too deep for me, my boobs escape into nowhere

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Updated on Feb 06, 2013 Flag this

I first sought this bra for the unrivaled shape, and indeed the shape is very beautiful for full on tops and perhaps shallow breasts too. The band is firm - excellent! And, although this is my favorite bra at the moment and even my best fitting bra, I really dislike it.

1. The lace is very thick and can show through shirts. Nothing a cami can't handle, but I'm tired of wearing camis!!
2. The material is a nice satin, but I wish I had more stretch.
3. I am very close set and my breasts project forward. I feel like this bra squashes my boobs into my chest and a bit out to the sides. Furthermore, the wires are too wide and there's a ton of empty space under my armpit. Perhaps my breasts are very, very close together??
4. I think the straps are too far apart and they aren't stretchy. What a bother!

This really is my first Masquerade purchase and although the brand makes beautiful quality bras, I don't think we're compatible.

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Updated on Feb 03, 2013 Flag this

I'd heard that this bra ran small in the band and cup, so I sized up from my normal 28G to a 30G. Although I was able to fasten the band, it felt as though I was going to start hearing tiny ripping noises if I took a really deep breath. Now, normally, when I measure "stretched band length" I'm not sure if I stretched the band enough, even though I aim for "any more and it won't be good for the elastic." When I measured this bra there was a definite hard limit, like hitting a wall, to the stretchiness. At 28" it suddenly felt like I ... was holding a completely non-elastic fabric, like plain ribbon. It wasn't stretching any further, period. Beyond that point it would rip, not stretch. No wonder, when wearing the bra, I felt like the band wasn't moving with me (expanding and contracting when I breathed and moved). Given that, I don't know that I would have kept this (admittedly beautiful) bra even if it had been a perfect fit in the cups. But I didn't have to make that decision because the cups were decidedly too large, though not by a full cup size (they were maybe 1/2 to 3/4 cup too large for me). I think if I had gone with my usual sister size, 30FF, I might have had a small amount of quadboob, but not nearly enough to justify going up a cup size.

As far as appearances are concerned, this is a really nice bra. I particularly like the cut-out in the gore and how tall it (the gore) is. In the correct size, I think this would have looked beautiful both on its own and under clothing. Also, the satin straps were quite nice looking. Comfort-wise, I'm not such a fan, only because of the non-stretchy band.
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Updated on Feb 02, 2013 Flag this

This bra is perfect everywhere but the band. I have pale skin with a blue undertone, but the illusion effect works quite well if you don't look too closely.

The band is a bit too tight, but not enough to make it unsaveable. One extra set of hooks on an extender fixes the problem.

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Updated on Jan 29, 2013 Flag this

This bra doesn't work well with my shape. As with most Panache/Masquerade bras, the wires are very wide and that doesn't suit me at all. The cups are quite separate, whereas I'm close-set. Despite the cups being too small for me, the lace on the top wrinkles a little bit in places. I suspect the design would work well for someone fuller on top than me. The lace section of the cups is just lined, whereas the rest of the cup has very light padding. I would guess the band is a tight-ish 30 but it's so much too big for me it's hard to be accurate. The ... straps are only partially adjustable, which meant they were too long for me.

This bra is too dark for me as a nude and too pink. Given that the bra doesn't work for my shape either, I was pleased it was the wrong colour! So many 'nude' bras out there are very pale, so it's good to see one that will suit a different skin tone. Looks-wise, I very much like it. It's a classy and elegant take on a 'basic', and the matching high-waisted briefs are both comfortable and beautiful.
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Updated on Jan 26, 2013 Flag this

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This bra overall fits well but the "plunge" effect is a little disappointing. My breasts are quite separate and this doesn't really give them the extra push they need. The straps could do with being somewhat shorter and closer together, they often threaten to slip off my shoulders.

Updated on Jan 26, 2013 Flag this

I originally had this in a 30F but that was too big all around.

The 28F is a much better fit. The band is snug on the loosest hook but not overly tight. The cups don't gape like they did with the 30F. The wires are still wide enough to encase my breasts. The straps would fall off my 30F but seem to fit better now, though I haven't wore it enough to know if they will fall down.

