Ahhh I've done it! I've found the unicorn comfortable projected strapless! https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_mrgreen.gif" alt=":D" />DDD Seriously, words can't express how thrilled I am to have finally found one that works for me. This runs small in the band and large (ish) in the cups. Full review on my blog https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

Hi everyone, Sorry it’s been a while since my last post! My computer completely

http://thepetitecollegiate.com/2016/05/18/lepel-bouquet-strapless-the-perfect...

Updated on May 28, 2016 Flag this

PetiteCollegiate

3149 reputation

112 bras

I have a wide and shallow root, and this is tied (along with b.tempt'd Ciao Bella) for the best-fitting bra I've tried. However, both of them give me an undesirably pointy profile, so I will likely have to return it https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />

EDIT: I returned this bra (others on reddit.com/r/abrathatfits confirmed that this style has changed recently, possibly explaining the pointiness), and found that the 30DD Betsey Johnson Eyelet Lace is an even better fit - the band is smaller, and the cups have a nice, rounded shape!

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on May 08, 2013 Flag this

I love this pink rose gold color of this bra, but that’s about as good as it gets for me. I was back and forth about keeping it because the color is so nice and i wanted a bra without padding to wear to sleep or while lounging around. That being said the under wire are not close enough together for me at the front so they sit on top of my breast tissue and can cause uncomfortable friction and marks. I really liked the stretch lace but it still cut into me on top but this is probably also due to 30DD being too off the mark for me.

Rose Gold/Ivory colorway

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Apr 21, 2021 Flag this

Simple bra with a very cute print (in my opinion). Useful as t-shirt bra, although the print and the lining in front are slightly visible under tight and/or light-coloured tops. The fabric feels really soft on my skin. It doesn't irritate at all. The underwire is perfect for me, so that probably means it's pretty narrow. I also fill out the cups perfectly after scoop and swoop. The bands stretched a bit in the first few wears, but it has now stabilised and fits best on the middle hook.

White print colorway

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Aug 08, 2017 Flag this

Really lovely emerald colour and soft materials. The gore is wider than what I would need.

emerald colorway

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Aug 20, 2016 Flag this

Too big in the cups for me, would be better for someone more full on top and projected than me.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Jun 20, 2016 Flag this

PetitePlentiful

1004 reputation

115 bras

I love this bra. I had it in a 30b which was way too small. I finally tracked it down in a 30dd and I'm in love with the fit. I am not a pink person, but I love the color, the embroidery, and the little purple stone in the middle. The band feels quite tight.

Updated on Dec 10, 2014 Flag this

This is my first well fitting bra after measuring myself and realizing that my 32B bras did not fit correctly. My breasts are small, shallow, and wide and this beautiful fits really well. The only slight issue is that the straps (not the cups) feel pretty wide.

Updated on Mar 04, 2013 Flag this

It's a little loose for me. Not hugely but I need to wear it on the middle hook. Also, I quad boob when I scoop n swoop but it settles down enough to be comfortable and to give a great cleavage! I actually wear it pretty frequently even though it's a bit small in the cup. I've had it for a while no and it hasn't really stretched out at all.

Updated on Sep 27, 2012 Flag this

UPDATE December 2021: I thought that I might have spurted immediate projection since I last wore this bra because I was having issues with the wires aligning properly with my IMF. Alas, it is a band issue. I already need to use the last hook (original problem solved) and I haven't even had this bra for a year! I hand-wash all of my bras in cold water using a detergent for silks and lingerie. I lay my bras flat to dry. I wish I could say "you get what you pay for" but this bra isn't exactly inexpensive. Caveat emptor.

---

For reference, I ... have a fairly shallow shape and my breast tissue is wide-set.
Of all of the bras meant to give lift or extra volume, this one is better than average for my wide-set frame. It's comfortable enough to wear all day although the straps are too wide for someone of my stature (I'm 5'1"). I'd like them to rest more centered on my shoulders. Wearing this with a bodycon outfit is problematic because the lace is very texturized. It also makes my breasts look pointy (which isn't really my preferred look), so I usually wear this bra with looser fitting clothing. This bra isn't perfect, but it's much better than many others I've tried for lift or the semblance of some cleavage.
Read more
125 more words

Ivory/Lipstick colorway

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Dec 21, 2021 Flag this

Of all of the bras meant to give lift or extra volume, this one is better than average for my wide-set breast tissue. It's comfortable enough to wear all day although the straps are a little wide for someone of my stature (I'm 5'1"). Wearing this with a bodycon outfit is problematic because the lace is very texturized. It also makes my breasts look pointy (which isn't really my preferred look), so I usually wear this bra with looser fitting clothing. This bra isn't perfect, but it's much better than many others I've tried for lift or the semblance of some cleavage.

