries AND panties. So, I also ordered a pair of Fantasie panties. They were over $30. The embroidery was nice and fine, but nothing to make me go wow. The fit was very, uh hmmm.. "traditional". I ordered XS and was still wishing they were tighter. The fabric was nice and soft, and had a lovely print. But, again, they were no better than Kinga or Gorsenia panties (not even close to Kris Line panties - THE BEST, btw!) and cost more than double.

OK, Fantasie. You look beautiful in photos, and perhaps you suit some ladies very well, but not me. I'm gonna leave you alone and continue my trek through Poland.
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I am fairly content with my Fantsie Twilight bra. It doesn't quite knock the ball out of the park, but I finally have a bra that fits well enough that I can wear it. This Fantasie Twilight Unlined Bra with Side Support size 30FF in black feels like a bra that can securely hold me as I take on the day yet still look alluring come nightfall. I would stop short of calling it my dream bra but still rate it highly. Its the best bra for my body I have checked out this week. Other recent bra attempt went poor, most caused me more pain and discomfort ... than relief and were more boob prisons than comfortable undergarments I would willingly put on my body. This bra however I keep reaching for. I had been eyeing this particular bra for a couple months. It was one of the first bras I had looked at when I started scanning blogs, reviews, and bratabase entries in search of ABTF. I discovered my cheaply made size Large $4 Shein bras fit small in the cups but still much better and felt more comfortable than all my other bras. Until I wore and washed them they even fit better than my new Victoria Secret bras in size 34DD/36DD that I thought I was married too. It was a mind boggling realization that from middle school on I doubt I had ever worn a properly fitting bra that far off. Hence my search. I have worn this bra on and off this week and I still feel content with the fit and look of this bra.
The bra is constructed of a few thin layers of woven mesh, connected with two vertical seams. On the top of the cups strwt ch ing diagonally from the apex to the gore is another seam attaching a strip of f verybine stretchy mesh, which I appreciate. It makes the the cups a little more forgiving with slight weight fluctuations and the extra top fullness that seems to swell up come certain points during my cycle. The panel is less than an inch thick (0.75inches) and measure 7inches long from gore to the apex where the strap meets the cups at the tops of both cups. One breast is bigger than the other but in this bra it's hard to see that from the top. My smaller tight bra does not entirely fill up the cup and the wire feels slightly wide and it fits my left breast well. The black lace is interesting and there is a little gold colored adornment on the gore, which feels a little more tasteful than slapping a bow on there. The cups are constructed to help bring my breasts forward, even with the 3inch gore my brrasts are not being made to run towards my underarms, I think that is thanks to the side support and construction of the bra. It caused my breasts to look a little cone shaped, but not in an unflattering way. The cups of this bra cover more than my usual plunge styles, it peeked out of some low cut tank top I wore, so it's not a style I would wear with every outfit. I feel like the bra has more give and could handle more outterfullness which I kind of lack, but it fits my left breast. No quad boob. The gore tacks and does not dig into my sternum. The strap placement is good and is not too far apart.The straps are just thick enough, and I am able to wear the 30 band on the tightest hooks. Right now I have it on the middle hooks. If this bra stretches quickly like I have heard about other Fantasie bras, the band may not have enough support soon. This makes sense because I fit and feel a little better in a 28 band. I am glad I tried a 30ff UK or 30H US. I have lost weight after I first tried the calculator and my 28GG bras and 30G Fantasie bra was a little too big in the cups( amoung other fit issues.
I love the look of this nice Lacey bra. It is a different style than I am use too but that's okay. After a few weara I noticed that its not as supportive as I need, but it's still doing the job. I also noticed the underwire slightly dug in near my armpits when I had the band on the tightest fitting hook. This went away with some adjusting. I am able to scoop and swoop my breasts in and not worry about them though, they stay put which I am not use too. I am glad I gave this Fantasie bra a try after the Illusion didnt work out and was surprised the 3inch gore was no issue and the wings weren't too tall. I am not sure if side Support bras are meant for my breast shape/type but this bra does the job. There is less cleavage than I like for most of my outfit choices but that's okay. I hope to buy the matching panties soon, but until then I am sure it will go well with any of the basic black lace pairs I own. This bra is quite nice and makes me feel confident, supports and doesn't cause me pain. It hits all the basic points for what a bra has to do, so I am satisfied. The hunt continues for the perfect fit though.
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What a comfortable, minimalistically cute everyday bra. I'm pleasantly surprised this full-cup doesn't give me quad-boob (my FOT breasts have acted that way with a few full cups). I enjoy the nice detailing at the bottom. I don't have a problem with the wide profile although some people do. A pleasure to wear.

