This one seems so close, but still not quite. I am getting gaping on the top right, and the cups folding over from being too close to my armpit (I think?). I tried it for a bit of a longer wear and the gore started feeling like it was pushing in at the top of the wires on my sternum.

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Updated on Aug 13, 2023 Flag this

The band seems a bit on the small side. Cups are a little too small and/or shallow.

Updated on Jun 19, 2023 Flag this

The fabric is soft. It almost fit, except the wires/outer edges of the cups were too tall for me and cut into my armpit.

Updated on Jun 19, 2023 Flag this

The fabric is heavenly, but the band is way too stretchy so it rides up in front. The cup cuts right across the middle of the breast and curves in slightly, creating quadboob/ squashing. Seems to run small in the cups.

Updated on May 16, 2022 Flag this

This is one of the few silicone-free strapless options currently available in 2022, especially in a 30 band. Unfortunately for me, this is very shallow (typical Natori) and also very closed on top, which is already a potential difficulty with many strapless bras. Since I have a tall root shape, this did not work at all. The band is good: appropriately tight and secure with 5 hooks. I did not like the way the stretch lace on the bottom extends past the actual bra since it really doesn't add any support and just tends to bunch up. The band is already nice and wide, and my measurements numbers ... reflect the actual bra, not the extra lace. Straps are fully removable and not particularly substantial, but fully adjustable. Gore comes up quite high and would not tack on me since the wires were too far apart at the top. I like the 5 hooks, but the cup shape and placement is not for everyone. Consider sizing up the cup if the shape seems workable. May be worth considering if you can usually fit Natori, do not have tall roots, and do not have particularly close-set breasts. If silicone is a problem, Simone Perele Essentiel Strapless is a silicone-free option with a bit looser band, plunge center, and slightly more accommodation for depth and height. Marie Jo L'Aventure Tom Strapless is also silicone-free with even more space up top and has a relatively high gore, feels more comfortable on close breasts than the Bliss Perfection, and has a looser band.
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Cafe colorway

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Updated on Feb 23, 2022 Flag this

This is a total bummer, as it is the closest fitting Natori bra I've come across. While I've been very critical of this brand in my reviews, I really do like it and wish that it worked for me, hence I keep trying these styles! This fit actually looks the best out of all the Natori bras I've tried, but there are some fit issues that interfere with comfort, so I will not be keeping these bras.

In terms of the sizing and shape, I actually found this to fit the truest to size of all Natori bras. Typically I have a problem with the cups ... being too shallow for me, but sizing up doesn't work as the cups tend to come up too high up under the arms. These cups in 30D actually fit really nicely and are only a tad bit small rather than a half size small like their other bras. I experience a little bit of overflow just at the very top, but the cups give me a nicely rounded and projected shape whereas most 30D Natori contour bras just flatten me out because they are too small. I get a lot more lift in this bra than I do in other Natori styles. This is more of a balconnette cut, and would be an ideal shape to wear everyday. The cups are also on the wider side and have a semi-open top.

The issue for me is is that it's the first bra I've come across that doesn't stay in my IMF. It never feels secure and feels like it slides up and down even though the band size is not a problem and it is a full band style. My suspicion is that the wings are too flimsy and the cradle doesn't provide enough support. Despite having really tall wings, this is constructed without side boning or even a seam between the cradle and the wing, so I feel this is causing the band to pull at the cradle. The elastic used is also very thin, and the wings are made from Natori's typical flimsy lace, so despite being firm and snug, it is also flimsy feeling. In a well-made bra, the cradle should have wide elastic and stable seaming or boning to provide structural support, then the band should be firm and sturdy enough to apply even pressure around the chest to hold everything securely in place. Wearing this bra feels like you're wearing two coconuts tied together. Even if they're tightly tied together, it's not the same.