This bra gives wonderful cleavage and gives my nice rounded "balls" of boob! This bra is an excellent style for my shape. It is really gorgeous too. It has lots ... of embellishments and frills, which is nice but it doesn't work under many tops.

The wires seems to run pretty low in the armpit area, it isn't a problem for me because I don't tend to fall out or have "armpit fat" but others might not like this. I would have to say this bra runs large in the cup since I usually wear a 28FF but the 30F (which has the same cup size at 28FF) was too big.
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Updated on Jan 25, 2013 Flag this

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I have this bra in nude satin with ice blue lace. It is gorgeous with its cameo-like pendant as a centre gore, the lace covered the cups all the way down to the band (but not all the way back to the band) and the nude satin top peeking out above the lace on top. The cups are foam padded, just like the Rhea. The band is not that stretchy and the straps are partly adjustable, something I found in common with the Rhea.

I basically fill in the cups, except when I'm sitting, the top gapes a little, but not so much that it is noticeable under clothes. ... The centre gore is not that tall since this bra is a plunge (which is good because I have close-set boobs), but it doesn't exactly lay flat on me, and they even overlaps. I'm not really sure why is that, maybe my breasts are not suitable for plunges (I am full on top)?

I've also noticed that the cups slides down my ribcage after a few hours of wearing. This causes the bottom of the bra to crumble under my boobs' weight. Since the straps are partly adjustable, they don't adjust short enough for me, so I unseam the straps (the satin part on the back, because it is much easier to sew them back on), pull them shorter about 1", and sew them again. I find with this adjustment, the cups sits higher on my chest and the fit become much better. They also don't slide down anymore.

The width of the cups are a little wide on me, but it doesn't cause discomfort on me. The wires are shorter than their casing (?), so I find them sliding around while wearing the bra. The wings are high, which I like because it prevents underarm fat.

The shape on me is not as round as Cleo Lucy, but rather the green shape, which I don't mind. Under clothes it is pretty seamless except for one of the part on top where the lace overlaps themselves. It looks like I have weirdly placed nipples under clothes. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_razz.gif" alt=":P" /> I can just snip the lace a bit so that they don't overlap and tack them with superglue.

Overall I find this bra is comfortable and gorgeous. Although the band is not that stretchy, it is perfect on my 27" ribcage. I don't really feel the need to break in into this bra. It's that comfy!
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Updated on Jan 25, 2013 Flag this

This bra is really pretty but too large/fits odd for me. The top of the cup line is right at my about to pop out the nipple line. The straps are stretchy and lose their shape easily. Have to keep adjusting them tighter throughout the day. Also the straps are a little thin and dig into your shoulders. I don't like the frills at the edge of the cup, they just get in the way.

I do like the way they designed the center gore, sexy and still separates the boobs well enough.

Masquerade is normally my favorite line and I was disappointed with this bra. I still wear it because it offers decent support, but you have to wear a tank top to hide the lace and frilly mess.

Updated on Jan 25, 2013 Flag this

Wow, this bra is tiny. If I knew someone who was a 24 band, I'd give them this one to try. It might be more comfortable for them. I'm usually a 28 band, though I can wear a 26, and this is ridiculously small in the band. It's nearly impossible to close. Not only is the band short, but it seems to have very little stretch. In addition, it seems to be small in the cup, at least one full size if not two.

Updated on Jan 25, 2013 Flag this

Too small in the cup and very tight in the band.

The band in this bra does not have much stretch. I had trouble getting the bra on. It is possible that this was because the cup was too small but I can't be sure. Once I did get it on though it was not painful but bear in mind that my ribcage measures 29" so if you are a true 28" band this might be right for you.

Even though the band could not have been snugger I felt like the bra did not support my breasts. The center gore was not tacking completely to my sternum and I ... felt like half my breast was coming out of the top. Furthermore, the bra felt like it was slipping down off my chest. All of these are indicators that the cup size was too small for me.

