Yet again, I'm reviewing an original style Molke bra, and I will note yet again that Molke makes ethical, sustainable, wireless bras and swimsuits (and some other miscellaneous clothing) in sizes 26:1-48:19 (excluding 38:19, 42:19, 46:19, and 48:18-19). This is a band size (and cup size) down from my S SUPER - Molke » Uni-verse and in a fabric rating 1 instead of 3.

My shape: full on top, short roots, high set, very narrow/borderline Omega shaped, space between breasts, very soft breast tissue, pendulous, evenish to somewhat center fullness (5'1, short torso, store a lot of fat in my ribcage)

Ugh, ... I just had to have this print! SO pretty. Anyway, like I said on my S SUPER - Molke » Power Bra review, Molke's fabric ratings are weird in my experience. The Turtles and the Uni-verse feel like a similar firmness off my body. I figured I'd try an XS Super because this is labeled as a 1 and I'm between a 28 and 30, and it's fine but definitely tighter than my S Supers. I'd say you can wriggle around with your sizing a bit. XS Super is supposed to fit a 26HH-JJ or 28H-J. I'm closest to a 28HH, and the left cup digs ever so slightly into my boob. I think a lot of this has to do with my shape, though--I think if I had firmer tissue or was fuller on bottom it wouldn't do that. Also, not quite sure why this is--the straps on the Turtles feel shorter than on my other two Molkes. Is this a size thing? A firmness thing? A Turtles thing? Who's to say!

EDIT: Meant to add, original Molkes aren't exactly the most intuitive bras to get on, so I'd say if you have mobility issues and are between sizes, pick the bigger one.

Overall, my favorite of my Molkes fit-wise is my Uni-verse.
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Updated on Jun 26, 2021 Flag this

I feel like I'm getting repetitive on these original Molke bra reviews. They are my favorite wireless bras.

Let's just copy some basics from another review, shall we? The wrap structure creates separation, and the wide band, straps, and back keep everything in place. It lifts well for a non-wired bra, and it's also minimizing. Neither the straps nor the back are adjustable, so it may not work as well for taller folks as it does for my petite self. It's also more difficult to get on than bras that fasten in the back. If you have limited mobility, this may not be the bra for you. If you ... hate feeling hooks and eyes on your back, however, you'll love it. I don't normally sleep in a bra, and usually can't stand it, but with the lack of fasteners and minimal seams, I could sleep in this one. Molke uses a somewhat unique sizing system, but their sizing chart is pretty straightforward if you know your UK size. It's a huge range of sizes. Another thing to note about Molke bras is that they are machine washable. They can't go in the dryer, though.

Now, onto the specifics for this bra. Molke rates the firmness of this fabric at a 2, which is medium. I'm not sure I agree with them. It feels as firm as my level 3 black bra, not as soft as my level 2 white bra. This is not a loose bralette, but a supportive non-wired bra that will keep things in place even through light exercise. Maybe this will change with wear? We shall see! Regardless, the difference between fabric levels doesn't seem to be that much. I feel well supported in both level 2 and level 3 (haven't tried any in level 1 to compare).

Pictures do not do this fabric justice. The watercolor turtle pattern is absolutely gorgeous. The colors are soft enough that I suspect this will work under most of my light-colored clothes. The lining is a nice turquoise shade, and I wish they'd lined the back as well as the front to make it reversible.
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Updated on Jul 30, 2021 Flag this