This bra fits ok in that it is wireless so there are no wires to poke. However, the band curls up in the front and it is irritating in the gore area. The bra totally depends on the straps to provide any support and then the straps are uncomfortable and dig into the shoulders. The straps are too narrow too. It does not give much lift at all.
Vintage Blue colorway
Updated on Jan 25, 2022 Flag this
I've tried every version of the Andorra in a range of sizes (28D/28DD/28E, 30D/30DD), so it's about time for me to give the Wireless version a try! I saw this on sale through Nordstrom, however 28E wasn't available, so I ordered the 28F as the stretch lace cups in my Andorra Full Cup felt like it could give a flexible fit.
However, I didn't realize that the Andorra Wireless' cups are lined with rigid mesh, so they do not stretch as I had expected. The cup fits my larger side OK, but is clearly too large for my smaller side, which looks deflated and sad. I ... tried these with my Commando Takeouts, which add a full cup size, and it does fit well with the inserts, so I do believe that the cups run true to size. However, the fullness in the cups is at the bottom, so it gives a bit of a bottom-heavy pointy shape rather than a rounded one. I plan to try this in a 28E when I can get my hands on one for a reasonable price, because the band fits well as expected compared to my other Andorra bras, and I've found that the regular Andorra in your correct size gives a really nice rounded shape.
Like the other bras in the Andorra family, this is made from the same stretch floral lace as the outer layer, though the cups are lined with mesh in this style and don't stretch. The wings are the same firm powermesh found in the other Andorra styles, and the elastic band at the bottom is extra firm and wide since there is no wire for lift and stability. The elastic at the front shares the same crossover construction at the cradle that makes the regular Andorra feel so stable. Detail-wise, it is very similar to the other styles from this family.
This is my first modern soft cup bra, and I was surprised at how much support it provided. The cups are a four piece seamed cup with side sling, similar to the regular Andorra, but the side sling here is a separate panel instead of the internal mesh sling in the regular Andorra. The cups are also bigger, taller, and much wider. The portion of the cup with the sling will wrap around your rib cage a bit even if you do not have breast tissue there--this is normal. The wings are also much taller in order to provide the support and stability you would normally get from the wire. As a result, the gore is also much taller in this bra.
I read a review once that compared this construction to a true vintage soft cup bra, and I do believe that this bra is really well constructed. Some people have had issues with the fit, but I think it is crucial to get the correct size in this style, and the fitting expectations should be different between an underwired bra and a true soft cup bra. I am very pleased with this bra even though this one wasn't quite my size, and am looking forward to giving it another try in my normal size of 28E.
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Black colorway
Updated on Apr 04, 2020 Flag this
This is by far the most comfortable bra I have ever worn. The bar is incredibly low since I've yet to find a bra that fits, but still. The inner lining on the band and straps is super soft, and both are thick enough that they don't cut into my skin. The lace is pretty and shimmers in the light, but it's not scratchy. The outer and two lower panels on each cup don't have much give, so it gently pushes your tissue up and in, but the inner edge of each cup is elastic. It almost looked like I was wearing a push up bra because of ... how supportive the cups are. There's no underwire, but the channel where underwire would go is defined enough that my boobs didn't "escape" out the sides. The underwire channel seems pretty wide and flat, more of a flattened O than a U like a lot of bras. The cups are a little small for me - I think I'm more of a 28DD or even E - so my tissue kind of pushed the bra into a more "vintage" pointy shape. The stiff outer panels also cut into my tissue a bit so I almost had quadboob down the center of each cup, but the stretchy inner edge of each cup prevented any quadboobing in the normal spot. I think if I had ordered the right size I wouldn't have noticed any quadboobing or vintage pointiness.
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Updated on Sep 18, 2024 Flag this
I accidentally ordered this thinking it was the wired version. The band is pretty firm for a wireless bra, so it feels a little tight but I think it needs to. The bra overall is pretty comfortable. It comes up a bit too high under my arms - it cuts into the tail of spence where the cup meets the straps.
It feels surprisingly supportive for a wireless bra. It does give a uniboob appearance because there really isn't separation between the cups. The cups do fit me pretty well.
I won't be keeping this because it isn't what I was looking for, but it's not a bad choice if I was wanting a wireless.
Caramel colorway
Updated on May 31, 2023 Flag this
This was my first time trying a 34H and the H is definitely too large a cup size for me, the bra came up way to high on my chest, meaning the fabric cut into my armpit on the size, and also meant that I wasn't able to tighten the straps as much as I needed to keep things snug. I do think I'll order the wireless bra in a 34GG because it seemed comfortable and supportive other than the size mismatch. I also love the color this is in, very feminine and subtle.
Soft Blush colorway
Updated on May 30, 2022 Flag this
Just bought this one, and I love it! Great wire-free option that's still both functional and cute.
Black colorway
Updated on Mar 31, 2022 Flag this
It's well constructed but can be a little itchy after wearing for a while. I definitely should have bought it another cup size up, it's just a hair too small for me. Shape is somewhat pointy, but it doesn't bother me.
Updated on Dec 27, 2021 Flag this
Got this to sleep/lounge in. This biggest difference, for me, between this and underwire version is the side support isn't as good in the nonwire. Not quite as full coverage and the fabric isn't as firm. Good for moderate support and generally lightweight, in my opinion.
Frost Grey colorway
Updated on Sep 28, 2021 Flag this
I tried a 30F first, and the band was too tight. I moved up to 32E, which is my actual size, and it fits pretty well after a bit of fiddling with the straps. I got this is a "I'm tired of wires" weekend bra, and I think it will do really well. It seems comfy, but is giving me a bit of a pointy shape (soft tissue here), and the thick diagonal seam does stick out under thin shirts. Given that I will be wearing it under huge lounge shirts, I have to admit that I don't care. Oh, and the soft furry straps are lovely.
Updated on Sep 22, 2021 Flag this
Adding this one on for comparison with my 28J. It never quite fit me properly. Even when I was wearing a 28H, I had a bit of quadding with this bra, so I suspect the cups do run a bit small. The sides are significantly shorter in this size than the J cup, as are the straps. In fact, the straps are a dramatic difference between the H and the J. As I mentioned on my review of the 28J, in that size, I find it hard to adjust the straps short enough due to the seam in the middle. In the 28H, I have the straps as ... loose as they can go and they still feel tight. Part of it might be that I've stuffed too-big breasts into the cups, but I found the straps tight even when I was wearing a 28H normally, so I don't think it's just that. I really think the scaling between sizes might just be weird with this bra.
I do like the look of the black better than the pink, but then, I'm really not fond of pink. Because of the black mesh lining, this one is less sheer than the pink. I can't see nipples through it. The lace front/mesh back thing annoys me, but since that design choice is so common in bras, I suspect I may be the only one who has that pet peeve. I'd just prefer it if they went with either lace all the way around or no lace at all.
Aside from the too-small cups and short straps, it's actually a very good fit. The band feels nice and firm and the sides are a good height for me. Maybe I need to try a 28HH. For science.
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black colorway
Updated on Apr 28, 2021 Flag this
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