This is one of the best fitting bras I've had. The fabric is a spacer fabric, which is thicker and concealing similar to a foam, but without the bulk. It is more flexible, so it conforms better to my smaller side. Unlike foam, this is fairly cool to wear (in the Southern US!) and air dries in about half the time of a foam contour type. There is a slight floral damask pattern to the fabric. It does not show even through clingy fabrics. There is a side sling inside the cup for shaping and forward projection.

The band is on the firm side. There is an extra ... boning under the armpit, and the band forward from this point is lined with sheer tricot, so it is firmer. This serves to prevent distortion of the wire. The band is powermesh with a similar pattern to the cups.

The wires are narrower than some (Panache..), and stop about an inch below the top of the side panel. I am short, and I would prefer the side panel be about 1/4" shorter, but at least the wire does not poke, and everything is contained.

The straps adjust from the front only, about 3/4 adjustment. I am 5'2", and I have the strap nearly all the way to the short end. I have sewing skills, so I could shorten them, but I haven't found it necessary. The straps are non-stretch in the front, only about 4" in the back is slightly stretchable. Comfortably firm, and they do NOT slip. There is a cute strap embroidery detail, and the hardware is goldtone, which gives a bit of detail to an otherwise plain bra. A great everyday bra, and there are frequently fashion colors available.

I like the side profile, which is rounded with uplift.
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Updated on Sep 10, 2012 Flag this

For me, the cups fit ok but the band was very uncomfortable ( I used an extender because the band was too small)

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Updated on May 05, 2021 Flag this

Excellent fit. Has a minimized shape, top of cups come quite high up torso-problem for low cut shirts. It has a very stiff band that is ideally comfortable for me, and lasts FOREVER. Most durable bra ever made!

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Updated on Mar 04, 2015 Flag this

I like the full coverage. The band feels tight, but this bra is new and that's what I wanted. Comes up high under the underarms. This one has more breathing room in the cups than my Fantasie 2024, which I have in 34E. Not sure which I like better. I'm new to this wearing-a-bra-that-fits thing. Six-month-later update: I lost 10-15 pounds and the cups are now too big (although my other bras still fit).

Updated on Jan 28, 2015 Flag this

It *almost* fits, but the underwire cutting into the breast tissue on the side makes it more and more uncomfortable the longer I wear it. You can see where the underwire ends under my arm, and then the empty casing on top bows out considerably, showing just how deep it's cutting into the side. I get just a hair of quad boob starting to happen on my bigger side, but you can hardly notice it until I'm wearing a T-shirt. Shape-wise, it's a bit wider and flatter than I like, taking the edge of my breasts outside the frame of my rib cage. They look droopier than I'd like, so I tried adjusting the straps... pretty much all the way on the half you can adjust. It lifted them a little bit, but then it began digging into my shoulders.

Updated on Aug 01, 2014 Flag this

Didn't like this one. Surprisingly squeaky when I first put it on, adjusting the straps helped a bit. Straps have plastic o-rings which contribute to squeaky besides the material itself.

Also itchy. Itchy everywhere, band, straps, underwires. Even after washing (less so though). Tightening the band to tightest hooks reduces itchiness and moving around (it's brand new).

Band stretches more than my other "34" inch bras. Cups are really deep. I fill out the bottom and top of the cup, but not the center. Using nipple covers rather than returning for a smaller cup.

Updated on Apr 30, 2014 Flag this

This bra has a floral pattern, with straps on the wider side. They are not fully adjustable but are very comfortable. The cups are excellent for my shape and this is the only bra I own where my breast tissue doesn't fall out from the sides and "migrate" towards the gore. The gore sits up high which I think contributes to this and tacks well. The band feels quite loose - I can close it on the tightest hook and slide both hands under it on it's first wear and during the day I feel it ride up. The only other downside is that there is extra support boning on the side which is quite uncomfortable until the bra has been worn a few times. If it was shorter then it would be very comfortable. .

