I have a 27 inch snug underbust and 33.2 inch leaning bust measurement and the calculator said I was a 28E/F. I think I have tall, shallow, narrow roots. Centre full, splayed, projected and even fullness. I have never really worn proper bras before but after reading through abrathatfits and letting my tissue finish migrating with snug sports bras, I got this and two others from amazon. And it fits (IMO) really quite well. The cups are slightly to wide for me, and is perhaps a teensy bit too projected, but now I can use this to work out the sort of measurements I need (somewhere in the ... ballpark of 4.6-4.8 width cups, depending on the gore width, and a depth of 7.6-8.1) The gore is fine and not too wide, despite me being quite close set. I'd definitely recommend this for those who are even fullness and have a decent amount of projection, as it'd probably fit weirdly if you're full on top or have tall, not particularly shallow roots. Be aware it gives you a natural 'pointy' shape and is made of stretchy lace. No rounded cups here, though it has pockets in the cups for padding or whatever. If you have other bras you should pinpoint the fit issues, check their measurements on here and work out what you should try next. (Just because the calculator said you were such and such doesn't mean you should get that size on every brand and style of bra and it'll fit you with no issues!) anyway...This is a great bra, and I'm very happy to wear it. Just wish I knew it was sheer beforehand *cries* and could get it in heather. I had my heart set on that colour but they're all sold out. Any idea if they'll make more of them?

*edit* I have no idea what I was thinking. Actually, I do, I wasn't.
This Is waaaay to wide for me, by about an inch and a half on each side. The depth is good though. A shame because it is really quite pwetty.
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Updated on Feb 16, 2017 Flag this

I love my bands tight, and although it is possible to stretch the band to 29", it is very firm and does not do so easily so during wear the band feels nice and snug. The only thing I don't like is that the lace is often visible under clothes (especially on my smaller breast as there is some wrinkling since I don't use inserts). Otherwise, one of my favorites.

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Updated on Mar 02, 2013 Flag this

This bra is really cute and I love the blue color. However, there's a little side spillage on my larger breast because the wire doesn't come up high enough.

Lagoon colorway

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Updated on May 21, 2020 Flag this

I wanted to love Andorra so much I have a drawer full of them in different colors and sizes, though none of them fit perfectly, I think this bra is so pretty I couldn't stop collecting them. I have the Andorra Full Cup in 28D, 28DD, 28E, and 30D; I also have the Andorra Plunge in 28DD and 30D.

The Andorra Full Cup has been a bit of a troublesome fit, since it has a reputation for being pointy and giving a really retro shape, especially in smaller cup sizes. The 28D was far too small for me, but I kept it because the color was so ... pretty (ridiculous, I know!). The 28DD seemed like a good fit, but it did give me a bit of a pointy shape. The 30D was a little too loose in the band, so the seam tended to shift and pucker, giving an even more pointy appearance. But the 28E is perfect for me now, and I get a much more rounded shape in this size. Band is true to size and snug.

I think the reason for the odd shape phenomenon this bra is known for is that the bottom cup in this bra is cut shallow and is double lined, therefore it's pretty difficult to have a rounded bottom cup in this bra. The lack of room pushes the breast tissue up, but the stretch lace upper cup also pushes the breast tissue down if the cup size is too small. There is nowhere to go except to the middle, which creates the notorious duck beak shape. In a larger cup size, the bottom cup is a little roomier and more rounded, and the upper cup is less restrictive. Therefore, I'd recommend trying this bra in a snug band size and ordering a cup on the larger end of your normal size.

It's such a beautiful retro style bra, and I'm happy I finally found a size that works for me! Sadly, 28E doesn't come in any fashion colors anymore, but the Pearl colorway is a soft champagne ivory and not a yellowish white, so I'd still count it as a bit of a color.
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Pearl colorway

Updated on Feb 04, 2020 Flag this

I wanted to love Andorra so much I have a drawer full of them in different colors and sizes, though none of them fit perfectly, I think this bra is so pretty I couldn't stop collecting them. I have the Andorra Full Cup in 28D, 28DD, 28E, and 30D; I also have the Andorra Plunge in 28DD and 30D.

The Andorra Full Cup has been a bit of a troublesome fit, since it has a reputation for being pointy and giving a really retro shape, especially in smaller cup sizes. The 28D was far too small for me, but I kept it because the color was so pretty (ridiculous, ... I know!). The 28DD seemed like a good fit, but it did give me a bit of a pointy shape. The 30D was a little too loose in the band, so the seam tended to shift and pucker, giving an even more pointy appearance. But the 28E is perfect for me now, and I get a much more rounded shape in this size.

I think the reason for the odd shape phenomenon this bra is known for is that the bottom cup in this bra is cut shallow and is double lined, therefore it's pretty difficult to have a rounded bottom cup in this bra. The lack of room pushes the breast tissue up, but the stretch lace upper cup also pushes the breast tissue down if the cup size is too small. There is nowhere to go except to the middle, which creates the notorious duck beak shape. In a larger cup size, the bottom cup is a little roomier and more rounded, and the upper cup is less restrictive. Therefore, I'd recommend trying this bra in a snug band size and ordering a cup on the larger end of your normal size.

Note that the Pearl colorway I own has a band that fits true to size, but this Black colorway is a slightly different generation and the band is really snug. So small that at first I worried the cups ran small, but with an extender and checking the measurements, the cup size is the same.
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Black colorway

Updated on Feb 04, 2020 Flag this

Makes my boobs very pointy, really don't like it.Very beautiful bra and comfortable though! My boobs are just naturally pointy and this enhances the pointy shape.

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Updated on May 22, 2018 Flag this

That it was unlined but I probably wasn't paying attention.

Updated on Sep 01, 2017 Flag this

gorgeous bra with really soft lace, no pokey wires. utterly too big for me.

teal colorway

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Updated on Jul 25, 2015 Flag this

Lovely and comfy, but I need a 30E. I ordered this size before I realized 28 bands are uncomfortable for me at end of the day. I did get the 30E and it is one of the most comfortable and well fitting bras I own. Natural shape.

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Updated on Mar 08, 2015 Flag this

Band feels great and the fabric is really comfortable and pretty.

The cups come to a point that I don't fill out, so the shape is not flattering for me.

Updated on Jun 28, 2013 Flag this