I can't be certain if the 28GG would have fixed all my issues. Maybe I should steer clear of half cups (I don't know why the name of this bra says balconette, it is clearly a half cup) since they don't offer much in terms of support.

Still, I am quite sad it didn't fit me me because this bra is beautiful. The straps are made of the same satin that lines the top of the cup and it gets wider at the top, very smooth feeling all around. The lace over the padding is very pretty. I only deducted quality because this particular bra had quite a few loose strands in the stitching.

I would love to try a 28GG since
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Updated on Jan 24, 2013 Flag this

I usually wear a 30F in Panache because their bands are firm, but I bought this in a 28FF, the last size available at breakoutbras.com. The price was terrific, and I liked the subtle Graphite-Black coloring. A few months ago I tried on a black 28F Panache Confetti basque. It fit well except for quadboobing. Unfortunately a 28FF Panache Confetti basque wasn't available anywhere. Last week, when I saw this on sale, I gambled the 28FF Masquerade/Harlequin Delphi basque would work. The tags and labels say Harlequin, not Masquerade. The product number is 6417, which matches Bratabase's Masquerade. The appearance matches that of Bratabase's photo, except ... it's Graphite-Black instead of Black/Ivory.

The Delphi's fit is good, and I rated it as such, but I'd prefer the underwires to go up further under my arms. There is a bit more bulging there than I'd like. It's not obvious unless I raise my arms. I'm glad the 30F wasn't available, as the 28FF hugs my body the right amount. I find 28 bands in Panache too tight, but because the basque's compression is spread over a large area, it feels more comfortable than that of my bra bands. More of my body is being squeezed, but there's no digging in feeling at all.

I was alone when I tried on the basque. It took ten minutes to do up all 14 hooks, but I'll get faster with practice. I prefer to hook my bras in the back because it's easier on the bras and challenges my shoulder strength and flexibility. Unless I get a lot thinner, hooking this in front, even partially, and twisting it around to the back will be nearly impossible. Plus I'm worried about pulling out some hooks and eyes if I do that.

The midriff area is not tight enough to do any real shaping, but it will maintain a smooth, firm line under clothes. I'd liken the compression to that of a seamed, stretch shaping garment without boning. The silhouette is more natural looking than a waist cincher.

The Delphi's cups form a more horizontal line than the Confetti's. It's been months since I saw the Confetti, though, and I only tried it on for a few minutes, so I could be wrong.

I have slim hips, but I imagine this would flex easily to accommodate a curvier bottom half. I'm short and don't have a long torso, but as I sat wearing this for a few hours, I felt perfectly comfortable. We'll see if I feel as comfortable in it when I'm doing work in front of a computer instead of surfing bra blogs. https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_smile.gif" alt=":)" />

Edited to add one day later: I just tried the Delphi Basque on again. This time it only took five minutes to do up all the hooks. Yesterday I thought I couldn't wear this as outerwear because the extra rows of hooks and eyes show in the back. They will continue to do so until the thing loosens up enough to go to the third row. But if I wear a jacket open and wear a skirt or trousers over the basque, it'll work.
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Updated on Jan 22, 2013 Flag this

I loved this when I first bought it. It was the best fit I had come across (i find it impossible to find something that really fits) and was really firm in the back and supportive. Lately it has been annoying me a bit thought, not sure if my size/shape has changed a bit, or possibly it is just that the bra is now getting a bit older and might have stretched a bit. The centre is quite high, so if you have close together breasts this could be a bit of a poblem, but the shape is good and the fabric is really strong and supportive. I think it is very pretty - although not quite sure, it is a bit of an aquired look.

Also, I find whilst he straps are ok if I have them as tight as they go, I find the clasp slides down, and they won't stay as tight as I need. I think I will sew them in place, which should help.

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Updated on Jan 21, 2013 Flag this

I usually wear a 30GG Freya Deco, but this Rhea bra at a 32 band is very, very tight and a G cup is far too large. Will be sending it back, which is a shame as the colour and fabrics are lovely.

