I've wanted to try the Lepel Fiore for a long time, but it isn't easily available in the US and based on measurements it seems to have a tighter band, and sizing between the Padded Plunge and Unlined Full Cup are pretty different. I finally decided to go ahead and order both the Full Cup and the Padded Plunge styles from eBay now that my measurements are definitely enough to fit the 30D in Unlined Full Cup and 30DD in the Padded Plunge. Luckily, they both fit, although neither is my favorite.

I was surprised to see that the fabric is so soft, as some other UK ... brands are notorious for stiff lace (I'm looking at you, Freya!). The cups are made from very soft floral lace, although it looks quite delicate and seems like it might snag easily. The cups aren't stiff like Parfait Charlotte, but a soft foam like the B. Tempt'd Ciao Bella, though the cup construction is different. The cradle and wings are made from very stretchy matte jersey. I love the little lace up detail that connects the cradle and wings. Straps are not very wide, and taper off to a leotard back.

I got lucky with this particular bra as the band runs small. The Unlined Full Cup I own is TTS in the band, and it feels too stretchy for me and unsupportive. This one is much better. Overall the cup width, depth, and size seem fine on me, although it's hard for me to be sure due to the padding. The bottom cup has another thin removable pad, and because of this I get the feeling that I am not filling out the bottom of the cup since my tissue is not sitting against the wire, however the bra does look like it fits OK. Cut and sew foam bras can be prone to visible seams, and this one is no exception. I get a bit of a pointy shape, just like I get with the Panache Andorra Plunge, but as this one is foam, the effect is stiffer. The bottom cup is cut without much room, so it appears as a diagonal slope rather than a rounded shape, leaving little room for FOB breasts to go. The upper cup fits me better than the Unlined Full Cup as there's no additional clear elastic to cut into my tissue.

The main point I don't love about this bra is the comfort factor. While the Unlined Full Cup is super comfortable in all its soft lace glory, this one just feels a little weird. It might be partially due to the fact that I am not used to wearing bras with inserts, because the feeling of not being up against the wire from the inside of the cup just feels odd, but it's also due to the tall sides of the cup where the straps attach. Honestly, I always have this issue with certain cuts of plunge bras, especially foam-lined ones, since I am very petite and the distance between my breasts and armpit is quite short.

Because of this, I'd say this bra would be tough for women with short torsos unless you wear a smaller cup size, and it doesn't seem suited for FOB shapes. It fits OK and looks fine under clothing, but it isn't a favorite of mine.
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Navy colorway

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This is a great bra, just not for me. It's probably at least a cup size small. Due to the shallowness of the cups I can't get it in my IMF. I have kept it however, as a 'date bra' when I want to get the traditional cleavage.

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Updated on May 02, 2017 Flag this

I wish that the bra had less pokey straps. The bit where the cup meets the strap is poking me. I'm sure it's nothing a wash won't fix. I never thought a 'push up' or padded bra would ever be comfortable because I'm shallow shaped and my tissue is dense, but this was lovely. The color is pretty and the bra gives me a nice shape.

Summer Green colorway

Updated on Mar 11, 2017 Flag this

My best fit ever.

Navy and Gold colorway

Updated on Jun 03, 2016 Flag this

Came up too high under the arms, "orange in a glass" effect after scoop and swoop. Didn't do anything for me!

Updated on Aug 29, 2015 Flag this

I'm waffling whether to mark this as fits or not on Bratabase. I've decided to keep it, so I'll leave it on "fits" for now.

This band. Is a perfect fit. So great. When I measured it, it was decently true to size (stretched it to 31") but the band itself is quite firm, enough for me to wear it on the loosest hook without the band riding up in the way too-large bands do. It's so great! It disappears on my chest and is stretchy enough to not compress me at all when I take a deep breathe. It's clearly capable to stretching larger than my 27.5" ribcage, ... but the stretch is firm enough that I don't need to use tighter hooks (or worse, alter it). *dances*

The cups, though... I don't quiiiiite fill it out at the seam where my nipple is. But the seam, the apex of the cup, matches mine, so it's a great match there. But it's just a tiny too deep there, and only there, which baffles me because the depth of this cup is 7", same as my Betsey Johnson Eyelet Lace, which fits me perfectly. The removable padding makes it a tiny bit worse because my breasts will push the bra away from me. It seems to be mostly due to the odd shape at the seam (a bit too pointy and slightly indented right above it) which will hopefully go away with wear and wash (which I've heard happens).

I have the black/red colorway, which is soooo pretty. The lace at the edges don't bother me at all. They're quite comfortable. The wires are wide, maybe a smidgen too wide for me, but overally really great. The straps are fully adjustable and quite comfortable, except that the buckle sits right on my shoulder blade. It's slightly awkward, but not uncomfortable.

If it weren't for the pointy seam issue, this would be my new favorite bra.
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Black/red colorway

Updated on Jun 13, 2015 Flag this

A great fit! Maybe not a t-shirt bra, but good for under blouses and sweaters. This bra works wonderfully for my shallow shape and is nicely (and subtly) uplifting. I love the detail lacing on the wings, even though I'm not the biggest fan of the lace edging on the cups. The bra looks solidly constructed, and the lacing on the wings is impressively reinforced. I'll definitely be adding this style to my bra rotation.

Updated on Jan 05, 2015 Flag this

Totz he has a 30s band, I can wear wearer well as normally 28 . He is very pleasant. Law is the pad because of my asymmetry not in it and so the bra is like well trained
It is very convenient and can be super carry

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Updated on Oct 06, 2014 Flag this

My proper size is a 28D, and I am a shallow 28D, but for me, underwire in anything higher than a plunge style is extremely uncomfortable and stabs uncomfortably in my chest, so I needed to try some plunge styles that are supposed to be good for shallow breasts - of which there are few. This bra is one of the few that is supposed to be better for shallow breasts, so I figured I would compromise on the band size - and it seems to be okay.

In terms of the band size, the 30 seems to be fine. On the largest hook, the band doesn't ... really ride up when I raise my arms, but it feels like it might soon as soon as it stretches out a bit. I imagine I"ll wear it on the tighter hooks sooner than I would with a 28 band, and I may look into shortening the band - but it's not too big of a problem.

In terms of the cups, I tried both the 30C (my sister cup size) and 30B. The 30C fit my larger breast fine, but not my smaller breasts, which had some wrinkling in the cup. Since this bra has small removable inserts, I figured I would try the 30B, and just take the insert out on the side of my larger breast. This worked well - I don't quadboob on my larger breast, and the cups fit my smaller breast well.

I do agree with what some other reviewers have said that some of the lace can be a little bit itchy. But I've worn it all day and it's not itchy enough to make me feel like I need to take it off, and I imagine my body will get used to it over time.
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Updated on Sep 03, 2014 Flag this

Even/FoT, splayed, average projection, narrow.

This is a size smaller than my usual 30FF, but even if it was the correct size I don't think I'd like it. The cups are too wide and shallow for me. It has thin padded inserts which don't really appeal to me either. It's pretty and quite comfortable, but just not for me.

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Updated on Aug 24, 2014 Flag this