Soft Pink colorway

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Aug 05, 2021 Flag this

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 run 1 cup size big with a tighter band. I originally tried this in a 30D and found that the cups were a bit too short and shallow, with the upper cup cutting into my roots, so I decided to reorder in 30DD although I felt the band was actually a bit loose.

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 bottom cup is double lined with soft stretch tricot, and the upper cup has a small strip of clear elastic at the upper edge. 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.

Compared to the 30D, this fits me much better. Interestingly, there’s a big difference between the two sizes in terms of coverage. The 30D is like a demi cup bra, and the 30DD is like a full coverage bra. The wires are noticeably taller in this size. The larger cups enclose all my tissue and provide much more support. I originally thought that the 30D wasn’t supportive enough, but this was due to the cups being too small and too short. The elastic at the upper cup doesn’t cut into my roots anymore, although it does create a bit of a visible indent due to its tension. The cups are actually a smidge too large on me, and I see a bit of wrinkling on my smaller side. The taller cups do chafe a little bit under the arms, but since the material is so soft, it’s not too uncomfortable.

It’s still a nice bra, but I am kind of between sizes and would prefer a 28 band. Too bad this doesn’t come in 28E!
Read more
251 more words

Blue Cream colorway

Updated on Mar 26, 2020 Flag this

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.
Read more
466 more words

Navy colorway

Updated on Feb 11, 2020 Flag this

This is my first multiway as well as my first white bra in a non matrix size and it's is a pretty good fit considering the uncooperative nature of strapless bras. It really is comfortable. The wires are narrow and there is actually an impressive amount of projection. The straps are thin so they'll be hidden easily under sleeveless tops. It doesn't have enough immediate depth for me. Also the gore doesn't tack. I bought this off eBay and there is a snag on the gore. It looks pretty from a distance though. Overall I'm happy to finally own a multiway/strapless bra that doesn't feel like a torture device. It is especially comfortable as a regular bra with the straps attached. Runs a band size small.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Apr 09, 2019 Flag this

This bra is extremely comfortable and fits me very well. I am projected, very soft tissue, with short roots. I have very minimal gaping at the top where the straps connect to the cup. The material of the bra is so buttery soft, the lace doesn’t stretch very much but the cup has about a half inch or less of stretch to it. The cup is double lined. I do want to say this is probably not the most supportive bra in terms of how high these set my breasts, but it is supportive nonetheless and offers a very pleasing round shape.

Updated on Sep 18, 2018 Flag this

I think it runs little small on the cup. I had boob spillage under armpits.
The band is tight. It was good for my 27.5" rib cage, but it can be too tight if your underbust measure is true to 30".

Ivory colorway

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on May 09, 2018 Flag this

Fits nicely.
Cups are half to full cup larger compared to other Lepel bras of the same size, like the others said.
So I chose 30DD because my reference size is 30DD/E and I'm glad I did.

Updated on May 09, 2018 Flag this

I don't even know if this bra is to small or to big. The cups seems to be filled out fine top and bottom but the lower part of the lace is not filled out. Same time the wires in the middle are cutting in to my breast. It's definently not the right shape for me.

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Apr 30, 2018 Flag this

Pretty bra and gorgeous color, but the gore is too wide for me. Otherwise fits true to size and is comfortable.

Updated on Apr 28, 2018 Flag this

I jumped at the chance to try another wirefree bra. My first impression is that it's very similar to the Freya Deco Moulded Soft Cup Bra. It's also a bit cheaper in price than the Deco Soft Cup, so that's a plus. I can't say for certain that they're the same, because I wore the Deco Soft Cup in 28E, and the smallest band size for the Lexi is 30.

Like the Deco Soft Cup, this bra is fairly shallow – good for my shallow, wide-rooted boobs. I went down a cup from my usual size (30DD instead of 30E). I feel that the band fit well – I ... could even wear it comfortably on the loosest setting. I was surprised to discover that the straps can be worn regularly or criss-cross. I like that the straps aren't as far apart as the 28E Deco Soft Cup. As for the cups, there is a little bit of gaping when I slouch forward, and they tend to cut into my armpit fat. I think the 30E might fit a bit better.
Read more
71 more words

Nude colorway

This bra is not owned any more

Updated on Oct 02, 2017 Flag this