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This is one of my favorite bras. It is true to size compared with most other seamed Fantasie bras. The bra is comfortable, supportive and give a nice uplifted natural shape. It is not pointy, but neither is it the very rounded shape that some prefer. The center gore is narrow and low, so it doesn't dig into my very close together breasts. The sides come up high enough to help hold all of the breast tissue on my wide breasts and bring it forward, but not so high as to be uncomfortable on my small frame (5'2"). It also does a great ... job at controlling my jiggly breasts which can be a problem with balcony bras. While it is a plunge bra it does not create a lot of cleavage (life a Freya Deco for example), which is fine for me, but others might expect a plunge bra to create a lot of cleavage. The bra looks beautiful and is sexy in a sophisticated way.
Update: The band on this bra stretched very quickly (faster than most of my freya bras) and I was soon wearing it on the tightest hook. I wear my bras once or twice a week and wash them by hand, so it was not due to normal wear. Also, as the day goes on, my heavy breasts would push down on the bra and would make the bra sit lower than it should be while also making my breasts seem less supported. Since trying on Panache and Cleo bras, I have definitely noticed that Fantasie bands are much larger and stretchier.
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First of all, my crappy iPhone pics do not do this bra (or my breasts in it) justice. Maybe I will try to shoot some better ones later.

Let me tell you about the Savannah. When I first put it on, I said to myself "Finally, a non-padded bra where I like the shape of my boobs! Wow!" It lifts and it brings things forward without the pointy east-west tits of doom! So it IS possible.

Is the Savannah comfortable? Hell, yes! At least, for me it is. Nothing feels weird or pinched. The gore seems to come up high, but not as high as some full coverage ... bras. And it feels so supportive. I'm a noob to these things, so maybe it's all in the band, or the way the cups are shaped. The side fabric kind of scoots tissue along, bringing me front and center. I have the same experience I do with this band that I do in most of my Freyas, in that it seems stretchy and I'm not using the outermost hooks. Or maybe it's not stretchy at all and, again, maybe it is time for me to go down a band size. :/

The color is a subtle in silvery pink shades with lovely embroidery accenting the tops of the cups. It is not so overwrought that I couldn't wear it under a t-shirt or something. I think it would make a fine everyday bra.

I got the Savannah around the same time that I got a Freya Lyla, and I've got to say when I compare the two, the Savannah comes out on top, just for the shaping factor alone.

However I would like to try the Savannah -- or another Fantasie "side support" model in a 30G, or if they make them, a 28GG to see how that fit compares. The cups, while comfortable, seem a little tight. I probably won't be able to wear it in the middle of my cycle.

In conclusion: I want all the side support bras. ALL OF THEM.
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When viewed from the side this bra gives a really nice rounded shape, but from the front, it's wider than I like...the cups are wide and shallow, and they kind of splay my boobs out to the sides, inside of keeping them front and center. The shallowness of the cups means my bottom heavy shape can't fill out the bottom of the cups, resulting in the wires sitting lower than they should on my ribs. I also get wrinkling fabric in the cups underneath my armpits, as the cups/wires are just too wide.

Aside from being the wrong shape, the cups seem the right size, and the gore sits ... on my sternum, UNTIL I do "the scoop", and then the cups are too small (I get quad) and the gore sits away from my sternum.

Unfortunately the bra is not lined or padded, so it has no protection for show-through. One thing I do really like about this bra is how the straps are attached to the back band: they are more centered in the back, which completely eliminates slipping straps (at least for me).

I purchased this when I was first figuring out the whole "proper fitting" thing, and it worked for me for a month or so until I gained more bra wisdom and found a better fit. If the bra is compatible with your shape, I can see how it would be quite comfortable. Unfortunately, it's found it's way into my unusable pile, and I'm currently looking to re-home it to a more compatible wearer.
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Band is fits firmly on loosest hooks. Underwires are not uncomfortable, and sit right where they should. The center gore fit is amazing, it sits right where it should and the separation seems just about perfect. The cups fit pretty well, I get a tiny bit of wrinkling at the top or just a wisp or overspill (depending on the time of month), but overall it's good, and I'm positive this is the best size for me.

View from the front is a tiny bit wider than I like, but not bad. Profile view is nice and rounded, and actually fairly lifted as well. Unfortunately the cups are not ... lined, so there is no protection for show-through...but that's what DIMRS are for! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" />

Straps are placed too far apart, which is a common problem for me. While not ideal, using a strap accessory in the back stops strap slippage. It's worth noting that I often have a problem with straps/the side of cups cutting into my armpit, but this is not a problem at all with this bra.

This has become my go-to bra for days when I need a tan/nude bra. It's not my favorite in my drawer (I prefer molded or foam cups), but I'm very glad to have it.
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Ava in Black.
The fitting lady at the store told me people sometimes find this bra has TOO MUCH uplift, so I knew I had to try it. It isn't too much for me, but I like a lot of lift... it might be too much on someone with high breasts or someone short?
The moulded cup is very hard and keeps its shape very well. The shape is also far less round from the side compared to a lot of other moulded cups, which I like.
The bra is fairly comfortable during the day, but not so comfortable that I'd happily wear it as one of my lounging-around-at-the-computer bras. It looks great under t-shirts and shirts!
As you can see in one of my photos (I didn't realise at the time), the straps can sometimes be a bit wide, but that's a problem I have with bras in general.

