I'm finding this bra pretty comfortable. I like the soft top but the lightly padded rest of it. It doesn't show through clothing hardly at all. The color is good on me.
I'm not certain about the fit. Maybe because it's two hooks instead of the three I've gotten used to? The band feels uncertain. I started it on the second set because it didn't feel quite supportive enough on the loosest set. Sometimes it feels like it should be tighter, and sometimes it feels like it should be looser. I wonder if maybe there's not quite enough lower projection for me? One thing I really like is that the straps feel closer together than on some bras. I also bought another bra, and it feels like the straps start in my armpits more. This one feels like they're at a good place.
Basically, I don't know if this is actually a great fit, but it's comfortable enough for now. And for only $27, that feels pretty good.

beige colorway

Updated on Nov 25, 2019 Flag this

I liked my 65J - Gaia » Sandy Semi Soft (BS0594) quite a bit, so I decided I wanted another. I had also started to think that some of the minor issues I had with the band were actually because the cups were a smidge too small, so I thought I'd try the next cup size up. It arrived today, so I haven't worn it longer than for taking the pictures.
First reaction: oh, this is different than the other one! I guess by going up a size, they thought you'd need more support, so the straps are wider and there are three sets of hooks rather ... than two. This is not a problem for me, though I kind of wish it was noted somewhere on the listing. Especially since I know some people really prefer three hooks, so that could be a good selling point.
Other than that, by the brief time I've worn it, it seems to fit well and have the same comfort as the other. I really appreciate that the straps feel more centered than my other bras. It makes it so much more comfortable on my shoulders.
I'm excited to wear it for a full day and see how it stands up comfort and support wise. I'm still amazed I could get something my size, at least somewhat comfortable, for only $25 and free shipping.
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Updated on Dec 15, 2019 Flag this

This review is for the Gaia Sandy Semi Soft, in 70G EU (32F UK), color Pink. My ABTF size is 32G/GG UK. (I thought I was buying UK sizing.) {Update: I've since purchased this in 75H and my review for that is here: http://bra.pe/X4Pm/}

Band:
* Seems TTS, maybe a little snug. Has 2 hooks by 3 columns.

Wires:
* Very comfortable; very narrow at 5.25 inches wide in the 70G.

Cups:
* 3 part cup, balconette. The bottom has one vertical seam and has a very light/thin padding. The top is a continuation of the lace layer that's over the whole cup. The lace layer stretches horizontally ... but not vertically. The lace has an elastic edge at the neckline.

Straps:
* The straps are fully adjustable.

Fabric:
* The Pink color is very pale, almost white.

Hardware:
* The hardware is matching pink.

About me: very close set (breasts touch), very narrow roots, very projected at the wire, full on bottom, short roots, soft tissue, significant rib flares, narrow shoulders.

FIT

* The band length was ok, perhaps a hair snug, but since the cup is a bit small it made the band too tight. I was comfortable with an extender.
* The wires are AMAZINGLY narrow at this size. First time I've had a bra this narrow (including Comexim and Ewa.)
* The gore tacked nicely. It was as narrow as it could be at .75 inches, but if I were keeping this I'd consider overlaying the wires.
* The cups are GREAT for my short roots, full on bottom. If they were a couple sizes up (without being wider) it would be ideal for me. I've since learned RTW bras don't come in those dimensions.
* The straps are long enough but barely, and I'm quite short at 5'4".
* The sides are a comfortable height for me. They are a little short, but I actually like that. My breast tissue doesn't escape out the sides but my squishiness does spill over the top a bit. DON'T CARE.

OVERALL IMPRESSION
* I really could wear this with an extender and NOT scooping and swooping. But, I want perfect and so I'll keep looking. (I put in a fit request at http://bra.pe/Tbt/ showing the bras I'll try after this.)
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32:7 70G

Great width, too small, what next?

