I really want to like this bra because style-wise, it is super cute! I love the crochet lace. The color 'fawn' is a really pretty, unsaturated purple/tan.

I think the fit in the cups is good, which have enough depth for my projection. Though, the wings are a bit longer than I'd like and extend past my breast tissue. While shirtless, the lace chafes my underarm because of this.

My only other complaint is that the band is pretty loose for a new bra, I can easily wear it on the third hook without being uncomfortable at all. On the first hook it actually allows the gore to lift ... slightly at the top. If I were to buy it again, my suggestion would be to go down to a 30 in band size, just to make sure I can wear into it over time.

The cups are very stretchy, which while comfortable, makes it not very supportive. Also, because my breasts are very soft tissue, the seams of the bra - especially the horizontal one where the lace ends - cuts into my breasts and creates this very unflattering boxy shape / in-cup quadboobing. That seam is a lot tighter than the one above it. Super unfortunate. It looks worse in real life than it does in the pictures.
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Fawn colorway

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Updated on Sep 13, 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.

This bra is fantastic. First, appearance: this bra is so beautiful. The color I ordered, saffron, is splendid and the kind of ruddy shade that works with any skintone. It's rare to see lace underlaying a mesh panel--it's usually lace over mesh--but the effect here of the top panel of the cup overlaid on the lace edge is really stunning. The underwire is just firm enough, but not panache hard, and the mesh band means the whole thing is supremely comfortable. The four part cup allows for a a lot of depth at the wire, plus the back sits straight on me, which is rare (back fat is real, fam). This bra sits good, feels good, looks good. It's a keeper.

Saffron colorway

Updated on Sep 26, 2020 Flag this

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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Black colorway

Updated on Aug 11, 2021 Flag this

This Fantasie Twilight Side Support bra is beautiful. It's almost a great fit for me. Would prefer: straps narrower, more immediate project at wire, smoother seems. I don't think I'll keep it but it would be SO great if my shape were just a bit different.

Ink colorway

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Updated on Jan 09, 2021 Flag this

I had never heard of the Fantasie Twilight, but I purchased this blindly because it comes in a shade called Envy, which looked like hunter green in the photos. For some reason I love cool greens, and this didn't disappoint, as the shade is a deep, gorgeous forest green with blue-grey undertones in person. I would've been tempted to keep it just for the color alone, but thankfully it actually fit!

However, Twilight is unique in that it is quite different from the rest of Fantasie's Side Support styles that I've tried. Almost all the other styles are made from rigid fabric, giving the cups a ... lot of support. With the exception of Illusion, stretch cups are a rarity in the Fantasie collection. However, the fabric is entirely different from the stretch knit used in Illusion (similar to Panache Olivia), as Twilight has stretch lace cups lined with lightweight mesh. The mesh doesn't contain spandex, but it does have mechanical stretch, therefore the cups are quite forgiving. The Side Support name is also kind of misleading here, as the "side support" panel is really just a vertical seam that also has mechanical stretch. The side support panel isn't reinforced with anything to actually provide more support, so it doesn't function to push tissue forward like in a traditional side support style.

The cup is a 4 piece construction, but the upper panel is much shorter than most of the other Side Support styles. The bottom 2 panels/side support panel are both stretch lace lined with mesh, while the upper panel is stretch micromesh. The upper cup edge is finished with an elastic binding, and I found that this did dig into my tall roots a bit, so this won't be good for someone with both upper fullness and tall roots. The elasticated cups should accommodate a wide range of shapes, however, but I think naturally firm, round shapes will get the best shaping from this bra as the cups are not particularly supportive. Compared to a standard Fantasie style, this gives me a very natural shape.

The wires have a natural C curve and fit me well, and are a bit longer than the standard Side Support wires. Interestingly, this bra is constructed without a separate cradle. The cups are simply set into the band, without any additional seaming or stabilizing fabric on the cradle. The band is made from double layer powermesh but the upper and lower edge elastic are both pretty narrow. For this reason, I don't think this bra will be a good option for larger sizes. This would really be best for core sizes, up to maybe E/F. Note that the band measures a bit smaller than most 30DD Fantasie bands I've tried, but it doesn't feel as stable as it should, due to the narrow elastic and lack of a supportive cradle.

Trims are simple, with picot edge satin straps and a metal teardrop charm at the center gore. The lace pattern reminds me of a cross between Freya Love Note and Freya Soiree, as it has an open crochet lace effect. It's a clean and modern take on lace from Fantasie, perfect for those who are less drawn to the frilly floral pieces of their staple line. Or, just get this bra because it comes in gorgeous jewel tones. It's a lovely and lightweight option for those who don't need a ton of support and don't mind a natural look.
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Envy colorway

Updated on Jul 27, 2020 Flag this

Absolutely gorgeous bra! Lovely colour! I actually thought it was an Empriente because it was by a few of those and it’s got the aesthetics of Empriente. I love the sheer mesh upper portion and that the lace is relatively flat.

But 32E is not my size and the band is quite stretchy. I’m also getting cutting in from the elasticized cup edge which might be a size issue but I already had 4 Ewas to narrow it down from and I didn’t like this as much to try another size. I knew it wouldn’t fit but but store is structured that most of the sizes are in the back stock room so you can pick up a size from the front and they will check the back for sizes. This one is a sister size up so I didn’t bother her to get a 30F.

Anyway, glad to have tried it. It’s quite beautiful.

Twilight colorway

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Updated on Nov 17, 2019 Flag this

This is a pretty black stretch lace-and-mesh bra and the soft stretchy material is comfortable to put on. Unfortunately, my soft, saggy breasts need more structure than the sheer cups provide, and the fit doesn't work with my narrow, close-set and projected breasts. The bra gives more of an east-west shape to my breasts, and doesn't provide enough support.

Black colorway

Updated on Apr 12, 2021 Flag this

I love this bra. Technically, the gore is too high for me, but I think the wires might be soft enough for it to work. Otherwise, it fits perfectly. The wire channel is lined with very soft material. The cups have a beautiful lace that feels like cotton (although I know it's not), and are lined with a sheer mesh that is very comfortable and soft. (Often when I try on lace bras, I find them itchy, and have to soak them for hours in baking soda to soften.)

Ink (navy) colorway

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Updated on Oct 19, 2020 Flag this

Comfortable bra, seems to be very similar in shape to Freya bras (specifically Expression) but less uncomfortable in the fabric.
I still have issues with a finger or two of space at the bottom of the cup, and the wire is too wide.
Overall I think it’s a pretty neat bra, just not for me sadly.

Updated on Apr 07, 2020 Flag this

This bra is very nice but somewhat itchy inner mesh. This is probably my best fitting so far but I think I need to try 32GG. There is slight inner quadding where the crochet portion ends and there is only mesh. The fawn color is a very pretty color almost pink/purple beige. There is some pressure in the inner gore.

Fawn colorway

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Updated on Aug 12, 2019 Flag this