I really like the idea of this bra, which is made of mostly natural fabrics. I've written about the bra in more detail in the 80J, so here I will only talk about fit and how the bra holds up over time.

The straps are a bit of a problem for me on this bra. I have them fully adjusted but I think I could benefit from having them a tiny bit shorter. I expect I will have to alter them soon.

The band was very firm when I first fastened it, but in the space of time that it took me to check the fit - ... mere minutes - the band had relaxed quite a bit and I was already thinking that I should try the second hook. I think this is due to the natural fabrics which are used. I will be interested in seeing how this develops over time as this is one of the first bras I've owned which was made of largely natural fabrics. I am hoping that this will be much more comfortable in the summer.

I found that the right size for me was a direct band conversion from my UK size. In Panache I wear a 36G, and this is an 80G. I've also tried this bra in 80J, which I expected would be my size, and 80H. The band runs true to size with the larger of my two measurements, although as I indicated, it may wind up being too loose for this particular model due to the fabrics used.

These are my initial thoughts without having worn the bra yet.

Update: After four wearings, I find that I do need the second hook from the start, and if I were to wear it again without washing I'd need the inner hook the second time, so this bra does relax when you're wearing it. However, after that initial stretch to get it to the second hook, it hasn't stretched further. After each wash it is returned to the second hook, and the band feels quite firm while you are wearing it. It doesn't *feel* loose. It's as if it sighs and relaxes as soon as you remove it, something that I at least won't be doing with this bra!

The straps are too long for me and this does affect comfort as I feel a bit unsupported toward the end of the day. I need to alter it, badly. Otherwise, I love the feel of this bra against my skin, and as it gets hotter I am really looking forward to the wicking abilities of natural fabric.
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Updated on Jun 12, 2013 Flag this

It needs just another .2 inches in depth to really fit me, so the gore floats a bit, and the super sleek ultra soft fabric makes it feel like its slipping even when its not, but other than that I am once again THRILLED with the comfort and quality of Melissa bras. This one gives a much more vavaVOOM look by pushing all the boobage to the front, which with my inner fullness means a bit of a point to the front seam, but I imagine on someone with more even or outer fullness the pointy aspect will disappear. Its my new favorite comfort bra~

Updated on Oct 07, 2015 Flag this

The most, hands-down, unbelievably comfortable bra I've ever owned or will ever own. Super soft cotton, flexible but durable wires, wide straps that ARENT wideset, immediate projection like WOAH, looks like a molded bra in a shirt, I;m so sad it finally broke https://d28qt14g3opchh.cloudfront.net/smileys/icon_sad.gif" alt=":(" /> Too be fair, I wore it night-and-day, while working and sleeping for 3 YEARS and washed it in the washing machine, so actually its a miracle it lasted so long

Updated on Oct 07, 2015 Flag this

I ordered this bra because it is the same style as the 0038 (black with grey and flame embroidery), which fits me well. Unfortunately, this bra is about once size too small for me. I was able to fasten it immediately on the second hook (I am still wearing the 0038 on the first hook) and the gore does not lie flat but is pushed far enough away for me to see my feet.

The bra is black with an overlay of lilac lace. I wasn't sure if I would like it when I ordered it, but after seeing it I think the combination works well. This style of bra is very comfortable for me and I'm disappointed that this doesn't fit.

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Updated on May 24, 2013 Flag this

After trying several Melissa bras, I have discovered that this model suits me better than many of the others, and I have also finally found my correct size.

The pattern doesn't particularly grab me, but the fit is really good and that is far more important to me. Don't expect cakes on a plate with this bra, but you will get a nice rounded shape.

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Updated on May 20, 2013 Flag this