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. Read more 190 more words
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Vitality is an unpadded underwire bra. It is a black lace over blush (beige) color. There are 3 typical parts to the cups. This bra is pretty but not spectacular.
The band measured 24.5” to a max of 33” with 3 hooks and 3 rows of eyes.
The straps have extra lace for athletics only in the front, but the actual width of the straps is .375” in the front and .625” is the back. The front looks wider due to the added lace, but the ...lace adds no support, making the true straps the meager .375”.
Cup Depth as measured by: 1 Hovering the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance. This measurement is: 10”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance. This measurement is: 11.5”
I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.
I am adding this bra for data/informational purposes only. This Bra is not owned by me at the time of addition to the database.
Transcendence is an unpadded underwire bra in a Green lace with purple embroidery. There is a bow at the top of one cup but not the other, which is odd. There are 2 horizontal parts to the cup, but also an extra crescent of tulle on the outer sides of the cups for lift and support. (Inside of cups but the outer section.)
The band measured 26.5” to a max 36” and had 3 hooks and 3 rows of eyes.
Cup Depth as measured by: 1 Hovering ...the cup between the knees, then placing the tape measure into the cups without any resistance. This measurement is: 10.75”
2 Placing the cup over the knee and stretching it similar to what a breast would, to the maximum resistance. This measurement is: 12”
I feel these two figures give you a general idea of the minimum and maximum depth that the cup can accommodate, just like the flat and stretched band measurements do with bands. Since Bratabase only has one cup field, I enter the larger of the two, as it’s this larger number that determines if a cup is going to fit me or not since I am on the max end of the cup scale, but do realize that some may need the lower number to determine fit for their needs, so I will always include both figures in the reviews for full disclosure.
The straps have satin covering in the front for a touch of elegance.
One of my first ABTFs! Give a nice, uplifted and cheeky shape thanks to the 3-part cup with side sling/side boning. The band is super firm, and fits more like a 32 than 34 - which I prefer, but might not be for everyone. The major downside is the embroidery; it's beautiful, but shows like crazy under knits and lighter fabrics.
Sadly, I've outgrown it. Gotta get another one in 34G. <3
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. Read more 257 more words