Fit issues aside, this is one of the prettiest Natori bras I've come across. It fuses the look of a lace bra with the fit and shape of a contour bra and does it so, so well. The molded foam cups are covered with open, delicate lace with a vertical seam that gives it the look of a cut and sew bra. There is a side sling applique panel at the sides, and the cradle and wings are made of the same lace, with no matte fabric to be found. The lace has a bit of a corded effect and looks like embroidery on mesh. The Mocha/Cashmere color is a lovely nude and not too greyish or beige. The straps attach to the back of the band by two little triangles of lace, which are a nice touch, while the rest of the straps are fully adjustable. It looks far more elegant than your standard department store bra, and it reminds me of something you would see from a French brand. Sadly, the fit isn't there for me, otherwise I would've loved to keep this bra. Due to the fit issues, I would highly recommend you try on this bra and see if you have the same problems with stability. It could be a beautiful everyday lace bra if this is not an issue for you!
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Light Mocha/Cashmere colorway

Updated on Oct 29, 2019 Flag this

This is a total bummer, as it is the closest fitting Natori bra I've come across. While I've been very critical of this brand in my reviews, I really do like it and wish that it worked for me, hence I keep trying these styles! This fit actually looks the best out of all the Natori bras I've tried, but there are some fit issues that interfere with comfort, so I will not be keeping these bras.

In terms of the sizing and shape, I actually found this to fit the truest to size of all Natori bras. Typically I have a problem with the cups ... being too shallow for me, but sizing up doesn't work as the cups tend to come up too high up under the arms. These cups in 30D actually fit really nicely and are only a tad bit small rather than a half size small like their other bras. I experience a little bit of overflow just at the very top, but the cups give me a nicely rounded and projected shape whereas most 30D Natori contour bras just flatten me out because they are too small. I get a lot more lift in this bra than I do in other Natori styles. This is more of a balconnette cut, and would be an ideal shape to wear everyday. The cups are also on the wider side and have a semi-open top.

The issue for me is is that it's the first bra I've come across that doesn't stay in my IMF. It never feels secure and feels like it slides up and down even though the band size is not a problem and it is a full band style. My suspicion is that the wings are too flimsy and the cradle doesn't provide enough support. Despite having really tall wings, this is constructed without side boning or even a seam between the cradle and the wing, so I feel this is causing the band to pull at the cradle. The elastic used is also very thin, and the wings are made from Natori's typical flimsy lace, so despite being firm and snug, it is also flimsy feeling. In a well-made bra, the cradle should have wide elastic and stable seaming or boning to provide structural support, then the band should be firm and sturdy enough to apply even pressure around the chest to hold everything securely in place. Wearing this bra feels like you're wearing two coconuts tied together. Even if they're tightly tied together, it's not the same.

Fit issues aside, this is one of the prettiest Natori bras I've come across. It fuses the look of a lace bra with the fit and shape of a contour bra and does it so, so well. The molded foam cups are covered with open, delicate lace with a vertical seam that gives it the look of a cut and sew bra. There is a side sling applique panel at the sides, and the cradle and wings are made of the same lace, with no matte fabric to be found. The lace has a bit of a corded effect and looks like embroidery on mesh. The Black/Dark Slate combo is gorgeous and looks like all over tonal embroidery. The straps attach to the back of the band by two little triangles of lace, which are a nice touch, while the rest of the straps are fully adjustable. It looks far more elegant than your standard department store bra, and it reminds me of something you would see from a French brand. Sadly, the fit isn't there for me, otherwise I would've loved to keep this bra. Due to the fit issues, I would highly recommend you try on this bra and see if you have the same problems with stability. It could be a beautiful everyday lace bra if this is not an issue for you!
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Black/Dark Slate colorway

Updated on Oct 29, 2019 Flag this

This is my favorite style of all the Natori bras I've tried, and I feel that the non-plunge styles in this brand tend to work better on me.

The styling of this bra is gorgeous, with really beautiful and nice quality lace cups. Unlike the standard Natori lace bras, which tend to have simpler lace patterns on super stretch net, this is a much more intricate pattern and thus a firmer fabric. The cup shape and width was a good fit for me, but the cups were too tall and closed off for me as I couldn't fill out the top. This would be better for round or slightly FOT shapes, but not tall roots. This style might've worked for me in a 30C, but this style doesn't come in that size.

Because the wings are a little wider here than your standard Natori style, the 30 band felt ok on me and wasn't quite as loose as usual.

White/Lt. Mocha colorway

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Updated on Sep 01, 2019 Flag this

I tried this bra on at Nordstrom to compare to Natori Feathers in 30D and 30DD. However, I think this style is actually more comparable to the new Natori Cherry Blossom. There was no 30DD to try, so unfortunately I can't compare sizes.

Like all Natori bras, this has a very stretchy band, feels very comfortable, but doesn't provide any shaping or support. The construction of the cup is a little different from Feathers though, and I felt that this suited me slightly better. The cup is almost as shallow as Feathers, but doesn't flatten me out quite as much. Under clothing, it gives ... an unflattering appearance of a sad bust profile.