Gaia

Sandy Semi Soft (BS0594)

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Updated on Apr 10, 2021 Flag this

This review is for the Gaia Sandy Semi Soft, in 75H EU (34FF UK), color Pink. My ABTF size is 32G/GG or 34 FF/G UK. I previously tried this in a 70G and this review is almost identical: http://bra.pe/X4DN/

Band:
* Seems TTS. Has 2 hooks by 3 columns.

Wires:
* Very comfortable; very narrow at 5.5 inches wide in the 75FF.

Cups:
* 3 part cup, balconette. The bottom has one vertical seam and has a very light/thin padding. The top is a continuation of the lace layer that's over the whole cup. The lace layer stretches horizontally but not vertically. The lace has an elastic edge at ... the neckline.

Straps:
* The straps are fully adjustable.

Fabric:
* The Pink color is very pale, almost white.

Hardware:
* The hardware is matching pink.

About me: very close set (breasts touch), very narrow roots, very projected at the wire, full on bottom, short roots, soft tissue, significant rib flares, narrow shoulders.

FIT

* The band length was great for me; I'm a 32 or 34 and this didn't aggravate my rib flares (though I haven't worn it for much time yet).
* The wires are narrow at this size. Comparable to my Ewa.
* The gore tacked nicely. It was as narrow as it could be at .75 inches, but I'm going to try to overlay the wires. (I can wear a narrower cup so that should be fine.)
* The cups are good for me and give great lift. They seem to be for even height and I have short roots, full on bottom, so there's a little gaping on top. I plan to sew the horizontal seam tighter to reduce the depth at the apex; it looked good with pins.
* The straps are long enough but I'm quite short at 5'4".
* The sides are a comfortable height for me.

OVERALL IMPRESSION
* I'm keeping it! For such a low price I don't mind trying some alterations and I think it's a close enough fit that some small alterations will be just great.
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Updated on Apr 10, 2021 Flag this

About me: center full and close set, narrow roots, full on bottom with tall, gradually sloping roots that make me functionally even in some respects.

I purchased this bra after trying the 65F Sandy Semi Soft and finding it too small in the cups. I find that Gaia bands run big/are very stretchy, and that's the case with this bra, as well. I lack the upper fullness to fill the top of the cup, so it gapes/falls flat (it's too structured to wrinkle). I really wish this bra were a good fit for me because it has quite a lot of room at the gore and the wires run parallel for longer than most, so the splay at the bottom is minimal. There may be something about the fit that I'm overlooking or missing, but I can't tell what that would be.

I think this would work well for someone with similar attributes to mine but with more upper fullness and someone who doesn't mind a stretchy band. For the right person, it would make a lovely t-shirt bra.

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Updated on Mar 29, 2020 Flag this

Despite technically fitting well (I think), this bra puts a lot of pressure on my shoulders. Making the band tighter distorts the rather soft wires, so maybe I just need firmer wires? I don't know. The bra is well made in my opinion (no fraying in areas where I'd usually see it on some cheaper bras) and the wires are nice and narrow, though quite flexible/soft and there is lots of projection at the wire and gore. The cup is made of light foam (padding) with the upper/outer third of stretch lace. There's no plastic strip along the edge like some bras have. There is very little room between the cups, which is nice for close set breasts, and the wires stay parallel for longer than many of my other bras, which is great for those with center fullness. If only the wires weren't so soft!

30:6 65F

Gaia semisoft seems to fit but lacks support

Gaia

Sandy Semi Soft (BS0594)

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Updated on Feb 29, 2020 Flag this

This bra is nicely constructed. I used their sizing chart which placed me in a much larger band. I should have went with my regular band size as this band is very large and doesn’t fit correctly at all. The cups are nice. I may order in a smaller band/larger cup. It’s very narrow and projected.

Beige colorway

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Updated on Aug 17, 2019 Flag this

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Black-Beige colorway

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Beige colorway

Added on Apr 21, 2018