Some of it is that I let a fitter bully me into it when it was clearly too small (I was at least a 34FF/G at the time). Now that I'm closer to the correct size, I still don't find it comfortable. The cups feel constricting, and the straps dig in a bit. It always feels like it's sliding down my torso (possibly because I need a cup size larger). I've grown used to seamed bras, and I feel like this pushes me into a slightly odd shape - my breasts aren't the same as the molded cups.
It is beautifully made, I appreciate that it's loved by a lot of users, but it's not a bra I'll ever re-purchase.
Such a bummer to hear! That happened with my first real-size purchase and the Freya Phoebe. Hopefully you'll still be interested in trying similar styles from Fantasie (if you like the look of some) in hopes of finding one that actually fits you well in the future. I've learned that each style can be totally different and before I found that out had missed on some beautiful bras I now regret!
Anyhoo, good luck with the never ending perfect-bra-search. We're all on it! ;)
This just arrived and I think I may keep it. I need to wear it around for a bit to decide for sure. It seems comfortable, center gore is on my sternum, nothing seems to poke, band may be a tad loose, but rides evenly across my back.
This bra gives me good coverage and is very comfortable. I never have to worry about show through of seams, lace, etc. I am not thrilled with the minimizing part of this bra. It pushes me to the side making me seem wider and flatter. Still -the fit and comfort make this my everyday bra.
This bra fits me fairly well and is pretty comfortable. It is the style I have worn for years because I wear a lot of t-shirts and other form-fitting tops that would show seams through. The one thing I sort of don't like is that it acts as a minimizer although it is not called one - mainly by pushing my breasts to the sides. This is not enough to dissuade me from this style. I understand that this is an old style for Fantasie and since the straps are more toward the middle of the cup than the side, it has this effect. Still the shape is not bad - and people don't realize how large-busted I really am.
One cup fit fine but the other my breast spilled over the top a bit - not too bad. However, I thought this bra had a weird sort of shape. It is a bit pointy in front (not real bad and good in the sense that it moved the breasts forward) but it squooshed the breasts to the sides sort of like a minimizer. Perhaps it was trying to do two things at one time - minimize while giving a more forward shape - but as a result I just thought it was weird. This is going back.
Such a bummer to hear! That happened with my first real-size purchase and the Freya Phoebe. Hopefully you'll still be interested in trying similar styles from Fantasie (if you like the look of some) in hopes of finding one that actually fits you well in the future. I've learned that each style can be totally different and before I found that out had missed on some beautiful bras I now regret!
Anyhoo, good luck with the never ending perfect-bra-search. We're all on it! ;)