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Updated on Jan 20, 2013 Flag this

This is a nice looking orange-red bra with lace on cups and satin lining on top.

Tha band is quite true to size, 28 is okay for me although I wouldn´t mind it being even tighter. I can fasten it to the middle hooks right away. The wires seem to be wide enough for me. The cups are a little problematic it seems. When I put the bra on it first appears that i have some quadboob, but after moving a bit it disappears. I think the cup size is quite good. I did try 28FF also and there the cups were a little too big, there was ... gapping. However, in this 28F there seems to be the same issue I had with Masquerade Rhea in 28FF and slightly in 30E, too. I think it is the "orange in a glass"-effect. There is very slight wrinkling at the bottom of the left cup, not so much as in Rhea 28FF but still some. If I pull the bra as up as I can, it almost goes away. My left breast is the bigger one. I cannot decide yet if I shall mark the cups as a good fit or not, I think I will wear the bra a few times first.

The straps are partly of satin which does not stretch. They are quite far apart, but we´ll see, if they stay up all day long.

EDIT: Straps did stay in place although all day although I felt them to be "on the edge".

EDIT2. I marked this bra as "doesn´t fit" because of the cups. There is the orange in a glass-effect in the left cup / boob. No matter how up I try to pull the bra. There is also some quadboob going on with the left boob especially, in the center area. The right boob (smaller one) is sitting in the cup quite well though.
Also the straps feel like they´re falling off all the time although they aren´t . They should be narrower for me.
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Updated on Jan 18, 2013 Flag this

This is a very gorgeous bra and that´s why I bought it (used, from another bratabase member).

However, it doesn´t fit. The band is okay and snug enough, I wear it in the middle hooks. The band really doesn´t stretch much at all, as others have said. The straps adjust short enough for me but there are other issues. They are likely to fall off any time, they are very far apart.

It is the cups that are the real problem in this bra. The shape is not at all suitable for me. They give a really pointy shape and look like they don´t lift or support my breasts. ... They cut in at the top but I think if I went up a cup size, then the cups would be too big in the center seam area. The cups come really high at the sides which is not really a problem for me. The wires are very wide, not an issue for me either.

I think I will keep this bra because a) it is SOOOO pretty!! and b) it is one of those few bras at the time being, that has about big enough cups for me. I have many non-fitting bras in my closet... https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" />
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Updated on Jan 18, 2013 Flag this

It's a nice bra, but the shape is strange on me. Would be better for breasts with a wider root, I think. Pretty polka-dot pattern, the band is true to size. I have some gaping in the bottom of the cup near my sternum, but the top line quad-boobs me. It's comfortable, snug. The cup seems to have a strong seam line at the top part of the cup.

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Updated on Jan 15, 2013 Flag this

Reminiscent of the the Freya Deco with amazing cleavage and roundness. Nicely padded.

Updated on Jan 15, 2013 Flag this

This bra seems to run small in the cup and a little tight in the band. The shape it gives is quite pointy/retro looking, which I personally dislike. This may not be so noticeable in the right size or after some wear, but it's hard to say.

It's certainly a pretty bra and feels well made. The outside of the cups is satin trimmed with black decorative edging, while the inside feels soft and like it contains cotton, which is nice against your skin.

The straps are only partially adjustable, and didn't adjust short enough for me. The band is quite thin and fastens with two hooks, but feels perfectly supportive. The centre gore is very low so it's a good bra for women who can't tolerate wires against their sternum.

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Updated on Jan 14, 2013 Flag this

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This is the first bra I purchased on my journey to find a properly fitting bra, so keep in mind that I may come back and make changes as necessary.
The band runs big on this bra, I would size down to 30. I think this is the wrong style for me as well, and for other full on the bottom breasts, as I don't quite fill the top of the cups. The bottom gives me slight quad-boob, so it is both too small and too big. The cups also don't fully encompass the breast tissue on the sides, but this may be due to the fact it hasn't mitigated yet, and I will keep that updated.
The shape underneath clothing is very round and flattering, with no odd shaping.

Updated on Jan 14, 2013 Flag this