The cups ran very large, I have a bit of gaping at the top but I get gapin with 99% of my bras, so there. I hate the gore - it digs deep into me, because it is way too low. I will try to fix that somehow, since the rest of the construction is pretty nice, and I love the colorway - such regal emerald.
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I will try that, though I never managed to actually succed with bending them...
I really like this bra! This is one of my better-fitting bras, but a tad too fancy for frequent wear with my sort of tops. I might be able to fit a cup size up as well. I measure ~27" under and 33.5" around the boobs, which puts me somewhere around 28E/F. I have full, even and very close-set breasts. This bra has a slightly odd shape but I don't mind it. The band is nice and tight on me and I feel happy and supported. The teal color is gorgeous and I think my photo accurately represents it.
Updated on Apr 25, 2015 Flag this
I have been curious about Masquerade bras for a long time, so I picked up two styles from eBay that I thought might fit. The Athena stood out to me because of the beautiful color combination, measurements that seemed like they would fit me, and being available in my best size, 28E. Unfortunately, this bra didn't work out for me.
I ordered the Masquerade bras in sizes 28E and 28F, but while both measure similarly, this 28E is extra firm, so it's quite tight and difficult for me to put on. This is probably due to the firm satin and elastic used for the wings. ... So, to be able to put this on comfortably, I have to wear an extender. If this were the only concern, I wouldn't mind too much, but unfortunately the cups are also the wrong shape for me.
The measurements are correct for me, but the cups are oddly shaped. The fullness of this bra is very prominent toward the gore, and the outer portion of the cup is very shallow. I'm sure this design is supposed to help push the breasts together to create more cleavage, but in practice, it doesn't work on me. The fullest portion of the bra is too closed off, and my tissue is too firm to be squished into this unnatural shape. This might work better for larger and more pendulous breasts, but I also suspect that this bra won't work well for tall roots since the top is so closed off at the gore. This shape reminds me a bit of the Panache Tango Plunge in 28E, which also didn't work for me.
It's a shame, since this bra is so unique and beautiful. I've never seen a bra in this particularly dusty shade of rich teal. I am partial to deep green bras and would've preferred a bit more green than blue, but it's still a gorgeous and unique shade. The cups are heavy satin on the outside, 3 piece plunge cut and sew construction, and lined with cotton. The same satin is used on the wings, and the cups have a three quarter overlay of black mesh that extends onto the cradle. The center seam of the cups is lined with the same black lace used to decorate the straps, but this means that the trim will make this seam visible under clothing. The fanciest part of this bra is a rhinestone charm that looks like a little flower, attached at the center gore. The attention to detail makes this bra really beautiful, but based on my experience and other reviews, I am really unsure if this is meant to be a functional bra or a special occasion only bra.
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Update: Tried it on again and it fits ok. The band is still tight, but I can wear it without an extender. Cup shape isn't really an issue, but the upper portion of the cup is a bit wide and gaps when moving. Not sure why it fits me now since I didn't change in size or weight.
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I think that if the band was a bit looser and the cups were a bit smaller and the gore didn't poke... I'd LOVE this bra!
It's super pretty and feels very solid but I don't fill the cups all the way and the wires are too wide for me to properly S&S as well as the gore poking me too much for me to even getting a good idea of the cup shape.
I *think* that it has a lot of space for the FoB but I'm not sure exactly what shape it would be good for.
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Updated on Jan 24, 2015 Flag this
I so, so, so wanted this to work, but it gave me the dreaded super-triangle-boob. I didn't realize when I bought it that the cup had a three-part, rather than moulded, construction, with a center seam and a separate piece on top. That's what I get for not doing my research!
The foam cups make the shape rather, er, persistent over my firm breast tissue. I've never seen my boobs look so awful, and it's even worse under clothing. SO POINTY.
Anyway, aside from the shape issue for me, I think it was a bit too small--I should have gone with 28FF and that might have helped with rounding out the pointiness. It was too risky for me so I've returned it.
But it IS gorgeous, especially in person. The color is a rich teal and the detailing is just beautiful, as in most Masquerade bras. I am so envious of anyone who has the right shape for this!
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Would it help to bend the wires out?