Natori plunge bras would be best suited for small cup sizes that don't need much support and have a natural rounded shape. This would not be a good fit for very wide-set, east-west, extremely FOB/shallow on top, droopy, or pendulous shapes. This is strictly a comfort bra and not one that provides shaping or firm support. Would be great to wear while traveling or lounging around the house!
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Cosmetic colorway

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Updated on Aug 31, 2019 Flag this

In my experience, Natori makes really comfortable bras for smaller cup sizes, but the bras lack in support and shaping. Every Natori bra I've tried has a very stretchy band, cups that run on the shallow side, and give a very "natural" shape. This makes it a great option for those who prioritize comfort, but you'll have to sacrifice the support you get from a truly well-fitting bra.

The Feathers Contour Plunge is a popular style that for some reason never appealed to me before, but I noticed a friend wearing this as a maternity bra and thought maybe it would be a good comfort option for ... me as it's truly lightly lined. I haven't had success with unlined Natori bras so far since their stretch lace is so overly stretchy they provide no support, and I don't really like molded cups, so I was intrigued.

I ordered a 30D because I've found in my experience that the 30C is far too small for me when fully scooped. However, I was really surprised to find that these cups are also quite shallow and the 30D is also too small when fully scooped; however due to the increased width of the cup, it just flattens all my tissue out and gives me a pancake effect. I also tried 30DD and found that while the depth of the cup is better, there's too much empty space in the upper cup, and the sides of the cup by the armpit come up too high on me. In addition, while the band measures small, it is definitely very stretchy as the wings are made of stretch lace, and I feel it provides very little support.

On the positive side, I do find this bra extremely comfortable, and I would definitely like to wear a style like this while traveling. It sits nicely under clothing, and the true deep plunge makes it perfect under tops where my balconnettes don't work.

I would recommend this bra for small cup sizes that are wide and shallow, for people who don't need much support and would be fine with a flimsy band. Due to the plunge cut, it should work for different root shapes. I would not recommend this for breasts that need a lot of lifting or are extremely wide set and east-west, as the plunge cut could make you look really empty in the middle.
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Warm White colorway

Updated on Aug 31, 2019 Flag this

The band is tight on the loosest clip and the side digs into my wide set breasts

Cafe colorway

Updated on May 31, 2019 Flag this

This bra is ALMOST it! If the strap wasn't so short, I might keep it. The other bra of the same brand and same band size had a longer band.
The straps were *barely* long enough, but enough is good enough.
The underwire was comfortably wide enough, the spacing was wide enough.
I would prefer the underwire to come up higher on the side, to gather in the stray tissue under my arm.

Bright Rose Print colorway

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Updated on Feb 25, 2019 Flag this

This could have fit me perfectly if only I didn't have asymmetrical breasts!
Such a gorgeous bra (I picked the coral color). Definitely more for shallow chested folk. I considered myself shallow but apparently I do have some projection as I found the cups pushed too much against my chest. It caused spillage that revealed my left breast is larger than my right. Other than that I would have considered this a great fit. I asked about a 30DD but the Nordstrom attendant told me it would be too large for me.

This is a pretty comparable style to the Natori Feathers Plunge. Some differences include that the Flora has more elasticity in the band and not as much of a plunge (4.5cm gore height vs. the Feathers' 2.6cm). Also, despite the floral lacing overlaying the cup, it looks relatively seamless under most shirts.

Calypso Coral colorway

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Updated on Jan 27, 2019 Flag this

Not a perfect fit, but it's usable. I've been searching for t-shirt bras to suit my breasts (Conical, soft breast tissue, wide-set with minimal projection).
The band has 4 sets of hooks. For my 28.5" UB I can use the tightest hook if I want decent support. I usually just use the 1st or 2nd hook because my small boobs don't need all that much support anyway.
The bra itself is pretty comfortable. Very soft. The cups are a bit too round and tall for me - for my conical shape I end up with a bit of empty space on the bottom and sides. I have uneven breasts with the left being the larger one so that one spills out of the cup a bit.
It's a nice bra if you're looking for a soft t-shirt bra. I chose the Café color to wear under white tees but on its own I find it to be a bit bland.

