Uh...So I saw that Love4Pollinators had reviewed this bra...and I decided that I had to have it. For $9.99 Free shipping and returns on Amazon, I figured this was a low risk buy. I'm very glad that I purchased this! The bra is incredibly beautiful and very well made. I love the sparkly heart charm in between the cups.
The cups are very narrow, and I find that they are true to size, if not a hair generous. I have very shallow breasts, so take that with a grain of salt when considering your breast shape and how a bra will ... fit you. I love that it has cookie pockets, so I will definitely be inserting some pads from my Ewa Michalak bras to amp up the cleavage and comfort.
A very unique feature of the bra is that it has boning sewed into the side sling. I think this is very innovative, and one of the reasons I am keeping the bra, although it doesn't do very much for me since my tissue is so flat.
The straps and band on this bra are really supportive and wide. It was made to not put too much strain on the shoulders, and to distribute the weight across a bigger area, thus mitigating the need for a really tight band. I would say that this bra could work best for someone who needs a 28-30 band. I unfortunately need a 26, so I sewed some folds in the band and now it fits wonderfully. As far as "scaling" since this is a "34", everything is really close together so it's not actually for someone who is a 34. I wont be needing to alter the gore width at all.
The straps are a little bit wide set, with the cups going up and being a small part of the strap. I think the purpose of this is to correct posture.
Overall, I highly recommend this bra! I would recommend taking 2 band sizes up and your sister size volume.
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Me: Close set, center full, immediately projected, shallow/wide underarm tissue, very short-waisted, ABTF 30G

After viewing favorable reviews about Satami bras, I endeavored to find one for myself. I love wide bands, wide straps, and comfort. Satami seemed to cater to customers like me. But, at $56+/bra, I was motivated to find an alternative. Leutus Ava Petal is one alternative. For the quality inherent to this bra, $9.99 is like stealing it, I cringe when I consider the labor wages. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":-(" />

Opulent. Shimmering deep mauve embroidery weaves itself through the pale nude tulle that covers the geometric print of the cup. The embroidered lace ... is lavishly and thoughtfully attached along the band and over each cup. This is a stunner for those who like opulent aesthetics. I prefer more demur designs, but I cannot deny the artistic combination of these materials.

The cup is narrow and has vertical wires. In fact, this plunge wire is more vertical than any plunge I've tried to date. Because I have shallow/wide underam tissue, vertical wires don't work for me. Instantaneously, my breasts begin protesting and the cup was collapsing. But, for truly narrow, center full, close-set breasts, this is a viable option.

The cups are lined in soft cotton. And, a side sling with double-channel, soft boning resides behind each cookie pocket, near the outer edge of the wire. I dare you to find a more robust side sling. Seriously. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":-)" /> There is a firmer boning in the band on each wing. Leutus Ava designers exerted great effort to provide robust side support.

The band is a double layer of soft mesh with 4x3 fasteners. It feels like a hug and distributes weight effortlessly. Although this is a 36D bra, this hugging band stretches to just 32.5" which provides excellent support on my 28' underbust when fastened on the tightest hooks. Definitely order two bands up. Volume wise, this fits like a 36D. And, I over spill a bit because 36DD in most brands is the best fit for my breast volume when I sister size.

This bra is thoughtfully designed and assembled. It makes Ewa Michalak, Panache, Gorsenia, Cleo, (etc.) bras look crude.

Although I can't wear a vertical wire, this is a supportive, comfortable bra with design features WAY beyond its price range.

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Oh! I love the aesthetics of this so dearly, I bought it second-hand and altered down to a 28E. I think I was a 28F/FF/G when I got this, and it's always been small on me. It's made for shallow breasts, has very little immediate projection (my breasts are pretty much the opposite, though maleable, that must have exaggerated that it was small for me)
Soft boning on the sides, reinforced cups, a sheer layer on top of the cups that has all the embroidery and (sturdy) knit lace as well as extends past the cup to give a croptop-like appearance.
The embroidery is stunning, the shades of a ... lovely beige, peach and pink with red accents is absolutely lovely. A simple diamond pattern stitched on the straps.
I wish I knew where to find this in a much larger size now, as it's been woefully small for far too long. With how much my breasts have fluctuated, I'm keeping it in case I get so small again. The whole bra is so soft as well, the insides of the cups feel like a plush and luscious t-shirt.
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I foolishly disregarded Noob's width measurement, so this bra has cups that are too narrow for me.
The wires are vertical, but they don't bother me, however the side boning feels like it comes up too high and has the potential to run and irritate.

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