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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