Edit: Now that I'm a 28 back, I have to do it up to the tightest hook but it is quite a firm band regardless.

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This is my absolute favourite every day bra.

It's non padded. Unfortunately it gets mixed up with the Fantasie Moulded TShirt bra because when you look at photos the two look identical!

I find this bra is so comfortable all day. The band is very stretchy but very firm. I often switch between a 28 or 30 band when I go from one style to the next but in this one the 30 is perfect - on any hook. It never constrains my breathing. And no wires or seams dig into my flesh throughout the day.

I have round boobs that are soft and fleshy at the center of my ... chest. This bra separates the boobs at the center gore but doesn't push my boobs out under my armpits (I get this affect easily since I have a narrow chest and closely centered breasts on that chest). In fact the shape of the T-Shirt version pushes my nipples outwards unnaturally.

The straps are super stretchy and comfortable. This bra is no frills but it's very smooth and comfortable on the body.

The only downside is that the top of the cup is nearly impossible to fit into perfectly. In a size up it wrinkles with the elastic laying flat but the fabric not, and in this size (my best Fantasie size) the fabric is smooth but the elastic digs in just a tiny bit.

I've had this bra in several sizes for the last 5 years or so. They stand up to normal machine washing really well. After a few years the elastic starts to pill and warp from wear. The rest of the bra looks no different. It's a work horse. And it's comfortable.

My favourite.
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Fantasie molded bras are some of my absolutely faves. Wonderful rounded shape, great uplift (which kinda comes up like just below your neck https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_wink.gif" alt=";)" />, this has a nice touch of lace under the cups. Fits exactly like Ava and Veronica, all of which have really sturdy cup molding. Would recommend for anyone with very soft breasts or slightly uneven cup sizes. Veronica review here: http://bra.pe/Mh1/.

Measured unstretched immediately before wearing.
Purchased Late-April 2011.

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This is my favorite bra. I like the shape and fit, and the band feels just a bit softer than my Panache bras, while still providing a firm, snug fit in the band. The side support brings me front and center, but without being too matronly from the side. I like the slightly rounded shape that is uplifted at the base. The straps don't fall off or dig in. It's a pretty bra. The color can become dingy easily due to the light tone, but it's SO pretty! I wouldn't wear dark colors over it, because dark colored pills will form.

At the end of the day, all my bras become too tight, so of course that happens with this one as well.

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ABOUT THIS BRA
An unpadded, seamed, nearly full cup, underwire bra with top stretch.
This is the “Full Coverage, Side Support” model (3091), not the discontinued but still available (as of July 2019) “Average Coverage” (3090) model.

Purchasing: Purchased in sand for $58 using Amazon Wardrobe (also available with free Prime shipping & returns). Available in black, white, beige, and pink only – all in a sheer/opaque stripe.

Band, strap, and cup construction identical to 32F - Fantasie » Fusion Full Cup Side Support (3091).


ABOUT ME: petite with wide horizontal oval, slightly conical breasts
* average projection (not shallow or very projected)
* average-set (one finger width of space between breasts)
* ... wide roots (extend to the mid-axillary line)
* even horizontal fullness (just barely outer full)
* short root height, average vertical placement
* mix of firm & soft tissue (front molds to shape of bra, sides push wimpy wires away)
* conical shape (but will squish to round)
* full on top (2/4 shape, not even or very full) - BUT functionally even to FOB due to short roots and soft tissue
* petite (5'3") so have narrow frame
* front (anterior) rib flares


FIT:

Band stays in place with wear. Underarm area looks good until I move, then flesh escapes over top of wing.

Gore is comfortable, tacks, good spacing, height fine.

Straps are too wide-set and slip with movement, even when adjusted rather tightly.

Cups: Wires enclose all breast tissue and keep it inside the cup (despite soft wire, thanks to a very snug band). Wires are almost too wide -- only full under arms because shallow cups are pushing boob into the armpit. Upper cup is smooth (thanks to stretch lace) but too shallow at apex and at wire. Very snug band keeps wires from being pushed down. Outer edge of cup cuts into tail of Spence - ouch! Cups round breasts and provide some lift (side-view) but a wide (east-west) shape (front-view).


ASSESSMENT & PLAN:
* Tried this size (30FF) because in the 32F the band & cup fit but cut into the tail of Spence. So was hoping that a smaller band with the same cup volume would be more comfortable.
* Unfortunately, the shorter band stretches the wires giving the cups a shallow shape. Too shallow for me. And didn’t fix the cutting into the tail of Spence. STOP.
* I was so disappointed that this didn’t fit that I forgot to measure it before returning.
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Sand (beige) colorway

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I found this bra 10 years ago, and have worn this model almost every day since then. It gives a perfectly round but still natural shape to my breasts, which I feel like works well due to my very soft tissue. I still love this bra, but I have to start out wearing it on the tightest hook and it quickly becomes too loose because I really need a 28 band, which Fantasie doesn't make. My only other issue is my breasts vacillate between a 30FF and 30G, and are often squarely in the middle, with slight quading in the 30FF and extra space in the 30G.

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