Updated on Apr 12, 2014 Flag this

This is probably the best fitting bra I own. (In the cup at least). My regular bra size sits around a 28G however in Australia 28 backs are near impossible to find as most companies start at a size 32 back. That being said, I have being sewing in the backs of my bras since my teenage years so I am quite used to this predicament.

This bra looks absolutely massive in the cup, however... once I have it on it fits like a glove. As the name suggests I have found that this bra really does give a perfect profile. The cups completely cover my breasts with ... perfect separation and no cleavage what so ever. Perfect for when you are after modest smooth lines.
The cups are quite deep particularly towards the bottom making it great for bottom heavy breasts.

The bra itself is what I call a 'granny bra'. Meaning to say it is butt ugly with a very full cup. However that's why I love it. I don't have to re-adjust the cups as there is no way I am going to come out of it and it makes my breasts look modest whilst still maintaining a natural shape. (Unlike some minimizer style bras that just squash you).

Unfortunately half of the bra straps are not elasticated and the straps do no adjust as tight as I'd like. This can easily be remedied by simply sewing them shorter.

The fabric of the cups is slightly thicker than say a single layer cotton however it is not thick enough to prevent nipples showing when cold but then again this is probably not the type of bra you are going to wear under a skimpy singlet as the cups and straps are so full.

I would highly recommend adding this bra to your stash. Cups sizes are very generous and bra is super comfy.
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Updated on Oct 22, 2013 Flag this

Wow, I never expected this bra to fit me. It looked way too big! Imagine my surprise when it did.
For me, this is a great bra to wear under a t-shirt or top/dress that isn't cut too low. The cups are full, so they'd peek out if you are wearing a deep v-neck or anything. But under a t-shirt or knit top, it gives me a nice, smooth profile. I wouldn't really call this a ~*sexy*~ bra, but it offers great support, a million times better than my old (ill-fitting) bras. My posture is improved automatically just wearing this thing! So it makes a great addition to ... my lingerie wardrobe, even though I generally prefer the ~oomph~ of half-cups and plunge bras.
I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a basic, comfortable no-frills bra with full coverage.

[ETA]: Turns out this bra is too small. Still better than my old bras by a long shot. The deepness of the cups fooled me at first, I think. So, if you're looking for a 32E with deep cups with full coverage, this is the bra for you. I forgot to add that the material of the cups is really interesting: they are almost foam-like. Like one of those "spacer" bras, but there is a texture pattern in the cups.
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Updated on May 12, 2013 Flag this

I loved the first one of these so much, I searched out this discontinued color! I've copied over the review, but I thought it was worth mentioning that the center gore in this "meadow mauve" (seriously, it is rather an electric purple) is just about 3/16" wider at the top (the lower measurement is the same) The fabric "feels" less stretchy than the other, but measures the same.

This is one of the best fitting bras I've had. The fabric is a spacer fabric, which is thicker and concealing similar to a foam, but without the bulk. It is more flexible, so it conforms better to my smaller side. ... Unlike foam, this is fairly cool to wear (in the Southern US!) and air dries in about half the time of a foam contour type. There is a slight floral damask pattern to the fabric. It does not show even through clingy fabrics. There is a side sling inside the cup for shaping and forward projection.

The band is on the firm side. There is an extra boning under the armpit, and the band forward from this point is lined with sheer tricot, so it is firmer. This serves to prevent distortion of the wire. The band is powermesh with a similar pattern to the cups.

The wires are narrower than some (Panache..), and stop about an inch below the top of the side panel. I am short, and I would prefer the side panel be about 1/4" shorter, but at least the wire does not poke, and everything is contained.

The straps adjust from the front only, about 3/4 adjustment. I am 5'2", and I have the strap nearly all the way to the short end. I have sewing skills, so I could shorten them, but I haven't found it necessary. The straps are non-stretch in the front, only about 4" in the back is slightly stretchable. Comfortably firm, and they do NOT slip. There is a cute strap embroidery detail, and the hardware is goldtone, which gives a bit of detail to an otherwise plain bra. A great everyday bra, and there are frequently fashion colors available.

I like the side profile, which is rounded with uplift.
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