Cafe colorway

Updated on Jan 21, 2019 Flag this

I accidentally ordered this bra thinking it was the Feathers Contour Plunge Bra (no push-up). The straps are a bit too long for me if I wear it in the normal configuration with two straps. However, it fits when I lengthen the straps to the max and cross the straps. The cup also cuts into my bigger side on the top, but I couldn't tell until I peeled back the lace on top. The band doesn't seem long when measured, but it feels very stretchy when on. I can clip it on the tightest set of hooks without a problem. This is my sister size (measured at 28DD), but this 30D seems stretchier than others of the same size.

Black colorway

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Updated on Feb 18, 2018 Flag this

Seems a tad too small and shallow for me. When I scoop and swoop, my nips escape and I have to push them back into the cups. The quad-boob is disguised by the lace though. I also get an indentation in the bottom of the cup, I think because it is too shallow and my boobs are trying to push the fabric out more than it can go. But it's so soft and pretty, I still want to wear it!

Black colorway

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Updated on Nov 30, 2017 Flag this

Literally the perfect bra for me. It has a tight band for sure though, I got a 30D even though 28 bands are normally my size. At a 30D I wear it on the loosest hook and still have very little room when I pull the back of the bra. It's also very cute, lots of lace but not the itchy kind.

Berry Blue colorway

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Updated on Sep 17, 2017 Flag this

It's been ages since I found a bra I could wear straight off without alterations first. I was so pleased with it that I wore it the next day, before even entering it into Bratabase, which is pretty unusual for me.

Feathers Unlined is a molded unlined bra, which is a pretty rare beast. It's also fairly shallow friendly, which is even more rare in unlined bras.

The cups are a stretchy mesh, so don't expect any actual support from this bra. It's very shallow on the sides, and pretty shallow on the bottom. It works well with my tall shallow roots, so I'm inclined to say that these cups ... favor shallow FOT breasts. I do think that the accommodating nature of the cups means that fit will be pretty forgiving for a lot of shapes on the average-shallow spectrum.

I do get wrinkling on the sides of the cup, but I'm not sure how much of that is due to the fact that the cups are a tad too far-set for me. I'm close set, so I will have to narrow the gore. The wire offset isn't too bad though. There's a side sling that, I suppose, is meant to push breasts forward, as an attempt at some sort of support.

The wires are pretty soft. The entire bra is soft. It's very comfortable, very lightweight, perfect for summer weather.

The band is true to size. I was a bit disappointed by that, because the Natori Feathers Contour Plunge (730023) runs tight in dark colors, and I was hoping that the black unlined Feathers would be the same.

The cups are also pretty true to size. It's worth noting that I sized up in the Nature Feathers Contour Plunge, so if you did that as well, definitely size back down.

The straps are fully adjustable, and are pretty thin for my liking, but they're a pretty standard width. Nothing special here.

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black colorway

Updated on Jun 30, 2017 Flag this

This used to be my perfect fitting bra until I suddenly grew out of the cups a short while ago.

My favorite features are the height of the wings and sides of the cups, so that it covers all my breast tissue on the sides (no constant tugging and adjusting!), and the seamless top edge of the cup, so it doesn't cut into the top of my breasts or look like a bowl on my chest like many bras do. The cups are also fairly tall (and I'm pretty short) so the bra fits like I imagine a full-coverage bra would. The band fits snugly without being too tight ... and I've never had to fasten it tighter than the first column. I find it overall very secure and comfortable.

The bra has a very pretty lace overlay and looks fantastic underneath all my shirts, even thin and tight ones. The shape is mostly round with a slight peak in the middle, which I find very attractive. I will be hard-pressed to find a fitting bra I love as much as this one.
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nude colorway

Updated on Mar 28, 2017 Flag this

I love this bra! Finally - a bra that fits!! This fits my very shallow, outer fullness, tall and wide rooted, close together breasts well. I ended up getting it in 'marigold' because it was less expensive than other colors, so I don't love it, but it's a great fit. I love that I can wear plunging necklines too - which I've never been able to do before. And I love that it gives me a little bit of cleavage - tahdah! This is the first bra I've gotten that fits, so I'm have a big moment - obviously.

The band is a bit tight when I first ... put it on but it got comfortable enough after a couple of hours of wear. I have a prominent ToS and this bra covers it! I've able to scoop and swoop all in and everything stays in place. The wire also sits comfortably in my IMF too.

I've abandoned all of my old bras - I'm probably doing to donate all of them, like 15 of them, to the DAV thrift store. My old bras were 34A and 32B. So glad that I don't have to deal with wearing those uncomfortable things ever again. I am so happy that I finally have a comfy bra that fits!
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