What a cute bra! The style is a bit vintage, and the fabric quality is fantastic. The color has yet to fade after a few hand washings, and my particular choice was (of course, gotta be bold) bright teal/green leopard print.
The band size was too large for me (as I knew perfectly well at the time of purchase) but I'm assuming—since this one felt pretty snug—that the band size runs a bit tighter on this particular bra. I couldn't quite fill out the cups on a normal day, but they practically spill out when it's shark week (do you like my euphemism?). I think, matched with the panties that come with this, they make a great pair for a special occasion but shouldn't be worn too often.
What sold this bra to me, however, was the J hook! Using it made this bra fit almost perfectly, whereas without it, it feels a bit off.
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Original 2013 Review: This bra is really cute, extremely soft, and really comfortable. The fabrics are adorable and sexy at the same time. It gives me a very nice, rounded, projected shape. It also doesn't painfully rub where my arm meets my chest!! (I've noticed that about wide wires; the straps will be too wide in the front.)
When I swoop and scoop, I fill the ...cups completely, but after a little while I guess that technically I don't fill the top of the cups fully. There are two layers to this bra, the top one being a really stretchy lace. So the lace lies smooth, but there's a tiny bit of wrinkling in the moulded layer below it (causes a couple of small bumps and ripples in the lace). It's definitely not noticeable under shirts and I'm not getting any under arm spill. I think that if the cups were a tiny bit less projected it would fit perfectly.
The band is actually very small for a 32 (actually seems like a 30), and with the 3 hooks in the back, it fits snugly and doesn't slide around even if I tighten the straps more. It might be slightly more comfortable if it were an inch shorter, but it stays in place for now. Anyone who has a 29-30 inch ribcage would fit this perfectly.
The straps are JUST long enough to shorten to a comfortable length. I know that in the future they will become stretched out and I won't be able to adjust them any shorter.
This is definitely not a long-term bra, but it will probably last a couple of months. In the meanwhile, it is very comfy while being sexy at the same time. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" /> Read more 227 more words
I normally would not buy a 32 band, but I got this bra for $9.00 at the Clear the Rack sale. It is very comfortable, but the band is definitely too large, and I will be taking it in for a better fit. The small amount of push-up padding makes my boobs look great, but will not make it an everyday bra, for the health of my boobs. Good smooth line for under T-shirts and the J-hook at the back for attaching the straps is kind of nifty.
This runs small in the band. The 32D seemed to fit well enough in the dressing room but wearing it while I went about my day, the cups dug into my side. I went back to Nordstrom and the clerk I talked to said that the brand in general is known for running small.
If you can find the right size, this is a great bra. Because of the snug band, the bra has great support, and the padded balconette cups are extremely flattering. The straps are wider than most bra's, and there is a hook on one strap so you could transform it into a racerback if you're so inclined. It's a very nicely designed bra.
This bra feels too tight on the band. The cups fit, but I have underarm boobage pushing out of the band. I do like the way it looks. It's very stylish and the slight push-up padding does wonders.
